STEP - Surf the Earth Project

National Network
Romania
Address

Bacau, street Muncii, nr 19A, jud Bacau, Romania
Bacau
Romania

Telephone
0040 740251518
E-Mail
stepbacau@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
media@stepbc.org
Mobile Phone (other)
0040 740251518
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
6 members and a dozen of volunteers stand behind the activities of this organization. The organization is non-political, non-govemmental, non-profit association, promoting civil society values, and stimulating personal development through sport and creative expression. Based on multi cultural and youth exchanges, training, equal chances, culture, sport activities, training, youth initiatives, travelling, volunteering, as well as sustaining the interests of the youth. Although we are a young NGO we are planning to spread our ideas and multiply our believes in different countries under a common goal and name, therefore we are planning to create a strong network of young professionals through out the European continent. We are creating seminars, youth exchances, training courses and meetings, supported with the help of European Comission and individual sponsors.
Mission and Objectives

Involving young people in non-formal education projects on a variety of topics , organizing national and international projects , workshops , seminars , trainings , camps, volunteering , festivals and other activities
* Supporting young people to become active citizens of society today
* Supporting and encouraging youth creativity
Promoting and implementing the principles of non -formal learning and intercultural learning through experience
* Supporting young people about the choice of the form of education, a career and financial independence
* The organization of leisure activities for young people
* Promoting volunteering among young people
* Support international cooperation between young people from Romania and young people from other European countries and beyond
* Implement activities that support and promote the observance of human rights and child
* Social integration and support disadvantaged young people

Main Projects / Activities

The activities of the organization are being focused on the youth and their development. STEP is implementing events and activities that are very actual and that are in close conection with art, environment and psyhical activities.
We are the initiators of the 2nd biggest streetball tournament in Romania -Bacau Streetball Challenge with 4 editions
1st ever Speedcubing tournament in East part of Romania+Rep. Moldova - Moldova Speedcubing Open
and several Training Courses, financed by the European Comission and the Youth in Action Programme
TC: Peer Education as a Youth work tool, Forest is our ally, How your European Volutnary Service should look, STAS- Solidarity through Art and Sports,
YE: Rise Above

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We would share and disseminate the results of our activities on our network, together with our website and facebook page, that currently hits more than 2000 fans. During the event or project the visibility of the network and foundation will be made by all the meanings. We benefit from our expertise in coordinating grants.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We strongly believe that ALF provides a good range of funding oportunities and the perfect environment to design new projects with the other members. The networking opportunities that are provided through this network are the biggest resource. Our members and volunteers will put their effort in co-operating on the all networks activities in order to make the cooperation successfull. They will share ideas, thoughts, skills and experiences gained from previous exchanges to create environment which all participants can feel satisfied in. Moreover, they are looking forward to meeting new people so as to gain knowledge of their cultures, traditions, customs, languages, and cultural heritage, too. Besides, they will also offer the other participants opportunity to learn about our culture, traditions, customs, cultural and natural heritage.

Contact (1) Full Name
Codrin Cobzaru
Head of the organisation
Bondalici Razvan