Opening pressconference on project "Integrated measures in support of Roma inclusion in the municipality of Dupnitsa"

18-10-2022 14:13

On October 17, 2022, Municipality of Dupnitsa held an opening press conference on the project "Integrated measures in support of Roma inclusion in the municipality of Dupnitsa". The event was also attended by all representatives of the partners TRUST FOR SOCIAL ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION, ASSOCIATION "AMALA - PRIATELI" and PIRIN HOLDING AS. The project proposal envisages the implementation of integrated measures, will cover many cases and will try to solve problems related to improving health status, reducing poverty, unfavorable environment and housing, lifestyle and more. The project will help facilitate access to education and health care and employment for members of the Roma community and will help to overcome the risk of social exclusion and discrimination. A mobile health office equipped with medical equipment will be provided. Infrastructural measures are envisaged to improve the living conditions of the Roma, such as construction of a playground in Kavaklia and a fitness ground. The results of the project activities will contribute to increasing the level of acceptance. of the Roma from the majority in the municipality. For this purpose, information campaigns are planned for both the Roma and the majority. Activities for exchange of experience with donor countries are also envisaged, which will also contribute to the achievement of the defined goals. Activities for exchange of experience with donor countries are also envisaged, which will also contribute to the achievement of the defined goals.