Seminar helps volunteers challenge stereotypes and antigypsyism
The seminar “Volunteerism to Challenge Stereotypes and Antigypsyism”
took place in Budapest at the Phiren Amenca coordination office from
8-10 November, 2013. Seven volunteers from Hungary and Ukraine
participated.
This seminar encouraged the exchange of experiences from the
volunteers´ service projects, as well as dialogue about Roma realities
in their current or home countries. Francesco (Italy) and Annika
(Netherlands) are volunteers in Ukraine teaching English to children
from Roma communities. Sydney (USA) also teaches English in Ukraine in
an orphanage with Roma children.
Participants learned about the culture, traditions and Romani
language from Alexandra (Romania) and Judit (Hungary). They were
impressed by the diversity of Roma culture and tradition. With the help
of Clemence (France), Rebekah (Canada) and Esteban (Colombia), sometimes
sensitive topics related to stereotypes, antigypsysm and migration
issues were explored.
By attending this seminar, participants learned approaches to
combating stereotypes and antigypsyism. The seminar introduced models
about the construction of stereotypes and prejudices, as well as about
social mechanisms in society, that make it difficult to break down the
stereotypes. The volunteers also realized more of the importance of
their work as volunteers in Roma communities.
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