Uniting Roma Youth
Together we are stronger. Join the “Roma Youth Development Platform” and let’s change the world together!
ROMA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM
Who are we?
We are a community of organizations and active people united by a common goal: the development of Roma youth, their rights and opportunities. We work together to ensure that Roma youth have access to quality education, cultural enrichment, professional development and can realize themselves on equal terms in modern society.
Mission
We support the development of Roma youth through education, activism, and advocacy. We fight discrimination and promote cultural values.
Members
We are open to new participants and organizations that want to join the coalition. Currently, we have 3 founding organizations and 10 individual participants — we are happy to cooperate!
Mission
We support the development of Roma youth through education, activism, and advocacy. We fight discrimination and promote cultural values.
Members
We are open to new participants and organizations that want to join the coalition. Currently, we have 3 founding organizations and 10 individual participants — we are happy to cooperate!
Directions of our work
Strengthening the community
We create conditions for Roma participation in society by strengthening self-organization. An important component is supporting initiatives that promote youth interaction.
Roma culture
We work to preserve and promote Roma heritage through events, art, and media. Our goal is to showcase the richness of Roma culture.
Youth rights protection
Our Coalition promotes equal opportunities for Roma youth in all areas of life. We provide support in advocating for rights and creating conditions for the development of young activists.
Strategizing
We encourage young people to gain knowledge by offering trainings, educational programs and awareness campaigns. Education is the key to personal growth and new opportunities.
By joining us, you will become part of a large community that is building a better future for Roma youth. You will be able to join projects, influence change, participate in international programs, and be part of important initiatives.
Co-founders of the coalition
Tetiana Storozhko
Head of the NGO “TENET”. Co-founder of the Coalition
Our platform works to provide opportunities for youth, promote ideas of inclusion and equality, and we are happy to be part of a team that strives to make society better. The Coalition is about partnership, shared values, and the belief that together we can achieve more.
Artur Ivanenko
Head of NGO “KURS”. Co-founder of the Coalition
As a Roma youth organization, “KURS” sees in this partnership a chance not only to expand the horizons of our initiatives, but also to jointly influence changes in society. Together we create a platform that builds a future where everyone has a chance to realize their potential.
Vira Dranhoi
Co-founder and member of the Coalition
To be an activist is to be a leader, to lead, to teach, to motivate, to be an example for others, to create change. We are ready to work on projects that contribute to improving the situation in the Roma community. Our Coalition should support potential and provide opportunities.
Kostiantyn Musenko
Head of NGO “Terne Bersha” Co-founder of the Coalition
We understand how important it is to involve young Roma in activism. Our team started without support, it was difficult. We created the Coalition so that young people who are just starting out on the path of activism would have someone to consult with and turn to for help.
Tetiana Storozhko
Head of the NGO “TENET”. Co-founder of the Coalition
Our platform works to provide opportunities for youth, promote ideas of inclusion and equality, and we are happy to be part of a team that strives to make society better. The Coalition is about partnership, shared values, and the belief that together we can achieve more.
Artur Ivanenko
Head of NGO “KURS”. Co-founder of the Coalition
As a Roma youth organization, “KURS” sees in this partnership a chance not only to expand the horizons of our initiatives, but also to jointly influence changes in society. Together we create a platform that builds a future where everyone has a chance to realize their potential.
Vira Dranhoi
Co-founder and member of the Coalition
To be an activist is to be a leader, to lead, to teach, to motivate, to be an example for others, to create change. We are ready to work on projects that contribute to improving the situation in the Roma community. Our Coalition should support potential and provide opportunities.
Kostiantyn Musenko
Head of NGO “Terne Bersha” Co-founder of the Coalition
We understand how important it is to involve young Roma in activism. Our team started without support, it was difficult. We created the Coalition so that young people who are just starting out on the path of activism would have someone to consult with and turn to for help.
Independent Coalition Members are people whose professional experience helps strengthen our joint initiatives. Their ideas and active position contribute to the development of the Coalition and the achievement of our goals. Meet those behind new approaches and innovative solutions!
Platform Members
Zinaida Prokopenko
A Roma activist and blogger who has built an audience on social media around the fight against stereotypes. She is passionate about creative projects and strives to realize her potential in working with content.
Aladar Horvat
Roma activist, deputy head of the NGO "Romani Cherhen". Works on youth development, assistance in documentation and strengthening the community. Strives to preserve cultural heritage and strengthen the participation of Roma in society.
Volodymyr Shcherbakov
Activist, mediator, Romani language translator. Aims to raise awareness among Roma about their history and language. One of Volodymyr's main goals is to change prejudiced attitudes towards the Roma community.
Ksenia Kondenko
A Roma activist and physician interested in non-formal education, she believes that in the future the Roma community in Ukraine will become even more united and cohesive.
Leonid Rota
Roma activist, lawyer by education. Interested in international law and social processes, currently focused on Roma ethnography. Actively developing in this field and open to new opportunities.
Elvira Antonenko
A Roma activist, she believes that one of the biggest problems of the Roma community is the low level of education. She believes that in the future the Roma community will destroy stereotypes and myths about itself.
Kostiantyn Rota
International law specialist, public activist. Works on the protection of rights and support for vulnerable groups. In the coalition, seeks to develop cooperation and promote initiatives for positive change.
Igor Antonenko
A Roma activist who is inspired by the opportunity to destroy stereotypes about the Roma community through his own actions. He is interested in creating new initiatives, plans to actively participate in projects and develop his leadership skills.
Mykhailo Shpakov
A software engineer who is passionate about solving problems, finding solutions, and designing. In addition to technical work, he enjoys communicating with the public and spreading knowledge.
How to join us?
We work with Roma youth for real. If you want to be part of the process, not on the sidelines, fill out the questionnaire right now!
The creation of the coalition was made possible thanks to the support of the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. These activities are part of the activities of the NGO “Center for Social Transformations TENET” within the framework of the project “Building Resilience: Roma Youth Movement Initiative”, supported by the Special Round for Ukraine from the European Youth Foundation.
