Activities & News

Digital innovation is at the heart of the PAL Lab Project! We’re creating the PAL LAB Platform to offer digital webinars and resources for teachers and trainers. Stay connected and informed!Read More

The 4th newsletter of the PAL Lab Erasmus project has just been released!Dive into the latest updates, insights, and achievements as we continue our journey towards innovation and collaboration. You can read our newsletter in English and French. At PAL Network, through our PAL Lab project, we’re passionately dedicated to fostering equal opportunities and ensuring...Read More

We’re thrilled to announce that the 3rd Newsletter for the PAL Sound Project has been sent out! 🎉 As proud partners in this initiative, PAL Network is excited to share the latest insights and updates.  The project aims to create innovative training materials for the education of Romani musicians, promoting their music, highlighting the positive...Read More

We are thrilled to announce that the Learning Teaching Training Activity (LTTA) for the European project Pal Lab Erasmus + Project, held in Sofia, Bulgaria, was a resounding success! The training sessions took place on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of June, bringing together teachers, educators, and facilitators from five different European countries: Romania, Turkey,...Read More

The PAL Lab Project is committed to promoting equal opportunities for Romani children. We are developing the PAL LAB Training Curriculum to equip teachers with the skills they need to support social integration.Read More

We’re thrilled to announce that the 8th Newsletter for the E-Social Project has been sent out! As proud partners in this initiative, PAL Network is excited to share the latest insights and updates.  The project “E-playing in Social Entrepreneurship” aims to develop pedagogical techniques in social entrepreneurship through gamification, oriented towards youth.  Learn more about...Read More

We are thrilled to announce that the first day of our intensive 4-day Training of Learners for the European E-Social Erasmus+ Project has concluded with great enthusiasm and engagement! During this training, participants are diving into testing the innovative serious games developed as part of our initiative. These games are designed to inspire and educate...Read More

The PAL Sound Project has clear objectives: promoting social inclusion, educating Romani musicians, and creating a supportive network. By familiarizing them with new music technologies, we aim to elevate their presence in the music industry. Read about our goals: https://palsound.eu/?fbclid=IwAR3BGzCE1QJ4zZxTdM6dUm4oy3B8tPYyc6ivoeyrqC9G2b1bwsW0D2e0ocURead More

Dive into the latest updates, insights, and achievements as we continue our journey towards innovation and collaboration. At PAL Network, through our PAL Lab project, we’re passionately dedicated to fostering equal opportunities and ensuring access to quality education for Romani children and youth. Read the newsletter, available in both English and French. NEWSLETTER-PaL-Lab-n.3_fnl_ENG-1Download NEWSLETTER-PaL-Lab-n.3_fnl_FRDownloadRead More

Music and society have always influenced each other, evolving together throughout history. The PAL Sound Project leverages this connection to promote social inclusion and empower Romani musicians. Learn more about our mission: https://palsound.eu/?fbclid=IwAR3BGzCE1QJ4zZxTdM6dUm4oy3B8tPYyc6ivoeyrqC9G2b1bwsW0D2e0ocURead More

Introducing the Online Romani Repository! This platform will showcase the incredible compositions created through the PAL Sound Project, promoting Romani musicians and their music. Explore the repository: https://palsound.eu/?fbclid=IwAR3BGzCE1QJ4zZxTdM6dUm4oy3B8tPYyc6ivoeyrqC9G2b1bwsW0D2e0ocURead More

Together, we can make a difference! The PAL LAB project is dedicated to reducing early school leaving and promoting quality education for Romani children through innovative teacher training.Read More

We’re developing the “Gypsy Influence Curriculum” – an innovative training program designed with expert contributions. This curriculum will equip Romani musicians with the skills and tools they need to thrive. Find out more: https://palsound.eu/?fbclid=IwAR3BGzCE1QJ4zZxTdM6dUm4oy3B8tPYyc6ivoeyrqC9G2b1bwsW0D2e0ocURead More

We’re excited to share that the PAL Lab Project will map the specific needs of schoolteachers to support Romani children’s school performance. This will result in the creation of 5 targeted training modules.Read More

Objective 2 of the PAL Lab Project: Support the creation of a competence matrix for intercultural skills and social inclusion competences for schoolteachers in segregated schools. Together, we can make education more inclusive!Read More

Well, by creating a prototype! A prototype is an early sample or release of a product built to test a concept or process. Prototyping is an effective method to validate ideas, test feasibility, secure buy-in, and create alignment. In the attached picture, you can see a small part of the game design concept for the...Read More

According to the World Economic Forum article below, social enterprises have the power to bring about change in three key ways: 1)Raising the possible: showing that it is viable to do business more sustainably, providing inspiration for others.2) Raising the desirable: building the appeal of sustainable business models for consumers, employees, and investors.3)Raising the acceptable:...Read More

The PAL Sound Project is dedicated to promoting the positive narrative of Romani culture. By highlighting their contributions and fostering cooperation with non-Romani musicians, we aim to empower social inclusion. Join us in celebrating Romani music: https://palsound.eu/?fbclid=IwAR3BGzCE1QJ4zZxTdM6dUm4oy3B8tPYyc6ivoeyrqC9G2b1bwsW0D2e0ocURead More

“The world is in need of social entrepreneurs because of the growing challenges of inequality, poverty, and climate change.” At Pal Network thought the E-Social project, we aim to specifically reach young adults aged 18 to 30. Why this target group? We believe that youngsters are more sensitive to social issues. Our goal is to...Read More

Here is one remarkable example: Agricool: This Paris-based startup founded in 2015 redefines urban farming by repurposing recycled shipping containers into sustainable urban farms. With a focus on nutrient-rich strawberries, Agricool is leading the way towards a sustainable agtech future, expanding their impact from Paris to Dubai. The E-SOCIAL project empowers youth in social entrepreneurship...Read More

Here at Pal Network, we take immense pride in contributing to this pioneering European initiative dedicated to nurturing and propelling culture and art forward. If you’re an emerging artist or involved in the cultural sector, we encourage you to delve into our digital repository of artists available on the project site: www.culturalfootprint.eu  en-5th-NEWSLETTER_CULTURAL_FOOTPRINTDownloadRead More

On January 22, we gathered at Magnetar’s offices in Limassol, Cyprus for the 3rd Transnational Partners’ Meeting for the E-Social Erasmus+ Project! The meeting buzzed with energy as we delved into the heart of our initiative, assessing progress across various fronts. From the dynamic development of the E-SOCIAL video game to the creation of enriching educational...Read More

The PAL Lab Project aims to promote equal opportunities and access to quality education for Romani children and youth. We’re working on creating a Competence Matrix for teachers to transition to more effective training programs.Read More

We found this inspiring article that describes 15 young and ambitious entrepreneurs who are changing the world with their innovative ideas. At PAL Network, through the E-SOCIAL project, we aim to create awareness in social entrepreneurship and develop the entrepreneurial skills of youngsters. The project will give youth the opportunity to acquire key competencies in...Read More

Exciting Update! The 4th Newsletter for the European Cultural Footprint project has just been sent out!  Calling all emerging artists and cultural enthusiasts! Dive into the freshest updates from the European project right here.  Newsletter-Cultural-Footprint-ENDownload Furthermore, don’t forget to visit the project website at www.culturalfootprint.eu and delve into the digital repository of our artists! Read More

Did you know? The PAL Lab Project will develop a Pedagogy Toolbox for teachers and mediators working with Romani children. This will provide essential tools to improve learning outcomes and foster social integration.Read More

At PAL Network, through the E-SOCIAL project, we aim to create awareness in social entrepreneurship and develop the entrepreneurial skills of youngsters. The project will give youth the opportunity to acquire key competencies in Social Entrepreneurship. Here are some tips to become a successful social entrepreneur: https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-to-become-a-successful-social-entrepreneur/360286?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2YMMg-BG32As7lB-SZOP12pj3NmSsoUG5R8UZzB_6FcLYLsOgZ_HECSoE_aem_AbKZ_1UmAX7rtLZwZ4-dZDxMSk2rLPZYslxrFN_jqn3r79wmTTzzSnwPNdPegskBRR-XWuWAvekX3XFrffjnDtJ5 Learn more about the E-Social Project: https://e-socialproject.eu/Read More

The PAL lab Project is here to make a difference! Our goal is to reduce early school leaving among Romani children by upskilling teachers with intercultural training and modern pedagogical techniques. Let’s create a brighter future together!Read More

The PAL Project’s ultimate goal is to foster equal opportunities in education. By upskilling teachers and mediators, we’re paving the way for a more inclusive and effective learning environment for Romani children.Read More

We are excited to play a key role in the “E-playing in Social Entrepreneurship” initiative! By using gamification, we aim to develop entrepreneurial skills in youth. Join us in making a difference! Follow us for the latest updates!Read More

PAL Network Partners Meeting Highlights: Fostering Education for Romani Children.  Exciting news from our recent 5th online partners meeting! 🚀 We focused on finalizing Skills and Competences for teachers working with Romani children, ensuring a tailored and enriching educational experience.  Our activities are geared towards developing pedagogical materials and the PAL Lab Toolbox. This toolbox...Read More

The PAL Lab Project is more than just an initiative; it’s a movement towards inclusive and quality education for all. Join us in supporting Romani children and reducing early school leaving.Read More

The PAL LAB project is focused on creating equal opportunities in education by providing valuable training and resources for teachers working with Romani children.Read More

Exciting News Alert! Our 3rd Cultural Footprint Project newsletter is out now! Subscribe to dive into the world of culture and discovery. Don’t miss out – be part of the journey! 3rd-Newsletter_CulturalFootprintDownloadRead More

Successfully Representing at the 16th Council of Europe Meeting! We’re thrilled to announce the completion of PAL Network’s active participation in the 16th Meeting of the Council of Europe, where we played a key role in the 16th Meeting focused on Dialogue with the Roma and Traveller civil society. Our commitment to supporting the monitoring...Read More

Delighted to share that we’re part of the E-social project, focusing on social entrepreneurship for youth. Our goal is to empower young people to start their own businesses and reduce unemployment. Follow us for more updates!Read More

Join us in celebrating the launch of the PAL LAB digital platform, a hub for resources and training to support teachers working with marginalized groups.Read More

We’re thrilled to share that PAL Network has been chosen as one of the 20 civil society participants for the ‘TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR ORGANISATIONS SUPPORTING ROMA AND TRAVELLERS.’ This program, hosted by the European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) and supported by the Council of Europe, is a significant recognition of our work in combating anti-Gypsyism....Read More

Join us in welcoming the passionate trainers of the Cultural Footprint project. At Cultural Footprint Project, the mission is clear: to champion the world of culture and art. The partners are dedicated to preserving artistic heritage and fostering global connections.  Calling all emerging artists and cultural sector professionals! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to participate...Read More

If you’re an up-and-coming artist, this is your chance to connect, create, and thrive!  Passionate about preserving cultural heritage? We’re looking for dedicated individuals to make an impact. Our mission is to champion the rich tapestry of cultures across the globe.   Why Join Us? Contribute to the preservation and distribution of art. Collaborate with a...Read More

We are more than proud to share with you our 3rd and last Newsletter of the PAL Enroll project. But we are not done here! Follow us to learn more about our activities for supporting the social inclusion of Romani Communities and other dissadvantaged groups! Learn how you can help with your knowlwdge, actions, and...Read More

Are you an aspiring artist, cultural professional, individual associated with any kind of cultural or artistic organization? Then don’t miss what’s coming!   The project ‘Cultural Footprint’, co-founded by the ERASMUS+ program, gives you the chance to participate in a series of webinars, organized by the project partners, entitled “Business and Art Come Together: We cooperate...Read More

Exciting News from Pal Network!   We are thrilled to share that Pal Network had the privilege of participating in the recent transnational meeting of the Pal Enroll project, held in Italy.   At this gathering, our partners engaged in fruitful discussions about the project’s progress and diligently planned the final timeline for the remaining tasks....Read More

We are very excited to share with you the latest version of our “Training for Engagement Mentoring in Education” Handbook of the PAL Enroll project! The Handbook is available in four European languages: English, French, Greek, and Italian. Access the entire material in our webspace below!!! Handbook-ENGDownloadRead More

The 2nd Online Meeting of the PAL LAB partnership realized on the 1st of February, 2023. During the meeting partners discussed the completion of Task 2.1 and proceeded with the preparation actions for Task 2.2. MUSEV presented the Methodology of Implementation and explained the details on the forthcoming interviews of Teachers. Moreover, the official google...Read More

Following the development of the Implementation Methodology for the 1rst Task of the WP2 by PAL Network, all partners proceeded with the “State of the art review of schools’ educational systems in partner countries.”Read More

Thrilled to be part of the “E-playing in Social Entrepreneurship” initiative! We’re developing digital tools to educate and empower young people. Let’s build a brighter future together! Follow us for the latest news!Read More

E-playing in Social Entrepreneurship Project aims to revolutionize social entrepreneurship education for youth through gamification. Our project will provide innovative training materials and free serious video games, engaging youngsters in collaborative learning experiences. The games will be accessible on a digital platform.   Join us on this exciting journey of empowering youth and fostering social change through...Read More

PAL Network is proud of its participation in the recently concluded Transnational Training for the PAL Enroll Project with Cube and women20 . The three-day event was filled with valuable insights and meaningful discussions, with experts from Italy, Belgium, Greece, and around Europe, providing immense depth to the sessions. Our research on early school leaving...Read More

A groundbreaking study by RMIT University has revealed fascinating insights into the intertwined worlds of art and entrepreneurship. According to the research published in Small Business Economics, artists and entrepreneurs share remarkable psychological characteristics that can fuel the growth of creative economies. Discover the full article titled “Artists already think like entrepreneurs, now they need...Read More

In anticipation of the publication of our first newsletter, the partners of the Our Stage project share with you a few extracts from our articles. Rompraha writes on “Theatre as a tool for inclusion”, exploring how theatre can help prevent stereotypes against the roma community. Stay tuned for more! You can learn more about the...Read More

Our 1st Transnational Project Meeting in Brasov Romania, with all our partners from Romania, Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria took place on the 29th and 30th of May 2023. During the meeting, we reviewed the progress of Pal Lab Erasmus + Project and proceeded with setting the necessary course of action to finalize the innovative competence...Read More

The partners from the Romani Ambassadors 2.0 project want to share with you our second newsletter! After finishing our training of trainers “A step in the right direction”, we decided to write an article and to introduce you to the modules of the training. Discover how was the experience of sharing with professionals and learn...Read More

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce that the website for the PAL SOUND project is now live and ready to inspire you! This platform serves as a hub for the incredible musical work of numerous talented Roma and non-Roma musicians. Explore the website here: https://palsound.eu/palsound/ One of the remarkable features of the PAL SOUND project’s...Read More

Exciting News! We are delighted to announce that PALNetwork, in partnership with CUBE Non-Profit Organisation and W20 – Women 20 of the PAL Enroll project, is organizing a dynamic Training Activity in Thessaloniki, Greece, in June. Training Program: “A Brain to Pick & an Ear to Listen” Join us for an enriching training program where...Read More

We are pleased to announce that the training of trainers “A helping hand in the right direction: Bootcamp”, was a great success! The partners from the Romani Ambassadors 2.0 project and the professionals invited to participate, listened to the last two modules of the training: Absolvents and the issues facing young people and Intercultural Skills...Read More

Today, April 24, we officially began with the training of trainers “A push in the right direction: Bootcamp”. All partners from the Romani Ambassadors 2.0 project participated on the first day of the bootcamp, which consisted of the modules: Building mentoring and mediation relationship and Wellbeing, self-esteem, and resilience. We taught theory, did a few...Read More

International Roma Day, celebrated on this day on 8 April, is dedicated to Europe’s largest ethnic minority, the Roma community, a predominant part of which suffers from discrimination and isolation. This day focuses on Roma history, culture, language and aspirations, which remain largely unknown in Europe, even though they are key to mutual understanding and...Read More

We’re excited to contribute to the E-social project, helping youths learn about social entrepreneurship through engaging, game-based methods. Empowering young leaders starts here! Follow us for more updates!Read More

Happy to share our role in the E-social project! We’re focusing on developing entrepreneurial skills in youngsters through gamification. Join us in empowering the next generation of social entrepreneurs! Follow us to stay informedRead More

We are thrilled to announce that, the partners of “CULTURAL FOOTPRINT”, a creative project co-funded by the European Union, gathered in the picturesque city of Matera, Italy on 14th & 15th of March 2023, for their second interpersonal meeting. The partners worked together to develop upcoming training programs for young artists across various creative and...Read More

Exciting times ahead as we join the “E-playing in Social Entrepreneurship” project! This initiative uses serious video games to teach youths about social entrepreneurship. Let’s decrease unemployment and create change together! Follow us for more news!Read More

In the framework of Activity 03: Development of Training Modules for Engagement Mentoring, the partners organized an Inception Meeting to identify and examine existing good practices, initiatives, or projects about Romani mediation programmes as well as the mentoring experience result of Romani Ambassadors model. More than 15 experts and stakeholders from the 3 participating countries...Read More

By the end of November, the PAL ENROLL partnership has completed the 2nd Activity of the project by developing the necessary templates for the implementation of the project and the final version of the Manual of Implementation. The Manual contains the overall methodology for the implementation of the activities and finally the elaboration of “Engagement...Read More

The partners of the PAL LAB project organized their first meeting online on the 14th of September 2022. The lead partner (ILECAD) officially welcomed other partners to the implementation of the project and all representatives proceeded with a brief presentation of their organizations. During the meeting partners received an overview of project activities, aims and...Read More

We are thrilled to announce our participation in the “E-playing in Social Entrepreneurship” project! This initiative aims to equip youths with entrepreneurial skills through gamified learning. Let’s empower the next generation together! Follow us for updates on this exciting journey!Read More

Τhe PAL SOUND project started! Five partners from five different countries, Czech Republic-Belgium-Slovenia-Portugal-Sweden, are ready to start the journey of PAL SOUND project implementation! The partners met each other in the online kick-off meeting, discussed the topics of the project, setting up the next steps. Stay tuned for our music productionRead More

We are very pleased to announce the release of the 1st PAL Enroll newsletter! We would like to inform you warmly about the initial activities of our consortium and the progress in our project. In the newsletter, we present the highlights of the first few months of the project implementation. Follow us to stay tuned...Read More

PAL Network is developing and implementing the Awareness Raising Campaign “PAL Voices” directly linked to the Empowerment and Support of Romani Women and Girls. The PAL Voices campaign will give the opportunity to the wider public, friends and supporters to get familiar with all the work our Network is doing towards our primary mission and...Read More

PAL ART Capacity Building Event was organized at 29th and 30th of March 2021 with the participation of 51 trainees and teachers from 10 European Countries. This Digital Training for Exchange knowledge and practices was oriented to social workers, artists, practitioners and experts, who wants to explore the positive narrative techniques in artwork with marginalized...Read More

In this meeting the results and conclusions of the project will be collected.Read More

Training will focus on educate young Romani regarding entrepreneurship foundations, opportunities in the employment market, guidance in creating a start-up, consultation on topics of employment interviews, capacity expansion through other initiatives (internships, job mediation, youth guarantee initiatives).Read More

The main objective of this meeting will be learning about the structure of the project, as well as the responsibilities of each of the participating partner entities.Read More

During 5 days a pilot “PAL Camp” will be conducted with 16 Roma coming from the 8 countries (2 per country) and sent by each partner organization. Previous, there will be a selection of the  Roma  by interviewing about their experience, motivation, work/no work, knowledge on Business and Social Innovation etc Teams will be created...Read More

Marketing: the door of success. The PAL Women partnership invites 14 trainers from across Europe to Bulgaria to explain the importance of the marketing, a tool to establish and strengthen your business. Second press release PAL Women!Read More

How to start your social enterprise. The PAL Women partnership invites 14 trainers from across Europe to Serbia, to make them acquainted with procedures to establish a legal entity.Read More

Success story developed by Panagiotis Koutoudis, Institute of Entrepreneurship Development Details of the organization ROMA Women’s Association of Drosero “Elpida” City: Ksanthi, Greece Description Drosero is one of the largest and oldest Romani settlements in Greece. It is located in the northern district of Thrace, on the outskirts of the town of Xanthi, approximately 1,5...Read More

The PAL project (Fighting discrimination and anti-Gypsyism in education and employment in EU) aims to provide equal access to employment by raising awareness among young Roma and trainers working with Roma and by identifying new employment and vocational training opportunities. As partner of this project, ALDA implemented local events for young Roma in Strasbourg to...Read More

The Department of Social Policy of the Municipality of Larissa, the University of Thessaly, the Department of Primary Education, the Postgraduate Studies Program “Organization and Management of Education”, the Association of Greek Sociologists of Larissa, the “Mediterranean Cycle of the Thessaly” Federation of Greek Roma of Thessaly, organized  an event with title Roma and Greek...Read More

The aim of the Push Educational Activities is to train Experts, Roma Children and their Families about the benefits of the education process and the second chance educational initiatives in their countries. The first step of the activities is the implementation of local education events for training of trainers/experts in 7 main modules (formulation of personal plans, legal protection, training Roma parents and...Read More

08th February 2021 Second press release PAL Women! Boosting Female Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Creation for Inclusion Groups 2019-1-CZ01-KA204-061118 Pal Women is a co-funded project by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union with partners form Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Serbia and Greece with the aim to empower disadvantaged women integration, improve their basic...Read More

17 December 2020 Welcome to the 1st PAL Women Press Release!  Boosting Female Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Creation for Inclusion Groups 2019-1-CZ01-KA204-061118  Pal Women is a co-funded project by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union with partners form Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Serbia and Greece with the aim to empower disadvantaged women integration, improve...Read More