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JRS Romania motto is: "Accompany, Serve, Advocate" and at JRS Romania, we believe that no one should be forced to flee their home without a place to turn for safety and dignity. Our mission is simple yet profound: to accompany, serve, and advocate for refugees, asylum seekers, and forcibly displaced persons, ensuring that they are not only protected but also given the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. Since 2000, we have been present in Romania, working side by side with those who have lost everything. We are not just an organization that provides services-we are a community of solidarity, compassion, and action. Our commitment is deeply rooted in the Jesuit tradition of walking alongside the most vulnerable, ensuring that no one is left behind. For us, accompaniment is more than just a word-it's a way of being. When a refugee arrives in Romania, they often face uncertainty, fear, and immense challenges. From the very first moment, we are there. We listen to their stories, we understand their struggles, and we stand with them as they take their first steps toward a new life. Whether it's helping them find a safe place to stay, navigating the asylum system and integration system, or simply offering a warm conversation over a cup of tea, we ensure that no one faces their journey alone. But accompaniment alone is not enough. We are also called to serve-not as distant providers of aid, but as partners in the process of rebuilding lives. Every day, we provide: *Housing and material support-because no one should have to sleep on the streets after fleeing war and persecution. *Legal and social counseling-because navigating a new country's laws and systems can be overwhelming. *Education and vocational training-because refugees deserve a chance to learn, grow, and contribute to their new communities. *Psychosocial support and well-being programs-because healing takes time, and no one should have to bear the burden of trauma alone. Yet, service without justice is incomplete. This is why advocacy is at the heart of what we do. We work tirelessly to ensure that refugees' voices are heard, that their rights are respected, and that the policies shaping their futures are fair and humane. We engage with government institutions, collaborate with international organizations, and challenge harmful narratives that fuel xenophobia and exclusion. Every day, we fight for a Romania that is more welcoming, more just, and more inclusive. Over time, we have advocated for the rights of individuals with tolerated status, ensuring their access to various fundamental rights. Additionally, we have contributed to the revision and improvement of legislation on asylum, foreign nationals, social rights, and employment. Furthermore, we have actively collaborated with other NGOs in advocacy initiatives and campaigns to promote these essential changes. Our vision is a Romania where refugees are not just tolerated but truly welcomed, protected, and empowered. A society where a Syrian family can find safety and start anew without fear. Where a Ukrainian mother can enroll her children in school without barriers. Where an Afghan student can dream of becoming a doctor and make that dream a reality. We dream of a future where refugees are seen not as "others" but as neighbors, colleagues, friends, and fellow citizens. Where diversity is celebrated, not feared. Where every person, regardless of their origin, is given the opportunity to live with dignity and contribute to the common good. At JRS Romania, we do not work for refugees-we work with them and a true example is that JRS Romania has hired more then 100 Ukrainians and other refuges (Syrian and Rwanda). Their resilience inspires us, their struggles push us forward, and their successes remind us why we do what we do.

Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) is the European network of communities, local leaders, experts, and change agents working towards a better use of resources and the elimination of waste in our society. We advocate for sustainable systems; for the redesign of our relationship with resources; and for a global shift towards environmental justice, accelerating a just transition towards zero waste for the benefit of people and the planet

LaPrimulBebe provides informational and emotional support to pregnant women and mothers in Romania. This support is offered through online communities, humanitarian campaigns, and parenting education events, courses, and programs. LaPrimulBebe is the only Romanian community awarded by Facebook USA, being named one of the top 100 most impactful online communities in the world. The Facebook Community Leadership Program Fellowship 2018 meant one year of high-level training alongside the Facebook team, focused on building and leading online communities. Through our humanitarian campaigns, we have raised 6,300,000 so far, which we used to renovate and equip hospital departments that care for mothers and children. The mission of LaPrimulBebe is to provide an empathetic and trustworthy online space where mothers receive informational and emotional support during the first years after childbirth.

Through sports, education, arts, and culture, we aim to give children and young people from the Szekler and Roma minorities in the heart of Romania the opportunity to learn and develop social, personal, and professional skills - to improve their future prospects and enable greater participation in society.

KNE Sustainability Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting global sustainable thinking and action. Our goal is to accelerate the dissemination of sustainability knowledge through modern media and e-learning. We are funded through partnerships, grants, and collaborations with organizations committed to sustainability and regeneration. Our key initiatives include the Global Goals Compass, a tool that provides guidance on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and ReGen.rocks, an interactive social learning platform designed to educate young people on sustainability, connect them in a social network and match them with regenerative projects. Additionally, we connect researchers in the field of sustainable development, create innovative e-learning programs, and support companies and organizations in effectively implementing sustainability and regeneration strategies. Our major project is www.ReGen4futures.org

The Sibiu Community Foundation (SCF) is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and resilient society in Romania, guided by principles of democracy, human rights, and ethical governance. Operating in a country still grappling with the legacies of its communist past-marked by economic disparity, corruption, societal discrimination, and gender inequalities-SCF strives to bridge these gaps through strategic, community-driven initiatives. Its core mission is to empower vulnerable populations-including women and girls, Roma, displaced persons, migrants, and marginalized groups-by promoting social justice, economic independence, education, leadership, and civic participation. As a women-led organization with an all-female board and executive team, SCF exemplifies its commitment to gender equality, ensuring that women's voices influence community initiatives and policymaking. The foundation believes that sustainable social progress comes from inclusive leadership, authentic public participation, and collaborative partnerships with public authorities, the private sector, and civil society. Building trust and transparency remains central to its approach, enabling it to develop scalable programs that produce tangible, lasting impact. SCF's operational excellence was demonstrated through its rapid and effective response during crises. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation played a pivotal role in fundraising and managing procurement activities to support Romanian hospitals, strengthening health systems at a critical time. Its comprehensive approach extended beyond medical supplies to include social outreach, aid distribution, and awareness campaigns, helping vulnerable communities withstand the social and economic shocks of the pandemic. In 2022, SCF's dedication to humanitarian response was further exemplified through its leadership during the Ukrainian refugee emergency. Establishing a dedicated operational team, the foundation coordinated logistics, provided psychosocial support, and facilitated integration programs for a rapidly growing Ukrainian community-numbering approximately 8,000 people-within Sibiu County. Their initiatives included UN-funded projects focused on language learning, vocational training, cultural exchange, and mental health, promoting social cohesion and empowering displaced persons to rebuild their lives. This work garnered international recognition when the team was awarded the European Economic and Social Committee Civil Society Prize in 2022. In 2024, recognizing the importance of strategic consolidation and long-term impact, SCF integrated its emergency response team into its broader organizational framework. This integration created one of Romania's largest and most dynamic community foundation teams, capable of addressing a wide spectrum of community needs across social development, civic engagement, and humanitarian aid. As a United Nations Refugee Response Partner, the foundation commits to coordinated, sustainable interventions that foster diversity, inclusion, and social cohesion. Today, SCF actively promotes community engagement through local initiatives, innovative projects, and advocacy efforts that aim to promote behavioral change, enhance educational and economic opportunities, and support local leadership. Its programs are designed to be scalable and replicable, ensuring that best practices can be adopted across different regions and communities. The foundation's overarching goal is to foster social resilience, reduce inequalities, and build a society where everyone-regardless of background-has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to Romania's democratic, inclusive future. SCF envisions a Romania in which societal barriers are replaced by bridges of understanding, cooperation, and mutual respect. It is dedicated to fostering partnerships that uphold the rule of law, promote ethical governance, and prioritize human dignity. Through ongoing commitment, professionalism, and community-centered strategies, the foundation strives to create a more just, sustainable, and inclusive society for generations to come.

We support programs and public policies that are smart, have impact, are designed for citizens, and applied correctly and efficiently. (areas: anti-poverty and administrative simplification, but not limited to)

Zahana in Madagascar is dedicated to participatory rural development, education, revitalization of traditional Malagasy medicine, reforestation, and sustainable agriculture. It is Zahana's philosophy that participatory development must be based on local needs and solutions proposed by local people. It means asking communities what they need and working with them collaboratively so they can achieve their goals. Each community's own needs are unique and require a tailor -made response

MAITS is an international disability charity whose mission is to improve the lives of some of the world's poorest people with developmental disabilities and the lives of their families, through better access to and quality of health and education services and support. We provide education, training and support for those working with and caring for persons with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism and global learning disabilities to ensure they are able to achieve their full potential in a way that is sustainable and inclusive. We support people with disabilities in the following ways: The training of healthcare and education professionals, community workers, families and carers- to better understand their conditions and build their skills and knowledge to ensure persons with disabilities have better access to and improved quality of services. The development of training materials and resources on disability- the training materials are tested out and adapted to the local context, and when needed, translated into the local language, to ensure high quality care for those with disabilities. Linking organisations that need training with those who are able to provide it- through our website and through our database of 208 volunteer therapists and educators. In addition to facilitating face-to-face training, MAITS has an ongoing programme of resource development, designing tools that assist in the support and inclusion of individuals with particular needs, whether it be at home, school, in healthcare provisions or elsewhere in the community, in low-resource settings. We have a small team of specialists who create resources and we connect those looking for training with those who can provide it. Our mission is to improve the lives of some of the world's poorest people with developmental disabilities and the lives of their families, through better access to and quality of health and education services and support.

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to mobilise its members to reintroduce sustainable Sport for All and physical activity practices into everyday lives, using the Designed to Move physical activity platform.

ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION OF SW OLTENIA has established the following goals: a) to maximise the opportunities for training and exploitation of the human resource in the SW Oltenia region; b) to foster the young generation (school-based students, university students, etc.) grow-orientation with a view to labour market insertion; c) to interconnect pre-university education and higher education so as to map the market; d) to develop training modules for professional re-skilling; e) to build the partnership between academia and the business environment; f) to reinforce the active role played by universities into the socio-economic life of the region; g) to support and promote the professional, social, economic and cultural relations through the implementation of European values to the civic society; h) to inform and support the vulnerable community members at the local and regional levels; i) to develop and implement projects and programmes of professional counselling, social, educational and cultural development, professional training, etc.; j) to establish a framework for the exchange of experience, opinions, know how, as well as for problem-solving with respect to topical issues in SW Oltenia; k) to defend the interest of the members of the ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION SW OF OLTENIA with a view to carrying out its activities projects; l) to adequately support and promote the professional, social, cultural and material interests of all the targeted population at the regional level of SW Oltenia (school- based students, university students, young people, the elderly, etc.).