To increase the Resilience of Roma Communities in the face of social, economic, environmental, health, political changes and crises through Education.
To create a supportive environment for every child, young person and parent with whom REF works, empowering them to develop personal resilience in rapidly changing societies.
To instill confidence and a sense of belonging, and to encourage active participation within their communities while emphasizing the importance of education as a catalyst for growth and development.
BUCHAREST, Romania – A new initiative aimed at bolstering digital literacy among disadvantaged youth has been launched by REF Romania and Accenture Romania. The Digital Skills Academy, now being implemented in eight schools nationwide until June 2025, intends to equip 255 students with the fundamental digital competencies increasingly vital in today’s economy. The Digital Skills [Read More]
BUCHAREST, Romania – April marks the anniversary of Roma Status (Starea Romilor), a project that began with a single spark on our Facebook page. For four incredible years, our dedicated team in Romania has been building a vibrant Gallery of Roma Role Models. We’ve proudly showcased the inspiring journeys of accomplished young professionals who’ve thrived [Read More]
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 8th – Ciprian Necula, President of the Roma Education Fund, delivered a strong message at the European Parliament during Roma Week, insisting that discussions about Roma education and curriculum development must be fully integrated into broader conversations about the future of learning for all Europeans, rather than being treated as a separate [Read More]
The RLP is designed to be an innovative learning experience, featuring a masterclass and an internship. It provides participants with practical and engaging opportunities to develop the tools, knowledge, and vision necessary for future leadership roles within organizations, networks, and institutions. Powered by Roma Education Fund, the Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, Roma for Democracy, the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture, and the Roma Foundation for Europe..
Roma Status is a Facebook group created by our team in Romania and administrated by Gabriel Zorilă. Among many projects we produce for our audience, "Inspiring Stories Podcast" is the best received. Zorila is the host of the show.
The REF Educators Network is a collaborative platform dedicated to improving the quality of education for Roma communities. It empowers educators through ongoing professional development, innovative teaching strategies, and culturally inclusive practices.
REF Coaching & Skill is an open LMS platform where students can enroll, access courses, and develop key skills for their academic and professional growth.
For more than two decades, Ciprian has been active as a Roma activist, undertaking various professions and public roles to foster an inclusive society and diminish the marginalization and exclusion of Roma in Romania. His career in activism commenced under the guidance and mentorship of Nicolae Gheorghe. Ciprian has held various roles, including journalist, leader [Read More]
Stano is a Roma rights activist, advocate, researcher and trainer from Slovakia. Being a member of the community himself, his knowledge combines first-hand experience with theoretical knowledge he gained through both formal and informal education. He currently works as a freelancer for a number of organizations, including the government. His previous work experience includes the [Read More]
With a robust foundation in journalism and communication, she has collaborated with some of the world’s most prestigious media giants, including Deutsche Welle, Al Jazeera, Euronews, and the BBC. Her freelance journalism career is marked by notable projects, such as working with acclaimed American documentary filmmaker Lesley Chilcott on “CodeGirls” and with Blenheim Films UK [Read More]
Redjepali has 20 years of experience in governmental and NGO sectors, focusing on promoting minority rights and inclusive education. As the former Director of the Directorate for Promotion and Development of Languages for Ethnic Minorities at the Ministry of Education and Science in the Republic of Macedonia, he spearheaded efforts to ensure the realization of [Read More]
