What is ACADE-ME

The ACADE-ME project aims to counter deep-rooted anti-Roma prejudice in the educational sector and promote the social inclusion of Roma students. This phenomenon, recognized as a form of institutional and social racism by European institutions like the European Parliament and the Council of Europe, represents a significant barrier to equality and the integration of Roma communities, especially in educational settings.

In line with the “EU Strategic Framework for Roma Equality, Inclusion, and Participation” (2020-2030), ACADE-ME places education at the center of its action to combat discrimination, promote inclusion, and address structural barriers such as school segregation, low academic expectations, and limited educational resources—factors that perpetuate cycles of poverty and social exclusion among Roma students.

ACADE-ME addresses these challenges with targeted interventions aimed at creating concrete opportunities and providing the necessary support for Roma students to fully express their potential, enabling them to actively and equally contribute to social and economic life.

The project aims to actively engage Roma communities, promoting positive change through training programs, awareness-raising activities, and the creation of educational and informational resources. The objective is to improve life prospects and foster the full social integration of Roma people in Europe. The goal is to improve life prospects and promote the full social integration of Roma people in Europe.

ACADE-ME relies on a partnership that brings together specialized expertise in education, community development, and Roma community empowerment, promoting an integrated and sustainable approach to addressing the challenges related to antigypsyism.