As of 1 September 2010, Praxis will be implementing a project entitled "Strengthening Capacity for Inclusive Local Development (SCILD) in South Serbia", which is being jointly implemented by UNICEF, International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNDP. It will be implemented until 31 August 2012.
The Project aims at raising awareness of and sensitising local stakeholders (local authorities and service providers) to the difficult position of the Roma population and empowering them to deal with specific needs of this population in a professional manner; informing and raising awareness of the Roma community about their rights and obligations, in particular emphasising the importance of birth registration and possession of documentation, in the process of social inclusion.
The Project also includes provision of free legal assistance in conducting civil registration procedures for children/adults who are not registered in birth registry books.
The Project will be implemented in 13 municipalities in the region of Southern Serbia - Presevo, Medvedja, Bosilegrad, Vlasotince, Trgoviste, Bujanovac, Lebane, Vladicin Han, Surdulica, Bojnik, Leskovac, Crna Trava and Vranje.