One hundred Roma students reflect on social media and the history of the Roma in Spain [editar]
Fundación Secretariado Gitano (FSG) brings together nearly a hundred students from more than 40 cities and 13 regions in Spain, at its 10th National Roma Students Forum, held from 16 to 18 October at Fundación Telefónica's Campus 42 in Madrid.
The forum, now in its tenth year, focuses on two themes: the educational use of social media and the history of the Roma during their 600 years on the Iberian Peninsula, being under celebration in 2025.
Over three days, students participate in digital skills workshops in collaboration with Fundación Telefónica, learn how to use social media critically, and practise narrative strategies for the digital world.
Promociona's success: 86% of students graduate
Every year, FSG supports more than 5 300 students in different educational programmes. One of these is Promociona, in which 1 700 young people participate, including the students attending this meeting.
Promociona aims to transform the data on school failure and dropout rates among the Roma: six out of ten Roma girls and boys do not complete compulsory secondary education, which is a violation of their right to education.
Funded by European funds, the Promociona programme aims to increase the number of young people with a compulsory secondary education certificate, and who continue their education in higher education. Each year, the programme supports around 1 800 students, 55% of whom are women, in 52 locations where the FSG is active.
Through individualised educational guidance, free tutoring classes and coordination with schools and families, the programme is achieving transformative results: in the 2024/2025 academic year, 86% of students in their final year of compulsory education graduated and 90% out of them continued on to post-compulsory education.
Schools confirm the impact of the Promociona programme
Promociona has been endorsed by public institutions and considered a useful tool by schools. A few months ago, FSG launched a satisfaction survey in which 256 collaborating schools participated. The results reveal that 95% consider the FSG's educational actions on students to be ‘very effective’ or ‘effective’.
Eighty-six per cent say that it greatly (31%) or significantly (55%) improves students' academic performance, and 91% say that it greatly (39%) or significantly (52%) improves their motivation, behaviour and attitude, as well as the involvement of their families.
Ninety-six per cent of the schools surveyed would recommend it to other schools. The FSG's collaboration with schools is confirmed as a cornerstone in ensuring that students have the support they need to achieve their academic and personal goals.