Figueira da Foz will review Local Inclusion Plan of the Gypsy Population

A Chamber of Figueira da Foz will review the Local Plan for Inclusion of the Gypsy Population, as part of an application co-financed by the European Union, of the Thematic Programme Demography, Qualifications and Inclusion — Persons 2030.

“ The main objective of the operation is to update this municipal strategic instrument, reinforcing the promotion of equal opportunities, social inclusion and participation of Roma communities in the municipality ", explained that municipality of the coast of Coimbra district, in a statement.

The review process will be based “on a participatory and territorial-based approach, sustained by a participatory diagnosis and the mobilization of local partners”.

“ In this way, it is intended to identify the needs, challenges and potential of the territory, promoting the definition of responses adjusted to the local reality and the specificities of the Roma communities ", says the statement.

According to the Figueirense authority, the revision of the plan will be guided by the three objectives set out in a recommendation of the Council of the European Union — equality, inclusion and participation — and will focus on four priority sectoral areas: education, employment, health and housing.

Eligible expenditure is allocated at 85%, with a national public contribution of 15% supported by the Figueira da Foz Chamber.

“ With this initiative, the municipality intends to have an updated and appropriate instrument to the needs of the municipality, able to contribute to the valorization of Roma communities, the strengthening of their participation in community life and the construction of a more inclusive, equitable and cohesive society ", concludes the statement.