In anticipation of an improved legal framework to be realised by the European Institutions in the area of anti-discrimination and its further implementation by the Member States of Europe, ERGO, in its role as a civil society actor, considers that it is time for a Strategy that promotes long-term change by uprooting the entrenched causes of Roma stigmatisation. 

We would herewith like to share our good practices and experiences and elaborate on the role that ERGO can play as a valuable partner in this process of change. By doing so, we hope to contribute effectively to the process of Roma inclusion and would welcome your feedback on our method, in order to come to a coordinated and integral future approach for all parties. 

We posted here a document which puts forward our Strategy on the promotion of active citizenship through the mechanisms of empowerment and grassroots mobilisation. Please send your comments at info@ergonetwork.org 

Yours Sincerely, 
Mrs. Lili Makaveeva, 
Chair of ERGO

Mission of the ERGO network 

The European Roma Grassroots Organisations (ERGO) Network is a network of Roma and non-Roma organisations, focused on the empowerment and grassroots mobilisation of Roma. We promote active-citizenship awareness as a means of enabling Roma to hold a respected place in society. ERGO assesses the dynamics and priorities among Roma and non-Roma in communities and proposes successful concepts, methods and role models to build up active citizenship. With the aim of developing a strong Roma grassroots movement, ERGO supports activism and leadership among the Roma at all levels of society. We create opportunities for Roma to have their voices heard.

We work in close partnership with several European organisations and institutions, such as the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, ministries of European Member States, local and regional authorities, NGOs and consultancies. Please visit our website at; www.ergonetwork.org.