US Ambassador Offers Advice on Bulgarian Roma Integration

Politics » DIPLOMACY | April 7, 2011, Thursday // 15:21
US Ambassador Offers Advice on Bulgarian Roma Integration: US Ambassador Offers Advice on Bulgarian Roma Integration US Ambassador to Sofia, James Warlick, talks to reporters during his visit to the center for children with special needs "Karin Dom" in the Black Sea capital Varna. Photo by BGNES

Bulgaria still has plenty to do regarding the integration of Roma, US Ambassador to Sofia, James Warlick points out.

Warlick lectured on Roma integration and ethnic tolerance in the Black Sea capital Varna Thursday.

The solution involves better eduction, health care and jobs for Bulgarian Roma, according to the Ambassador, who also spoke about crime spread among the Roma community being a serious issue for the country.

The entire statement of James Warlick can be found HERE.

During his trip to Varna, the Ambassador visited the rehabilitation center for children with special needs "Karin Dom," where he met with teachers and social workers to learn about the education and therapy programs offered at the home.

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Tags: tolerance, Integration, Roma, Varna, Karin Dom, children with special needs, James Warlick, US Ambassador

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