Annual Report 2024
At the Roma Education Fund (REF), we believe education is more than a tool for personal growth, it is a foundation for building resilience, dignity, and opportunity across generations. Our mission is clear: to increase the resilience of Roma communities in the face of social, economic, environmental, health, and political changes and crises through education.
Our theory of change is rooted in the belief that education must be inclusive, relevant, and connected to real opportunities. We support Roma learners from early childhood to adulthood through community-based education models and digital learning initiatives. At each stage, we remove barriers and create environments where learning can thrive.
But education alone is not enough. We build bridges to the labor market through vocational training, skill development, and partnerships with employers. We empower the next generation of Roma leaders through mentoring, financial support and civic engagement programs. And we ensure Roma voices are heard in public life by promoting advocacy, cultural identity, and democratic participation.
Through these three pillars – education, employability, leadership – we aim to create not only stronger individuals, but stronger communities. REF’s approach is collaborative, data-driven, and adaptive. Across every country and program, our goal is the same: to ensure Roma communities are not only included, but equipped to lead and thrive.
Read our 2024 Annual Report
