What's Working?

This project developed by BHA for Equality, based in the United Kingdom (Manchester
City Council) undertakes to address the various difficulties experienced by increasing
numbers of Roma migrating from Central and Eastern to Western Europe, with a
special concern for their children. It supports the development of Roma communities,
as well as individuals, as they may make informed choices and understand the value
of ‘formal education’ especially for young children and teenage girls; it further support
young people in their efforts to develop as mediators and become role models
for others and through a report it documents the potential barriers to integration,
whilst identifying solutions that are transferable to different countries and situations.
The partner agencies work to promote the inclusion and engagement of Roma communities
through the use of mediators (from the local Roma community), activities
for parents and the Roma community, teacher training, improvement in registration
levels and continued attendance in compulsory education.

Coordinator: BHA for Equality, UK | General Website: http://www.thebha.org.uk/
Project Website: http://www.whatsworking.eu/ | Tel.: +44 1618742157
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Contact Person: Ms Julie Davies

Source: Roma and Education: Challenges and Opportunities in the European Union

© European Union, 2012