LESSON
Lesson Learned: Gender Equality and Equity - Follow Up to CEDAW and Romani women
It is essential that the grantee finds ways to stay in contact with young people with whom it has worked. How best to provide further support to trainees who have participated in various short-term training programs, such as those supported in this project? For example, the establishment of an internet-based youth network, which would facilitate communication among young people who have been involved in training programs, allow grantee and others to post notices and share news, while also providing a forum in which ideas for new initiatives can be put forward and explored.
Project Partner
Roma Center Skopje
Project Description
The project had two primary audiences: Roma women’s NGOs and young Roma women activists. There were three additional audiences: local government officials; young people, Roma and non-Roma; and, officials of Roma political parties. This focus sought to address in a practical way the weakness of Roma civil society organizations, and particularly those led by, and working for, Roma women, in undertaking advocacy on behalf of their own people.
The grantee accomplished a great deal with the small amount of funds provided. It built on the strategic plan developed for 2008-2010, and its earlier project “Implementation of CEDAW for Romani Women”, as well as follow-up initiatives (2005-2008). Through an extremely careful allocation of funds to different areas of activity, the organization was able to undertake a long list of activities and, thus, achieve its own objective. Yet, from an external perspective, it is apparent that there were insufficient funds for some activities, where follow-up was badly needed.
Report
Evaluation Date
October 2011
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