THE ROAD
Identities of the unknown
What is THE ROAD?
THE ROAD is a German-Italian project, co-funded by the European Union, implemented in 2023 for women with migrant background, ethnic minorities at risk of facing discrimination
Bridging Intercultural and Social Divide
Comunity Development
About us
Tecnoconsulting has a beautiful story supporting people with migrant background integrate on the Italian labour market and get recognition. On the other hand, Olpers is an active promoter of opportunities (educational, cultural and economic) with a view to building and strengthening the European Identity.
THE ROAD bridges the partners experience with a focus on adult education towards supporting a vulnerable target group, respectively the roma women in order to acquire new skills and competences and develop a learning environment
WE ARE
VISONARY
ACTIVE
AND
BOLD
WE ARE ALSO PART OF THE SAME FUTURE
General Context
Europe is experiencing one of the most significant influxes of immigrants and refugees in its history due to the worldwide conflicts.
Societies are increasingly diverse in many respects, united under the same EU identity with common values and an immense cultural, religious and humanist heritage. However, some people have not been able to integrate in the society along the years, like the Roma people for example. In today’s Germany, Sinti and Roma are still a target of discrimination, and they face various barriers.
The adult education sector can respond to this challenge by offering effective educational opportunities. Being exposed to foreign languages and cultural differences when taking part in any kind of activity, may put off people, especially women who lack the courage to apply for learning measures, for fear they will be excluded.
Target Group
Our target group is represented by Sinti and Roma women, focusing on the North Rhine Westphalia region, generally speaking adult women with fewer opportunities, who for economic, social, cultural reasons, due to their migrant background, or due to educational difficulties or for any other reason, including a reason that could give rise to discrimination, face obstacles that prevent them from having equal access to the society where they live and the labour market. Roma women with fewer opportunities in life, are in a disadvantaged situation compared to their peers regarding participation to an active social life but also in education and training systems.
Project Partners
Tecnoconsulting
The company was funded in 1981 and is specialised in advanced water treatment technologies. Tecnoconsulting has been delivering high-quality solutions designed to minimise environmental impact and improve water sustainability, for worldwide clients from Europe to South Africa and South America. The company has experience in adult education and training, aligning with the growing need for specialized skills in the green economy. Tecnoconsulting is a promoter of educational, cultural, and socio-economic processes, supporting the development of a skilled workforce and contributing to the global Climate Tech movement.
Olpers
Olpers was funded in 2020 by two ambitious partners with the aim to contribute at a leading Eu market in the field of environment-ecology, business creation and research. Olpers is active in the field of environment-waste water, technology transfer and elaboration of various analysis, market studies.