The Association for Development of the Roma Community in Macedonia was established in June 2004 and responds to the needs of public schools and the Topaana settlement, which are related to the extremely poor school achievements, high rate of school drop-outs, illiteracy and small awareness of the importance of education.
To fight these problems, “Sumnal” organizes and performs various educational and social activities, as well as activities that build the character in connection with the material that is learned in regular schools and curricula prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science. For only a few years the services provided by “Sumnal” have increased dramatically, although the organization remained faithful to the initial mission and goals.
Through cooperation with the community, cooperation with the Parent Council and establishing close relations with local schools, Sumnal is able to identify and begin to meet the additional needs of the community.
Today, in addition to more than 60 hours per week educational opportunities offered for children, “Sumnal” provides a wide range of educational opportunities for all members of the community. These opportunities include, although they are not limited to, the following: rights of women, teaching, attending public events, citizen registration, fighting with poverty that is common in the environment, domestic violence, hygiene and sanitation and health measures, vaccination, rights for children, literacy of adults, democratic participation, human environment and many others. The progress of Topaana people is certain.
However, “Sumnal” began to provide funds and sources needed for education in the extremely large number of adults and children in the Topaana neighborhood. Without debt, the hopes, dreams and future of a whole generation is brighter due to the efforts of the team, volunteers, partners and sympathizers of “Sumnal”.
Mission: Strengthening the Roma community in the Republic of North Macedonia through improvement and development of education, culture, creative development of children and youth, social inclusion, economic development, health and environmental protection
Vision: The Roma are integrated into society and give greater contribution to the development of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Contact:
Аddress: Maksud Sadik bb, 1000 Skopje
Tel. +389 2 2611219
+389 2 2611219
Email: sumnalb@yahoo.com
Website: https://sumnal.mk/
