REDI - Roma Entrepreneurship Development Initiative

09/06/2026

Papalita Angelica, from Romania, goes through his love for wood and the story of his life in this video showcasing the skills of unsung heroes in segregated villages.

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

What does it take to build a business while balancing the demands of everyday life?

For Silvana Kostov from Pirot, Serbia, it took determination, resilience, and the courage to believe in herself.

Just seven months after launching her business, Silvana is already proving that meaningful change can happen when hard work meets opportunity. While managing both family and business responsibilities, she continues to build a future on her own terms.

Through REDI’s Roma Business Boost and Roma Digital Boost programs, Silvana gained the knowledge, skills, and support needed to transform her idea into a growing and sustainable business.

“A Roma woman should be a successful woman,” says Silvana.

Her story is a reminder that entrepreneurship does not begin with perfect conditions. It begins with the decision to start and the determination to keep moving forward.

Watch the full reel and hear Silvana’s story.

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08/06/2026

Looking to grow your business? New grant opportunities are now available in North Macedonia.

Повик за грантови - РЕДИ Северна Македонија Operating Countries: North Macedonia Back to Vacancies Deadline: July 08.2026Start Date: June 06. 2026 Type: Acquisition GDPR Compliance - As part of any recruitment process, REDI NGO collects

08/06/2026

05/06/2026

30/05/2026

A real pleasure sponsoring the 28th Annual Microfinance Convention in Tirana, and seeing REDI FUND on the panel. Thanks to MFC for the work that goes into bringing this group together every year.

29/05/2026

What starts as cooperation can become access to larger contracts. What begins as networking can lead to new markets. What may seem like a small business today can become part of a stronger, more competitive economic ecosystem tomorrow.

REDI Serbia has just launched the first Roma Business Club Cluster aimed at creating new opportunities for Roma entrepreneurs.

The cluster brings together entrepreneurs, institutions, and private sector partners around a shared goal: creating sustainable growth in the fields of cleaning services, ecology, and recycling. By joining forces, entrepreneurs gain more than visibility. They gain access to knowledge, partnerships, business opportunities, and a stronger voice in shaping their future.

For Roma entrepreneurs, this is about more than business development. It is about creating opportunities where barriers once existed. It is about replacing stereotypes with results, and proving that when people are given a fair chance, talent, professionalism, and hard work speak for themselves.

Real progress happens when opportunity meets ambition. The launch of this cluster is a step toward stronger businesses, sustainable employment, and a more inclusive economy where success is determined by potential, not prejudice.

The work of the Roma Business Club is supported through the project “EU Support to the REDI Initiative, Phase II: Advancing Roma Entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans and Turkey.”

Find more details in the first comment!

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