Ašun Me: Active Participation of Young Roma through Documentary Making
About Us
Ašun Me, meaning “Hear me” in Romani language, is an Erasmus+ project that aims to empower young Roma and the youth workers who support them to actively participate in shaping policies that affect their lives and communities.
Despite efforts at the European level, young Roma continue to face significant barriers to participation in civic and political life. This project offers a creative and inclusive response, blending education, digital tools, and art, particularly short political documentaries, to strengthen their voices and improve dialogue with policymakers.
Project Resources
Ašun Me Methodology Manual for Youth Workers and Young Roma
"This practical guide provides youth workers and young Roma with a shared methodology to build stronger cooperation and understanding. It offers tools, techniques, and real-world insights to support Roma youth in engaging with local and national decision-makers and taking an active role in shaping policies that affect their lives.
Digital Roundtables and Policy Brief Booklet
The Ašun Me digital booklet captures the insights and recommendations from the roundtables and workshops held in each partner country. It includes concrete proposals for change developed by Roma youth and serves as a tool for advocacy at both local and national levels.for advocacy and social change.
Online Training Programme and Toolbox for Roma Youth
A unique training course designed for Roma youth, blending online and offline learning. The programme equips young Roma with key skills in advocacy, policy-making, civic participation, and digital storytelling, empowering them to be informed, confident change-makers. Additionally, the Artistic Digital Toolkbox will support young Roma to express their needs, stories, and policy demands through short documentary films. This includes guidance on visual storytelling, media production, and using art as a tool for advocacy and social change.
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 the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
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