Mensur Haliti argues that the assassination of Charlie Kirk in the US and the suppression of Roma in Europe reveal the same mechanism: when hate is tolerated as politics, violence moves from the margins to the centre. Read his article—link in bio. #romaforeurope

After years with the Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, Erdzan Shakirovski has launched his own venture. Starting with one delivery van in Skopje’s Shuto Orizari market, he aims to expand, hire Roma drivers and build a regional logistics company. #romaforeurope

“You need to enable people to get their own jobs, to pay their bills, build their houses, pay their rent, take their kids to school.” – Meet Petrica Dulgheru, Executive Director of the Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative. #romaforeurope

Slađana Marinković shows how successful entrepreneurship can help lift others. An economist by training, she runs her own cleaning business and, through the Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, works to empower other Roma women in Serbia. #romaforeurope

Making countries future-proof, writes Neda Korunovska, means moving beyond outdated education models and shifting recruitment from degrees to skills. With 56% of Roma youth not in education or employment, closing the gap could add €2 trillion to Europe’s economy. More at link in bio. #romaforeurope

On #DemocracyDay, we highlight our network member Roma for Democracy. RFD works to strengthen Roma political participation, protect elections, train future leaders, and challenge harmful narratives. It’s about more than representation—it’s about making Europe’s values work for all. #romaforeurope

Rockets damaged Andriy Poliakov’s home in Andriivka, Ukraine, but the disabled father of two stayed, caring for family while surviving without gas or heating. His experience highlights that Roma households in Ukraine are far less likely to receive compensation for war damage. #romaforeurope

Von der Leyen’s #SOTEU called it a social crisis. For Roma, this is daily life. 📊 Roma economic empowerment could add €10B to EU GDP annually – Europe cannot afford to waste this potential. Full reaction on our website. #romaforeurope romaforeurope.org/work/article...

At WFD2024, @zjovanovic.bsky.social stressed that democracy fails when solutions for Roma are treated as separate. What works for Roma will benefit everyone, building a stronger, more accountable democracy in Europe. #romaforeurope

On International Literacy Day, we’re reminded that education is empowerment. Yet too many Roma are denied the chance to learn—to shape the future. When that happens, Europe loses talent, growth and cohesion. Investing in Roma education is investing in Europe’s future. #literacyday #romaforeurope

Roma youth could help solve Slovakia’s labour shortages—but they’re shut out while the country searches for workers abroad. Slovakia’s low unemployment rate hides a paradox: shortages alongside long-term joblessness. Find out more—see links in bio. #romaforeurope

1 in 5 Europeans could retire in poverty without reform. Europe is ageing fast & fewer workers paying in leaves pensions under strain. But Roma youth can help keep pensions strong—if given the chance. Supporting them means investing in security for all. Read more—links in bio. #romaforeurope

Željko Ristić (33) is the third generation in his family to sell curtains in Niš, Serbia. With support from the Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, he’s boosting online sales and investing in new machinery—working to take the family business international. #romaforeurope

Selena Horváthová (15) from Košice lives in Luník IX—one of Slovakia’s most marginalised areas. Through the Roma Pride Project, run by the Roma Education Fund and REDI, she found mentors who looked like her, believed in her, and helped her see that her future can look different. #romaforeurope

As tentative peace talks stall, Russia’s war on Ukraine shows no sign of ending—leaving Roma refugees like Nazrin Aliieva in exile. Fleeing to Romania with few belongings, she faced uncertainty. At a refugee centre run by the Roma Education Fund, she has found support and resilience. #romaforeurope

Roma entrepreneurs are powering Europe’s future. Asib Zekir of REDI North Macedonia explains why empowerment matters. 💬 What role does entrepreneurship play? #romaentrepreneurs #economicempowerment #romarights #romaempowerment #romaforeurope

In Zaporizhzhia, Oleksandr and Maryna Fursenko shelter daily with their children and grandparents as shelling continues. Like thousands of Roma families, they face greater obstacles to rebuilding and returning home. Many are excluded from state compensation, despite heavy losses. #ukrainerecovery

The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros and chaired by Alex Soros, do not support or fund violent protests. Allegations to the contrary are false, and the threats against our founder and chair are outrageous.

At 24, Tomáš Matta from Košice is preparing to finish university, work in public policy, and one day run for office. Through the Roma Pride Youth Project by Roma Education Fund and REDI , he gained mentoring and leadership support. 📸 Akos Stiller #romayouth #romaeducation #romaforeurope

For 20+ years, Enis Aziri has run Fantasy Furniture in Shuto Orizari, Skopje. With @redi.ngo support, he’s now working toward Fantasy HOME—a full store for furniture and décor. 📸 Akos Stiller #romaentrepreneurship #romaempowerment #inclusiveeconomy #supportlocal #redi #romabusiness #romaforeurope

Ciprian Necula, Chair of the Roma Education Fund, leads a team working to increase the resilience of Roma communities in a rapidly changing Europe through education. Learn more about our network’s leadership: romaforeurope.org #romaforeurope

Jana Cervrenakova dreams of finishing school and building a career she can be proud of— achievements she hopes will inspire her siblings and her community. The Roma Pride Youth Project in Slovakia, run by the Roma Education Fund and REDI, supported her in working toward her goals. #romaforeurope

Months after the Zaharna Fabrika demolitions in Sofia, Bulgaria, families like Boyko Simov’s are still without stable housing. They’ve lost jobs, their children’s schooling has been disrupted and daily life has been reduced to uncertainty. Real solutions are urgently needed. #romaforeurope

When Izaura Dryma arrived in Bucharest after Russia’s invasion, she stepped forward to help others. Now she works at the Roma Education Fund, helping Ukrainian Roma families rebuild their lives. On World Humanitarian Day, we honour her and all who choose solidarity in times of crisis. #romaforeurope

Thousands of homes in eastern Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed—including those of Roma families. Our research shows just 4% of Roma households with war-related damage received compensation versus 61% nationally. Read more about our findings. Link in bio. #romaforeurope

Ibraim Ibraim has run a women’s boutique in Shuto Orizari, North Macedonia, for 20+ years. With support from REDI, he strengthened his business and now aims to enlarge it with an even wider selection—growing local opportunity and inspiring others to follow his path. #romaforeurope

University student Patrik Giňa was a mentor in the Roma Pride Youth Project in Slovakia run by the Roma Education Fund and REDI, helping other young Roma pursue their dreams. Empowering Roma youth brings real returns—for Roma communities and for Europe. More at the link in our bio. #romaforeurope

Eszter Sipos, our Network Development Officer, supports the Roma-led organisations in our network as we plan, act and learn together—so we can achieve more collectively than we could alone. Learn more about our team: romaforeurope.org #romaforeurope

Bojan Raimović’s grocery shop is a cornerstone in the town of Lebane—a place for fresh food and connection. With support from the Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, he received guidance and digital tools to strengthen what he had built—for himself and for his community. #romaforeurope

Our research finds that Roma in Ukraine are being systematically excluded from state compensation meant to support recovery. Only 4% of Roma households with war-related damage were compensated—as opposed to 61% nationally. #romaforeurope

“For me, teaching isn’t a job—it’s a mission.” – Lidia Orlinova Anastasova teaches IT and economics in Metkovets, Bulgaria. Her parents and a teacher helped her believe in herself, and a Roma Education Fund scholarship helped shape her path. Now she’s inspiring the next generation. #romaforeurope

Klaudia Maslárová, 16, is getting closer to her dream of becoming a pastry chef thanks to the Roma Pride Youth Project run by REF and REDI in Slovakia. Helping Roma youth pursue their goals can bring real benefits to Roma communities—and Europe’s economies. Read more below. #romaforeurope

On this 2 August, Mensur Haliti writes about the quiet repetition of Europe’s darkest history—and why the day must be a reckoning, not a ritual. #romaforeurope #roma #2august #romaholocaust www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-n...

“Commemorating this history is essential not only for us, the Roma. It is also vital for the future of Europe.” – For 2 August, ERIAC’s Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka reflects on memory, responsibility and the need for an honest telling of Roma history. Read her article—link in bio. #2august #romaforeurope

Edit Köblös, our Logistics and Events Manager, describes how small steps, flexibility and the right people working together help us keep moving toward our goals. Learn more about our team: romaforeurope.org #romaforeurope

At the Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, Lejla Zekirovska has helped 100+ Roma businesses in North Macedonia go digital. Now she’s developing an e-commerce platform so Roma entrepreneurs can sell online—boosting visibility, access to markets and long-term opportunity. #romaforeurope

Over three months after the demolition in Zaharna Fabrika, over 200 Roma remain displaced. Officials say the crisis is over—but most are still without stable housing. We're helping mobilise assistance and working with residents to press for real solutions. #romaforeurope

Tomáš Matta, 24, has been active with the Roma Education Fund since high school. He went from mentee to mentor in the Roma Pride Youth Project in Slovakia, run with REDI. Supporting Roma youth benefits them, their communities and Europe as a whole. Read more—link in bio. #romaforeurope

Lidia Orlinova Anastasova teaches Roma children in rural Bulgaria. Inspired by a teacher who believed in her—and supported by a Roma Education Fund scholarship—she’s now helping her own students believe in themselves. Follow REF to learn more. #romaforeurope

The EU is debating a record €2 trillion budget to guide spending through 2032. But will it deliver for the people who need it most? Neda Korunovska warns that missed chances remain a real risk, especially for Roma. Read her article—link in bio. #romaforeurope

At #WFD2024, @zjovanovic.bsky.social challenged the false idea that empowering Roma is a threat. Roma are vital to economic progress, a healthy democracy, social stability and national security. Read more in our Roma for Europe 2030 agenda—link in bio. #romaforeurope

After years working in Belgrade’s top restaurants, Ramiz Raćipović opened a fast-food place of his own last year. With support from the REDI Business Club, he’s turned his passion for food into a thriving business. Now he’s building a better future for his family—one meal at a time. #romaforeurope

Loredana Dumitru grew up proud to be Roma but later realised not everyone saw her identity that way. As a journalist and motion designer at Euronews, she’s working to tell stories fairly—and to help build a society where Roma are treated with respect. #romaforeurope

North Macedonia proposed taxing unmarried people to raise birth rates—but that’s no solution. Instead of adopting coercive measures, writes Lolita Hasani Grasmann, governments should recognise Roma families as part of the answer—and support them accordingly. Read more—link in bio. #romaforeurope

Ráchel Jakubíková, 16, from Slovakia wants to finish school, get a good job and help others. On World Youth Skills Day, we’re reminding Europe that Roma youth like Ráchel deserve the tools and support they need to thrive. Read more on job training for young Roma—link in bio. #romaforeurope

“We are seen as a silo. Policies on Roma are seen as marginalised policy issues.” – At #WFD2024, ‪@zjovanovic.bsky.social stressed that empowering Roma is not a side issue—it’s essential to protecting democracy. Read more at the link in our bio. #romaforeurope

Meet Thorsten Schröder, our Communications Director. He’s working to shift how Roma are seen and heard. Learn more: [romaforeurope.org] #romaforeurope

The Roma Foundation for Europe network met with Romania’s newly elected President Dan to address how racism and exclusion undermine the country’s stability. We thank him for the discussion and look forward to working together. Full statement at romaforeurope.org and below. #romaforeurope

16 heirs on paper. Zero support in reality. The Fursenkos in Zaporizhzhia are living in a cracked home—with no legal path to recovery. This must change. #romaforeurope #urc2025

Alla stayed. Her home in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine is cracked. She’s excluded from aid due to paperwork. Watch her story. Share it. Stand for a recovery that includes those who stayed. #romaforeurope #urc2025