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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]
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]
