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Roma Education Fund Launches New Multifunctional Community Space in Sector 2, Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania, October 1 – The Roma Education Fund, in collaboration with the Municipality of Sector 2, opened a new multifunctional community space that combines three flagship programs under one roof: the One Stop Shop Center for Ukrainian Refugees, the Complementary Education Centers, and the “Master the Job Market! – Professional Training and Development Program”. [Read More]
From Sydney University to Roma Communities: Alex Stan’s Journey in Social Justice
Sydney, September 25, 2025 — For many, studying at one of the world’s top universities is a dream. For Alex Stan, it is also a responsibility. Now in the final semester of his Master of Social Justice (Human Rights) at the University of Sydney, Stan is preparing to take what he has learned in Australia [Read More]
Romania’s Roma Historian Valentin Negoi Publishes Landmark Book on Europe’s Forgotten Past
Bucharest, September 2025 — Few communities in Europe carry a history as long, complex, and painfully overlooked as the Roma. Now, Romanian historian Ioan Valentin Negoi is determined to change that narrative. A researcher at the Roma Education Fund and one of the driving forces behind the online history platform RomStoria, Negoi has just released [Read More]
The First Local REF Event for the “Master the Job Market! – Professional Training and Development Program”
Bucharest, 19 September – Yesterday, the Roma Education Fund Romania (REF) team organized the first local event for potential beneficiaries of the the project “Master the Job Market! – Professional Training and Development Program” at the Department of Social Assistance and Child Protection, Sector 2 headquarters. The event brought together over 60 participants, providing them [Read More]
Roma Education Fund Strengthens Alumni and Educators Networks in Albania and Kosovo
September 2025 – Redjepali Chupi, Team Leader for the Roma Human Capital Strategic Objective, conducted a series of key meetings on 12 and 13 September 2025 in Albania and Kosovo, aimed at reinforcing Roma empowerment through education, leadership, and community-driven initiatives. Albania – 12 September 2025In Tirana, Mr. Chupi started his tour by meeting Mrs. Ina Majko, Vice Minister of Health and [Read More]
REF Leadership Bootcamp Empowers Roma Students in the Western Balkans and Turkey
Between September 1–5, 2025, the town of Ruma, Serbia, hosted the REF Leadership Bootcamp, an intensive learning and networking experience organized as part of the project EU Regional Action for Roma Education: Increased Education Support and Opportunities for Roma Students in the Western Balkans and Turkey (RARE), Phase II. The Bootcamp gathered students from Serbia, [Read More]
Building Bridges in Education: Riverside Model Supports Roma Communities in North Macedonia
Shuto Orizari, North Macedonia — The Roma Education Fund (REF) in North Macedonia highlighted one of India’s leading educational models by hosting a workshop on the Riverside School approach and its potential relevance for Roma communities. The online session, “Sharing Positive Practices and Impact from Riverside School in India,” brought together 15 teachers and the [Read More]
Celebrating Ukraine’s Independence Day with Joy and Togetherness
Bucharest, Romania On Friday, August 22, 2025, the children and teenagers from the One Stop Shop Center celebrated in advance Ukraine’s Independence Day, officially marked on August 24. The event transformed a playground near Bucharest into a vibrant space of joy, energy, and solidarity. The day was filled with outdoor activities designed to spark laughter [Read More]
Am deschis etapa de ÎNSCRIERE pentru a IV-a ediție a Sesiunii de comunicări științifice / We have officially opened the registration for the 4th edition of the International Scientific Session!
Fundația Roma Education Fund împreună cu Facultatea de Ştiinţe Politice și Masterul de Studii Rome din cadrul SNSPA organizează a patra ediție a Sesiunii internaționale de comunicări științifice cu tematica “Gheorghianismul și fundamentele națiunii rome” care va avea loc în perioada 7-8 noiembrie 2025, la sediul SNSPA din București. Sesiunea se adresează studenților de anul III, masteranzilor, [Read More]
Fostering Inclusive Education in Montenegro: A Month of Field Activities Supporting Roma Youth and Families
Montenegro – Throughout June and July, a series of field visits and community-based activities took place across Montenegro, with a strategic focus on Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Secondary Education (SEC). These initiatives were part of the project “EU Regional Action for Roma Education: Increased Education Support and Opportunities for Roma Students in the Western [Read More]
