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A series of Cross-Network Activities has been organized by the Anna Lindh Foundation National Networks of Romania - Group of the European Youth for Change (GEYC), 

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Youth
Gender

*VM* GenderIDTalks #3

A series of Cross-Network Activities has been organized by the Anna Lindh Foundation National Networks of Romania - Group of the European Youth for Change (GEYC), 

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Media
Culture
Youth
Gender

*VM* GenderIDTalks #4

A series of Cross-Network Activities has been organized by the Anna Lindh Foundation National Networks of Romania - Group of the European Youth for Change (GEYC), 

AGRID Association

National Network
Romania
Address

Paralutelor Street, No 14, Bucharest
Bucharest
Romania

Telephone
0040746364229
E-Mail
office@agrid.ro
E-Mail (2)
bogdan.dragomir@agrid.ro
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information
AGRID (The Association for Geopolitics, International Relations and Diplomacy) is a non-governmental non-profit organization which aims to contribute to the overall well-being of the Romanian society in general and young people in particular by spreading democratic values and sharing inter-cultural knowledge.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to promote and bring added value to participative education and active citizenship, while developing solid partnerships with institutions, organizations and individuals that have an activity corresponding to our values and objectives. The actions of AGRID are always according to the highest of moral standards and social values and so is our mission.
We want to show a new perspective of the world that we live in, based on geopolitical principles, through workshops, seminars, conferences, international exchanges, all planed to be offered to national and international interested organizations and individuals. We wish to be an agent that facilitates the positive exchange of experiences between young people in order to raise the level of information, the geopolitical analysis capacity, the overall tolerance and the unity in diversity.
A key aspect is to ensure the visibility of our activities and to stimulate the active participation of our members and collaborators through round-tables, discussion groups, but also through the online platform for geopolitics that we design.

Main Projects / Activities

Here is a list with some aspects of our work:
- motivating young people to increase their mobility;
- raising the cultural and information level of young people;
- promoting the cooperation between institutions, NGOs and citizens of different states through tolerance and solidarity in a European context;
- stimulating cultural activities and raising awareness about the importance of education, at European and worldwide level;
- creating a network of young professionals, volunteers, institutional and NGO representatives for debating themes related to international politics (conflict resolution, human rights, peace education, etc).

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are a group of enthusiastic people and this is something that anyone who wants to do great things needs it.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that networking is the best solution for achieving great things.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dragomir Bogdan Alexandru
Head of the organisation
Dragomir Bogdan Alexandru

APEL Service Association

National Network
Romania
Address

73, Regina Elisabeta Blvd., 1st floor, apt. 2, 5th district, 050016
Bucharest
Romania

Telephone
+40 21 311 61 42
Fax
+40 21 311 61 43
E-Mail
anamaria.oteanu@apelngo.ro
E-Mail (2)
office.b@apelngo.ro
E-Mail (3)
office.tm@apelngo.ro
Mobile Phone
+40 747 01 58 54
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Others
  6. Research
  7. Youth and education
General Information
APEL has 12 permanent employees in two office, Bucharest and Timisoara and more than 10 volunteers. The available budget ranges between 100.000 - 120.000 Euros per year, sources of funding being European Social Fund, European Integration Fund, European Return Fund, EuropeAid Program, private funds (corporate) sponsorships and donations. Main APEL's partners are national and international CSOs, LAs, international organizations and corporations working in the same fields of development.
Mission and Objectives

APEL was established in 2006 as an organization working in the field of social inclusion, development, migration and human rights. With a professional team based on young people and two offices in Bucharest and Timisoara, APEL fights effectually against poverty and the phenomena of social exclusion and for improving the capacity of institutional and economical players of adaptation and action in the complexity of the community in which they intervene.

Main Projects / Activities

a) AMITIE - Awareness on MIgration, developmenT and human rIghts through local partnerships”, March 2011 - March 2013, along with Comune di Boligna (applicant), implemented in Romania in the Bucharest area, financed through Europe-Aid Program
b) Network of information centers for third country nationals (TCNs) - November 2010- June 2011, implemented along with the International Organisation for Migration, Mission in Romania (applicant), in Bucharest and Timisoara areas; APEL was establshed as a permanent Information Center for Foreigners.
c) Helpdesk platform and support to New Member States (NMS) Non State Actors/Local Authorities in the Development sector (January 2009-December 2010) – along with punto.sud Italia (applicant) implemented in Bucharest and Timisoara area and financed through EuropeAid program
d) The vocational integration of the 18 year old young people enrolled in the child protection system (April 2008-May 2009) – implemented in Bucharest-Ilfov area and financed through PHARE 2006 program with the goal of facilitating access on labour market for 60 care leavers over 18 years through active professional measures
e) Vocational training and local development in urban areas Bucharest and Timisoara (2006-2009) - financed by Unidea Italia Fundation with the aim of gradual reducing excluzion and marginalization of youth in difficulty
f) Concretized programme for local initiative addresses to Eastern Europe children (PROCOPIL)- (2006 -2009) - financed by French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Firstly, as an ALF network member, APEL will provide the possibility of interacting with the local community, on subjects regarding migration and community development. Secondly, being established as an Information Center for Foreigners both in Bucharest and Timisoara, APEL will contribute to the development of the migration related component of ALF, with insights and national studies. Last but not least, our organization will exchange good practices and debates along the network with the possibility of further structuring regional and national policies.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Joining ALF will establish a better cooperation in the field of dialogue and
mutual support between people of different background. For APEL a network like ALF will give better possibilities of exchanging ideas and good practices regarding common projects and last but not least will be able to promote future strategies and policies for the region in which the organization is active.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ana Maria Oteanu - Office Coordinator
Head of the organisation
Francesco Aloisio - President

ARCADIA - Romanian Association for International Cooperation and Development

National Network
Romania
Address

Susita Street, no 8/10
Bucharest
Romania

Telephone
0040740071747
Telephone (other)
0040757033453
E-Mail
stefan.cibian@arcadianetwork.org
E-Mail (2)
diana.rusu@arcadianetwork.org
E-Mail (3)
diana9rusu@gmail.com
E-Mail (4)
stefan.cibian@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information
ARCADIA is an independent non-profit organization focused on international cooperation and development. It offers a neutral space for interaction and analysis of international development related issues at the same time emphasizing Romania’s engagement with its international partners and debating on it’s potential role as an international donor. ARCADIA counts more than 100 members: academics, practitioners, researchers, students, policy-makers, representatives of NGOs and business field working in Romania or abroad. Our members are engaged in projects/activities with UN (agencies), European Commission and European Parliament, World Bank, World Vision International, TRIALOG, FOND, Universities and Governmental institutions. They are former students of University of Chicago, London School of Economics, Tufts University, Brunel University, CEU, Harvard, University of Colombia, Edinburgh University, ASE, Universidad de la Coruña, West University of Timisoara, University of Bucharest, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cape Town University, and Vanderbilt University. Main partners: Romanian universities running a Master in International Development and Cooperation, UNDP Romania, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Association of Development Institutes, European Commission DG Development, Romanian Representation at the EU, PATRIR
Mission and Objectives

ARCADIA is a membership based organization with focusing on building a community of Romanian development professionals. Our mission is to bring a genuine contribution to the evolution of Romanian professionals and along with other actors, promote the field of international development at the national and international level facilitating the transfer of knowledge between leading experts and young graduates in the field.

Main Projects / Activities

ARCADIA has developed and implemented several projects and initiatives aiming to strengthen the network of Romanian experts who are active in the international development field, enhancing the knowledge and expertise transfer between members contributing to their development as experts in the field.
2009 Brussels Round table debate: Opportunities and challenges for Romania’s engagement in international development – with focus on Africa and launching of the online platform www.arcadianetwork.ning.com.
2010 First Conference: Development, Trade and Foreign &Security policies: How can emerging donors make a difference? This conference aimed to bring together the main actors active in the field of development in Romania in order to explore the ways in which Romania can build its donor identity by making the most of the lessons learnt during the transition period.
2011 Issuing the monthly professional newsletters (with information on jobs, conferences, fellowships, etc), promoting ARCADIA within the Romanian NGO environment.
2012 Launching the online
review: The Romanian International Development Review.
2013 Annual Conference: New EU member states as new donors: capacity, discourses and practices - The conference aimed to open a debate concerning the achievements and challenges encountered the new EU Member States in their quest for becoming established donors./ A.I.D Review Romania Conference – discussions on current trends in ODA

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

ARCADIA can contribute to the promotion of this network among its members and students interested in the field of international cooperation and development who would be very interested in participating in projects developed by the network. Moreover, ARCADIA as a body of experts aims to encourage the knowledge-transfer of lessons learnt by Romania during the transition period towards other countries that are witnessing political and social transformations.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

ARCADIA aims to build o community of Romanian professionals working in development, thus we would like to open up the possibility for our members to get involved in international projects, especially in the Mediterranean area. We do not want to build a close community but rather to stimulate its openness to the world around it and to encourage trans-national collaboration.

Contact (1) Full Name
Diana Rusu
Head of the organisation
Stefan Cibian
Contact (2) Full Name
Madalina Pruna

Asociatia "Tinerii Secolului XXI"

National Network
Romania
Address

Unirii 89 str, Drobeta Turnu Severin, Mehedinti, Romania
Drobeta turnu Severin
Romania

Fax
+40352814046
E-Mail
mihcatalin@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
tineriisecoluluixxi@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
+40730106998
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Others
  8. Youth and education
General Information
Our organization is conducted by a elected president, togehter with a board of 5 people. The general assembly is the superior entity who decide the future of the organization. In order to achieve his objectives our association is organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, public campaigns, training courses, symposia and debates, is communicating with the state institutions and civil society. Our primary sources of funding are coming from European Comission, Council of Europe, private donours and national institutions. The budget for 2009 until this moment goes up to 35000 euros (only for the first part of the year.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to increase the involvement of young people in the public life. Our objectives are to promote the basic needs of Romanian young people, to educate them in the spirit of democracy, to promote the relations between youth organizations from Romania and abroad.
Association aims:
• To inform the young people about civic education, health programs, community organization, community development;
• To promote the Romanian values in the country and abroad;
• To create equal opportunities in accessing the information to all young people;
• To educate the young people in the spirit of the democracy, tolerance and diversity;
• To develop national and international youth project collaborating with local, regional, national and international youth structures;

Main Projects / Activities

In order to achieve his objectives our association is organizing conferences, seminars, workshops, public campaigns, training courses, symposia and debates, is communicating with the state institutions and civil society. Since 1999, we have conducted: 42 non-formal education workshops on various topics; more than 100 public campaigns aimed to raise awareness about various topics like: democracy, youth involvement in public life, drug and alcool consumption, etc; more than 150 debates and round tables; we have produced for 2 years a TV show for the youngsteers living in Drobeta Turnu Severin; we have been involved in organizing a lot of dancing, music and movie workshops or youth festivals.:

Contact (1) Full Name
Mihailescu Catalin
Head of the organisation
Mihailescu Catalin

Asociatia Adamos

National Network
Romania
Address

6th Cpt. Nicolae Licaret street, Bl. PM43, sc. 2, Ap. 57, sector 3
Bucharest
Romania

Telephone
0040 371 061 210
E-Mail
dragos@adamos.ro
E-Mail (2)
info@adamos.ro
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information
Asociatia Adamos (The Adamos Association) is a nonprofit and nongovernmental organization founded by a group of four people, with backgrounds in training, diplomacy and project management. The Adamos Association is aimed at spreading and promoting European values such as democracy and human rights, support cultural and historical education among young citizens of Europe (including shaping attitude of active citizens and volunteers), acting for tolerance, peace and understanding between nations, familiarizing mechanisms of EU and promoting self-development by non-formal learning methodology. These activities are financially supported through the cooperation with the local actors – private and public sectors and through the granting provided by the granting schemes. Our main partners are regional and national authorities in youth and education fields, other NGOs from Romania and EU.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to support the development of young people into responsible citizens by focusing on the strengthening of the European Idea and democratic values.
Objectives:
1. Contribute to the development of skills and raising awareness of the future, moral, ethical, and socially responsible individuals in response to the increasing social challenges.
2. Achieve a basic social agreement on mutual intergenerational support.
3. Develop a system of values that will contribute to a lasting sustainable development of socially responsible civilization.
4. Connect various stakeholders in the functioning of the Adamos Association.
5. Create a meeting place for the excellence of mind, spirit and taste to achieve the objectives of the Adamos Association.

Main Projects / Activities

The main projects are:
diplo - trainings in diplomacy and negotiations for young people;
"Ce Se Discuta?" - networking events for students who are interested in diplomacy, international relations, security studies.
The association carries out the following activities:
• organization of seminars, conferences, round table discussions, conferences;
• trainings;
• exchanges;
• initiation and participation of projects and programmes in partnership with local and central public administration and other nongovernmental organizations;
• participation in the events of civil society.

Contact (1) Full Name
Dragos Apostu
Head of the organisation
Dragos Apostu

Asociatia Centrul pentru Dezvoltarea Instrumentelor Structurale

National Network
Romania
Address

Bd Alexandru I Cuza, nr 11, Bl CAM3, sc B, et. 1, ap 5
230015 Slatina
Romania

Telephone
0040726323078
Telephone (other)
0040724025512
E-Mail
asociatia_cpdis@yahoo.ro
E-Mail (2)
florescu.george.cristi@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
0040726323078
Mobile Phone (other)
0040726323078
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Media
  8. Others
General Information

Asociatia CPIDS is a youth, apolitical and nongovernmental organization that militates in favor of Romanian society development. CPDIS had been legally constituted Iin 2012 as an NGO. The activities are based on volunteering - we have 7 youth workers, 5 trainers and more than 33 volunteers– from the rural and urban areas – in the Oltenia Region of Romania and has partnerships with over 35 local actors – public sector – local authorities and private actors. The main activities are related to youth empowerment and active youth participation, using different tools and methods – non-formal education context: workshops, mentorship programmes, youth exchanges, round table, but also capacity-buildings support for the local authorities aiming at setting youth strategies – in the rural areas. We are active in the last year- we have. coordinate more than 35 projects. We support youth from our NGO and local community implementing projects on different youth education programs.

Mission and Objectives

- Mission
• to promote the developing activity of creative capacity using non-formal education methods
• to develop educational and mentorship programmes for youth leaders and trainers,
• to encourage the youth from our local community to develop their key competence
• to promote equal opportunities between boys and girls and also to different ethnic people
• to develop. the civic society by doing different projects for them
The association carries out the following activities:
• organization of Youth Exchanges, EVS and training courses
• workshops, seminars, conferences, round table discussions, conferences;
• initiation and participation of projects and programmes in partnership with local and central public administration and other nongovernmental organizations;
• support local authorities in their actions using our volunteers to helo people in need

Main Projects / Activities

The main activities are related to youth participation and youth empowerment. Thus, in the last 6 years, we have made more than 35 projects involving almost 200 youth form Romania and 1100 from EU. Our activities are based on developing key competence and to prepare youth from Romania to be better prepare for labour market. Also our topics are:
- cultural
- discrimination and inclusion
- first aid
- civic society
- photography and video editing

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We will promote ALF by:
- workshops
- round tables
- informing volunteers and youth form our NGO that AFL financed our projects
- involving youth in educational projects
- making visibility to ALF in our activities.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to join to ALF Network because this program gives us a chance to help youth from our NGO and local communities to develop their key competence an also to learn new things about other cultures. We would like to brake stereotypes and to help youth to develop themself.

Contact (1) Full Name
Florescu George Cristian
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Asociatia Centrul pentru Dezvoltarea Instrumentelor Structurale
Contact (2) Full Name
Bebelea Adriana
Job Title (2)
Coordinator