Opportunities for Dialogue Between Roma and Non-Roma UCCU Roma Informal Educational Foundation Budapest, Hungary Opportunities for Dialogue Between Roma and Non-Roma
What is UCCU? UCCU Roma Informal Educational Foundation Budapest, Hungary What is UCCU? Mission - to combat prejudices and negative stereotypes related to Roma Platform – primary and secondary school students from all over Hungary meet and engage in a meaningful conversation with their young Roma peers Volunteers – we work with dedicated young Roma volunteers Credibility – through dialogue and direct contact with our young Roma volunteers, participants will receive a credible experience, which can demolish prejudice. Community – an important part of our work is community development. We provide continuous training opportunities for our volunteers and partners.
Need for our work – situation in Hungary UCCU Roma Informal Educational Foundation Budapest, Hungary Need for our work – situation in Hungary Established in 2010 Racism, intolerance, prejudices and stereotypes Lack of credible information, legitimized misconceptions about Roma on a society level Mindset, attitudes and knowledge of students and teachers Educational segregation Non-supportive education system
Project description – „UCCU Pécs Hub” UCCU Roma Informal Educational Foundation Budapest, Hungary Project description – „UCCU Pécs Hub” October 2014 –April 2016
Project description – „UCCU Pécs Hub” UCCU Roma Informal Educational Foundation Budapest, Hungary Project description – „UCCU Pécs Hub” October 2014 –April 2016 Project activities Needs assessment Volunteer recruitment Volunteer coordinator Training, team-building Networking with local schools Educational Sessions Goals To extend the impact of UCCU to rural areas of Hungary To empower a group of local young Roma volunteers
Impact Volunteers: 10 active volunteers UCCU Roma Informal Educational Foundation Budapest, Hungary Impact Volunteers: 10 active volunteers Schools covered: 17 (5 elementary, 10 high school, 2 colleges) Schools classes reached: 33 Students reached: 800-900 New team’s own project: city walk
Next projects Teacher training in tolerance education UCCU Roma Informal Educational Foundation Budapest, Hungary Next projects 3rd UCCU Hub in Miskolc Teacher training in tolerance education
Andrea Jenei UCCU Roma Informal Educational Foundation Budapest, Hungary web: www.uccualapitvany.hu email: info@uccualapitvany.hu Andrea Jenei