News
On April 8, we celebrate International Roma Day, highlighting the culture, history, and contributions of Roma communities around the world. For the RomaRise project, this day is a chance to celebrate diversity, identity, and a shared sense of belonging. We are proud to be part of this journey and to work together towards a more inclusive and equitable future.
The second project period of Romarise has been successfully concluded, with all core activities implemented on a self-funded basis as planned. Key partnerships have been confirmed and aligned with project objectives, ensuring continuity into the next phase.
From 19 to 22 May 2026, Europe Direct Lom hosted an inspiring international exchange of the ROMA RISE project, bringing together five youth teams and their coordinators from Bulgaria, Romania, Albania, Greece, and Hungary.
Exciting news for the ROMARISE community: the second international exchange has officially kicked off! Participants from across Europe are coming together once again to learn, connect, and grow and we couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead.
The journey has already begun for the Albanian delegation, who are on their way to Lom, Bulgaria. Filled with enthusiasm and positive energy, the group is ready to dive into an inspiring experience focused on youth empowerment, collaboration, and shared learning.
On March 26–31, 2026 (Budapest, Hungary) – RomaRise is pleased to highlight an important Erasmus+ youth training opportunity tailored for professionals working in the field of inclusion and diversity. The Support the Supporters training course invites youth workers, trainers, project leaders, mentors, and inclusion advocates from across Europe to come together in Budapest for a reflective, empowering and community-building experience.
On 22–23 January 2026, the RomaRise project was presented at the Let Her In International Networking Event held in Reus, Spain, at the Espai Boule. The event brought together organisations, practitioners, and changemakers from across Europe to exchange ideas and strengthen cooperation around inclusive leadership, equality, sustainability, and social innovation.
We’re excited to announce that the RomaRise project has launched its own community page on Zenodo, the open research repository!
Visit the RomaRise Zenodo page to browse the latest records and outputs: https://zenodo.org/communities/romarise/records!
Following the successful First International Training of the RomaRise project in Budapest, we are delighted to share that several participants have now published their personal reflections and experiences from the event.
We are especially pleased that many participants chose to reflect on their experiences in writing. Their reports offer valuable insights into the impact of the training, highlighting both the professional and personal dimensions of the learning process.
The National Greek Roundtable discussion is being organized on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:00 p.m., on the initiative of Young Roma, with social partners and volunteers involved in actions for the resilience of modern societies as the target audience. Invited and in collaboration with members of the Project on Ms. Makri's show (DION TV). https://youtu.be/oafJHYaip5w
THESSALONIKI -POLYGLOT POLIS on STARCLASSIC RADIO's European radio station will host the SOCIAL ORGANIZATION ARSIS and the ROMA RISE Program, November 7, at 7:00 p.m.
