The 'Beyond Barriers: Roma Resilience in the Western Balkans' project aims to advance social and economic inclusion of the Roma community across the region through stronger cooperation, targeted employment support, and anti-discrimination efforts. At its core is the establishment of a Regional Roma Policy Hub, which connects civil society organisations, institutions, and donors to enable coordinated advocacy and more effective policy influence at both national and regional levels.

The project combines three complementary approaches. It strengthens regional coordination and policy dialogue, supports economic empowerment through vocational training and labour market integration, particularly for Roma youth, and addresses antigypsyism as a systemic issue through awareness, advocacy, and institutional engagement. By linking policy development with practical support measures, the project contributes to more inclusive policies, improved access to employment, and recognition of antigypsyism as a specific racism towards Roma.

• Establish a functional and coordinated Regional Roma Policy Hub that strengthens cooperation, joint advocacy, and policy impact.
• Improve economic opportunities for the Roma community through targeted employment and labour market integration measures.
• Enhance regional and national responses to antigypsyism by promoting awareness, policy recognition, and coordinated action.

• A well-functioning regional network of Roma and pro-Roma organisations, with at least 30 members actively engaged in policy dialogue and advocacy.
• Increased access to employment opportunities, with around 900 Roma benefiting from labour market integration measures.
• Stronger and more coordinated advocacy efforts addressing antigypsyism, including active engagement with public institutions.
• Greater recognition of antigypsyism in policy frameworks, contributing to more inclusive and responsive public policies.