About us
The people, purpose and mission behind Voices Unheard – and our commitment to amplifying young Roma voices across Europe.
Who we are
European partnership
We are a European partnership united by one shared goal: strengthening meaningful participation of Roma children and young people.
Co-funded by the European Union, Voices Unheard brings together partners across five countries to build sustainable participation structures, creating spaces where children and young people can become active participants in shaping their communities.
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Voices of young Roma in Europe
Our Mission
What drives us
Despite the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Roma children in Europe are still largely excluded from decisions that shape their lives. They experience structural disadvantage in education, housing, and healthcare — and their perspectives are rarely asked for.
Our mission: Roma children are not planned for, but with. They are not recipients of help, but actors in their own future.
Amplify voices
Every young person has something to say. We create spaces where Roma children are heard — by parents, schools, authorities, and Europe.
Know your rights
Children’s rights apply to everyone. We make them accessible through workshops, simple language, and mother-tongue explanations.
Shape the future
Participation is not just a theory — it happens when young people learn to express their ideas and bring them to the right tables.
What we do
Our services
Building Civic Labs
We create local meeting spaces where Roma youth come together regularly, explore key issues, and launch initiatives.
Workshops & Trainings
Content-based support on children’s rights, democracy, media literacy, and self-organization — adapted to age and language.
Building Bridges
We connect young voices with local politics, schools, and EU bodies, so their recommendations are heard and acted upon.
Accompanying shadow reports
Participants create child-friendly reports that assess local policies on education and inclusion — and call for improvements.
Transnational exchange
The VOICES network connects young people across borders — through meetings, joint campaigns, and peer-to-peer learning.
Creating visibility
We bring stories, demands, and achievements to stages, conferences, and the media — at European and national level.
Team
Meet our team
We are a team of more than 20 educators, activists, and community leaders working across six countries. Many of our colleagues are members of the Roma community themselves, and participation is at the heart of everything we do.
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Locations
Where you can find us
