Romania

Project on Ethnic Relations (PER) Regional Center for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe

National Network
Romania
Address

7 Gheorghe Bratianu Street, Sector 1
Bucharest
Romania

Telephone
0040/212232465
Fax
0040/212600922
E-Mail
info@per.org.ro
E-Mail (2)
ioana.oprisan@per.org.ro
Mobile Phone
0040/728120468
Website
http://per.org.ro/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1993
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. Youth and education
General Information
Although it is a small organization, PER stands out when compared to other private organizations, having managed to bring together political leaders of ethnic groups in dialogue, thus contributing to the elaboration of concrete understandings and arrangements that have replaced possible ethnic violence with practical models of interethnic cooperation. Our main partners are the Department for Interethnic Relations, Government of Romania, Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR).
Mission and Objectives

PER is a US-based international non-governmental organization with several offices in Central and Southeastern Europe that works towards improving ethnic relations in the region. PER has a long history of engagement in facilitating dialogue about important interethnic issues.
The PER Regional Center for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe in Bucharest is a Romanian non-governmental organization, dedicated to the promotion of inter-ethnic dialogue , civic multiculturalism and fostering inter-ethnic peace in the wider area of Central, East and South East Europe

Main Projects / Activities

The role of research and teaching history in interethnic relations
The management of interethnic relations in education
Consolidating the interethnic tolerance in and through media
Combating prejudices and intolerance through intercultural dialogue
Roma in the XXI century. Roma policies, measures and outcomes in Europe
The EU and its neighborhood, Balkan, Black Sea region policy
New Approaches to the Issue of Minorities in the European Union

Contact (1) Full Name
Ioana Oprisan, Program Officer
Head of the organisation
Livia Plaks, President, Project on Ethnic Relations, Princeton, USA
Contact (2) Full Name
Elena Cruceru, Office Manager

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
Website
http://www.ratiudemocracycenter.org
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

REC Country office Romania

National Network
Romania
Address

Str Episcop Timus nr 4,
Bucharest
Romania

Telephone
+40213167344
E-Mail
lucian.ionescu@recromania.ro
Website
http://www.recromania.ro
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1992
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
The Romanian Country Office was among the firstly established REC offices in the Region. Since the early beginnings of Romania’s transition to democracy, the grants schemes, the support for networking and training programs managed by REC Romania, ensured the emergence and growth of a genuine, diverse and active community of environmental NGOs. This NGO support mandate continues to be high on the priorities list of the Country Office, bearing in mind that Romanian government should engage in an open dialogue with the environmental civil society, on matters related to the EU Accession. Strategic partnerships have also been constantly created since 2000, with the Ministry of Environment and Waters Management, and its network of Regional and Local Environmental Agencies, who have benefited from the growing expertise of the Office in Climate Change, Waste Management, Public Participation in Water Management and Environmental investment planning - all these topic areas are of high importance for achieving conformity with EU Acquis. Not of least importance, the technical assistance provided to local authorities in the form of LEAPs, as cooperative planning mechanisms to promote sustainability and the know-how transferred to the business sector, in areas of: Environmental Management Systems, Energy Efficiency have improved the REC profile among these stakeholders, while in the same time, enabled REC to better understand the challenges and needs on the ground, arising from the implementation of different EU Directives and Multilateral Environmental Agreements.
Mission and Objectives

Assist Romanian authorities and key stakeholders to develop and implement environmental strategies, programs and actions geared towards sustainability.

Main Projects / Activities

◊ A green business-approach for the Development of Rural Communities: the case of Brad Area (February 2004- November 2004)
The project promoted the development of organic farming and rural tourism pensions as green alternatives for the economic recovery of Brad areas - a small, historic centre of mining, which has declined after 1989.

Contact (1) Full Name
Lucian Ionescu
Head of the organisation
Lucian Ionescu

Romania

Romania

The Black Sea University Foundation was appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and later re-confirmed by members at the end of Step 5 to be the Head of the Romanian Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation.

The activity of the Black Sea University Foundation tries to respond to urgent needs of the region - with a focus on peace strengthening, conflict prevention, governance improvement and the restructuring of economies.

Its objective is to strengthen the academic community and civil society primarily in the Black Sea zone: the Foundation has created the National Center for Sustainable Development, the Conflict Prevention Studies Center as well as the Black Sea University Network.

The members are interested in subjects of special interest for the region such as Sustainable Development, Economic Sciences and Management, Ecology and environmental protection, Advanced Sciences – Applied Sciences, International Relations, Conflict Prevention and Negotiations, Crisis and Risk Study, Innovative Higher Education, Human rights and democracy, tolerance and the capacity to work in joint projects, good neighborliness and regional partnership, poverty alleviation, gender equity, identifying values and models of minorities and promoting intercultural dialogue.

Governance Structure
Governance report Feb 2023.pdf
Internal Rules
NATIONAL NETWORK STATUTES ROMANIAN NETWORK.pdf
Network Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/annalindhfoundationromania
Network Linkedin Page
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lindh-foundation-romania

Romanian Center for European Policies

National Network
Romania
Address

Stirbei Voda Str., No. 29, app.4, second floor, postal code 010101,
Bucharest
Romania

Telephone
+4 0371.083.577
Fax
+4 0372.875.089
E-Mail
office@crpe.ro
E-Mail (2)
roxana.albisteanu@crpe.ro
E-Mail (3)
cristian.ghinea@crpe.ro
Mobile Phone
+4 0748 111 989
Website
http://www.crpe.ro
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
General Information
The Romanian Center for European Policies is a Non-governmental organization, functioning as a Think-Tank focused on European Policies. We have a staff of 8, with 2 interns (every three months)and 15 affiliated experts. The Board of Directors is made by: Cristian Ghinea, Director; Ciprian Ciucu, Programme's Director; Dragos Dinu, Coordinator for Public Sector. Our annual budget for 2011 was 561 495 lei and for 2012, 535 042 lei. Our current donors are: European Commission, DG Justice; Foundation for Civil Society Development; Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (German Marshall Fund); Romanian-American Foundation, US Agency for International Development (USAID); Official Development Assistance Unit (Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs); The Sectorial Operational Program for the Development of Administrative Capacity (PODCA). In the past, we received funding for our projects from: Soros Foundation, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Open Society Institute.
Mission and Objectives

The Romanian Center for European Policies (CRPE) was established in 2009 by a group of experts bound by the shared objective of supporting Romania’s role in Europe.
The mission of CRPE is to promote Romania as an influential leader in the development of EU agendas and policies, including the Foreign Policy agenda. Our main objectives are: advancing the democratization process in Romania as well as in neighbour countries and contributing to the policy-formulating process at EU level, by providing expertise in various fields and by initiating or participating in public debates.

Main Projects / Activities

Our projects are focused on the following areas: democratization and civil society development; agricultural policies; economic governance and European funds; energy and environment; justice, internal affairs and anticorruption; national and European institutions; European neighbourhood policy.
Our current projects are: "PROFILING – PROtecting citizens’ rights and Fighting ILlicit profilING", "Advocacy for truly democratic European elections", "Enhancing the capacity of Visegrad states, Romania and Bulgaria to act as ODA donors in the Black Sea region", "Research and advocacy for public policies favorable to the development of farmers’ associations in Romania", "Contributions to the development partnership between Romania and Moldova", "The Civic Forum Romania- Ukraine", "Debating policies, enhancing expertise". For a view of our past projects, please visit http://www.crpe.ro/en/projects/.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are looking forward to finding partners and developing projects, and also to exchanging views on the EU approach towards its Mediterannean neighbours. We have a wide experience in implementing projects of medium to large budgets, on either very technical or rather political issues and we already identified potential donors for future projects. We believe we can bring our contribution to the network through research and project implementation; morevover, we have a wide experience in bringing issues to public attention thanks to the good relations that we have developed with the media and also a relevant experience in advocating for changes in public policies, thanks to the good relations that we developed with public institutions.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

As part of our objective to contribute to the democratization process in Romania and neighbour countries, as well as to bring relevant contributions to the Foreign policy formulation process within the EU, we have conducted projects in countries like Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bulgaria, on various issues, ranging from civil society development, energy cooperation, inter-institutional cooperation on Anti-corruption, integrity, equal treatment and non-discrimination, regional development, border control, data protection, European integration, and others. However, we would like to extend our area of activity towards the Mediterranean countries. We believe that Romania's experience of transition from authoritarianism to democracy can offer some useful examples of both success and failures for the countries that have been part of the Arab Spring. Moreover, we want to bring a contribution to the policy-formulation process at EU level regarding the Mediterranean neighbours of Europe (Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, European Development Assistance, etc.).

Contact (1) Full Name
roxana.albisteanu@crpe.ro
Head of the organisation
Cristian Ghinea
Contact (2) Full Name
cristian.ghinea@crpe.ro

Roumanie

Romania

La Fondation de l’Université de la mer Noire a été nommée Chef de file du Réseau roumain de la Fondation Anna Lindh par le ministère des Affaires étrangères et cette décision a été approuvée par les membres à la fin de l’Étape 5.

Par l’intermédiaire de ses actions, la Fondation de l’Université de la mer Noire tente de répondre aux besoins urgents de la région, notamment en ce qui concerne le renforcement de la paix, la prévention des conflits, l’amélioration de la gouvernance et la restructuration des économies.

Son objectif est de renforcer la communauté universitaire et la société civile, surtout dans la zone de la mer Noire : la Fondation a créé le Centre national pour le développement durable, le Centre d’études de la prévention de conflit, ainsi que le Réseau des universités de la mer Noire.

Les membres s’intéressent notamment à des sujets qui présentent un intérêt particulier pour la région, comme le développement durable, les sciences économiques et de gestion, l’écologie et la protection de l’environnement. Ils se penchent également sur les sciences avancées, à savoir les sciences appliquées, les relations internationales, la prévention des conflits et la négociation, l’étude des crises et des risques, les études supérieures innovantes, les droits humains et la démocratie, la tolérance et la capacité à travailler sur des projets communs, la cordialité et les partenariats régionaux, la réduction de la pauvreté, l’égalité des genres, l’identification des valeurs et des modèles des minorités, et la promotion du dialogue interculturel.

Governance Structure
Governance report Feb 2023.pdf
Internal Rules
NATIONAL NETWORK STATUTES ROMANIAN NETWORK.pdf
Network Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/annalindhfoundationromania
Network Linkedin Page
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lindh-foundation-romania

SECURITY BAROMETER OF ROMANIA, November 2022 edition

Submitted by Romania on Thu, 29/12/2022 - 23:32
Barometru de Securitate a României

CCSL Larics Sociological Research Center, in partnership with ISPRI - Romanian Academy and Anna Lindh Foundation Romania launched the Security Barometer of Romania, November 2022 edition. The event moderated by the president of Anna Lindh Foundation Romania, Prof. Univ. Dan Dungaciu took place on November 7, 2022 at the Library of the Romanian Academy. The event brought together special guests from academia, the Presidential Administration, media representatives and diplomatic officials. The barometer measured Romanians' trust in the main institutions of the state, after two years of the pandemic and in the context of the war in Eastern Europe.

The purpose of the survey is to raise awareness of public opinion on energy security and environmental protection. ALF Romania wants to attract as many NGOs as possible as well as civil society in the debate on energy security and clean/green energy.

The recording of the event can be watched by accessing the link below:

https://www.privesc.eu/Arhiva/100974/

The results of the Security Barometer of Romania can be consulted here:

Barometru-de-securitate-a-Romaniei.pdf

Station Europe

National Network
Romania
Address

Zorilor 137
115200 Costesti
Romania

Telephone
+40743080099
E-Mail
thisis@stationeurope.org
Website
https://stationeurope.org/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2020
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  4. Youth and education
General Information

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.

Mission and Objectives

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.

Main Projects / Activities

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.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

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.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

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.

Additional Information
This is Station Europe.pdf
Contact (1) Full Name
Alin Gabriel Gramescu
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Station Europe

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
Website
http://stepbc.org
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