"It was like being among our own!" Romani children from a children's home find role models and a sense of belonging to their community through their partnership with Slovo 21.
Slovo 21 has long been committed to supporting Romani children and youth on their journey through education and life. That is why we are so pleased with our ten-year partnership with the children's home in Česká Kamenice.
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Tessie, Thomas, and Ritmo Gitano. Khamoro kicks off today with a party at Výstaviště!
It’s here! The Khamoro party at Gauč na Výstavišti kicks off the 27th annual Khamoro, the world’s largest Roma festival, today. Starting at 7:30 PM, get ready for musical performances guaranteed to get you on your feet.
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“Intuition led me right here.” – A conversation with Gleb from Belarus about leaving home unexpectedly and discovering Prague
The 2020 Belarusian elections led to the re-election of the authoritarian president Alexander Lukashenko. The situation became complicated for many people who found themselves in uncertainty or danger. The journey of a young man named Gleb to the Czech Republic was a long one. He came into contact with Slovo 21 through the New Home project, which assists holders of international protection.
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PRESS RELEASE: Concerts and the Czech premiere of a film about Chaplin. At the end of May, Khamoro will once again bring the best of Romani culture to Prague
Roma music from around the world, film screenings, theatre of the oppressed, and the presentation of unique research on domestic violence in the Roma community. For the twenty-seventh time, Prague will host Khamoro during the last week of May.
I was surprised by how many women shared their experiences with domestic violence. – With Claudia Laburdová about the Speak Up project
The Speak Up project, focused on raising awareness about domestic violence within the Roma community, has been running since September 2023. Under the leadership of coordinator Claudia Laburdová, it has come a long way. At the heart of its various activities is the effort to inform women that violence in any form is not okay and that they do not have to face difficult situations alone.
The Journey / Traces of Stories exhibition begins in the Bata Principle exhibition in Zlín. Children fleeing the war in Ukraine share their stories.
They had only a few minutes to pack their essentials and leave their homes. The exhibition Journey / Traces of Stories, which opens on April 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Museum of Southeast Moravia in Zlín, shares the stories of Ukrainian children fleeing the war through 26 pairs of authentic shoes and excerpts from their personal accounts.
"I Will Not Be Silent": Slovo 21 and RomanoNet launch a campaign against antigypsyism
On the occasion of International Roma Day, April 8, 2025, the "I Will Not Be Silent" campaign launches, aiming to publicly reject and combat anti-Gypsyism—the deeply rooted prejudices and unfair treatment faced by Roma people.
AVELA: Tutoring in Kutná Hora helps Romani children find new motivation for education
Children and youth of Romani origin continue to face unequal access to education. The Avela project, organized by Slovo 21, offers children a helping hand in managing their academic responsibilities. The project provides assistance in various locations across the country. One of the cities where Avela program activities have been running for the past three months is Kutná Hora.
The theatrical performance Stories of the Survivors addresses the topic of the Roma Holocaust using a method that will move audiences to their core.
Under the auspices of the project of the same name by the Slovo 21 association, a unique production has been created, featuring seven non-professional actors whose family members were victims of the Romani Holocaust. Using the method of Theatre of the Oppressed, the production transforms the true stories of their families into a poignant testimony about a long-neglected injustice.
Finding common ground, even when it’s not easy: A course helping officials communicate with foreigners with an open mind
The Strengthening Intercultural Competencies project aims to help public administration and security personnel improve their communication skills. During a two-day workshop, attendees have the opportunity to learn how to better perceive the needs of third-country nationals.
A new year of the Family Next Door project is starting – sign up now!
Although we come from different corners of the world, food is a universal language that brings us together. Sometimes, all it takes is a shared lunch to feel a greater sense of belonging and acceptance in a new country. Since 2004, under the auspices of Slovo 21, people from various cultures have been meeting with Czech families through the Family Next Door project. Its goal is to bring foreigners and the majority society closer together and foster mutual understanding. You can sign up for this year's edition right now!