Objective(s)

REF's goal is to close the gap in education outcomes between Roma and non-Roma, through the design and implementation of policies and programs that support quality education for Roma, including the desegregation of the school system REF Strategy 2015-2020 is built around four core priorities: (i) Access to compulsory education, (ii) Access to tertiary education, (iii) Strengthen civil society capacities, (iv) Build the evidence for effective policy making

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Key Activities

Objectives are to improve access to Education for Roma at all levels: (i) Early Childhood, (ii) Primary, (iii) Secondary, (iv) Tertiary, and (v) Adult Education.

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Target groups

Children from early childhood to 15, students, parents, adults from marginalized and vulnerable Roma and non Roma communities in Western Balkan economies.

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Results/Impact

REF's growth in terms of outreach has been remarkable: In 2005 REF reached 5'000 beneficiaries; ten years later REF's average annual beneficiaries are 100'000. From 2005 to 2014 its activities have reached a total of approx. 235'000 children and young people and 375'000 couples of parents