Roma for Democracy (RFD) strengthens and expands the political voice and power of Europe’s 12 million Roma, half of whom are EU citizens. With political representation far below their proportionate numbers, Roma face issues such as vote buying, intimidation, unfair electoral laws and weak civic organisation. RFD, modelled after political foundations in the US and Germany, aims to defend democracy, free elections and civic rights for Roma. Its approach centres on three key programs: voter education, democratic dialogue and accountability, and political representation.