NRC

After the promotion of the magazine “EDNO – Education for everyone”
Through the campaign “The key is your hands”
Education is the key towards integration and prosperity

It is our pleasure to inform you that on the 26 th January at Art Café - Multimedia center Mala Stanica in Skopje we organized a promotion of the magazine “EDNO – Education for everyone” which is being realized within the frameworks of the campaign for education of Roma “The key is your hands”. . The National Roma Centrum from Kumanovo has been realizing this campaign since 2006, with support from the Roma Education Fund from Budapest .

At the promotion many representatives from various Embassies in Macedonia attended, as well as representatives from educational institutions, international organizations, schools and other individuals. After the introductory speech of the coordinator of the campaign, Mr. Asmet Elezovski the promotion went in a relaxed atmosphere. The performance of the violinist Gazmend Berisha astonished the present people.

The magazine is a contribution towards intensive inclusion and acceptance of Roma children in the educational process. The publisher is the National Roma Centrum.

This magazine is being prepared in order to see (1) in what direction the education of Roma is moving , (2) how to intensify the communication between schools and parents and (3) ways to keep Roma pupils in the educational process. The magazine will be distributed in all elementary schools and educational institutions in the 15 cities covered by the campaign (Kumanovo, Skopje, Prilep, Bitola, Kocani, Stip, Tetovo, Kriva Palanka, Veles, Gostivar, Kavadarci, Vinica, Delcevo, Berovo and Kratovo).

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Due to the forthcoming New Year 2009, National Roma Centrum in accordance with current possibilities, has distributed packets for 100 first graders from Kumanovo primary schools. NRC wants to motivate children from low income families, due to the fact that their parents were unable to provide these packages for them.

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Report

On behalf of the 9 th FARE Action Week against Racism (16 -28 October 2008), the National Roma Centrum in cooperation with the FARE network, which is supported by the UEFA, and FC Kumanovo – Eurosport, on Friday 24.10.2008, organized sports activities. Many young people, from various nationalities from Kumanovo took part in this activity. Several days before the main event, members from the National Roma Centrum at the Kumanovo square and primary schools distributed promotional pamphlets with information about the FARE network, what are their goals and activities as well as the activities which NRC conducted during this Action Week. The purpose of this event was to promote the “Week against Racism”, in order to decrease the existing prejudice and stereotypes.

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Annunciation

Football is the biggest sport in the world and belongs to us all. It should be the right of every person to play, watch and discuss freely, without fear. Football Against Racism in Europe - FARE - will fight through football all forms of discrimination in football: in the stadium, on the pitch, in the changing room, at the training ground, in the office and classroom; by fans, players, managers, coaches, administrators or educators.

What started as a minor campaign in nine countries in 2001 has now become the largest series of anti-racism activities in sport ever staged. The 2007 Action Week saw a record number of more than 700 events in 37 countries in and around football grounds all over Europe . Europe‘s top stars are lending support to the campaign. All 32 teams of the UEFA Champions League participated in the “Unite Against Racism” campaign, reaching more than 600,000 fans directly at the matches and millions more via live broadcast on television. The number of participating professional leagues has increased to 14. Also the symbolic activities organized by national FAs and individual clubs are reaching out to more people each year.

Today the network has active partners in more than 37 countries and is working across the game with fans, players, migrant and ethnic minority organizations, and governing bodies, including UEFA and FIFA . It also includes members from within football such as professional clubs and players unions. By supporting and nurturing grassroots groups and combining the voices of ordinary fans of the game, FARE acts as an umbrella organization for those challenging racism and discrimination throughout Europe .

Thanks to the FARE network concerted campaigning for change is becoming evident. However, problems still exist and racial abuse, the exclusion of ethnic minorities and migrants, and discrimination continue both on and off the pitch.

This on behalf of the 9 th FARE Action Week against Racism (16 -28 October 2008), the National Roma Centrum in cooperation with the FARE network and FC Kumanovo – Eurosport, on Friday 24.10.2008, starting at 12:00 o’clock is organizing sports activities. Many young people, from various nationalities from Kumanovo will take part in this activity. It is our pleasure to invite you to give your support and to contribute to abolish stereotypes and discrimination.

Ignoring racism, is accepting racism – take your stand and join the FARE Action Week!

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