Grantees
The following 76 Roma-led and pro-Roma projects have been selected as ROVA grantees, supporting organisations and national coalitions working to promote EU values, fundamental rights and the empowerment of Roma communities across Europe.
Other EU members states
| Country | Organisation name | Project title | Duration (in months) | Grant amount | Summary (max 500 characters) |
| Sweden | Trajosko Drom | Amaro alosaripe – Vårt val | 14 | 20.000 € | Amaro alisaripe- Vårt val strengthens Roma democratic participation in East Gothenburg ahead of Sweden’s 2026 elections. The Roma women-led project offers civic and media literacy workshops, community outreach, and neutral dialogues with politicians. A pre-election event, peer mobilisers and Roma media improve access to information, while post-election forums support ongoing engagement. |
| Slovenia | Association for the development of the Roma minority-Preporod | Together against discrimination and antigypsyism | 14 | 20.000 € | Preporod’s TADAG project empowers Roma communities in Slovenia to recognise, document and report antigypsyism. Through workshops in Roma settlements, a reporting toolkit, and policy and public-facing reports, the project strengthens awareness, supports Roma rights, and opens national dialogue on discrimination. It promotes EU values of equality, dignity and participation while improving access to reporting mechanisms. |
| France | Association Nationale des Gens du Voyage Citoyens (ANGVC) | Enhancing Traveler Civic Engagement: Advocacy, Memory, and Storytelling Against anti-Gypsyism | 20 | 20.000 € | ANGVC’s ETMA project strengthens Traveller voices in France by improving media representation and promoting ethical reporting. Through a Media Charter, training for journalists, and Traveller-led storytelling, the project challenges antigypsyism and supports democratic participation during key election years. It builds cooperation with ARCOM and journalism schools to influence public narratives nationwide. |
| Germany | Amaro Drom e.V. | Roma Youth Monitoring Antigypsyism | 18 | 20.000 € | The Roma Youth Monitoring Antigypsyism project empowers Roma youth in Germany to document and respond to antigypsyism using a structured, ethical monitoring model. Youth teams in four cities collect incidents, analyse findings and publish a national youth-led report integrated into MIA’s monitoring system. Through training, mentoring and the Youth Forum against Antigypsyism, the project strengthens youth leadership, visibility and participation in public debate. |
| Germany | Kelipen e.V | „Empowering Rom*nja trough Art and Education – Theater Atelier Romano Kelipen” | 14 | 20.000 € | Jaw Dikh’s RAP-PL project will document the rise of Roma activism in Poland through a participatory documentary film and media campaign. By recording interviews, producing a 40-minute film and organising public screenings and articles, the initiative strengthens Roma visibility, challenges antigypsyism and promotes EU values of equality, dignity and civic participation across Poland. |
| France | La Voix des Rroms | May 16 Movement | 12 | 20.000 € | The project “May 16 Movement” strengthens Roma rights in France through legal aid, empowerment and advocacy. The 2026 phase supports 300 people with access to housing, education and residency, trains new Roma mediators, documents discrimination cases and advances strategic litigation. Evidence gathered feeds national and European human rights mechanisms, promoting equality, dignity and long-term institutional change. |
| Germany | Audio Vita e.V. | Roma Youth Multipliers – Empowering Future Leaders | 20 | 20.000 € | The Roma Youth Multipliers project empowers 30 Roma youth in Cologne through structured training, mentoring and peer-led community actions. Participants learn about rights, EU values, leadership and civic engagement, supported by a Roma-led team and safeguarding framework. The project builds a Roma Youth Speaker Network linking young people to Cologne’s Youth Parliament and Integration Council, strengthening long-term participation and visibility. |
| Poland | Fundacja Jaw Dikh | Roma Agency and Activism in Poland: Awareness, Memory, and Movement | 20 | 20.000 € | Kelipen e.V. will run a Roma-and women-led Theatre Atelier in Berlin to strengthen self-agency, identity and civic participation among young Roma and Sinti. Through theatre, memory activism, mentoring and public performance, participants build social skills, confidence and visibility. The project promotes equality, dignity and democratic engagement while creating a sustainable Roma-led empowerment model. |
| Italy | Rampa Prenestina APS | Ko sam me? Who am I? A Path to Self-Awareness | 20 | 20.000 € | A theatre-based empowerment path for Roma and non-Roma youth in marginalised areas of Rome. Through monthly workshops, creative co-production and youth-led advocacy, the project strengthens identity, confidence and civic participation. Activities include theatre labs, mapping of local challenges, engagement with institutions, and a final public performance promoting EU values of dignity, equality and inclusion. |
| Belgium | Balkan LGBTQIA | “Voices at the Crossroads: Empowering Roma Balkan LGBTQIA+ Communities in Brussels” | 18 | 12.401,30€ | A community-led initiative documenting the experiences of Roma LGBTQIA+ people of Balkan origin in Brussels. Through participatory research, a public roundtable, Pride visibility and targeted advocacy, the project strengthens inclusion, dignity and representation. A bilingual report and policy brief will support dialogue with equality bodies and promote EU values of human rights and non-discrimination. |
| Lithuania | Baltic Region Roma Women Association (BRRA) | I’M A ROMA WOMAN – I’M EUROPEAN: A Manifesto for Identity, Freedom and Dignity | 12 | 20.000 € | An empowerment and leadership initiative for Roma women across the Baltic States.Through creative workshops, a three-month public exhibition, leadership training and a Baltic Roma Women Conference, the project strengthens identity, visibility and civic participation.A Roma Women’s Manifesto will be developed and shared with institutions to advance equality, dignity and inclusion at regional level. |
| Country | Organisation name | Project title | Duration (in months) | Grant amount | Summary (max 500 characters) |
| SK | Rómske advokačné a výskumné stredisko | “Anti-Roma Racism Unmasked” | 20 | 30.000 EUR | “Anti-Roma Racism Unmasked” is focused on creating a professional platform that connects research, advocacy, and experiences directly from Roma communities. Its aim is to open a deeper and more informed discussion on anti-Roma racism in Slovakia, to identify its systemic causes, and to offer solutions grounded in data as well as real-life experience. Through expert colloquia, participatory workshops, policy briefs, public discussions, and an awareness campaign, the project seeks to increase public understanding, strengthen the voice of Roma people within professional environments, and develop recommendations for public policy-making. The project supports cooperation among experts, institutions, and communities to jointly contribute to systemic change, better understanding, and the building of a more inclusive society. |
| CZ | ROMEA, o.p.s. | “Giving Roma a Voice” | 20 | 29.960 EUR | “Giving Roma a Voice” strengthens the media representation of Roma people and creates a space where they can define for themselves how they are portrayed. The goal of the project is to support the creation of authentic articles, videos, and podcasts that capture the Roma experience without stereotypes or distortion. ROMEA engages both emerging and experienced Roma writers and creators from across the Czech Republic, providing them with training, mentoring, and opportunities to publish their own work. The project also includes developing media literacy among young people through school workshops and actively involving the broader public in media creation. In this way, the project contributes to amplifying the voice of the Roma community in the public sphere, combating disinformation and antigypsyism, and building a more open, informed, and inclusive society. |
| SK | Komunitné Centrum Menšín o.z. | “Empowering Roma to Exercise Their Housing Rights” | 18 | 30.000 EUR | “Empowering Roma to Exercise Their Housing Rights” supports the Roma community in Veľký Krtíš in developing the ability to independently manage their housing, improve conditions in apartment buildings, and actively participate in decisions that directly affect them. The aim of the project is to strengthen the capacities of residents in eight apartment blocks, establish an advocacy group of building caretakers, and support the creation of homeowners’ associations that will enable the community to obtain legal subjectivity and take responsibility for building management. The project also develops environmental literacy—from waste sorting and energy savings to ecological heating—and helps reduce the environmental burden in the area. All activities stem directly from the needs of the community and are based on partnership, participation, and long-term sustainability. In this way, the project strengthens equality, human dignity, and the democratic participation of Roma in the urban environment. |
| CZ | Awen Amenca z.s. | “Expert Review and Advocacy for Roma Rights” | 20 | 30.000 EUR | “Expert Review and Advocacy for Roma Rights” is building the first Roma expert think tank that systematically evaluates public policies and provides recommendations grounded in data as well as the voice of the community. The project responds to the long-standing absence of Roma expert oversight in the Czech Republic, a gap that increases the risk of unequal treatment and of overlooking the impacts of laws and strategies on the Roma minority. A team of analysts, lawyers, and community advisors will produce a professional study and four policy briefs, each undergoing internal review, external expert assessment, and community validation. Targeted advocacy will then ensure that these recommendations are discussed with policymakers and integrated into decision-making processes. In this way, the project strengthens democracy, the rule of law, equality, and human rights — while also creating a sustainable mechanism for civic oversight of public administration that can be further developed in the long term. |
| SK | Svet ticha | “Without Language, Without Identity” | 12 | 29.000 EUR | “Without Language, Without Identity” supports deaf Roma in eastern Slovakia, who face dual marginalization—the combination of hearing impairment and ethnic discrimination. The project builds on extensive mapping of community needs and focuses on three localities: Jarovnice, Chminianske Jakubovany, and Trebišov. Through targeted outreach, it will establish a safe community hub connecting deaf Roma, their families, schools, healthcare providers, and social services. The hub will offer counselling, instructional sign-language video guides, workshops, and regular meetings, providing the community with improved access to services, information, and rights. The project will also produce analytical reports, methodological materials for professionals, and initiate discussions with institutions on long-term support, including a planned sheltered workshop. The goal is to build a sustainable model that helps overcome language deprivation, strengthens human dignity, equality, and participation—and finally enables deaf Roma to gain a voice of their own. |
| CZ | TUKE.TV, z.s. | “Romipen Online: Values on Social Media” | 20 | 30.000 EUR | “Romipen Online: Values on Social Media” develops the media literacy and civic participation of Roma people through the creation of short audiovisual formats. Fifteen participants will undergo media training and, together with the Tuke.TV team, produce fifty short videos that showcase the diversity of Roma society, open dialogue on equality, identity, respect, and human dignity, and present EU values as well as the principles of romipen to a wider audience. The videos will be published on social media and accompanied by moderated discussions guided by a new internal methodology for ethical communication. The project connects media production, education, and systematic impact evaluation, while strengthening the capacities of Tuke.TV as an inclusive platform that brings an authentic Roma voice into the public sphere and supports fair and safe online dialogue. |
| CZ | ARA ART, z.s. | “Roma Cultural Scene for the 21st Century – Cultural Platform and Advocacy Pillar” | 19 | 29.977 EUR | “Roma Cultural Scene for the 21st Century – Cultural Platform and Advocacy Pillar” is creating the very first nationwide structure that systematically supports Roma art and defends its place within the Czech cultural landscape. ARA ART will connect more than ten Roma and pro-Roma organizations with leading cultural institutions such as the National Gallery, the Prague Municipal Library, and Divadlo Husa na Provázku, jointly establishing a sustainable platform for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic change. The project maps Roma cultural infrastructure across the Czech Republic, prepares three key advocacy documents for the Ministry of Culture and public institutions, and raises the visibility of Roma artists in both national and European contexts. Through education, mentoring of young cultural leaders, and participatory community engagement, the project strengthens EU values. |
| CZ | Československá romská unie z. s. | “Community Organizing of the Roma Community in the Ústí Region” | 12 | 29.981 EUR | “Community Organizing of the Roma Community in the Ústí Region” strengthens the civic participation of Roma in Mojžíř and Nové Předlice—two areas that have long faced social exclusion, discrimination, and mistrust toward institutions. The Czechoslovak Roma Union is building local community structures, supporting the emergence of Roma leaders, and creating a space where residents can articulate their own needs, plan activities, and influence what happens in their neighborhoods. Over the course of 12 months, regular community meetings led by Roma facilitators will take place, two local action groups will be established, and eight community initiatives will be carried out, focusing on improving neighborly relations, public spaces, and communication with authorities. The project strengthens the community’s confidence, promotes dialogue between Roma and the majority population, increases awareness of human rights, and contributes to a more inclusive, democratic, and cohesive Ústí Region. |
| CZ | Romajo Jasnica, z. s. | “Developing Active Citizenship in the Roma Community of Trmice” | 12 | 29.996 EUR | “Developing Active Citizenship in the Roma Community of Trmice” strengthens the civic competencies and public engagement of Roma residents in Trmice—an area long affected by social exclusion and low trust in institutions. Over the course of one year, Romano Jasnica will offer a series of twelve thematic workshops led by Roma facilitators, helping participants better understand their civic rights, communication with authorities, protection against antigypsyism, and ways to influence public space. The project will also include three community events—a Roma fair, the public dialogue “Trmice Votes,” and a seniors’ day—which will connect local residents with the majority population and strengthen community cohesion. The project aims to form a group of at least twenty active Roma who will become carriers of positive change, lead community initiatives, and help improve relations between the community and local government. It strengthens EU values such as equality, democracy, and human dignity, and offers a long-term sustainable model of civic engagement based on the principle “nothing about us without us.” |
| CZ | IQ Roma servis, z.s. | “Aven savore, džas anglal (Let’s Move Forward Together)” | 20 | 29.905 EUR | “Aven savore, džas anglal (Let’s Move Forward Together)” provides comprehensive support to Roma parents and children in Brno in their efforts to secure equal access to quality education. It responds to long-term school segregation and discriminatory barriers that Roma children in the city continue to face. The project is built on a strong combination of community leadership, legal counselling, and advocacy work. Trained community leaders and paralegals will support parents directly in the field—during school enrolments, meetings with schools, and in resolving cases of unequal treatment. At the same time, a parents’ platform will be created, opening space for dialogue with schools, founders, and the city, and bringing forward proposals for concrete desegregation measures. The project strengthens the legal awareness, confidence, and capacity of Roma families to actively defend their children’s rights, builds trust between the community and institutions, and contributes to upholding the values of equality, dignity, and justice in education. |
Spain
| Country | Organisation name | Project title | Duration (in months) | Grant amount | Summary (max 500 characters) |
| Spain | Asociación de Mujeres Gitanas Romi | Secondary Graduation Training Workshop | 10 | 30.000,00 € | Project supporting Roma adults to obtain the secondary school certificate (ESO) through academic preparation, social-skills training, gender equality workshops, study techniques, cultural outings and multimedia materials, motivating participants and families to rejoin education and improve employment opportunities. |
| Spain | Asociación Unión y Progreso Mujer Romaní | Romani Gaze (DR 2026) | 12 | 30.000,00 € | DR 2026 aims to transform social and educational perceptions of Roma people in Castilla y León by promoting knowledge of Roma history and culture. Through educational content, workshops, exhibitions and online campaigns, it fosters intercultural dialogue, inclusion and reduction of stereotypes. |
| Spain | Asociación La Comunitaria | Sastipen and Zuralo (Health and Strength) | 15 | 30.000,00 € | Community project in Pinos Puente to create a local Roma association, open a cultural space, and run training and participation activities with a gender and intercultural approach. It tackles school absenteeism, gender inequality and stigma, promoting leadership, institutional dialogue and reduced antigypsyism. |
| Spain | Asociación Socioeducativa e Intercultural ASIEM | Memory and dignity for an anti gypsym-free Castilla la Mancha | 12 | 30.000,00 € | Project to combat antigypsyism in Castilla-La Mancha through social awareness, educational transformation and legal support. Activities include media campaigns, cultural events, teacher training and inclusive materials to integrate Roma history into curricula and prevent school dropout. |
| Spain | Asociación Sociocultural Lacho Baji Cali | Amaré Manusa (Our People) | 16 | 30.000,00 € | Amaré Manusa strengthens Roma mediation with public institutions and combats antigypsyism. Led by Roma women, it offers training, accompaniment and focus groups, addresses cultural heritage and discrimination, and trains new mediators to ensure continuity and institutional transformation. |
| Spain | Chanipen: research, memory and justice | Romanipen Escolar: A Roma School Agenda to Transform Education | 16 | 30.000,00 € | A pilot project using an illustrated Roma-themed school agenda created by Roma professionals to promote representation and justice in education. It includes biographies, language elements, activities, teacher guides and audiovisual resources to strengthen Roma students’ identity and foster intercultural respect. |
| Spain | Rromane Glasura – Veus Gitanes | Between aunts and cousins: Fighting together for our rights | 16 | 30.000,00 € | “Entre Tías y Primas” empowers over 100 Roma women against dual discrimination by gender and ethnicity. It provides training, reflection spaces, community care and advocacy actions, builds a national activist network, promotes intergenerational dialogue, and runs campaigns to expose gendered antigypsyism. |
| Spain | Rromane Siklovne | Roma student mentoring | 16 | 30.000,00 € | This project aims to empower and train Roma students to become mentors and anti-racism advocates in schools. These mentors provide support, guidance, and motivation to Roma secondary students, and they also deliver activities on antigypsyism and racism within school programmes, raising awareness among all students. |
| Spain | FAGA | Connecting Roots: Autonomy and Digital Integration of elderly Roma (CRADIG) | 12 | 30.000,00 € | ROVA promotes the digital autonomy of older Roma people living in vulnerable neighbourhoods in Alicante. It trains young people as facilitators, empowers women, and offers practical workshops to reduce the digital divide, combat social exclusion, and strengthen community cohesion. It generates sustainable impact and a replicable model for other municipalities. |
| Spain | Eus-Kale | Cleaning that Cares | 6 | 30.000,00 € | Project to enhance the employability of Roma women in Santurtzi through practical training in hospital cleaning. Ten women receive in-person classes and digital platform support, combining technical skills, digital competence, functional Basque and personal development for inclusive labor integration. |
Bulgaria
| Country | Organisation name | Project title | Duration (in months) | Grant amount | Summary (max 500 characters) |
| Bulgaria | Equal Opportunities Initiative | Voices for Change – The Power of Community | 20 | 28.530,94 € | The project “Voices for Change – The Power of Community” aims to empower Roma communities in three cities—Sofia, Dupnitsa, and Sliven—through the creation of Roma Advocacy Hubs. These hubs will serve as local units for monitoring, response, and dialogue with institutions in cases of housing and human rights violations. The project builds on the organization’s existing capacity and introduces an early-response mechanism for risks of evictions, alongside a national public awareness campaign. Activities include training, case documentation, meetings with institutions, and advocacy events. The expected outcome is a sustainable model of Roma leadership that defends fundamental EU values—human dignity, equality, and the rule of law. |
| Bulgaria | Bulgarian Helsinki Committee | The Future of “Zaharna Fabrika”: Access to Justice for Victims of Discrimination | 12 | 23.730,28 € | In the spring of 2025, public attention in Bulgaria focused on the Sofia neighborhood “Zaharna Fabrika,” where mass demolitions of homes—primarily inhabited by Roma families—took place. The buildings were destroyed despite an explicit prohibition from the European Court of Human Rights, under the pretext that they were “illegal” constructions on municipal land. This case, however, is not isolated and highlights a lack of institutional policies to improve housing conditions and a tolerance for radical measures affecting the Roma community. In this context, the project aims to ensure effective access to justice for victims of discrimination from ethnic minorities residing in Zaharna Fabrika and to create a space for discussions and experience exchange. The goal is to form a common position among civil society organizations and the wider civic community in Bulgaria regarding the illegality of these actions by authorities, as well as to prevent similar situations in the future. |
| Bulgaria | Regional Development Foundation “Roma” Plovdiv | Community and values in action – together we change Stolipinovo | 12 | 29.952,82 | The project “Community and Values in Action – Together We Change Stolipinovo” brings together residents of Plovdiv’s most populous neighborhood around three key causes that transform daily life and attitudes: a clean and organized environment, respect for cultural diversity, and active civic engagement. Through a community cleanup campaign on Landos Boulevard, a theater performance based on real-life stories, and a campaign for fair elections, the project fosters cooperation between Roma, Bulgarian residents, and local institutions while reinforcing EU values such as participation, equality, and human dignity. By combining tangible actions, collaborative work, and visible results, the residents of Stolipinovo will demonstrate that change begins from within—from active individuals who believe that their neighborhood and their voice matter. This project not only improves the local environment but also transforms the way people perceive themselves and their community. |
| Bulgaria | Foundation Roma World – 21 Century | Values Without Borders | 12 | 29.947.92 | The project “Values Without Borders” aims to increase awareness and understanding of European values among the Roma community and the wider public. It combines media, educational, and social initiatives. Three 10-minute documentary films will be produced, featuring personal stories of Roma from different ages and backgrounds, highlighting key EU values such as human dignity, equality, freedom, democracy, the rule of law, and minority rights protection. The films will be broadcast on BNT and through the social media channels of “Roma World – 21st Century”, reaching a broad audience. A teacher’s toolkit will accompany the films, enabling their use in schools with discussion questions and sample practical activities. The toolkit will be distributed to Regional Education Authorities, the Ministry of Education, and all schools in the country. The project also includes visits to four schools, public discussions, a roundtable with experts and institutions, and a final press conference. These activities aim to promote informed and constructive dialogue on discrimination, equality, and active citizenship. Direct involvement of the Roma community in all stages of the project is a key element. Students, teachers, and the wider public, including relevant institutions, will be engaged, creating conditions for change and a model that can be applied in other regions in Bulgaria and across Europe. |
| Bulgaria | Community Action Group – Kotel | Youth C.O.D.E. – Capacity, Opportunity, Development, Empowerment | 16 | 23.520,13 | In the Kotel municipality, for many people, interacting with institutions remains a challenge. Residents face complex forms, incomprehensible language, and a sense that the system is not designed for them. The project “Youth C.O.D.” addresses this by giving the community a voice. Seven young Roma will become navigators—bridges between people and administration. They will collect the stories of 500 households and transform these voices into COMPASS, a digital and printed guide that shows how to navigate institutional procedures clearly and calmly. COMPASS will also serve institutions as a tool for more accessible communication and understandable language. Through mobile events and micro-initiatives, the project will restore trust between citizens and administration and leave a lasting impression: that rights are not a privilege, but a fundamental part of human dignity. |
| Bulgaria | Art Workshop Rote Foundation | Mirrors of Society: Playback Theater and Dialogue to Overcome Prejudice | 20 | 29.889,10 | The project aims to overcome prejudices and stereotypes through playback theatre and interactive meetings with representatives of Roma and non-Roma communities in Bulgaria. Through theatrical performances among young Roma audiences, where actors recreate personal stories shared by the audience—about discrimination, struggle, hope, and belonging—a space is created for sharing, empathy, and community awareness. In parallel, interactive sessions will be held with students from elite high schools, focusing on deconstructing stereotypes through discussions, role-playing, and facilitated exercises that promote tolerance and respect for the Roma community and culture. The project will be implemented in partnership with local organizations, schools, and cultural centers across six cities: Sofia, Plovdiv, Sliven, Montana, Botevgrad, and Kyustendil. Planned activities include 6 playback theatre performances, 6 meetings with high school students, 4 videos, over 20 social media posts, a final event, and a report with recommendations on using art as a tool for social change. |
| Bulgaria | Community Centre “Future and Development – 2024” | Identity cards for the Roma people in “Fakulteta” neighbourhood | 11 | 22.058.80 | According to data from the Local Active Group (LAG) under ROMACT (https://coe-romact.org/) and observations by the community center “Future and Development 2024”, around 4,000 residents of the “Fakulteta” neighborhood in Sofia lack personal identification cards, which effectively limits their access to basic rights. This group includes teenagers, elderly people, children from mixed marriages, marginalized Roma, and others. Through this project, over a period of 11 months, the community center “Future and Development – 2024,” based in the neighborhood and a member of the LAG, plans to address this issue by raising awareness among at least 1,500 residents about the procedures for obtaining personal documents and providing support to at least 350 individuals to obtain their documents. Additionally, the project will assist in collecting information on households, needs, challenges, and suggestions from residents of the Fakulteta neighborhood by creating a volunteer neighborhood council club. The project is closely aligned with European Union values of equality, human dignity, democracy, fundamental human rights, and anti-discrimination. Expected outcomes include: A better-informed Roma community regarding procedures for obtaining personal documents; Increased civic participation and a more prepared local Roma community (active men and women) engaged in dialogue with local authorities and institutions; Local institutions utilizing the information gathered by the neighborhood council club to plan and implement necessary measures to improve the situation in the Fakulteta neighborhood. |
| Bulgaria | Roma Academy of Culture and Education | The Voice of the Roma: For Dignity, Equality and Participation – the Roma Community in Defense of EU Values | 18 | 29.316,00 | The project “Voices of the Roma: For Dignity, Equality, and Participation – The Roma Community Defending EU Values” aims to strengthen the legal capacity, civic engagement, and cultural empowerment of Roma youth, women, activists, and civil society representatives in Sliven. In a context of rising discrimination, hate speech, and political apathy—particularly in socially vulnerable regions—the project offers a holistic empowerment model combining legal literacy, creative expression, and public mobilization. Roma communities in Sliven face multiple barriers, including limited access to legal information and protection mechanisms, underrepresentation in public debates, social isolation, and low youth engagement. The project provides a platform for young Roma voices, fostering confidence, skills, and sustained participation in civic life. Key activities include capacity building through two practical trainings and one youth camp covering fundamental rights, EU values, critical thinking, and countering hate speech; information and cultural campaigns through a Creative Hub and online platforms, producing five videos, one exhibition, and four e-newsletters entirely created by participants to promote dialogue and tolerance; advocacy and rights protection involving roundtables, policy positions, public advocacy, and the creation of an informal network of Roma youth, women, and civic leaders; and community initiatives and volunteering such as street actions, art interventions, and local volunteer activities that highlight Roma youth as positive social actors. The project targets at least 50 participants directly and reaches the broader Sliven community through media campaigns and public initiatives. Expected results include enhanced skills, confidence, and civic engagement among participants, outreach to over 7,000 people, a sustainable advocacy network, strengthened visibility of Roma youth, and active public debate on minority rights while defending EU values: human dignity, freedom, equality, democracy, and the rule of law. Over 18 months, the initiative will create a Creative Hub for Rights and Culture, a lasting space for learning, cultural expression, and civic participation, leaving behind a core of empowered Roma leaders and youth activists who actively promote positive change in their communities. |
| Bulgaria | Association Amala – Friends | Equal in rights – active in Europe | 16 | 27.042,98 | The project “Equal in Rights – Active in Europe” aims to enhance legal awareness, civic engagement, and access to institutional services within the Roma community in Kocherinovo and Dupnitsa (Southwestern Bulgaria.). It will be implemented through five interrelated stages: a survey to identify key needs; training on human rights; legal literacy and participation in public life; provision of free legal assistance; information campaigns focusing on anti-discrimination and European values; and civic monitoring coupled with institutional dialogue. Through a systemic approach, engagement of the local community, and cooperation with institutions, the project will contribute to a lasting improvement in equality, awareness, and opportunities for active citizenship. The initiative is grounded in European values such as equality, freedom, and human dignity. Its core objective is to foster a society in which everyone, regardless of ethnic origin, has equal opportunities for education, employment, housing, and access to services. |
| Bulgaria | Association LARGO | We are in Europe and Europe is in us. | 12 | 24.717,61 | The project aims to strengthen civic engagement and empower youth from the Roma community in the “Iztok” neighborhood of Kyustendil through training, research, and advocacy. A Youth Active Group of 15–25 participants will be formed, undergoing two training sessions and a practical workshop on planning an advocacy campaign. A survey of 100 residents will identify key needs and issues, and the results will be used to develop and implement a campaign directed at local institutions. The project also includes a broad information campaign (15 posts, 2 press conferences, 250 leaflets, reaching 10,000 residents). The expected impact is increased civic awareness, improved dialogue with institutions, and the establishment of a sustainable youth structure for advocacy and promotion of European values. |
| Bulgaria | Center for Interethnic Dialogue and Tolerance AMALIPE | “DROM EU” – Access to Education of the Roma community through Interaction with Educational Mediators as advocates for EU values. | 15 | 28.082,58 | The project “DROM EU” aims to develop and strengthen the National Network of Educational Mediators (NNEM), transforming it into a platform for knowledge sharing, advocacy, civic engagement, and promotion of EU values. Mediators will be supported to move beyond their role as “technical intermediaries” and become active carriers of European values within Roma communities. The project includes training and advocacy activities, regional and local meetings, the creation of a digital platform, a communication campaign, videos, and podcasts. Meetings with communities will address topics such as equality, participation, rights protection, and the introduction of the euro, aiming to overcome fears, manipulation, and misinformation. The project will create a genuine opportunity for Roma voices to be heard and respected in society. |
| Country | Organisation name | Project title | Duration (in months) | Grant amount | Summary (max 500 characters) |
| Romania | Nevo Parudimos | Voices for the Future: Developing Digital and Advocacy Capacities for Roma Youth | 9 | 29.981,40 | The 9-month project empowers 40 young people (at least 60% Roma) from Iași and Zmeu by addressing legal and civic gaps, limited advocacy skills, and deficits in strategic digital competencies identified through a needs assessment. Through four interactive workshops, a five-day summer camp, civic micro-initiatives, and an online digital library, the project promotes active participation, leadership development, mentorship, and long-term sustainable impact in local communitie |
| Romania | Nevo Parudimos | Grassroots Rights: Community Monitors in Brăila County | 10 | 30.000 | The project aims to strengthen grassroots access to rights in Brăila County by training community monitors to identify, document, and report violations affecting vulnerable groups. Through capacity-building activities, practical tools, and collaboration with local stakeholders, community monitors will support informed civic engagement, improve accountability of public services, and contribute to more inclusive and responsive local governance. |
| Romania | Nevo Parudimos | Promoting Roma Access to Health Services Based on the Principles of Equal Opportunities and Non-Discrimination | 15 | 30.000 | The project proposed by SASTIPEN aims to combat discrimination faced by Roma in the healthcare system and to empower the national network of health mediators as active defenders of patients’ fundamental rights. By establishing a Department for Combating Discrimination in Health, the project creates a sustainable framework for identifying, documenting, and reporting cases. Activities include training at least 200 health mediators, a National Symposium, an anonymous digital reporting mechanism, awareness campaigns, and national advocacy to influence public health policies. |
| Romania | Nevo Parudimos | Community Centers for Integrated Services – An Optimal Approach to the Social Inclusion of Roma | 18 | 30.000 | The ACSI project aims to improve Roma access to essential services by assessing five existing centers and developing a practical operational guide. Co-created with experts and Roma communities, the guide will support an advocacy campaign targeting the Ministries of Health and Labor to promote replication and policy integration, contributing to reduced inequalities and social inclusion. |
| Romania | Nevo Parudimos | Roma from Ciucurova – An Active Community for European Values | 18 | 30.000 | The project builds on CCSI Ciucurova’s experience to strengthen access to rights through mentoring for 40 children and youth, civic training for 30 Roma women, consolidation of the Local Roma Action Group, and capacity building in advocacy and project writing. The initiative promotes EU values, anti-discrimination, cooperation with authorities, and sustainable, replicable local inclusion. |
| Romania | Nevo Parudimos | Roma Youth Advocators – Roma Youth for Equitable Policies | 18 | 30.000 | In a context where Roma youth remain underrepresented in public life and decision-making, the Roma Youth Advocators project trains and engages a new generation of Roma leaders from the Bucharest–Ilfov region. Through training in human rights, public policy and advocacy, plus mentoring by experienced Roma activists, 20 young people gain democratic participation skills. They will draft position papers, meet public institutions, organize a Roma Youth Forum, promote EU values and non-discrimination, and strengthen Roma TEAM’s long-term capacity. |
| Romania | Nevo Parudimos | Words, Colors, Trust – Education through Diversity in Timișoara | 10 | 30.000 | The project targets 50 Roma and non-Roma children, teachers, and the local community from Timisoara. Through non-formal education activities, therapeutic art workshops, training for 10 teachers and volunteers, and anti-discrimination campaigns, the project aims to increase school engagement, reduce absenteeism, strengthen partner schools’ capacity, and build an inclusive local education network involving schools and parents. |
| Romania | Nevo Parudimos | The Voice of Traditional Roma – Leaders for Dignity and Equality in Dolj | 18 | 30.000 | The project trains and mentors 10 leaders to promote EU values and human rights and to initiate concrete inclusion actions. Activities include modular training (rights, leadership, advocacy, anti-antigypsyism), mentoring and consultations with authorities in five localities, a public campaign and traveling exhibition, and organizational strengthening. The outcome is an informal county-level advocacy network able to represent traditional Roma interests and sustain long-term democratic participation in Dolj through community actions and public dialogue. |
| Romania | Nevo Parudimos | Roma Youth for Change: Participation, Representation and Dialogue | 12 | 30.000 | The project strengthens civic participation and representation of Roma youth from marginalized communities in Cluj-Napoca, particularly Pata-Rât and Meșterul Manole Street, affected by poor infrastructure, limited access to services, stigma, and systemic discrimination. Through community consultations, leadership, advocacy and human rights training, structured dialogue with authorities, media campaigns, and support for a youth initiative group, the project promotes social inclusion, democratic participation, equal opportunities, and sustainable Roma youth activism beyond the project duration. |
| Romania | Nevo Parudimos | 3D – Discernment, Dignity, Determination | 12 | 30.000 | The project aims to strengthen democratic resilience in vulnerable communities exposed to manipulation, hate speech, and online extremism. By training six community ambassadors, establishing two local civic groups, and organizing six Civic Caravan events, it empowers citizens to defend their rights and engage in public life. Activities include two civic micro-initiatives, an online campaign on Facebook and TikTok to counter disinformation, documentation of discrimination cases, and an advocacy file to promote institutional accountability. The participatory approach involves Roma from Fetesti-Dudesti and Ludesti, fostering social cohesion and European values. |
| Country | Organisation name | Project title | Duration (in months) | Grant amount | Summary (max 500 characters) |
| Hungary | Uccu Roma Informal Educational Foundation | Get to know us! – Ordinary Roma in the limelight | 18 | 29.999,59 | A school workshop based on the life stories and photos of everyday Roma people, a related mobile exhibition, and a walking tour focusing on Roma culture and arts will be developed. The workshop and exhibition will target non-Roma or mixed school groups; the workshops, based on non-formal methodology, will be held by Roma youth, and the exhibition will also be visited by other students, teachers, and parents in school spaces. Twelve school workshops and exhibitions and six walking tours will be implemented. |
| Hungary | Hungarian Civil Liberties Union | Beyond law – Roma community power for change | 16 | 29.491,30 | The aim of the project is to reduce violations of the fundamental rights of Roma communities in five settlements in north-eastern Hungary by strengthening their right to information and freedom of expression and reinforcing democratic values. TASZ builds on participatory research: local Roma leaders and community members identify problems and assert their interests, resulting in lasting knowledge and sustainable legal protection. |
| Hungary | Roma Press Center Association | On the blind spot | 18 | 29933,25 | The aim of the ‘On the blind spots of the EU” project is to explore how the EU’s fundamental values are violated in the lives of rural Roma communities, particularly in terms of access to rights, services, and EU funds. The program is based on a 12-part documentary series involving local actors. The films are accompanied by forums and campaigns to highlight systemic inequalities, strengthen Roma self-expression, and initiate change in decision-making. |
| Hungary | Magic Garden Association | Review of Debrecen’s Equal Opportunities Plan – submission of policy recommendations | 12 | 300000 | The equal opportunities plan of the city of Debrecen’s is superficial, in which Roma people are completely underrepresented. Through interviews, forums, and professional consultations, the needs and suggestions of stakeholders and experts will be collected, and a package of proposals will be created and submitted to the municipality. In addition, a repository is being created to collect the traditions, prominent figures, and works of the Roma in Hajdú-Bihar County. |
| Hungary | Something for Everyone Association | Strengthening the Advocacy Skills of Roma and Non-Roma Parents in Line with European Union Values | 20 | 29293,81 | The project implemented in Örkény aims to strengthen cooperation between Roma and non-Roma communities, thereby reducing educational segregation and increasing trust in the local school. The participating parents take part in a rights awareness workshop and an educational and human rights training to develop their communication and advocacy skills. Focus groups and forums, involving parents, teachers, and decision-makers, will explore the reasons behind school choice and develop recommendations for reducing school dropout and strengthening confidence in the local school. |
| Hungary | Roma for Development Civil Association | EU-ROM (Equal Opportunities-Understanding-Education-Motivation) From the Margins to the Centre – with Rights, Voice and Future | 12 | 30000 | The project aims to prepare 14–18-year-old Roma students in the town of Ibrány to understand their rights, express themselves, and take an active role in their community. In the first phase, young people from both segregated and non-segregated schools learn the core principles of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, then create their own communication project addressing an important local issue. The initiative enables them to experience equality before the law and the freedom of participation. |
| Hungary | Contemporary Roma Art Space Association | Masks – A New Take on Public Life | 6 | 29992,1 | The project aims to help young Roma people find their place in public life through new, positive experiences. Through artistic and educational programs, participants create a shared “electoral system” using masks and fictional characters, complete with campaigns and local elections. The process is accompanied by exhibitions and a performative election. The project gives young people the opportunity to shape the meaning of participation and representation for themselves. |
| Hungary | Diverse Youth Network Association | Point of intersection – Roma intersectional training in the helping professions | 20 | 29992,1 | Research indicates that in support systems such as education and social services, prejudice is often institutionalized, disproportionately affecting Roma women and LGBTQ+ individuals. The initiative provides intersectional training to help civil organizations, educators, and professionals uphold human rights. DYN’s experiential workshops and mentoring aim to strengthen empathy, self-reflection, and bias-management skills, as well as enhance the visibility and empowerment of Roma women and LGBTQ+ people. |
| Hungary | FreeDrom Association | The law belongs to everyone | 20 | 30000 | The initiative uses legal empowerment to promote equality and dignity within Roma communities experiencing deep poverty in South Baranya. At its core is an inclusive, partnership-based legal aid service that promotes active participation, independent action, learning and community cooperation. The programme also educates decision-makers, local and Roma self-governments, and civil groups on property rights and land use planning. |
| Hungary | Romaversitas Foundation | “Now we write it” Roma Future Academy | 16 | 30000 | The initiative takes an ‘imagination activism’ approach to strengthening the identity, legal awareness and social participation of Roma youths, while preparing them for public engagement. Drawing on decades of experience from Romaversitas, it shares the history and perspectives of the movement. Participants co-create the Roma Utopia, presenting their vision of dignity and safety through videos, spoken word, online campaigns and workshops for high school students. |
Organisation name
Asociación de Mujeres Gitanas Romi
Project title
Secondary Graduation Training Workshop
Project supporting Roma adults to obtain the secondary school certificate (ESO) through academic preparation, social-skills training, gender equality workshops, study techniques, cultural outings and multimedia materials, motivating participants and families to rejoin education and improve employment opportunities.
Duration (in months): 10
Grant amount: 30.000€
Organisation name
Voices for Change – The Power of Community
Project title
Secondary Graduation Training Workshop
Summary
SummaryThe project “Voices for Change – The Power of Community” aims to empower Roma communities in three cities—Sofia, Dupnitsa, and Sliven—through the creation of Roma Advocacy Hubs. These hubs will serve as local units for monitoring, response, and dialogue with institutions in cases of housing and human rights violations. The project builds on the organization’s existing capacity and introduces an early-response mechanism for risks of evictions, alongside a national public awareness campaign. Activities include training, case documentation, meetings with institutions, and advocacy events. The expected outcome is a sustainable model of Roma leadership that defends fundamental EU values—human dignity, equality, and the rule of law.
| Duration (in months) |
| 9 |
| Grant amount |
| 29.981,40 |
Organisation name
Voices for Change – The Power of Community
Project title
Secondary Graduation Training Workshop
The project “Voices for Change – The Power of Community” aims to empower Roma communities in three cities—Sofia, Dupnitsa, and Sliven—through the creation of Roma Advocacy Hubs. These hubs will serve as local units for monitoring, response, and dialogue with institutions in cases of housing and human rights violations. The project builds on the organization’s existing capacity and introduces an early-response mechanism for risks of evictions, alongside a national public awareness campaign. Activities include training, case documentation, meetings with institutions, and advocacy events. The expected outcome is a sustainable model of Roma leadership that defends fundamental EU values—human dignity, equality, and the rule of law.
Organisation name
Voices for Change – The Power of Community
Project title
Secondary Graduation Training Workshop
The project “Voices for Change – The Power of Community” aims to empower Roma communities in three cities—Sofia, Dupnitsa, and Sliven—through the creation of Roma Advocacy Hubs. These hubs will serve as local units for monitoring, response, and dialogue with institutions in cases of housing and human rights violations. The project builds on the organization’s existing capacity and introduces an early-response mechanism for risks of evictions, alongside a national public awareness campaign. Activities include training, case documentation, meetings with institutions, and advocacy events. The expected outcome is a sustainable model of Roma leadership that defends fundamental EU values—human dignity, equality, and the rule of law.
Organisation name
Voices for Change – The Power of Community
Project title
Secondary Graduation Training Workshop
The project “Voices for Change – The Power of Community” aims to empower Roma communities in three cities—Sofia, Dupnitsa, and Sliven—through the creation of Roma Advocacy Hubs. These hubs will serve as local units for monitoring, response, and dialogue with institutions in cases of housing and human rights violations. The project builds on the organization’s existing capacity and introduces an early-response mechanism for risks of evictions, alongside a national public awareness campaign. Activities include training, case documentation, meetings with institutions, and advocacy events. The expected outcome is a sustainable model of Roma leadership that defends fundamental EU values—human dignity, equality, and the rule of law.