The Help Office in Podgorica in cooperation with the RAE Council of the camp, Association of Women in Konik, Local Community Unit Konik and local footbal club Ribnica, have organized 2-day Workshop “Unity and Diversity of Konik Settlement communities” on 8 – 9 July 2016 in Ivanova Korita.
This workshop gathered representatives from the above listed organizations as a result of 2-year cooperation through the various community activities implemented in Konik Settlement. Approximately 20 children (Roma and non Roma) that have participated in artistic and sports activities in previous 2 years attended the workshop.
2-day workshop was composed of painting classes, swimming, football and voleyball competitions. Participants received diplomas at the end of the 2 day programme.
2-day Workshop is organized within the EU/Government of Montenegro funded project „Assistance program for integration and voluntary return of RAE and other I/DPs residing in Konik area – Phase 2“. It is organized towards bringing all residents of the Konik settlement together. The aim of such actions is to abolish the notion of the Konik camps being a ghetto within this community.
