Our Events
“Tell Your Story” Competition for Young Roma from Serbia
The Competition is organized by Sporting Hearts Children’s Charity from Ireland in cooperation with Roma Education Fund (REF) and European Roma Institute for Art and Culture (ERIAC) DEADLINE – Friday, 27th December 2024 It is said we all have a story to tell. Some may be stories of love and disappointment, some are tales of [Read More]
Friendship Camp: An Educational and Fun Success Concluding with Ukraine Day Celebration
From June 1 to August 23, 2024, REF Romania, in partnership with the School of Values, successfully organized the Friendship Camp, an educational and recreational project for children and young people from the One Stop Shop Center. Over 60 participants, aged 6 to 17, enjoyed a unique experience that combined educational activities, personal development, and entertainment. [Read More]
Auschwitz-Birkenau| A Heartfelt Reflection on the Importance of Remembrance
To mark the European Holocaust Memorial Day for Roma and Sinti, the Roma Foundation for Europe and its Network members co-hosted a series of events, including a conference, an exhibition and a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau to commemorate the 4,300 Roma and Sinti who were murdered there 80 years ago on the night of 2 August 1944. Part [Read More]
August 2, 2024: Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Roma Holocaust
This year’s commemoration will bring together members of the Roma for Europe Network, featuring esteemed representatives from the Roma Foundation for Europe, Roma for Democracy International (RFD), European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC), Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (REDI), and Roma Education Fund (REF) On August 2, 2024, we will gather to solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary [Read More]
To All Romanian Companies | Supporting Roma Communities together | Redirect 20% of the profit tax to our Foundation
Until Tuesday, June 25, any company in Romania can support our activities by completing Form 177. FORM 117 with our details (Download and Save on computer) This form redirects 20% of the profit tax (which the company pays anyway to the State) to our organization. By submitting the declaration and signing a sponsorship contract, you can make a significant [Read More]
Opening Doors to Higher Education in Australia for Roma Students from Europe
Paul Alexandru Stan from Romania Becomes the Inaugural Recipient of the Sydney International Equity Scholarship at the University of Australia “This scholarship is the greatest responsibility I have ever taken on. It is a privilege that comes with the promise to use this opportunity to give back to the community. Every second I spend in [Read More]
Celebrating International Children’s Day with Roma Refugees from Ukraine
On June 1st, REF Romania, in partnership with the School of Values (Școala de Valori), organized a special event at the National Youth Center in Bucharest to celebrate Children’s Day. The event was specifically dedicated to the Roma children, who are refugees from Ukraine and are members of REF’s One Stop Shop Center in Bucharest, Romania. The [Read More]
Innovating Education for Roma Communities: Charrette 2024’s Strategy and Approach
REF’s Charrette, a gathering of innovators and change makers from around the world, working together to transform education for Roma communities in Europe Between May 21st and 24th, 2024, our teams from Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Slovakia engaged in a transformative learning journey alongside internationally acclaimed educational innovators. During the first edition of REF’s [Read More]
“Accenture Romania and REF have forged a Robust Partnership Aimed at Supporting Roma Children, Refugees from Ukraine, through the ‘Digital Skills Academy’
REF Romania and Accenture Romania have initiated a special learning program on March 11, 2024, through which Romani children, refugees from Ukraine, participating in activities at the One Stop Shop Center, had the opportunity to acquire important digital skills for our contemporary world. Digital Skills Academy is one of the programs through which Accenture Romania [Read More]
Young Roma Leaders Working for an Inclusive and Diverse Europe | The “Resist, Revolt, Rejoin!” Project
Between April 5th and 10th, the concluding gathering of the “Resist, Revolt, Rejoin!” initiative occurred in Bulgaria. Young participants from Romania, Bulgaria, and Germany actively participated in immersive sessions, delving into both individual and collective values spanning personal, national, and European contexts. Their exploration encompassed personal and group identities, with a keen emphasis on the unique [Read More]
