📚 The Power of Education – Advocacy Meeting at Roma Versitas Albania office.

Today, at the offices of Roma Versitas Albania, a special advocacy meeting took place within the framework of the RARE project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Roma Education Fund. During this event, we had the honor of welcoming the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Silda Anagnosti, who met with young Roma beneficiaries of the SEC and TER programs, listening closely to their success stories and the challenges they face in education.

The discussion highlighted several key advocacy points that lie at the heart of the Roma Versitas Albania mission:

🔹 Education for a Brighter Future: Expanding opportunities for Roma students to pursue higher education and improve their academic performance, equipping them with the skills needed to overcome the challenges of the labor market.

🔹 Employment as the Next Step: Creating pathways for Roma graduates to enter the labor market and secure positions in public administration and the private sector, empowering them to become strong voices in decision-making processes.

🔹 Participation and Advocacy for Change: Empowering young people to actively participate in society and advocate for better infrastructure and access to basic services for their communities.

Deputy Minister Anagnosti emphasized that investing in education is the foundation for building a just and equal society. Meanwhile, Klaudia Veizaj, Project Manager at RVA, shared her insights on the importance of mentorship and supporting Roma students in pursuing their academic dreams.

The meeting was also attended by Franko Veliu, Secretary General of RVA, who highlighted the importance of collaboration with public institutions to create policies that support young Roma in education and employment.

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🎓👏 One of our dedicated students, Livia Koçi, currently pursuing her studies in Psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, recently delivered an inspiring presentation to fellow TER scholarship beneficiaries.

📚 Her topic – “Stress Management” – explored how stress affects both the mind and body, while also offering practical tools and strategies to better cope with everyday challenges.

🧠 Blending academic insight with personal experience, Livia’s session was a powerful example of empowerment through education and peer engagement.

💬 We are truly grateful to Livia for her valuable contribution and look forward to witnessing her continued growth on both a professional and personal level! 🌟

📌 The project “EU Regional Action for Roma Education: Increased Education Support and Opportunities for Roma Students in the Western Balkans and Turkey (RARE), phase II” is funded by the European Commission through the DG ENEST (Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood) and is implemented by REF Romania and REF Serbia.

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Roma Versitas Albania is conducting mentorship sessions with the beneficiaries of the TER scholarship, an important initiative aimed at supporting Roma youth in their education and professional empowerment.

📌 Discussion Topics
Throughout the sessions, the following topics have been addressed:
✅ Strategic use of social media – Building a professional identity and leveraging digital platforms for activism.
✅ Freedom of speech vs. misinformation – A discussion on limitations, ethics, and the impact of fake news.
✅ The role of youth in community empowerment – How to become agents of change through social and professional engagement.
✅ TikTok: A free platform or a dangerous tool? – Debating the impact of this platform on young people in Albania.

🎯 Interactive Activities
To encourage active participation and critical thinking, various activities have been organized, including:
🎭 Fishbowl Discussion – Open discussions where students share different perspectives on controversial topics.
🌊 Aquarium Game – Reflecting on different social situations through role-playing.
🤝 Group Work – Developing mini-projects for youth empowerment and applying ideas in the community.

💡 This program is helping students develop critical skills, connect with each other, and become future leaders! 🚀✨

📢 The project “EU Regional Action for Roma Education: Increased Education Support and Opportunities for Roma Studentsin the Western Balkans and Turkey (RARE), phase II” is funded by the European Commission through the DG ENEST (Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood) and is implemented by @roma_education_fund_romania and @roma_education_fund , implemented in Albania by @romaversitasalbania

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