July 2012 – Debate in the Neighborhood

Project Name:	Debate in the Neighborhood
Financer:	Open Society Foundations
Partners:	The National Association for Debate, Oratory and Rhetoric (ARDOR) Policy Center for Roma and Minorities
Implementation time frame:	July 2012 – August 2013
Budget:	15593 USD
Objectives:	Improving self-esteem, communication and creativity among 30 Roma and non-Roma children from the vulnerable community of Ferentari through street-dance and debate Supporting pro-active attitudes among 30 Roma and non-Roma children from the community Improving academic performance of 30 Roma and non-Roma children from the community
Results:	30 Roma and non-Roma children from the community participated weekly in streetdance workshops followed by debate sessions regarding human rights, equality, diversity, multiculturalism, tolerance etc. 10 children performed several street-dance routines displayed in public spaces 30 children developed communication, team work, cooperation, discipline and artistic skills Improving academic performance of the target group by 3% comparing to the control group Improving school attendance of the target group by 7% comparing to the control group