USAID and the Curcubeu Foundation (a local non-governmental organization) helped fill the education niche for children ages 5-15 who are unable to attend mainstream schools.

In partnership with local Romanian schools, the foundation purchased class materials, a copying machine, and supplies to help educate 100 children. Students were tutored until they reached a level which enabled them to attend local schools.

The project proved instructive not only for the children, but also for the new foundation as it learned to manage project budgets and to apply for additional grants to fund future projects.

“The quality of these projects has increased as Roma beneficiaries become more involved in writing and implementing proposals themselves.”

– Jonathan Scheele, Head of the European Commission Delegation to Romania