FRCCF has been running a rural development programme in Suceagu, the county of Cluj, for six years. 25% of the community members are Roma. This engenders Roma social exclusion problems, regarding especially the Roma children.
The only income source of the Roma is the child benefits and the social security. As parents don't manage to cover all the family expenses, sometimes the children themselves have to find occasional jobs to increase family incomes
The main 2005 project goal was to draw everyone's attention on how important education and proper learning conditions are for children. Tutoring and homework supervision groups were organised, and 8th graders received vocational counselling.
In 2005, FRCCF gave to children from Suceagu the chance to study, while during the previous years it got involved in house renovation and connection to the electricity network.
All the project families received support and counselling, and 42 of them were granted emergency financial aids to deal with crisis situations: outstanding electricity bill, clothes, footwear and school supplies for children. Medical counselling and medicines were provided for those in need.
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