European Year of Equal Opportunities 2007

OSI Roma Decade Matching Fund

 

 

Background

 

The European Commission (EC) has designated 2007 as “European Year of Equal Opportunities for All” (EYEO2007) as part of a concerted effort to promote equality and non-discrimination in the EU. The European Year is the centerpiece of a framework strategy designed to ensure that discrimination is effectively tackled, diversity is celebrated and equal opportunities for all are promoted.

 

Activities at European and national level will address discrimination that people experience because of their race or ethnic origin, religion or belief, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation or disability and will evolve around four themes:

  • Rights - raising awareness of the right to equality and non-discrimination

  • Representation - stimulating a debate on ways to increase the participation of under-represented groups in society

  • Recognition - recognizing the positive benefits of diversity and equality

  • Respect- promoting a more tolerant and cohesive society

Besides an EU level campaign, activities under the EYEO2007 will be coordinated by National Implementing Bodies which are responsible for defining the national strategy and priorities for the EYEO2007 in their countries. They will also recommend individual activities that will qualify for funding from the EC.

 

For more information: http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/equality2007/index_en.htm

 

 

OSI Roma Decade Matching Fund

 

The Open Society Institute (OSI) has set up a matching fund for projects funded at EU or national level under the umbrella of the European Year 2007. The matching fund is part of OSI’s support for the Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005-15. http://www.romadecade.org

 

Eligible projects for OSI matching funding:

  • Projects which have a clear Roma component;

  • Roma must be involved in the design and implementation of the project;

  • Preference will be given to projects which are linked to the Decade of Roma Inclusion

Geographical Scope:

  • Countries which participate in the Decade of Roma Inclusion (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia).

Eligible applicants:

  • non-governmental organizations

  • local government,

  • national implementing bodies,

  • media partners

Financial allocation:

 

OSI will provide up to 30% of the individual project costs with a maximum individual allocation of EUR 50.000.

 

Application procedure:

  • Applications for matching funding should be sent to OSI together with the full project proposal.

  • Proposals will be selected on merit and in line with the eligibility criteria.

  • Grants will be made only after core funding will been approved.

  • Proposals can be sent from January until 30 September to Kinga Rethy at the OSI Roma Initiatives Office, Krethy@osi.hu.