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Roma Skauting/Slovensky Skauting
Scouting in the Roma Community in Slovakia
Over 4 years, 800 young people from the Roma community have joined Scouting in Slovakia. The Roma community, often referred to a 'gypsies' is seen as a problem in most Eastern European countries, due in part to their nomadic nature and their 'exotic' culture. The community is EuropeÕs most marginalised and vulnerable minority. Roma Scouting however is fully integrated into Slovensky Scouting but it also retains aspects that meet the particular needs of the Roma community. Read more about the story in this Promising Practice. (August 2004)
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