Roma SOURCE : About us

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About us

What is Roma SOURCE?

Roma SOURCE (Sharing of Understanding Rights and Citizenship in Europe) was a 2 year project co-funded by the European Union's Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme. It ended in March 2013.

The Roma SOURCE project involved 8 organisations from 6 European countries. Migration Yorkshire (Leeds City Council) was lead partner, and managed the project. The partnership was made up of regional and local governments, Roma-led NGOs (non-governmental organisations), a university and a private organisation.

What the project achieved

Roma SOURCE has combatted discrimination and exclusion of Roma, and improved understanding between Roma and mainstream communities.

The project included research across 6 countries, and actions in 4 key areas:

children
citizenship
employment
health

The project has produced a wide range of resources, including reports, good practice guides and case studies.

Roma SOURCE achieved inclusion in local areas, greater understanding and tangible policy change. The effects of the project went beyond the partner organisations, leaving a legacy of integration. Work on Roma inclusion will continue through Roma MATRIX, a new project with 19 partners in 10 countries.