Material support for start-ups and existing businesses – based on the criteria – certificates from vocational courses, economic and social criteria (lack of finances and lack of possibility to start up own business due to the discrimination) as well as the motivation to develop business, developed business plan and willingness to improve their economical situation up to 15 beneficiaries were supported through equipment to start / improve the business  through equipment and material. Support of this kind strengthened the opportunities for self-employment, and thus ensure the economic empowerment of the beneficiaries and their families, which directly influences their stay in Serbia. KOM 018 will own equipment 12 months after the end of the project, when the official transfer will be made to the final beneficiaries with all necessary hand-over documentation. No financial support was provided directly; beneficiaries were supported through procurement of equipment.