Chiricli

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Since its founding in 2004, Chiricli has worked to promote Roma culture, develop Roma civil society, and protect the rights of Roma people through community-based programs on health, education, and human rights. Based in Ukraine, the foundation is dedicated to preserving historical traditions, improving the socio-economic and political position of Roma communities, and combating racial and ethnic discrimination and intolerance. Today, Chiricli operates through 75 representative organizations in 15 regions of the country, directly serving Roma families where they live.

In 2023, UUSC began partnering with Chiricli to provide programmatic and capacity-building support. UUSC’s funding strengthens the foundation’s life-saving aid while also preserving cultural traditions, promoting social inclusion, and protecting the rights of internally displaced Roma families — especially women, children, and elders. Under its current UUSC grant, Chiricli is distributing warm clothes, solar lamps, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies to Roma people, including newborns and people with disabilities. These efforts help protect families against illness and cold while furthering long-term resilience and dignity for Roma communities in Ukraine.