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Roma Resistance Day | Why Europe’s Curricula Must Embrace Roma History
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]
URBAN ROMANO: REF Launches Bold New Music Project on Roma Resistance Day
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]
Empowering Roma Youth: Belgrade Seminar to Focus on Identity and Rights
BELGRADE, Serbia – Young Roma men and women are being invited to participate in a three-day seminar focused on identity, cultural preservation, and combating discrimination. The event, titled “Roots and Wings: I Know Who I Am and Where I’m Going,” is the final seminar under the “QualiROM” project, which aims to steer young Roma towards [Read More]
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]
