Romania

We believe that a change could be done only by action. We are involved in different projects that could make an improvement and boost the knowledge, creativity and confidence of young people. 
Our permanent activities are:
1. GEYC’s Resources center – a free online platform offering multimedia and social media resources for individuals and nonprofits.
2. GEYC’s facebook page – an informative portal for young people providing valuable content in the following fields: news, education, entrepreneurship, human rights, Romanian culture and civilization, cultural and intercultural dialogue and entertainment.
3. GEYC community – a community of young people from Romania, collaborating, sharing information and working together.

Current GEYC projects are:S.M.A.R.T.E.R. – Social Media Academy – Raising Teen Employability Resources, is an intensive 9 days training course for 34 participants from 14 countries (Romania, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Cyprus, Malta, Greece, Croatia, Lithuania, Iceland and Turkey). The project will take place in Bucharest, Romania from 22th to 31th of August 2014.  The project aims to empower the participants to implement employability projects at local level by using social media tools and it will be based on non-formal education.  Project objectives are: enabling participants to use social media tools for the communication, promotion and management of their projects, aiming to raise employment of young people; stimulating participants to share their personal and professional practices in using social media in youth work through teamwork and networking; raising the employability of the participants through improving social media skills and through personal branding; promoting the European cooperation in the youth field by the use of social media. 

New Media Ambassadors (NMA) is a complex practical 3 months internship with both professional and personal objectives. New media ambassadors are voluntary young people from all around the globe working together to develop the content of GEYC Resources Center, to raise new media skills, to improve communication, PR and social media skills, to develop sense of initiative and creativity skills. NMA has now reached its fifth generation, and it involves young people from Argentina, Tunisia, Italy, Turkey, Croatia, Pakistan, Greece, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania and Bosnia & Herzegovina.
GEYC is also a partner in the following upcoming projects:
- “Babylon Reinvented – how to approach intercultural learning”  training course in Lviv, Ukraine
- “Youth initiative for social engagement” training course in Perea, Greece.
- “Wave project: surfing for environment, sustainability, health in the Atlantic Ocean”- youth exchange in Aveiro, Portugal.
- “Wall on the high tide” – youth exchange in Gdansk, Poland.
- “Facts and dreams” – training course in Isparta, Turkey.
The full report for 2013 is available at: http://www.geyc.ro/2014/05/report2013.html 

Aim of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture is to promote the Hellenic culture and to disseminate the Greek language all over the world. Since its founding in 1992, the HFC has created Branches in Odessa, Alexandria and Berlin. It operates Offices with representatives in London, Vienna, Brussels and Washington. During the period 2007-2009, the HFC has founded Centres of Hellenic Culture in Trieste, Belgrade, Bucharest, Tirana, Sofia and Melbourne. The Foundation offers Greek language courses, organizes cultural events, publishes books and operates lending libraries in its Branches, open to the public.
The Library of Greek culture is housed in HFC's Head Office premises, in a building designed especially for this purpose. The Library is getting organized this period. The building will include a guest-house to accommodate temporarily scholars, researchers and honorary guests of the HFC.
The Hellenic Foundation for Culture is head of the Greek network of the Anna Lindh Foundation for Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and Dialogue between Cultures, and is a member of the European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC).

- Social activities: volunteer in community service
- Educational programs - mentoring for children
- Thematic Camps
- Campaigns against smoking, drug, for promoting a healthy lifestyle

Shoe Box- national philantropic campaign and we are the local representatives, under the guidelines of Bucovina Institute Volunteering activities whenever if have an invitation - national campaigns (Antitrafic, Generatia Vot), feast days, etc. Educational workshops, seminars, webinars (last one Arta sanatatii - Health Art, a series of online and offline events on mental and physical health) Promoting local, national and international opportunities for youth

Humanact Association engages in a diverse range of projects and activities, strategically designed to promote human rights, civic engagement, and societal well-being. The schematic overview of key initiatives includes:

Human Rights Council Meeting in Geneva (June 28 to July 2):
Invitation: Attended at the invitation of partners.
Participation: Members engaged in UN meetings and debates, led by the CEDAW commission and other experts/NGOs, focusing on human rights.
Learning: Acquired knowledge on UN mechanisms and human rights.
Dissemination: Shared gained knowledge through subsequent educational projects in the home country.

Mission to Observe Electoral Process in Egypt (2020):
Role: Humanact representatives served as international observers.
Activities: Monitored 100 polling stations across various governorates.
Objective: Ensured the electoral process adhered to legal provisions, noting any deviations or violations.

Personalities Who Marked History (November 2018):Commemorative Initiative: Conducted in honor of the centenary celebration.
Individuals with significant historical impact.

Breast Cancer Prevention:
A focused initiative addressing awareness and prevention.

Training Course: Principles of Human Rights:
Educational program aimed at disseminating knowledge on human rights principles.

Erasmus Project "K(no)w Extremism":
International collaborative initiative addressing extremism through education.

Charity Campaign - "A Merry Christmas" (2016):
Christmas-themed campaign emphasizing the impact of small acts of generosity.

Christmas Charity Campaign "With One Gift at a Time, We Can Make Heaven" (2018 and 2022):
Ongoing charitable efforts emphasizing the collective impact of small contributions.

Active Citizenship Voluntariat (Ongoing):
Focused on promoting active citizenship through volunteer engagement.

These projects collectively reflect Humanact Association's commitment to education, human rights, civic responsibility, and philanthropy, showcasing a holistic approach to societal development.

Main activity:
 
- send scholarship holders to the Forum each year
- participate and organise events during the Forum in Austria ( e.g Romanian cultural night, fireside talks)
Other activities:
- organise local projects and events that promote education, culture, arts and european debates

Research programs with the Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest.
Member of the Romanian Geopolitics Association “Ion Conea”.