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Today, at the office of Roma Versitas Albania (RVA), a meeting was held between RVA Secretary General, Mr. Franko Veliu, and two colleagues from Caritas Albania — Ms. Joana Luka, Program Manager, and Mr. Stefan Paloka, Advocacy Expert.

🤝 The purpose of the meeting was to present the ACTIVE 2 Project.
For several years now, Caritas Albania has been leading a regional initiative (ACTIVE project), with its main focus on the concept of accessible communication and easy-to-read language. Currently, the project is in its second phase.

One of the key activities under ACTIVE 2 is the establishment and functioning of the Advocacy Working Group.
Throughout the project’s implementation period, the Advocacy Working Group is expected to meet four times.

👥 Composition of the Advocacy Working Group: The group will consist of around 7 members, including representatives from national and/or local authorities, NGOs, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPAK), experts, and other relevant stakeholders engaged with accessibility and the rights of persons with disabilities or other vulnerable groups.

🎯 Main objectives of the Advocacy Working Group:

  Strengthen the role of OPAK and CSOs in decision-making processes, by enabling their participation in the development of the legal framework through discussions, validation of knowledge and experience, and proposed initiatives;

  Draft initiatives for the development of strategic documents and legal frameworks that regulate the need for implementing accessible communication.

📚 Additionally, another important activity planned is the translation of the easy-to-read language standards into Romani language, based on the Albanian version officially published on the Inclusion Europe website — a pioneering step toward broader accessibility.

These were the key points discussed during the meeting between Mr. Franko Veliu, Ms. Joana Luka, and Mr. Stefan Paloka.
We look forward to future collaboration and to jointly advancing accessibility and inclusion!
🎓👏 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 

#romaeducationfund 📚 #YouthEmpowerment 🚀#MentorshipMatters 🎓 #CriticalThinking 🧠 #DebateSkills 🎤
#SocialMediaImpact 📱 #FutureLeaders 🌍
#REFSupport 🤝 #EducationForAll ✨
#RAREProject 🇪🇺 #romaversitasalbania
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