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Roma Education Fund Romania lansează proiectul „Cucerește piața locurilor de muncă! – Program de formare și dezvoltare profesională”
Comunicat de presă | 1 august, 2025 București — Fundația Roma Education Fund Romania anunță lansarea proiectului „Cucerește piața locurilor de muncă! – Program de formare și dezvoltare profesională” (ID 331221), finanțat de Uniunea Europeană prin Programul Educație și Ocupare (PEO). Cu un buget total de 4.975.791,90 lei și o durată de implementare de 24 [Read More]

Fundația Roma Education Fund lansează proiectul “Viitorul tău pe piața muncii – Program de formare și dezvoltare profesională”
Comunicat de presă – 31 iulie, 2025 Brașov – Fundația Roma Education Fund România anunță lansarea proiectului „Viitorul tău pe piața muncii – Program de formare și dezvoltare profesională” (ID 330030), o inițiativă susținută prin Programul Educație și Ocupare (PEO) și finanțată de Uniunea Europeană. Proiectul se va desfășura pe o perioadă de 24 de [Read More]

Beyond the Headlines: Strengthening Roma Communities Against Disinformation
BUCHAREST, Romania – On May 6th, the Roma Education Fund Romania held an important debate centered on “Resilience to Disinformation in the Context of Roma Communities.” The event, hosted at REF Romania’s headquarters in Bucharest and streamed live, provided a platform for a detailed analysis of how disinformation and propaganda impact Roma communities. The aim [Read More]

Parteneriat REF Romania și Universitatea Politehnica București | Proiectul „POLI Educație – O șansă pentru fiecare”
Universitatea Națională de Știință și Tehnologie POLITEHNICA București, Fundația Roma Education Fund Romania, Liceul Tehnologic „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Buzău, Liceul Teoretic „Ștefan cel Mare” din Râmnicu Sărat și Liceul Tehnologic „Radu Negru” din Galați anunță lansarea proiectului „POLI Educație – O șansă pentru fiecare”, un program ambițios menit să sprijine accesul și succesul educațional [Read More]

Tragedy in Slovak Roma Community Sparks Calls for Urgent Action
Veľký Šariš, Slovakia — A devastating fire that claimed the lives of five Roma residents, including four young children, has exposed the stark realities of systemic exclusion and neglect facing marginalized Roma communities in Slovakia. The tragedy, which destroyed eight homes in the segregated Korpašská street, has triggered calls for immediate support and long-term reform. [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]

Remembering the Chains, Building the Future | Roma Slavery Abolition Day – REF Romania
Today (February 20th), as our Romanian colleagues celebrate the Abolition of Roma Slavery Day, a profound act of remembrance echoes across our borderless nation. We should all reflect on the enduring significance of understanding Roma history. This day, marking the end of nearly 500 years of enslavement, represents not just a historical milestone, but a [Read More]

Closing Conference of the “Pedagogy Scholarship Program” Marks a New Beginnin: The REF Educators Network
On December 7, 2024, the Roma Education Fund Romania hosted the closing conference of the Pedagogy Scholarship Program, funded by the Velux Foundations and REF. The event brought together teachers, mentors, scholarship recipients, and civil society representatives, creating an inspiring space for workshops, exchanges of best practices, and motivational stories. “Over the past ten years, this [Read More]
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