Cultural Heroes

About this project

<p>Cultural Heroes project aims to increase the employment of Roma people, direct beneficiaries of the project, by training 5 people in the workplace in production activities of a short animated film, with a theme inspired by the Roma culture, accompanied by the production of a children's book associated with the film. The project aims to encourage young Roma people to continue their studies and to stimulate the employment of Roma people in activities in the film industry. The project will also include the organization of&nbsp; cultural discussions and small workshops with traditional Roma craftsmen, aimed to empower over 40 Roma people, increase their social involvement, social acceptance and reduce discrimination against members of the Roma community, while promoting Roma culture among the general public in Romania and Iceland and encouraging the continuation and capitalization of Roma crafts.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The Icelandic partner, Óðinsauga Publishing House, played a key role in organizing events for the distribution of the book and film in Iceland. They facilitated the promotion of the film and coordinated the distribution of 500 books translated into Icelandic. These efforts were carried out during three events held in three different schools across Iceland, engaging a total of 525 participants and successfully raising awareness of Roma culture in the local context.

Project partners

• Óðinsauga Publishing House Donor project partner· Iceland
• Deveo Media SRL Project partner· Romania