Ratiu Center for Democracy

National Network
Romania
Address

Pta. 1 Decembrie 1918, no 1
Turda
Romania

Telephone
+40 264 317 555
Fax
+40 264 306 350
E-Mail
office@ratiudemocracycenter.org
E-Mail (2)
madalina.mocan@ratiudemocracycenter.org
Mobile Phone
40728989072
Mobile Phone (other)
40728989088
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
The Ratiu Center for Democracy is a not-for-profit organization, with a staff of 16 and supported by 140 volunteers. Launched in July 2004, The Ratiu Center operates some 20 not-for-profit programs annually in Romania and abroad. The four departments of the oragnization (Research, Learn, Inform, Apply)develop and implement programs such as international conferences, a democracy-themed summer camp with youth from South-Eastern Europe and the Middle East, a theater workshop,a debating club and activities for children in the community. Funding is obtained through the Ratiu Family Foundation, grants and from corporate sponsors. Our partners include the Ratiu Family Foundation in London, the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars,Ibn Khaldun Center for Development (Cairo), Pro Democratia Association and ARDOR-Romanian Association for Debating, Oratory and Rhetoric.
Mission and Objectives

The Ratiu Center for Democracy is a non-profit organization which seeks to further the ideals of the late Ion Ra?iu, a life-long advocate for democracy. The Center's mission is to encourage non-partisan promotion of the values and behaviors associated with democracy. This mission is accomplished through a wide range of activities at local, national and international level.

Main Projects / Activities

Turda Democracy Gatherings: Annual experiential summer democracy camps offering young people from different religious, ethnic or cultural backgrounds with opportunities to experience the practice of democratic principles first-hand and to witness the result.
Ion Ratiu Democracy Lecture:Annual international lecture and prize, funded by the Ratiu Family Foundation, that recognizes leading democracy activists and thinkers, organized in association with the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, Washington DC.
Human Trafficking Awareness:The Ratiu Center's human trafficking awareness program seeks to ensure awareness and self-protection for all younger members of the Turda community.
Debating Club: Turda's Debating Club encourages young people to discover and practice the skills of parliamentary debate as an essential feature of democracy. Club members participate regularly in regional, national and even international competitions as well as training events organized by ARDOR, the Romanian Association for Rhetoric and Debate and others.

Contact (1) Full Name
Madalina Mocan
Head of the organisation
Teodor Radosav
Contact (2) Full Name
Alis Costescu