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.
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PRESS RELEASE : Bucharest, April 8, 2026 Roma Education Fund Romania (REF) celebrated World Roma Day by opening its second Complementary Education Center (CEC) in Bucharest, in the Giulești Sârbi community (Sector 6). The event brought together children from the community, students from Secondary School No. 161 and Mihai I Technological High School, alongside representatives [Read More]
Prishtina, March 25, 2026 – The Roma Education Fund (REF) organized two trainings in Kosovo*, focused on the presentation and practical use of the Interactive Practical Guide on Roma Youth Empowerment and Leadership, developed within the framework of the project EU Regional Action for Roma Education: Increased Education Support and Opportunities for Roma Students in [Read More]
A high-level meeting with Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova reaffirmed the shared commitment to advancing quality education and sustainable economic participation for Roma communities in North Macedonia. We appreciated the opportunity to meet with the President of North Macedonia and to engage in a substantive exchange alongside our partners from Roma Foundation for Europe. The discussion focused on what truly [Read More]
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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.
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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]
