We are delighted to announce a significant contribution to our mission to build Resilient Roma Communities through Education. REF Romania has received from Accenture Romania a generous donation of over 800 items of office furniture and appliances, including chairs, desks, TVs screens, with a total market value exceeding € 55,000. This contribution will greatly enhance [Read More]

Stanislav Daniel, a distinguished professional with Romani heritage from Slovakia, assumed leadership of REF Slovakia team in August 2024. He brings a wealth of international experience across various sectors, including government, non-profits, international organizations, and private philanthropy. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in promoting the rights and education of disadvantaged groups, especially in [Read More]

The Competition is organized by Sporting Hearts Children’s Charity from Ireland in cooperation with Roma Education Fund (REF) and European Roma Institute for Art and Culture (ERIAC) DEADLINE – Friday, 27th December 2024 It is said we all have a story to tell. Some may be stories of love and disappointment, some are tales of [Read More]

From June 1 to August 23, 2024, REF Romania, in partnership with the School of Values, successfully organized the Friendship Camp, an educational and recreational project for children and young people from the One Stop Shop Center. Over 60 participants, aged 6 to 17, enjoyed a unique experience that combined educational activities, personal development, and entertainment. [Read More]

To mark the European Holocaust Memorial Day for Roma and Sinti, the Roma Foundation for Europe and its Network members co-hosted a series of events, including a conference, an exhibition and a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau to commemorate the 4,300 Roma and Sinti who were murdered there 80 years ago on the night of 2 August 1944. Part [Read More]

This year’s commemoration will bring together members of the Roma for Europe Network, featuring esteemed representatives from the Roma Foundation for Europe, Roma for Democracy International (RFD), European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC), Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (REDI), and Roma Education Fund (REF) On August 2, 2024, we will gather to solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary [Read More]

Until Tuesday, June 25, any company in Romania can support our activities by completing Form 177.  FORM 117 with our details (Download and Save on computer) This form redirects 20% of the profit tax (which the company pays anyway to the State) to our organization. By submitting the declaration and signing a sponsorship contract, you can make a significant [Read More]

Paul Alexandru Stan from Romania Becomes the Inaugural Recipient of the Sydney International Equity Scholarship at the University of Australia “This scholarship is the greatest responsibility I have ever taken on. It is a privilege that comes with the promise to use this opportunity to give back to the community. Every second I spend in [Read More]

On June 1st, REF Romania, in partnership with the School of Values (Școala de Valori), organized a special event at the National Youth Center in Bucharest to celebrate Children’s Day. The event was specifically dedicated to the Roma children, who are refugees from Ukraine and are members of REF’s One Stop Shop Center in Bucharest, Romania. The [Read More]

REF’s Charrette, a gathering of innovators and change makers from around the world, working together to transform education for Roma communities in Europe Between May 21st and 24th, 2024, our teams from Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Slovakia engaged in a transformative learning journey alongside internationally acclaimed educational innovators. During the first edition of REF’s [Read More]