Institute of Romani Culture in Albania (IRCA) was officially established in July 2011 by a group of highly educated Roma as a non-for-profit Roma youth organization. IRCA enables the equal and sustainable development of Roma community through advocacy, mobilization, empowerment, cooperation, as well as equal participation in democratic processes, equal access into the rights and services and the promotion of the Roma Culture and identity.
Short project description
This project aims to contribute to the fight against corruption in Albania, focusing on high-level corruption, by promoting a culture of accountability and reporting within the Romani community, civil society, media, and public administration. It seeks to empower these groups with the tools and training necessary to identify and report corruption, while also enhancing transparency and accountability within public institutions, with a special emphasis on education and healthcare. Aligned with national anti-corruption strategies and the SMART Balkans initiative, this proposal specifically addresses the challenges faced by the Romani community in these sectors. In Albania, corruption remains a significant barrier to progress, especially for marginalized groups like the Romani community.
Project goal: The goal of the project is to strengthen the capacity of the Romani community to combat corruption, establish anti-corruption clubs, and increase corruption reporting within the healthcare and education sectors.
Target groups and beneficiaries
The Romani community in the target areas and nationally;
Public sector employees, particularly in education and healthcare, at both local and central levels;
Youth and students;
Civil society and the media;
Main activities:
Training Academy: A 4-day intensive training program for 70 representatives from the Romani community and public institutions will focus on raising awareness about corruption, teaching reporting mechanisms, and building capacity to identify and report corruption cases.
Romani Community Meetings: Seminars in Tirana, Elbasan, Durrës, and Gjirokastër will engage at least 150 Romani community members in discussions on corruption in education and healthcare sectors, school roles in prevention, and public service transparency.
Anti-Corruption Clubs: Anti-Corruption Clubs will be established in 8 schools and healthcare institutions to promote transparency and combat corruption through debates and awareness campaigns.
Media Awareness Campaign: A media campaign will increase public awareness of corruption and the importance of reporting it, using various media tools to reach the target audience
IRCA Continues Empowering Communities Against Corruption Across Albania