Roma Youth – Ambassadors of a Corruption-Free Society!

Geographical Coverage:

The Institute of Roma Culture in Albania (IRCA) is implementing the project “Roma Youth – Ambassadors of a Corruption-Free Society!”, financially supported by the European Union. The project is being carried out in four municipalities in Albania: Tirana, Elbasan, Durrës, and Gjirokastër. These locations were selected due to the significant presence of the Roma population, IRCA’s established partnerships with local authorities, and its in-depth knowledge of the community. The project implementation will last 12 months (December 2024 – December 2025).

Main Objective: To cultivate an anti-corruption culture among Roma youth and communities, and to strengthen partnerships with local institutions to ensure equal access to services for all citizens.

Main Objectives:

To educate and foster an anti-corruption mindset among Roma youth and communities through trainings, mobile cinema, radio broadcasts (podcasts), and the distribution of school kits and promotional materials.
To strengthen partnerships with local institutions for the equitable delivery of services to Roma individuals and for coordinated anti-corruption efforts.

Expected Results:

25 Roma youth trained as “Ambassadors of a Corruption-Free Society,” equipped with skills in legal, civic, and anti-corruption areas.
More than 3,000 Roma families sensitized through the mobile cinema tour and educational sketches in Roma neighborhoods.
8 educational podcasts in Albanian and Romani, broadcast on IRCA’s online radio, reaching an estimated audience of 100,000 listeners across Albania.
Practical anti-corruption guides distributed in both languages, included in school kits and promotional materials, reaching over 200 Roma families across 8 neighborhoods.
8 study visits to local institutions for Roma youth, promoting mutual understanding and engagement with public services.
A closing conference to present the project results, with the participation of 100 stakeholders from institutions, media, and the community.

Main Activities:

Trainings for Roma youth as positive role models, providing knowledge on legal rights, administrative procedures, and civic participation.
Mobile cinema with interactive sketches to visually educate communities about corruption and civic rights.
A series of podcasts to raise awareness and widely disseminate anti-corruption messages.
Design and distribution of school kits and promotional materials containing anti-corruption messages (guides, flyers, notebooks, etc.).
Study visits and the signing of agreements with local institutions: municipalities, police, education, and healthcare.
A national closing conference and a video documentary showcasing the project’s impact and the model for future actions.

Target Groups:

Roma youth (ages 15–30): 25 individuals trained and engaged as local ambassadors.
Roma families: Over 3,000 reached indirectly through awareness-raising campaigns.
General public and institutions: Over 100,000 people reached through the media, including both Roma and non-Roma populations.
Local authorities: Engaged in joint initiatives, dialogue, and collaboration to ensure equitable service delivery.