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Dream to Grow

For Roma children, it is as if a red ribbon is placed around their wrist the day they are born. Deeply ingrained ideas about Roma across Europe have spun a cycle of discriminatory practices and prejudices. The Dream to Grow campaign shares stories of success. It highlights what happens when there is a diverse early childhood workforce and how a little support can go a long way in the life of a child if we all:

Recognize each child’s unique potential, encourage their dreams, and help them blossom.

Ensure equity for Roma students at all levels of education and access to professions in the early childhood field.

Yield inclusive work environments that embrace diversity and create opportunities for professionals to grow and make their voices heard.

Nurture professionalism and belonging among all Roma early childhood professionals — valuing their contribution to the field.

Read the stories below

Meet Dajana (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Read Dajana’s story in Bosnian
Meet Eva (Slovakia)
Read Eva’s story in Slovak
Meet Maria (Serbia)
Read Maria’s story in Serbian
Meet Milan (Croatia)
Read Milan’s story in Croatian
Meet Sevda (Bulgaria)
Read Sevda’s story in Bulgarian
Meet Victor (Ukraine)
Read Victor’s story in Ukrainian
Meet Enzo (Italy)
Read Enzo’s story in Italian
Meet Fatime (Belgium)
Read Fatime’s story in Dutch
Meet Marija (Slovenia)
Read Marija’s story in Slovenian
Meet Nefise (Kosovo)
Read Nefise’s story in Albanian
Meet Sunshine (Hungary)
Read Sunshine’s story in Hungarian
Meet Loli