Small Grants for Big Change: ERGO Network Supports Member Research Projects

Small Grants for Big Change: ERGO Network Supports Member Research Projects

In 2024, ERGO Network supported three research projects as part of our Annual Work Programme, Roma Equality, Inclusion and Participation 2024, funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) of the European Commission. These projects, implemented between May and November 2024, aimed to empower Roma civil society to address local challenges through evidence-based research.

Research Highlights

1. Integro Association, Bulgaria
Project Title: Child Poverty in the Roma Community—A Taboo Topic for Institutions and Society
This research explored the realities of child poverty in Roma communities by interviewing 10 families across five regions. Key areas examined include education, healthcare, and social inclusion. The findings aim to advocate for stronger implementation of the European Child Guarantee and better support for marginalised Roma families.

  • Target Audience: General public, Roma stakeholders, institutions, Ministry of Labor and Social Policy
  • Grant Amount: €4,000
  • Duration: 6 months

📄 Read the research summary with challenges and recommendations

2. Sastipen – Roma Center for Health Policies, Romania
Project Title: Assessing the Capacity of Roma Health Mediators in Romania to Recognize and Understand the Dynamics of Discrimination
This study highlighted the challenges Roma Health Mediators face, including institutional racism and lack of support. With over 65% of Roma beneficiaries reporting discrimination in healthcare, the research calls for urgent measures to empower mediators and tackle systemic barriers.

  • Target Audience: General public, Roma stakeholders, health institutions, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Work, Ministry of Youth, Family, and Equal Opportunities
  • Grant Amount: €4,000
  • Duration: 6 months

📄 Read the research summary with challenges and recommendations

3. Nevo Parudimos, Romania
Project Title: The Impact on Roma Inclusion of Applying the CLLD Principles in Romania
This project examined how principles of Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) enhance Roma inclusion. It found that CLLD’s participatory approach fosters tailored development and cohesion, recommending Roma-specific strategies and targeted policies for long-term impact.

  • Target Audience: Roma and pro-Roma CSOs, Ministry of Funds, national, regional, and local institutions
  • Grant Amount: €4,000
  • Duration: 6 months

📄 Read the research summary with challenges and recommendations

These small grants have enabled our members – Roma civil society organisations – to shine a light on critical issues affecting these communities. Furthermore, by turning research into advocacy, these projects may pave the way for greater equality, inclusion, and participation.

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Small Grants for Big Change: ERGO Network Supports Member Research Projects – ERGO Network

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