Improvement of living conditions in the region of Satu Mare and Maramures
Economic Empowerment of the Roma and Other Vulnerable Groups
The Thematic Fund "Inclusion of Roma and other Vulnerable Groups" shall contribute to improve the living conditions of Roma and other vulnerable minorities in a number of communities as well as contribute to the empowerment and awareness building in order to foster the social inclusion of the same groups.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Romania |
Improving social security Promoting economic growth and improving working conditions
Various social services
|
01.03.2012
- 30.11.2019 |
CHF 13'840'400
|
| Background |
The Roma community is the largest minority in Romania and is characterised primarily by the situation of social exclusion and wide ranging poverty experienced by a significant proportion of its members. Inadequate access to housing, education, health, employment along with the existence of cultural barriers are the main difficulties that the Roma community is facing. One can say that the Roma community is historically disadvantaged and discriminated. |
| Objectives |
The objective of the Thematic Fund „Inclusion of Roma and other Vulnerable Groups“ is to promote social inclusion and participation in socio-economic life of vulnerable minorities namely of the Roma community. In accordance with the Framework Agreement, priority shall be given to the improvement of living conditions, particularly in the education and health field and in empowerment and awareness building measures. |
| Target groups |
Vulnerable communities with large percentage of Roma population or other minorities |
| Activities |
The activities shall be bundled into 3-4 projects under the part "Improvement of Living Conditions", submitted by Romanian-Swiss consortiums (NGOs). Priority shall be given to education for children as well as to health for children and women. Under the part "Empowerment and Awareness Building", priority will be given to strengthening Roma and other minorities' cultural identity and integration and enhancing their participation in decision making. |
| Results |
Achieved results:
|
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Swiss Contribution to the enlarged EU |
| Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO Private sector Swiss Non-profit Organisation
|
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 13'840'400 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 13'497'903 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.03.2012 - 30.11.2019 (Completed) |
| Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation |
Unallocated / Unspecified |
| Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation |
Sectors not specified
|
| Aid Type |
Enlargement contribution |
| Project number |
7F08132 |