Our work
Our Impact
We try to promote interests of Romani people, migrants and members of majority society on local, national and international levels. We do not work for “target groups” because we are the target group. Our team brings together Romani people, Czechs, foreigners from all over the world. We are delighted by this cooperation. Therefore, we work intensively and continuously with institutions and organization both within the Czech Republic and on an international level.
Succesful Stories
Read stories of those whose lives were completely changed thanks to the cooperation with Slovo 21
Michal Mižigar
I am hearing impaired, and to this day, my communication relies primarily on lip-reading. Thanks to the experience I gained working with Slovo 21, I became a member of the Interdepartmental Commission of the Czech Government for Roma Community Affairs in 2016. Slovo 21 played a crucial role in my personal and professional development, including earning my bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Arts at Charles University.
Lucie Rácová
Thanks to projects by the organization Slovo 21, z.s., I returned to high school. It was very difficult to balance three-shift work as a production operator, motherhood, and my studies. However, I successfully finished school after 5 years by passing my final exams. Completing my secondary education opened up new horizons in both my professional and personal life. My collaboration with Slovo 21 continues to this day.
Aranka Balážová
Since 2006, I have been active in the Romani women's group Manushe under the umbrella of the organization Slovo 21, z.s. It changed my entire life. As a member of the group, I was given the opportunity for education, but above all, motivation, which enabled me to become a Romani assistant at an elementary school and also allowed me to work effectively with children, their parents, and the school.
Our Impact in Numbers
Our work is meaningful. It allows us to impact positively lives of thousands of people facing demanding challenges in contemporary society.
Romani People
1 700
Romani pupils and students have been provided tutoring and mentoring
150
Romani students have been enrolled at universities, thanks to our support
500
Romani women have joined our unique research into domestic violence within the Romani community
Foreigners
3 477
third-country nationals participated in the pilot stage of Welcome to the Czech Republic Project.
1 914
Czech and foreign families have participated in Family Next Door meetings since 2004
2 500
civil servants have attended our intercultural competence training since 2011
Join us
There are many ways how to become involved in Slovo 21 projects and improve our society. Join us, or contribute to a good cause. Let’s create together the world where we are all equal and respected.