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Project name: Roma Microfinance Project

Start date: 01.10.2006

End date: 31.3.2008

Project description:
The alliance-based program in the regions of Sofia and Sofia district, Sliven, Pazardzhik, Burgas, Omurtag, Razgrad, and Silistra provided financial suppport to micro and small enterprises of vulnerable and ethnically discriminated Roma groups, thus addressing broader developmental goals such as poverty alleviation, economic development, and tolerance for Roma. This activity sustained a microfinance network in marginalized Roma communities and helped to alleviate poverty, improve economic development and increase ethnic tolerance for Roma minorities in Bulgaria.

Implementer: Ustoi Microfond Catholic Relief Services

Funding: $450,000