EU strategic framework of 2020-2030 emphasizes that the three pillars approach (i.e equality, inclusion and participation) can support the active citizenship of Roma communities, as well as can enhance their democratic participation in their countries. Nevertheless, when looking at EU-MIDIS I survey results most Roma adult respondents (82 %) are not aware of any such organisation in their country of residence. Based on the above, RESTORE project underlines the need of fostering civic engagement of Roma adults in their local communities, bringing them closer to EU values and ideas of union and diversity. The following needs are being addressed: lack of Roma’s civic engagement into their local communities(N1),difficulty of Roma adults to be provided with upskilling pathways(N2),discrimination barriers of local communities towards Roma minorities(N3),gap of low-skilled adult trainers concerning the provision of tailored-made civic training(N4), lack of appropriate knowledge regarding the civic educational models that are existing in the EU and can be related to a notable increase of civic engagement of Roma(N5).

• O1: Fostering democratic participation of at least 15 Roma adults (per country) into their local communities ;
• O2: Motivating at least 15 Roma adults (per country) to be informed about their rights and responsibilities into their own country of residence;
• O3: Providing Roma adults with the appropriate upskilling pathways related to civic education;
• O4: Offering local communities with at least 15 policy recommendations on how to launch a holistic civic engagement inclusive approach related to Roma’s democratization and local participation;
• O5: Connecting at least 10 European Organizations Roma adults, through the formulation of a training programme related to civic engagement and democratic participation.

-P1 Identification of civic educational models for democratic participation of Roma adults

-P2 Design and delivery of an OER capacity building programme tailored to the civic skill gaps of Roma adults: “Social Pathways for civic engagement of Roma adults in the EU”

-P3 Delivery of policy suggestions regarding civic engagement of Roma adults at EU level