We connect for more opportunities
Lučenec Municipality (SVK) ·Slovakia
About this project
<p>The project aims to improve the position of marginalized Roma communities (MRC) and their opportunities in society through the implementation of cost-effective and sustainable measures integrating four areas: Education, Employment, Housing, and the prevention of Discrimination. The project aims to create networks and strategic partnerships in target MRC between the Applicant, Project Partners, and Collaborating Entities at the multilateral level. </p> <p>Project contributes to following cross-cutting issues.<u> Gender equality</u> - All genders have equal rights and opportunities in this project. It includes equally women and men into the project. Community workers, Teachers, Public, Partners represent both genders. <u>Social inclusion of vulnerable groups</u> - The project participants come from different social and economic groups, but mostly from MRC. Project activities are based on cooperation, dialog mutual respect between children, youth, adults. <u>Roma inclusion and empowerment</u> - Applicant, project partners and cooperation institutions involved in the project are attended by pupils from the MRC from disadvantaged backgrounds with school absence and worse school results. <u>Anti-discrimination</u> - The project is focused on human rights issues. Respect for human rights is part of the program and strategy of all partners involved. In the project, all participants are treated equally, regardless of their racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. <u>Transparency and anti-corruption</u> - both the applicant and the partners are part of the Public and the NGO sector and will follow laws, procurement rules applicable to each organization. All related contracts will be published in the relevant contract register. Project partners increase the socio-economic benefits of the project, and contributes to an integrated approach implemented in more areas of intervention - employment and non – discrimination.</p>
Bilateral cooperation results
he involvement of CBNRM Networking as a donor partner significantly enhanced the project’s effectiveness. Their expertise in community development and social inclusion in Norway provided valuable insights and best practices, while facilitating knowledge exchange and capacity building for local partners. This bilateral cooperation strengthened partnerships and networks between Slovak and Norwegian organizations, creating a foundation for ongoing collaboration. Key outcomes included the sharing of methodologies and resources essential for addressing challenges faced by marginalized communities, and cross-cultural learning, which enriched the project with innovative, locally tailored solutions. Examples of good practices were shared through two conferences in Lučenec, workshops, and a working trip to Norway. Plans are in place to continue this cooperation, focusing on expanding successful programs, fostering partnerships, and integrating lessons learned into policy frameworks. Sustained collaboration between Slovak and Norwegian partners aims to ensure long-term impacts and promote inclusive practices for marginalized communities.
Project partners
- CBNRM Networking Donor project partner· Norway
- Project HOM.e Project partner· Slovakia
- Employment Agency BBSK, n.o. Project partner· Slovakia