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What's new at Romodrom? On this page, you will find the freshest information about our projects, activities, and events. Follow how we help, where we operate, and what we are planning. We bring current news from the social sector, share stories of people we have helped, and inform about opportunities to get involved in our programs. Stay updated with us!

Ongoing monitoring of the situation of Romani refugees from Ukraine

From the beginning of the refugee crisis, the Romodrom company has supported more than 3,200 refugees from Ukraine with Roma roots. Approximately 1,600 of them were supported by repeated social services, the rest only once.

Radek Šandor awarded the Křesadlo 2023 prize

Radek Šandor is the head of a field prison program in Liberec, the administrator of social housing in Liberec, and the founder of a furniture bank, from where furniture is further distributed to those who currently need it. For the latter activity, he even received an award for volunteer work: Křesadlo. He has been involved in social work for 15 years and it is clear that "his work is his calling".

First prize for fighting homelessness

Homelessness is a global issue, the solution of which is a long-term process. One of the answers to this question is the Housing First program, which has been running for the second year in Karviná and is a result of successful cooperation between Romodrom and Nové možnosti, z.ú. Eva Nedomová's team fights against homelessness, and Europe has appreciated it.

20 years of Romodrom in Žluté lázně

On September 5th, Romodrom celebrated its 20th birthday and it was a truly successful event. Over a thousand visitors arrived at the Žluté lázně relax area in Prague and the program was indeed rich. Bands such as Pefek Band, Sudetská pečeť, Buty, and Bengas performed on stage. Felix Slováček, Ferry B. also performed. The highlight of the evening was the performance of the audience's favorite, singer Jan Bendig.

Podcast about the Housing First project

The Housing First project, not only thanks to the prestigious award from the organization FEANTSA, has come into the spotlight of Czech media. Unique is mainly the collaboration of Romodrom and its partner organization Nová možnost ú.z.

"The Velvet Revolution is an opportunity that lasts," says Nikola Taragoš

On the occasion of the celebrations of November 17, the Concert for the Future took place at Wenceslas Square, attended by thousands of people. Dozens of artists and speakers performed. Part of the program of the five-hour event was dedicated by the organizers to the memory of the first Czech president, Václav Havel, whose death marks ten years this year. Our director, Nikola Taragoš, also addressed the crowd this year.