Press Releases
More than 250 Roma Students Supported Through RARE II Project in Montenegro
Podgorica, Montenegro – June 2, 2026 | The Roma Education Fund (REF) participated in the closing event of activities implemented in Montenegro by HELP Montenegro and the Parents Association under the project EU Regional Action for Roma Education: Increased Education Support and Opportunities for Roma Students in the Western Balkans and Türkiye (RARE) Phase II (RARE [Read More]
Unlocking Roma Economic Potential | REF Intensifies Employment Partnerships across Serbia
Representatives of public institutions, employers, trade unions, and civil society gathered on June 3rd at the Belgrade City Assembly for a roundtable dedicated to one of the most important challenges facing the labour market: improving employment opportunities for jobseekers facing multiple barriers to labour market participation, including Roma women and men. The event was organized [Read More]
Roma Education Fund Expands Its Involvement in Digital Skills Academy to Support More Than 280 Children Across Romania
Digital transformation is reshaping the way children learn, communicate, and prepare for the future. At Roma Education Fund, we believe that access to digital skills is no longer optional. It is essential for educational success, social participation, and future employment opportunities. Yet for many children growing up in vulnerable communities, access to technology, digital education, [Read More]
Unlocking Roma Economic Potential Through a New Employment Partnership in Kragujevac, Serbia
On May 28, the REF Serbia took an important step toward strengthening pathways to employment and economic inclusion in Serbia through the signing of a cooperation agreement with the City of Kragujevac, the National Employment Service , Kragujevac Branch, and ten local employers. The partnership brings together public institutions, businesses, and civil society organizations in [Read More]
REF Romania Continues Support for Roma Refugee Children with UNHCR Assistance
Roma Education Fund Romania announces the continuation of activities at the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Center dedicated to Roma refugees from Ukraine. The new phase of implementation is made possible through the financial support of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – UNHCR, building on the foundation laid when the center was first established in Bucharest in [Read More]
Resistance Through Art III: Remembering Roma Resistance and Celebrating Five Years of „Starea Romilor” (Roma Status) in Bucharest, Romania
On May 15, the third edition of Resistance Through Art event transformed the Cervantes Institute into a space of remembrance, reflection, and cultural expression, bringing together artists, civic leaders, institutions, and members of the community to mark Roma Resistance Day and celebrate five years of activity of the “Roma Status” digital platform and community. Organized by REF [Read More]
Rebuilding Hope: How Ukrainian Adolescents Process Displacement, Stress, and Resilience
In educational and developmental psychology, young people’s ability to adapt to major change is deeply connected to how they perceive, represent, and process new realities. For children and adolescents who have experienced forced displacement, emotionally integrating the transition becomes a critical step in their educational and social journey. In the aftermath of a destabilizing event, [Read More]
Roma Education Fund and Serbian Employers Association Launch Partnership to Strengthen Roma Workforce Participation
Belgrade, Serbia – As Europe faces labour shortages, demographic decline, and growing pressure to strengthen competitiveness, the Roma Education Fund (REF) is increasingly focused on one strategic priority: connecting one of Europe’s youngest populations to the continent’s future workforce. Through its Skills and Employment pillar, REF is developing employer-driven models that link education, skills, and [Read More]
Advancing Education-to-Employment Pathways for Roma Youth in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
Podgorica, 28 April 2026 – Europe is running out of time to ensure its education systems translate into real employment outcomes and one of its youngest populations, Roma youth, continues to be left behind. At a regional event hosted by the Roma Education Fund (REF), in partnership with HELP – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe, policymakers, experts, and [Read More]
Eveniment strategic organizat la Brașov în cadrul proiectului „Viitorul tău pe piața muncii”
Pe data de 24 aprilie 2026, la sediul Instituția Prefectului Județul Brașov, a avut loc evenimentul „Mecanisme de colaborare pentru rezultate reale în tranziția de la educație la piața muncii”, organizat de REF Romania în cadrul proiectului „VIITORUL TĂU PE PIAȚA MUNCII! – Program de formare și dezvoltare profesională”, cod 330030. Evenimentul, găzduit de Instituția [Read More]
