Does anybody have any contacts for this?

[bluwyngz]

So, as you've all probably guessed by now, the Romani experience a great deal of discrimination in Romania.  I get more information about this everyday (and I've only been here two and a half).

Today, I was introduced to a family who particularly needs some help.  This family has six children and no identity papers, no home, and no jobs.  I've been

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[skellington1]

For those of us who weren't paying enough attention and/or are easily confused, can you summarise where you're working and what you're doing there? I've tried to 'splain to, say, Emily and my Mom, and don't have quite enough infos.

Though "She ran away to the gypsies!" works a treat.

The roma got it nasty everywhere...just like tinkers in Ireland. It's obscene. They play amazing music, though - if you have a chance to nab some on CD, this one would love a fix.

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[bluwyngz]

Heh. I can never remember who got what info. Sorry 'bout that. ( :

I'm working in Timisoara, Romania with a group called Roma Women: For Our Children. It's a center that offers a kindergarten in the morning and after-school help and activities for Roma children. They also appear to do a lot of social work in terms of support, advocacy, and advice.

What I've witnessed in terms of the programs has been basic vocabulary, counting, and art for the youngest and homework help for the older children. They also do dance.

I'm supposed to be running theatre workshops (and maybe a project) with the older children, aid daily with the kindergarten, teach English classes for adult university students and Roma kids (separately), and now it looks like I might be doing some research/fundraising/letter writing.

Feel free to ask any specific questions, but that's an overview. ( :