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Vizită de lucru la Tecuci și Galați în cadrul proiectului „Primul student din familie – primul pas spre succesul profesional – Student-FAM”
Galați, România – Vineri, 18 iulie 2025, echipa Roma Education Fund Romania a desfășurat o vizită de lucru în județul Galați, în cadrul proiectului „Primul student din familie – primul pas spre succesul profesional – Student-FAM” (ID 324184). Vizita a avut loc la două dintre instituțiile de învățământ partenere în proiect: Scopul principal al deplasării [Read More]
Urban Summer Camp at One Stop Shop Center: A Season of Learning, Fun and Friendship
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]
Empowering Communities Through Health: The Journey of REF Alumna Dr. Salija Ljatif Petrushovska
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]
From REF Alumna to Leader: Ina Majko Appointed Deputy Minister for Health and Social Protection in Albania
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]
Roma Women Refugees from Ukraine Find Strength Through Skill-Building
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]
Roma High School Students Connect and Grow at Regional RARE Event in Tuzla
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]
Eight Schools Join the Digital Skills Academy Through Accenture Romania and REF Romania Partnership
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]
Building Connections Through Experience and Excellence | Triangular Project’s Inspiring Visit to Romania
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]
Celebrating Children and Community: New Home for the One-Stop-Shop Center Inaugurated in Bucharest
On May 30, we celebrated “Childhood Without Borders” an early International Children’s Day together with the children and teenagers from the One-Stop-Shop Center – a welcoming and vibrant space dedicated to refugee support and community building. On this joyful occasion, we also marked the official opening of the center’s new location, made possible with the [Read More]
Strengthening Support and Expanding Impact: REF Activities in Albania and Montenegro
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]
