What Romodrom does

Romodrom o.p.s. is a Czech non-profit public benefit company founded in Prague in 2001 by Marie Hailova, originally as a civic association (občanské sdružení) in response to the 'Cihelna' case involving Roma families in substandard housing. It has since grown into a national social services organization operating across all 14 Czech regions (kraje) with more than 200 full-time staff, 24+ branch offices, and 800+ implemented projects over 25 years. Its service portfolio is organized into five pillars: Social Work and Social Services, Housing (including Housing First methodology), Education and Children, Prison Services, and Foreign and Humanitarian Activities. Specific service modules include professional social counseling, debt counseling, crisis assistance for foreigners, field programs, social rehabilitation, social activation services for families with children, and children's groups (dětské skupiny). The organization also runs the Roma Spirit awards program as a community-influence vehicle.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: the source data describes 'standard office and case management software for social services delivery; no proprietary technology platform disclosed,' with no public API, no AI/ML capabilities, and only a third-party donation processing integration (Darujme) for online giving. Services are delivered primarily through in-person field work by social workers embedded in socially excluded localities and through physical branch offices; all core social services are provided free of charge to clients, with the exception of parental fees at the Stříbro and Slaný children's groups (3,000-3,500 CZK per month).

The revenue model is non-profit and heavily grant-dependent. Funding sources span Czech government ministries (MPSV, MŠMT, MMR, MZV, MK, MV, Government Office, Ministry of Justice), EU programs (European Social Fund, Operational Programme Employment Plus), regional and municipal governments, and private channels including individual donations, corporate partnerships, bequests, and a $500,000 Citi Foundation grant received in September 2024. International partners include UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM, Visegrad Fund, and Choose Love. Customer segments served (as beneficiaries) are socially excluded and at-risk individuals, people experiencing homelessness, children and families, people in or after prison, and foreigners and refugees—primarily Roma communities, but with growing reach into Ukrainian refugee populations. The organization is led by Director Nikola Taragos and Executive Director Michaela Činová, with founder Maria Hailova remaining in a leadership role.

Name

Romodrom

Legal name

ROMODROM o. p. s.

Website

https://romodrom.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Romodrom is a Czech non-profit founded in 2001 that delivers field-based social services across all 14 Czech regions, serving socially excluded populations including Roma communities, the homeless, families at risk, ex-prisoners, and refugees, with 200+ staff and 800+ projects completed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Social services
• Housing first
• Field social work
• Prison reintegration
• Refugee assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual donations and recurring donations: Individual donors contribute via one-time or monthly donations processed through the darujme.cz platform. The Opportunity for Education fund and Safe Home fund accept regular contributions.
2. Corporate partnerships and sponsorship: Corporate entities partner with Romodrom through project sponsorship, employee fundraising campaigns, and charitable collections. Fundraising contacts are available for both Czech and international sections.
3. Government and EU project grants: Funded by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV), Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT), Ministry of Regional Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of the Interior, Czech Government Office, European Social Fund, and Operational Programme Employment Plus. Multiple regional government co-financing agreements.
4. Bequests and legacy donations: Individuals can donate a portion of their estate to Romodrom via a will. The organization accepts movable and immovable property bequests.
5. Parental fees for children's groups: Children's groups (dětské skupiny) in Stříbro and Slaný charge parental fees: 3,000 CZK per month for children under 3 years, 3,500 CZK per month for children over 3 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Romodrom provides free social services to socially excluded and at-risk individuals and families in the Czech Republic, delivered through field-based social work and 20+ branch offices. Core services span housing (Housing First), education and child support (children's groups, family activation), prison reintegration, professional social and debt counseling, and foreign/humanitarian assistance for refugees and migrants. A small portion of revenue comes from parental fees for children's group care.

Product overview

Romodrom is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of social services across the Czech Republic. The core offering consists of five service pillars: Social Work and Social Services, Housing, Education and Children, Prison Services, and Foreign and Humanitarian Activities. These pillars encompass multiple service modules including professional social counseling, debt counseling, crisis assistance for foreigners, field programs, social rehabilitation, social activation services for families with children, and children's groups. The organization also operates specific projects such as Housing First programs (providing housing with integrated support), the HomeForAll project for Ukrainian refugees, the Roma Spirit awards program, and dedicated education and housing funds for donors. Services are delivered through a network of over 20 branch offices across all Czech regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Roma Spirit: An awards program recognizing individuals and organizations contributing to Roma community support, equality, education, culture, and human rights.

Products and services

• Field Programs (Terénní programy) Community-based social work delivered directly in clients' homes and neighborhoods, providing counseling, assistance with bureaucratic procedures, and support with housing and employment across all 14 Czech regions.
• Professional Social Counseling (Odborné sociální poradenství) Specialized social counseling providing assistance with housing, employment, debts, social benefits, family law, and communication with authorities. Delivered as a registered social service.
• Debt Counseling (Dluhové poradenství) Debt advisory services helping over-indebted individuals and those at risk of over-indebtedness enter and persist in debt restructuring, including assistance with insolvency petitions.
• Crisis Assistance for Foreigners (Krizová pomoc pro cizince) Crisis support for foreigners in the Czech Republic, including asylum seekers, refugees, and other migrants facing emergency situations, including those with temporary protection.
• Social Rehabilitation (Sociální rehabilitace) Services helping socially excluded individuals develop skills and habits for successful reintegration into society, including assistance with housing, employment, and system navigation.
• Social Activation Services for Families with Children Family support services helping parents in difficult situations develop independence in child-rearing and household management while supporting children's educational pathways.
• Children's Groups (Dětské skupiny) Childcare services for children aged 1-5 years, with Montessori elements at the Slaný location, providing developmental support, speech therapy, and preparation for formal education. Parental fees: 3,000 CZK/month (under 3) and 3,500 CZK/month (3+ years).
• Housing (Housing First) Housing support services using the Housing First methodology, helping homeless individuals and families find and maintain stable housing. Includes social rental mediation and long-term support.
• Housing First for the Moravian-Silesian Region (Project) Housing First project providing stable housing for 49 households in the Moravian-Silesian Region, with comprehensive support services to prevent return to homelessness. Operated from 2022 to 2025.
• HomeForAll Project Project supporting Ukrainian war refugees facing homelessness or inadequate living conditions in finding and maintaining safe standard housing in the Czech Republic, with secondary site in Pardubice.
• Cesta k domovu (Path Home) Housing First-type resettlement project helping households move from emergency accommodation to standard rental housing in Zlín and Liberec regions, running June 2025 to May 2028.
• Prison Field Programs (Vězeňství) Prison field programs providing support to inmates, their families, and released individuals to facilitate successful reintegration into society and prevent recidivism, delivered in correctional facilities in the Liberec and Tanvald areas.
• Opportunity for Education Fund (Šance na vzdělání) Education support fund covering school-related expenses for at-risk children, including tuition assistance and extracurricular activity costs.
• Safe Home Fund (Fond pro bezpečný domov) Housing fund supporting families and individuals in crisis to find stable housing, preventing homelessness and inadequate living conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 107 families housed in 2024 through Housing First and Safe Home Fund projects
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ergo NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of Roma and pro-Roma civil society organizations working on Roma inclusion and rights.
• Nova možnost, z.ú. (New Opportunity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Moravian-Silesian Region Housing First projects, providing housing support services alongside Romodrom.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vzájemné soužití: Czech NGO focused on Roma community inclusion through field programs, education, and housing support; the closest peer to Romodrom on target population and field-delivery model, though at smaller scale.
• ADRA Czech Republic: International humanitarian network's Czech branch providing social services, refugee support, and community-based programs; comparable on multi-source grant funding, humanitarian operations, and inclusion services.
• Charita Česká republika (Caritas Czech Republic): Largest Czech network of social and health social services, operating across the country with diocesan branches; comparable multi-region field delivery, ministry-funded casework, and refugee support, including housing-related services.
• Diakonie Českobratrské církve evangelické: Major Czech Protestant social services provider running field programs, social counseling, housing support, and refugee integration across multiple regions; directly comparable service portfolio and funding model.
• IQ Roma servis: Municipal-level NGO in Ostrava providing social services, field programs, education support, and housing assistance to Roma and socially excluded families; comparable service portfolio with strong regional depth in the Moravian-Silesian Region.

Broad incumbents

• Člověk v tísni (People in Need): Czech Republic's largest NGO, running social inclusion, education, and humanitarian programs with comparable EU and ministry funding; overlaps directly with Romodrom on social work, education, and humanitarian pillars but operates at a broader scale.

Emerging players

• European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC): International public interest law and advocacy organization focused on Roma rights and inclusion across Europe; not a direct service-delivery peer but thematically comparable on the Roma-support mission and EU policy engagement.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Global non-profit running housing-focused support programs for vulnerable families; comparable on the Housing First / stable-housing pillar and on mixing donations with institutional funding, though far broader in scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• People in Peril: Slovak NGO with a closely related mission on social inclusion of marginalized Roma communities, including field programs and education; highly comparable in model and scope but operates primarily across Slovakia.
• Český helsinský výbor (Czech Helsinki Committee): Czech human rights and social inclusion organization with overlapping client populations on migration, prisons, and social exclusion; adjacent rather than direct, but shares the Czech grant-funded civil society space and donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Romodrom_ops
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@romodrom5949
• Facebookfacebook.com/Romodrom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/o-s-romodrom
• Instagraminstagram.com/romodrom_official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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