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Empowering Vulnerable Students Through Technology | Digital Skills Academy
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]
Four Years Cultivating a New Narrative for Roma Youth: the Gallery of Roma Role Models
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]
Ciprian Necula at EU Parliament: Roma Curriculum Must Be Part of the Mainstream, Not Sideline
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 Million-Euro Question Haunting Slovakia’s Roma Inclusion Efforts
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, April 8th – The familiar echo of persistent exclusion hung in the air on April 8th, World Roma Day, as community leaders, civil society advocates, institutional representatives, and academics convened in Bratislava. The topic of discussion, facilitated by the Roma Education Fund Slovakia, centered on a seemingly straightforward hypothetical: What could be achieved [Read More]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Roma Leadership Program
We have received many questions and provided a series of answers and clarifications about the Roma Leadership Program. Here are the most frequently asked questions from our applicants, along with our answers. Q: What is the maximum age for enrollment in the program? A: There is no maximum age for enrollment in the Rome Leadership [Read More]
Roma Leadership Program | Empowering the Next Generation of Roma Leaders
Do you want to make a real difference? Join the next generation of Roma changemakers! The 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 announce the Roma Leadership Program —a new opportunity for you to learn, connect with [Read More]
“A Resilience Journey” Documentary | Three Years On: Supporting Roma Refugees from Ukraine
“A Resilience Journey” Documentary Three years have elapsed since the onset of the war in Ukraine, and its devastating effects profoundly impact the lives of Ukrainians. From the outset, our foundation, with the generous backing of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)’s Migrant and Refugee Fund, has proactively addressed the challenges faced by displaced [Read More]
The Abolition of Roma Slavery Day in Romania, a Cultural Celebration and a Call to Action
One hundred and sixty-nine years have passed since the abolition of Roma slavery in the Romanian Principalities, a pivotal moment for both Roma and Romanian history. This anniversary was celebrated on February 20th, 2025, with a significant cultural event held at the National Museum of Romanian Peasant in Bucharest. The event was organized by Roma [Read More]
REF Organizes Key Debate on Far-Right Extremism in Romania Amidst 80th Commemoration of Auschwitz Liberation
Roma Education Fund Romania, in partnership with the “Elie Wiesel” National Institute for the Study of the Holocaust in Romania, convened a crucial debate on the alarming rise of far-right extremism. Scholars, public institutions and civic society representatives gathered to discuss the urgent need for proactive measures to protect democratic values and social cohesion in [Read More]
Armina’s Journey: A Tale of Resilience and Hope
Armina is a Recipient of the Early Childhood Education program under the EU Regional Action for Roma Education: Increased Education Support and Opportunities for Roma Students in the Western Balkans and Turkey (RARE), phase II Project, funded by the European Commission through the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations and implemented by REF Romania and REF [Read More]
