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REDI – Entreprenurship Development Initiative

REDI is an ecosystem builder and connector between
Roma entrepreneurs operating in their communities
and the mainstream business environment

REDI NGO

3 non profit organizations in Romania (since 2016), North Macedonia (2019) and Serbia (2020), focusing on economic empowerment and financial inclusion of Roma entrepreneurs

REDI FUND

First microfinance investment vehicle with focus on Roma entrepreneurs. Set-up in Luxembourg in 2019 as a SOPARFI with OSF, SEDF, and CEB as anchor investors in 2021.

REDI NETWORK

29 organizations from 15 countries pledging to work together to improve the lives of vulnerable communities in Europe. Members range from Norway to Spain and from France to Romania.

REDI RECYCLING

A social enterprise led by Roma waste collectors for recycling secondary raw materials. Launched in 2020 in Skopje, supported by Helvetas, Ministry of Social Affairs Austria and OSF.

SUPPORT PROGRAMS
FOR ROMA ENTREPRENEURS

Roma entrepreneurs are agents of change contributing to economic development and fighting stereotypes

FOR DONORS

Growth of Roma small businesses helps eradicate poverty and contributes to community development

OUR PROJECTS AND EVENTS

REDI NGO is the first network of non-profit organizations with a unique focus on facilitating access to finance for Roma entrepreneurs in Eastern Europe and the Balkans

EVENTS & NEWS

Read the latest stories, research, and news from across the foundation

MAPPED ENTREPRENEURS
3600
MAPPED ENTREPRENEURS
TRAINED ROMA ENTREPRENEURS
130
TRAINED ROMA ENTREPRENEURS
DIGITALIZED AND MENTORED BUSINESSES
90
DIGITALIZED AND MENTORED BUSINESSES
COUNTRIES COVERED
7
COUNTRIES COVERED
CADRE PREPARED AND PLACED IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
40
CADRE PREPARED AND PLACED IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
FACILITATED LOAN APPLICATIONS
2500
FACILITATED LOAN APPLICATIONS
Europe Map

REDI operates in Eeastern Europe and Balkans.
Click on the locations button to fiind out more

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: Romanian Handmade Products

www.produsehandmade.ro

Handmade products by Roma entrepreneurs
  • Kitchen Utensils Set: 9€
  • Wicker Box With Lid: 15€
  • Copper Kettle: 50€
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DONORS

DONORS

PARTNERS

PARTNERS