Zorilor 137
115200 Costesti
Romania
- Democracy and community development
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Youth and education
Station Europe is an NGO that believes in the power of creativity and is committed to creating a portfolio of ready-to-scale solutions, encouraging people from all backgrounds to connect with nature, respect diversity, and acquire new digital, resilience, and green skills. Station Europe's organization model targets sustainability, ensuring that our projects benefit the economy, society, and the environment. All our products, services and projects aim to empower our target groups to develop new skills and knowledge about the surrounding environment. They would then be able to use what they learned further to do good in their local communities while having a long-term and sustainable approach that would be beneficial for the next generations. Annual budget: 250K Euro 60% Erasmus+ funds 25% Civil society partners 10% Educational training services 5% Media production services We received a series of funding grants totaling over 700,000 EURO from partners such as Romanian United Fund (USA Diaspora), Robert Bosch Stiftung (Germany), Erasmus+ (EU), TechSoup Europe (Poland), Schwarzkopf Stiftung (Germany), and others. Our team consists of 4 full-time persons and 51 volunteers. Our action plan: we test ideas at the local level, and once our projects are validated, we extend them to other countries through our partners' networks. We aim to become competitive in Europe through international partnerships and collaborations to increase the impact and reach of our organization's programs and initiatives.
We believe that everyone has a role to play in the future of their communities. We proudly represent the voices of youth in Europe 💪 through creative projects and initiatives that bring out a fantastic mixture of tech & digital knowledge, creativity, resilience, and green skills. 💚 Station Europe's mission is to give young generations the power to bring useful ideas and initiatives to life, create stories that celebrate diversity, and inspire communities to act for a sustainable and democratic future. We imagine a world where creativity, the environment, innovation, and social impact go hand in hand. A world where the next generation of European leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs are inspired and supported to bring their bold ideas to life, creating a sustainable and equitable future for all.
Here are some: Creators for Change – a vibrant and inclusive group of young activists committed to using the latest digital platforms to create impactful campaigns that raise awareness on climate justice; We lead the Alliance for Education and Society, which unites 24 Romanian educational partners. We created a women-led group of trainers as part of Understanding Europe, a non-formal education network that activates in 14 European countries, which delivers 80+ workshops yearly to 2470 students; We created Reality Lab, a centre for inclusive digital innovation and creativity. This is where we explore and build new inclusive-first educational products. Our solutions are available in 8 European countries and reach over 6000 students annually; It's Time – gathered 30+ youth worldwide to form a Youth Council to fight against air pollution and biodiversity loss; Blooming Schools wishes to bring a touch of green activism into schools from 4 European countries by investing in the creation of wildlife gardens. Station Europe is in the Digital working group of the European Commission in a 3-year mandate.
Station Europe can contribute to the Anna Lindh Foundation Network in Romania by promoting intercultural dialogue, empowering youth, building capacity for other NGOs and social actors, and developing new participatory and environmental solutions. We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the network and work together towards creating a more sustainable future for our communities.
Station Europe wants to join the Anna Lindh Foundation Network because we believe it offers a unique platform for collaboration, access to resources and expertise, and opportunities to amplify our impact, all in alignment with our mission and values. We are excited about the prospect of becoming active network members and working with other social actors to promote dialogue, foster youth empowerment, and contribute to positive social change in our region and beyond. ALF Network is our step further in creating long-lasting social impact in society.