Ašun Me is a European project aimed at educating young Roma and young Roma adults through transformative learning using art. The project seeks to equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to participate in political life, monitor policy actions and implementation, engage with youth workers and policymakers, and express their suggestions for policy changes and adjustments. Additionally, it encourages them to share the ideas, problems, and needs of the Roma population at local, national, and regional levels while proposing solutions.
The project also aims to strengthen the tools, practical skills, and knowledge of youth workers in supporting young Roma adults, particularly in fostering their political participation. Ašun Me will provide young Roma adults and youth workers with the necessary tools and practical experience to collaborate effectively. This cooperation will empower young Roma adults to actively engage in and contribute to political life.
The main aim is to enhance skills & capacities of Young Roma & Youth workers supporting them to:
- cooperate together with common methodology & reach Policy Makers
- cultivate skills in policy making, monitoring, advocacy & political short filmmaking
- approach Policy Makers, present the needs, challenges, perspectives for solutions in dialogue and through art [short films] & participate in policy making processes
- improve the cooperation between Roma Youth, Youth Workers & Policy Makers
Ašun Me at a glance:
- Mapping activities with the TGs specifying learning needs
- Development of Methodology Manual for Roma Youth & Youth Workers
- 12 National cooperation workshops for Roma Youth & Youth Workers
- Development & piloting of 1 BL Training program for Roma Youth
- Development & piloting of 1 Artistic Toolkit for Roma Youth
- Digital Roundtables with Policy Makers
- Digital Booklet with Policy Changes
- Submission of 18 Policy Changes on NRIS
- Online campaign
- 6 national Info days for Stakeholders
- 1 European Conference