Romania has the largest Gypsy (Roma) population in Europe. According to the last official census, roughly two million Roma, representing ten percent of the population, are living in Romania today. The Roma are highly discriminated against by most Romanians—who blame the Roma minority for all the troubles in Romania.

The Roma to this day are facing cruel poverty (living in houses without electricity or running water.) Many are trying to survive by begging in the street.

A large majority of abandoned children in Romania are Roma. REMM minsters to the Roma in a variety of ways.  Support has been given to Gypsy pastors to attend seminary, plant new Gypsy churches, supply materials for building homes, and provide medical help. All of these efforts are done in the love of Christ with the intention of breaking down the walls of prejudice that surround the Roma in everyday life.  Many mission teams have had an opportunity to share a worship service with the Gypsy churches around Beuis and are amazed by their passion and love for the Lord!