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Calls for tenders for the provision of event management services in Bulgaria and Greece – Deadline: 13 October 2024

These calls for tenders are launched within the Council of Europe and the European Union Joint Programme ROMACT and concern the provision of accommodation, meeting room/conference packages, catering, reimbursement of travel costs of event participants, logistical and technical organisation of ROMACT events in Bulgaria and Greece (as two separate calls).  

For more information about the specifics and requirements of this call please see the tender file and relevant documents (below). The deadline for applications is 13 October 2024 (23:59 CET).

Children in situations of vulnerability: evaluations, problems and proposed solutions – Conference in Piatra Neamt, Romania

On 23 May 2024, the conference on “Children in situations of vulnerability: evaluations, challenges and proposed solutions” will take place in Piatra Neamț, Romania, organised by the Roma and Travellers Division of the Council of Europe and the Joint Programme of the European Union and Council of Europe - ROMACT “Building capacity for Roma Inclusion at Local Level”.
 

ROMACT Programme celebrates International ROMA Day 2024

On this 8 April, celebrations of the international Roma Day took place, from France to Romania and Bulgaria.

Our latest ROMACT infographics are now live on our website!

We are pleased to announce the publication of the latest ROMACT infographics on our official website. The updated data therein provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing initiatives and collaborative progress achieved under the ROMACT methodology in Bulgaria and Romania.
These infographics provide a brief presentation of the statistical outcomes resulting from our activities. They illustrate the quantifiable impact and advancements achieved through the application of the ROMACT methodology.

Click here to download the file in PDF version

"They are seen as cases, not people"- ROMACT National Workshop on the Social Services, Sofia, Bulgaria.

 "They are seen as cases, not people"- Will the needs of ethnic communities living in extreme poverty and marginalisation find a place in the new national social services map?
ROMACT National workshop took place in Sofia on 7 November. 
 

Multidimensional coaching for socio-economic advancement of people in poverty- ROMACT example

The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission published report on “Multidimensional coaching for socio-economic advancement of people in poverty- Insights from innovative practices across the world” in which ROMACT Joint Programme has been included as good practice / methodology.  

Public Discussion in Bulgaria on Children left behind: between labour migration, institutional standards and extended family

Picture: Lina Kriosheva- Borovan, Bulgaria November 2022

On 12 December, in Sofia, the Council of Europe – European Commission Joint Programme  ROMACT and the Bulgarian Ombudsperson’s office are organizing a public discussion on children left behind by parents going abroad for work.

Call for proposals - Grants for ROMACT "Support Organisations" in Bulgaria and Romania - Deadline - 31 December 2022

The Council of Europe is organising a call for proposals for support organisations in Bulgaria and Romania.

Call for proposals - Grant for organizations to support democratic participation and Roma inclusion at local level in Bulgaria - Deadline 24 October 2022

This call for proposals is launched in the framework of the Council of Europe Strategic Action Plan for Roma inclusion (Supporting democratic participation and promoting public trust and accountability). 
It aims to co-fund national projects aimed at assisting with the implementation of the ROMACT methodology in two (2) target countries, with the ultimate aim of building up political will and understanding of Roma inclusion at local level.
 
The deadline for applications is 24 October 2022. For all information on this call and details on the procedure, please refer to the documents below:

ROMACT process is reinforced in 12 municipalities

ROMACT Programme is giving the opportunity to former ROMACT municipalities to receive support to reinforce ROMACT process and ensure more sustainability and efficiency.

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