HERO project will bring an added something to Roma people’s capacity to do the best for their family.
Florin Moisă
Executive President
Resource Center for Roma Communities
HERO: Housing and Empowerment for Roma
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80% of Roma children and families are at risk of poverty, compared to 20% in the general population. Equal economic opportunities enable Roma to break the cycle of poverty for their children and contribute to the social and economic development of the community as a whole.
→ Investing in housing for Roma benefits the whole community.
The large majority of Roma is not made of “travellers” or nomads. In fact, 80% are settled and looking for ways to improve their lives. Providing access to financial assets, be it loans or basic education, will support Roma in becoming homeowners.
→ Social innovation models can help break the cycle of exclusion.
Roma communities across Europe face social exclusion, lack of access to quality health services and education, and barriers to employment and adequate housing. HERO aims to support Europe’s commitment made in 2020 with the launch of the EU anti-racism action plan.
→ Investing in housing for Roma benefits the whole community.
HERO Journey
Throughout 2023 – 2024, about €3 million will be available to support Roma families in accessing decent housing and gainful employment in a number of municipalities in Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia.
In the long run, HERO will benefit not only the local Roma communities but also the overall population of the respective municipalities.
HERO Countries
HERO focuses on small-medium size municipalities (10,000 – 50,000 inhabitants) with at least 10% of Roma residents in three countries: Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovakia.
HERO Goals
HERO in action
The project facilitates access to micro-loans and provides financial literacy training, construction training, employment coaching, and mentoring, resulting in:
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HERO is overseen by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and involves a wide range of stakeholders:
- Civil society organizations & financial intermediaries
- Public authorities & private sector
- Both local Roma and non-Roma communities
BULGARIA
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Co-implementing partners
ROMANIA
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Co-implementing partners
SLOVAKIA
Lead Implementing partner
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