Press Release, Donor Conference 2009
Roma education to get crucial boost in funding Contact: Jeno Zsiga at info@romaeducationfund.org www.refdonorconference.org BRUSSELS 12 November 2009 – At an international donor conference hosted by the Open Society Institute, the World Bank and the European Economic and Social Committee, donors swung their financial support behind education for the Roma, Europe ’s largest minority population. The €25.5 million in funding commitments announced by donors today is targeted for the Roma Education Fund (REF) and will provide the essential ingredients needed for children to succeed in school: scholarships, school meals, teacher training and academic support. The added financial support will also help governments develop stronger national policies for Roma inclusion.
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