VOICED: Romania: kindergarten seen as key to fight

The video discusses the challenges faced by poverty-stricken Roma families in Romania, particularly in accessing education for their children. It highlights a pioneering kindergarten program by the charity Video ROM, which provides incentives for Roma parents to enroll their children in preschool, thereby reducing dropout rates. The program has shown positive results, with high attendance and hopes to expand across the country to combat poverty and discrimination against Roma children.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the Roma community in Araci?

• Lack of healthcare facilities

• High unemployment rates

• Access to clean water

• Overcrowded housing

What is the primary goal of the 'a video ROM' kindergarten program?

• To provide free meals to children

• To teach children traditional Roma crafts

• To offer language classes for parents

• To integrate Roma children into education at a younger age

How does the kindergarten program encourage Roma parents to send their children to nursery?

• By giving free school supplies

• By providing a monthly food coupon

• By organizing community events

• By offering free transportation

What percentage of Roma children reach high school according to the transcript?

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

• 3%

What is the attendance record for the children participating in the program?

• 89%

• 75%

• 60%

• 95%