The 8th Belgium-Romania Forum took place in Geel, Belgium and was hosted by Thomas More College from 23 to 25 March 2022. Discussions focused on the state of decentralised cooperation between both countries after more than 30 years of collaboration.The event aimed to frame the cooperation between Belgium and Romania, and the general theme chosen […]
20 representatives of member organisations in the network will participate, free of charge, in the Project Manager training course, from 10 to 29 May at the Hotel Azuga Ski & Bike Resort 3*.The interactive course, based on a series of practical aspects, will address four main chapters of the project management: Conception, Planning, Implementation and […]
On Tuesday 12 April, we held a first working meeting to establish the steps to be taken in order to draft the White Charta on the Rights of Elderly People in Romania. We aim to produce a reference document setting out the fundamental principles and rights necessary for the well-being of older people. It will […]
On 30 March, the Government approved funding of 161,034,000 lei for a period of 24 months for four programmes of national interest for the development of integrated social services for the elderly.A total of 100 social service centres without accommodation for the elderly will be set up. It is estimated that around 5,400 people will […]
April is the start for implementing a new activity within the project – empowering members through the development of regional resource HUBs, dedicated to social and medical services for the elderly.What does this actually mean?The partners within the project will develop a regional resource HUB according to the area where they are active. Thus: Four […]
The Satu Mare Social Welfare Directorate, the Caritas Organisation of the Diocese of Satu Mare and the Territorial Structure of the Satu Mare CNASR marked World Social Welfare Day by organising a seminar. The event took place on Tuesday 15 March at the Day Centre for the Elderly on Jiului alley, within the project “Involved […]
Caritas Romania Confederation and other diocesan/parish Caritas organisations at the border rallied to provide assistance to the refugees. Thus:- The Caritas reception centre “Nașterea Sfintei Fecioare Maria” in Siret has so far hosted more than 260 people who entered the country through Siret customs. The centre provides accommodation, meals and support for those who continue […]
Prietenii noștri de la Organizația Umanitară CONCORDIA coordonează proiectul FOCUS – Forward Looking Social Europe Skills. În cadrul proiectului, s-au reunit perspectivele a peste 200 de specialiști din Austria, Danemarca, Italia și România într-un singur loc: Portofoliul Competențelor Viitorului în Domeniul Social – 2030. Raportul prezintă tendințele care vor influența domeniul social în viitor și […]
On Wednesday 23 February, a meeting between the Network members and the new Board of the future Federation took place.Within the event, progress made since June 2021 to date was discussed.The Board members were introduced, each of them sharing their thoughts and vision for the Federation’s future.That moment there we realized how lucky we are […]
– 1 in 4 people over 65 in urban areas experience a high degree of loneliness – 3 in 10 older people have no one to socialise with or rely on in times of need – 28% do not interact with more than 4 people in a month – 1 in 4 older people report […]