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For decades, Fida and Elämä ja Valo have worked together to support Roma communities across Europe. In honour of International Roma Day, we have gathered five encouraging stories of change from different Roma communities.

Ethiopia’s history has been marked by recurring conflicts that have left deep scars on society. Hannu Happonen’s report from Tigray opens a window into suffering that remained hidden from the outside world for two years.

Fida’s training programme for Roma participants strengthens skills for employment, wellbeing, and parenting. New group started training this week in Lahti region.

For nearly four years now, Ukrainian families have been raising their children under rockets and bombardments. In Zaporizhzhia, Fida supports families living in the midst of crisis so that they can hold on to hope.

According to Pastor Juri Kulakevich, who is responsible for international relations in the Ukrainian Pentecostal Church, what is happening in Ukraine is not merely a prolonged war, but deliberate terror directed at the civilian population.

Especially girls’ school attendance and the inclusion of children with disabilities have improved.