IRISES Project

The IRISES -International Roma Integration through Stakeholder Exchange of Good Practices- project lasted two years. The project leader was the UISP Committee of Ciriè Settimo Chivasso (Italy), in collaboration with the partners Courage Foundation (Bulgaria), Association Sport for All Suceava (Romania), Former State Fostered Children's Association (Hungary), The Child Center (Slovakia), Agrupamento de Escolas de Miranda do Corvo (Portugal), Freedom Gate Greece (Greece).

The IRISES project had the objective of contributing to the protection of the rights of disadvantaged children, Roma and others, residing in institutions or family homes, through the specific training of the operators of the structures and through the exchange of good practices. The project directly involved the children guests of the structures, who participated in the initial event which took place in Borgaro in February 2015 and in the meetings and workshops planned which were organized in the partner countries.

The kick-off event was attended by 80 children and educators from institutes and family homes in the partner countries. Adults and children participated in meetings with psychologists, socio-cultural and sports activities. At the end of the week, the participants were given a satisfaction questionnaire, which showed good results. The project involved more than 70 operators and 700 children between the ages of 10 and 18. During the activities, training sessions on European citizenship, children's rights, anti-discrimination and tolerance will be carried out, using sport, art and games as a tool for inclusion.

IRISES aimed to involve not only the direct beneficiaries, operators and disadvantaged children, but also the entire citizenry, reached through the media and informed about the importance of protecting the rights of children, residents of institutions or family homes. Indeed, thanks to the collaboration of all citizens, these children have become independent and capable of building a dignified future in society.

Project Started in January 2015 and concluded in June 2016

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