Our primary goal through this project was to foster inclusive societies where Roma adults have equitable rights, access to essential services, and opportunities for knowledge acquisition. Specifically, we aimed to enhance Roma adults' proficiency in utilizing digital tools and eServices, thereby empowering them to navigate and benefit from digital environments effectively. Furthermore, our objective included influencing policies concerning the Roma community. We sought to establish collaborative transnational frameworks to promote a model of excellence in Roma adult education and eServices across local, regional, national, and international levels. Central to our efforts was the overarching aim of improving the socio-economic status of Roma adults through comprehensive IT education and the development of digital skills. By equipping them with these competencies, our intention was to facilitate their integration into society, enabling them to access electronic services readily available in their communities.
Among Roma communities and Roma minorities in Europe, there is a lack of resources, access and knowledge when it comes to eServices and digitalisation. We wanted to address the pressing issue of digital inequality and exclusion affecting Roma adults across Europe. As digitalisation continues to transform societies, many Roma communities are left behind and excluded, unable to thrive in an increasingly digital world. This project seeked to shed light on the challenges as well as opportunities faced by Roma minorities and to explore actionable solutions for fostering digital inclusion. The specific needs addressed were: Educational disparities, such as digital skills gap and language barriers; social exclusion in the form of marginalization as well as intersectional exclusion; policy advocacy, advocating for change and collaborative approach; and community development in the form of community resilience and material resources.