BUCHAREST, Romania – In a quiet corner of Bucharest’s bustling urban sprawl, a summer of joy, resilience, and discovery is unfolding—one game, one field trip, and one heartfelt conversation at a time. This July, the One Stop Shop Center’s Urban Summer Camp has returned with a dynamic lineup of activities that blur the line between [Read More]

Skopje, North Macedonia – Dr. Salija Ljatif Petrushovska, an outstanding alumna of the Roma Education Fund’s scholarship programs, stands as a powerful example of how education can unlock potential and drive meaningful change in public health. Salija grew up in Skopje, North Macedonia, in a family of medical professionals and developed an early passion for [Read More]

TIRANA, Albania – We proudly celebrate a remarkable milestone in the journey of Ina Majko, a former REF scholarship recipient from Albania, who has recently been appointed as Deputy Minister for Health and Social Protection in the Government of Albania. This historic achievement marks the first time a representative of the Roma community holds such [Read More]

BUCHAREST, Romania — At the end of May, mothers and young women from the One Stop Shop Center began a professional make-up course. The three-month course, held at a local accredited beauty school in Bucharest, combines theoretical lessons with hands-on training in professional make-up techniques, hygiene standards, colour theory, and customer care. Participants are guided [Read More]

TUZLA, Bosnia and Herzegovina – On June 24th, 40 Roma high school students from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo gathered in Tuzla for a regional youth workshop that celebrated diversity, empowerment, and the transformative power of education. The event was held under the EU-funded Regional Action for Roma Education (RARE) – Phase II, and was [Read More]

BUCHAREST, Romania — The latest edition of the Digital Skills Academy, an Accenture Romania program supported by partners such as the Roma Education Fund Romania, has successfully concluded. As part of Accenture Romania’s nationwide Digital Skills Academy program, the Roma Education Fund Romania participated in this year’s edition as an implementing partner. Over 250 students [Read More]

BUCHAREST, Romania – The beginning of June marked an important chapter in the Triangular Project, as partners from Germany, Bulgaria, and Romania came together in Bucharest for a week of learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange. Hosted by Roma Education Fund Romania, this meeting brought together key actors in the field of Roma inclusion, including representatives [Read More]

In May, the Roma Education Fund reaffirmed its commitment to promoting educational equity for Roma communities through a series of impactful initiatives in Albania and Montenegro. These efforts are part of the broader project titled “EU Regional Action for Roma Education: Increased Education Support and Opportunities for Roma Students in the Western Balkans and Turkey [Read More]

May 16 – In the heart of Europe’s historical narrative lie stories of resilience, resistance, and profound cultural contribution, often relegated to the periphery. The anniversary of Roma Resistance Day serves as a stark reminder of one such pivotal moment: the courageous uprising of Roma prisoners in the “Zigeunerfamilienlager” of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1944. Armed with [Read More]

BUCHAREST, Romania – The Roma Education Fund Romania, in collaboration with Goethe-Institute in Bucharest and Roma Status project, is set to host the second edition of “Resistance through Art” event on Wednesday, May 15th. This cultural event will serve as a poignant occasion to honor and reflect upon the profound significance of the Roma Resistance [Read More]