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T HE WORK WE DO, THE SUPPORT WE NEED

T HE WORK WE DO, THE SUPPORT WE NEED The role and challenges of NGOs in the process of improving the h ealth of Roma Communities. EPHA 6th Annual Conference 2015 Side event Thursday, 3 September 2015 The Association for Culture, Education and Communication (ACEC )

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T HE WORK WE DO, THE SUPPORT WE NEED

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  1. THE WORK WE DO, THE SUPPORT WE NEED The role and challenges of NGOs in the processof improving the health of Roma Communities. EPHA 6th Annual Conference 2015 Side event Thursday, 3 September 2015 The Association for Culture, Education and Communication (ACEC) Ľubomíra Slušná Franz, President

  2. THE ROMA SITUATION IN EU COUNTRIES Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary are 4 countries with the highest relative proportion of Roma communities. According to the WHO the ratio of Roma against the whole population, is as follows: • Romania – 1.45 – 1.59 mil(6.7 %) • Bulgaria - 600 000 – 700 000 (7.7 % – 9.6 %) • Hungary - 400 000 – 600 000 (3.9 – 5.9 %) • Slovakia – 360 000 – 400 000 (6.6 % - 7.4 %)

  3. ROMA PEOPLE in CENTRAL &EASTERN EUROPE 4 areas in need of resolution: • Health and Health Care • Employment • Education • Housing

  4. REAL LIVING CONDITIONS – CENTRAL &EASTERN EUROPE ROMANIA BULGARIA HUNGARY

  5. REAL LIVING CONDITIONS – SLOVAKIA

  6. THE HEALTH STATUS of ROMA PEOPLE in SLOVAKIA Slovakia - along with Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary - has one of the largest relative Roma populations: 7,5 % out of the total population of 5 400 000 are Roma (360 000 - 400 000) 2/3 of the Roma population live in Eastern and South Central Slovakia 50% of the Roma are integrated 50% live in segregated settlements Settlements are: - geographically isolated and lack: - infrastructure - hygienic amenities (water, sewage, electricity) - social and health services

  7. THEHEALTH STATUS of ROMA PEOPLE in SLOVAKIA Poor health status of Roma living in segregated settlements is directly connected to their high rates of unemployment, inadequate living conditions, lack of equitable access to public services and lower educational attainment and health literacy. The most common issues: • scabies • tuberculosis • hepatitis • respiratory tract infections • pediculosis • lice • mycosis • pyodermia It is unacceptable to tolerate groups that are disadvantaged in terms of employment, housing and education being disadvantaged or discriminated against in terms of health care - which is essential for integration into society. ACEC Ministry of Health (SVK)

  8. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES – PROJECT IMPLEMENTED FROM 2003 History 2003 –11 settlements 2005 –30 settlements 2007 –68 settlements (95 RHMS) with atotalpopulationexceeding 45 000 2013 – 108 settlements (120 RHMS) covering 110 097 people 2014 – 155 settlements (185 RHMS) covering 170 000 people 2015 – 212 settlements covering 250 000 settlement inhabitants Between 2003 – 2013 the project was financed exclusively from independent resources. THE LARGEST GRASS ROOTSINITIATIVE TO IMPROVE ROMA HEALTH IN SLOVAKIA

  9. The TRANSFORMATION of the GRASS ROOTS PROJECT into a NATIONAL ONE MILESTONES 2012 ACEC initiates the Platform for Supporting the Health of Disadvantaged Groups (PSHDG), which unites NGOs, the state and the private sector(members and Partners of the Platform: ACEC, the Association of health mediators (ATZA), the Center for the Research of EthnicityandCulture, GlaxoSmithKline, the WHO, the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family, the Ministry of Health, Open society Foundation, General practitioners Slovakia company, Community centre society, Union health insurance, the Office of the plenipotentiary for Roma communities, the Office for public health and others) 2013120 RHM employed by PSHDG Nationwide project starts 2014Beginning of cooperation with Ministry of Health Healthy Communities, n. p. o. establishment National project start (144 RHM) 2015 223 employees (RHM and coordinators) 180 localities more than 750 cooperated doctors more than 100 cooperated schools positive impact on 250 000 settlement inhabitants

  10. WHO RHMs ARE

  11. The RHM’s ROLE as FACILITATOR to FURTHER INTEGRATION TRAINING, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION Human resources in the field – the inhabitants of settlementsare the most important element and a key tool.Their targeted training and personal and professional development is one of the project’s specific objectives paving the way to the dignified integration of the Roma minority. Know how: Detailed development, proven experience, 10 years of application–repeated testing and refinement - unified methodology based on real and specific field requirements.

  12. The RHM’s ROLE as FACILITATOR to FURTHER INTEGRATION We believe that the building and development of human resources directly in segregated settlements and the development of their potential is a prerequisite for the successful implementation of projects and the key to solving the dire Roma situation in Europe. • Programme staffing and local ownership • advantages of employing Roma from the settlements in which the programme operates • individuals are able to communicate with settlement residents on sensitive issues in a culturally appropriate manner • Health Assistants create lasting relationships with local physicians and councils • training and empowering Roma from segregated settlements creates a cadre of advocates that can speak on behalf of their communities

  13. BENEFITS of HELP for SELF HELP The place of work is the field itself. Building and improving the quality of social capital in segregated settlements. Positive examples for other settlement inhabitants. Cooperation and synergywith other professionals providing assistance. Addressing long-term unresolved or neglected areas, i.e. lack of clean water, waste water disposal. The systematic collection of data– the monitoring of the state of health of the local Roma community.Improving relationsbetween the minority and the majority. The transversal character of the project and RHM work • Employment support, raised education, improved health. • Contribution to the professional development of people displaying leadership potential. • Contribution to the overall revitalisation of municipal society. Direct positive impact 57 575 - registered clientsas measureable indicators from 1.10.2014 to 30.6.2015 250 000 - local Roma community inhabitants

  14. SUPPORT WHICH IS NEEDED • To provide access to drinking water for all segregated community inhabitants • To facilitate access to healthcare for all segregated community inhabitants • To stabilize and expand health education programs directly to all segregated communities through RHMs PARTNERS: OvidiuRO (ROM) • National Health Mediator Network (BUL) • Partners Hungary Foundation (HUN) • National Health Mediator Network a Ethnic Minorities Health Problems (BUL)

  15. Thank you! www.acec.sk, www.zdravekomunity.sk

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