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ERASMUS+
Project no° KA210-YOU-4AD4B8BB
The project aims to establish a transnational network of youth and social workers who collaborate with Roma youth or are active in this field.
At its core is the active involvement of Roma youth themselves. The focus lies on exchanging perspectives, experiences, and good practices in youth work – with the goal of jointly developing approaches that promote participation, equal opportunities, and empowerment.
On 15–16 July 2024, the enROMyou project (Enhancing Roma Youth Work) held its transnational kick-off meeting in Eisenstadt, Austria. Representatives from all four partner organisations in Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Romania came together to set the foundations for collaboration, clarify roles and responsibilities, and agree on the first project activities.
The agenda included partner introductions, a project overview, and the joint development of the methodological framework for the survey with Roma youth. Highlights were the presentation of the host organisation Roma VHS, insights into the local Roma community, and fruitful exchanges with stakeholders and policymakers. The meeting also provided valuable opportunities for networking and cultural exchange in a welcoming atmosphere.
From 28 February to 1 March 2025, the international LTTA training with workshop took place in Bucharest, Romania, within the framework of enROMyou – Enhancing Roma Youth Work. The host organisation was Asociatia “Pe Bune”, which organised an excellently structured and content-rich event.
The focus was on the presentation of survey results, good practice examples from youth work, interactive workshops, and joint reflection on challenges and possible solutions in working with young Roma. Professionals from all four partner countries described the exchange as extremely enriching.
With 15 participants, the event was well attended. The evaluation showed a very high level of satisfaction: 92% of participants gave the highest rating, with an average score of 4.93 out of 5. Particularly appreciated were the discussions with young people, the professional exchange, and the inspiring atmosphere.
The outcomes of the meeting provide a valuable foundation for the planned handbook and have further strengthened transnational cooperation.
Project objectives & contents
As part of the Erasmus+ project enROMyou, a survey was carried out among 75 Roma and Sinti youth in Austria, Hungary, Italy and Romania. The questionnaire explored key areas such as education and work, social participation, trust in institutions, experiences of discrimination, and life aspirations.
HERE you can access the full survey questionnaire in English, which formed the basis for the analysis presented in our handbook. It is shared as a resource for researchers, educators, and practitioners who may wish to replicate or adapt it for their own work.
From Research to Practice: Youth-led Perspectives on Inclusion and Empowerment
🗓️ Tuesday, 25 November 2025 | 🕒 15:00–16:00 CET (16:00–17:00 EET)
The international Erasmus+ project enROMyou presents the key findings of its new Handbook for Social and Educational Work with Roma and Sinti Youth.
The webinar offers valuable insights and practical tools for youth workers, educators, and organisations working towards social inclusion and empowerment.
🎙️ With special guests:
The session will explore lessons learned across partner countries and share concrete strategies for inclusive youth work — from community-based education to intercultural dialogue.
🔗 Join the event:
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 854 8903 1256 | Code: 975824
Our second enROMyou multiplier/dissemination event took place in October 2025, at a training school for social educators with 36 participants—social workers, teachers and youth workers. We presented the Handbook for Social and Educational Work with Roma and Sinti Youth and the brochure, both of which were received with great enthusiasm.
In the workshop we tested hands-on methods from the handbook: short role-plays on bias and discrimination, reflection rounds on inclusive communication, and group work to design empowerment strategies for young Roma and Sinti. Participants highlighted the handbook as a practical, inspiring tool for everyday youth work and social-pedagogy training.
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone involved—your energy shows how relevant this project is!
enROMyou – Enhancing Roma Youth Work strengthens youth work with Roma and Romnja in Austria, Hungary, Italy and Romania. The project connects research, practice and community perspectives: it analyses the lived realities of young people, consolidates effective approaches against antigypsyism and discrimination, and develops concrete tools for schools, social work and youth work. The focus lies on empowerment, participation in democratic life, and language & culture transmission (including Romanes). The transnational partnership has produced a comprehensive handbook (long version) and a concise short version—including background, case studies, facilitation and teaching modules, checklists, templates, and OER materials for immediate use in workshops, project days and trainings.
The handbooks offer an in-depth analysis of the realities of Roma and Sinti youth in four European countries (Austria, Hungary, Italy and Romania), along with tried-and-tested methods and recommendations for professionals in youth work, social work and education. The goal is to foster intercultural understanding, strengthen inclusion, and equip youth and social workers with tools and best-practice examples for working with disadvantaged groups.
Put enROMyou to work in your practice: understand the analysis – adopt the methods – enable participation.
Downloads: Handbook Long Versions in English, German, Hungarian, Romanian and Italian as well as Handbook Short Versions in German, English, Romani language, Hungarian, Italian and Romanian for social and educational work with Roma and Sinti youth.
Project partners
Roma Volkshochschule Burgenland (Coordinator) (Austria)
Pe bune (Romania)
Galileo Progetti (Hungary)
Caritas Dioezese Bolzano Bressanone (Italy)
Project duration
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or OeAD-GmbH. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
