Technological High Schools and the Baccalaureate Exam: a Structural Issue Long Ignored Over the past two and a half years, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation, together with CRPE and local partners – Diakonia Sfântu Gheorghe, Open Fields Foundation, Filantropia Ortodoxă Alba Iulia, and Filantropia Ortodoxă Sibiu – has organized 15 local working...
Technological High Schools and the Baccalaureate Exam: a Structural Issue Long Ignored Over the past two and a half years, HEKS/EPER Romania...
On 15 January, 𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐒/𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 organized a dedicated 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐑 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 within the IMMERSED project, framed by “Ensuring Mental Wellbeing in Relation to the Future – Sustainable Employment and Integration into Local...
On 15 January, 𝐇𝐄𝐊𝐒/𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 organized a dedicated 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫...
The project “Labour Market Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in Romania – Phase II”, dedicated to secondary and vocational education students from Alba and Covasna counties, has reached the end of its second implementation phase. The project’s results and impact on students were presented on December 18 during the dissemination event held...
The project “Labour Market Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in Romania – Phase II”, dedicated to secondary and vocational education students...
On 13 December, Romanians and Ukrainians came together at the “Light of Unity” event – a celebration dedicated to Christmas, traditions, emotions, and carols, part of the IMMERSED project, funded by the European Union and implemented by HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation. The event brought participants from both communities together in a warm...
On 13 December, Romanians and Ukrainians came together at the “Light of Unity” event – a celebration dedicated to Christmas, traditions,...
At the end of last week, the HEKS/EPER Romania team came together for our autumn teambuilding, held on 20–21 November in Ogra. These were two days dedicated to learning, reflection, and strengthening collaboration within the team. The program included essential training sessions for our work: a First Aid Training with practical exercises...
At the end of last week, the HEKS/EPER Romania team came together for our autumn teambuilding, held on 20–21 November in Ogra. These were two days...
This fall, local working group meetings on Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) took place, organized in collaboration with the Romanian Center for European Policies (CRPE), a collaborator of HEKS/EPER Romania. The meetings were held between October 24 and November 5, 2025, across the three partner counties: Covasna (October 24), Alba...
This fall, local working group meetings on Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) took place, organized in collaboration with the Romanian Center...
On 24 September 2025, Angela Elmiger, Head of Programme Europe / Middle East / Church Cooperation, together with the HEKS/EPER Romania team, carried out a working visit to Sibiu County, in the towns of Copșa Mică and Moșna, as part of the second phase of the “From Education to Decent Work, Sibiu County” project. The...
On 24 September 2025, Angela Elmiger, Head of Programme Europe / Middle East / Church Cooperation, together with the HEKS/EPER Romania team, carried...
Last week, the HEKS/EPER Romania team had the pleasure to participate in an international “Training of Trainers” held in Palermo, organized by our partner CESIE ETS within the IMMERSED project, co-funded by the Social Innovation+ Initiative. The training focused on psychological resilience of refugees as a first step toward building...
Last week, the HEKS/EPER Romania team had the pleasure to participate in an international “Training of Trainers” held in Palermo, organized by...
Since August 1, 2025, HEKS/EPER has been implementing a rapid response project funded by the European Union through the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). Entitled “Multisectoral Humanitarian Assistance for Vulnerable Populations Affected by Armed Conflict in Hard-to-Reach Areas of...
Since August 1, 2025, HEKS/EPER has been implementing a rapid response project funded by the European Union through the Directorate-General for...
Project Overview Amid ongoing violence and large-scale displacement in eastern DRC, cash assistance remains a lifeline for thousands of families. Since June 2024, with the support from the European Union through DG ECHO, HEKS/EPER has been implementing the project Multi-sectoral emergency response for the most vulnerable people in the east...
Project Overview Amid ongoing violence and large-scale displacement in eastern DRC, cash assistance remains a lifeline for thousands of...
In the current context of vocational and technical education (VTE), it is essential that this educational sector is better aligned with the needs of the labor market to effectively respond to today’s economic and social challenges. Given the significant role of SMEs in the Romanian economy—particularly in agriculture—and the pressing need...
In the current context of vocational and technical education (VTE), it is essential that this educational sector is better aligned with the needs of...
On April 15, 2025, in Covasna, and between May 14–15, 2025, in Sibiu and Alba Iulia, periodic meetings of the local working groups were held within the framework of the projects Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in the Labor Market in Romania and From Education to Decent Work, Sibiu County. Over 50 representatives from partner vocational...
On April 15, 2025, in Covasna, and between May 14–15, 2025, in Sibiu and Alba Iulia, periodic meetings of the local working groups were held within...
Cash aid isn’t just assistance—it’s dignity, recovery, and resilience. This Monday at the EHF2025 (European Humanitarian Forum) in Brussels, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation team joined discussions on how we can maximize the impact of multi-purpose cash programming in the DRC, funded by DG ECHO. It’s inspiring to see the EU and the donor...
Cash aid isn’t just assistance—it’s dignity, recovery, and resilience. This Monday at the EHF2025 (European Humanitarian Forum) in Brussels,...
Romania has the highest early school leaving rate in the EU, with over 15%. School dropout remains a major challenge for the education system, particularly affecting vocational and technical education (VET). While only 6 out of 1,000 students from academic (theoretical) high schools drop out, the number is five times higher in technological high...
Romania has the highest early school leaving rate in the EU, with over 15%. School dropout remains a major challenge for the education system,...
On Wednesday, May 30th, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation organized a study visit in Cluj County as part of the project “Competitive Farmers in the GAL Crișul Negru Territory”. The event brought together 12 farmers from Căpâlna, Ceica, Holod, Sâmbăta, and Uileacu de Beiuș (Bihor County), eager to learn more about successful agricultural...
On Wednesday, May 30th, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation organized a study visit in Cluj County as part of the project “Competitive Farmers in the GAL...
We are pleased to announce that HEKS/EPER Foundation Romania, together with partners from Poland, Slovakia, and Italy, will implement the European project IMMERSED – a social innovation initiative aimed at supporting the professional, financial, and emotional integration of Ukrainian refugees in host countries. Running from April 2025 to...
We are pleased to announce that HEKS/EPER Foundation Romania, together with partners from Poland, Slovakia, and Italy, will implement the European...
For the second consecutive year, the play “Examen” was presented to students in Sibiu County, as part of the “Through Education to Decent Work, Sibiu County” project. The play “Examen” was staged at the “Gong” Theatre between April 1-3, with the goal of raising awareness about the causes...
For the second consecutive year, the play “Examen” was presented to students in Sibiu County, as part of the “Through Education to...
On April 3–4, 2025, the HEKS/EPER Romania team came together in Baia Sprie for two days filled with learning, connection, and inspiration. We started with engaging sessions on Field Security, the Code of Conduct, and Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanisms (FCRM) – key topics that strengthen the way we work and help ensure...
On April 3–4, 2025, the HEKS/EPER Romania team came together in Baia Sprie for two days filled with learning, connection, and inspiration. We...
Between March 25-27, we had the pleasure of organizing a series of information and dissemination sessions for the “Competitive Farmers’ Guide: Certification, Cooperation, Financing” in Vintere, as part of the “Competitive Farmers in the GAL Crișul Negru Territory” project. This event was dedicated to local farmers looking to develop...
Between March 25-27, we had the pleasure of organizing a series of information and dissemination sessions for the “Competitive Farmers’ Guide:...
At HEKS/EPER Romania, we are committed to continuously improving our activities, which is why we believe in the importance of open and transparent communication. Through our feedback mechanism, we aim to streamline communication and provide multiple ways for our beneficiaries to reach us. We welcome your feedback regarding interactions with our...
At HEKS/EPER Romania, we are committed to continuously improving our activities, which is why we believe in the importance of open and transparent...
Between February 24-28, 2025, we had the pleasure of participating in the HEKS/EPER Regional Meeting of the Social Inclusion and Equality Program in Niš, Serbia. The event brought together partners from Romania, Serbia, Kosovo, and Switzerland, providing a collaborative space for reflection on social and economic inclusion initiatives. The...
Between February 24-28, 2025, we had the pleasure of participating in the HEKS/EPER Regional Meeting of the Social Inclusion and Equality Program in...
In North Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in the Masisi territory, security instability, marked by recurrent clashes between armed groups and government forces, has significantly damaged emergency infrastructure, especially roads. This situation complicates humanitarian access to isolated areas,...
In North Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in the Masisi territory, security instability, marked by...
On February 6 and 11, 2025, the annual workshops were held in Cluj-Napoca with the implementation partners of the projects aimed at the education and inclusion of disadvantaged youth: During the workshops, we reviewed best practices, challenges encountered over the past year, and priorities for the current year. Although the projects are at...
On February 6 and 11, 2025, the annual workshops were held in Cluj-Napoca with the implementation partners of the projects aimed at the education and...
At the end of November, the HEKS/EPER Romania team came together for a memorable teambuilding experience. We reflected on our achievements and lessons learned in 2024, engaged in internal feedback exercises, and enjoyed the beauty and traditions of the mountain village of Biertan in Sibiu County. Snow, games, and a treasure hunt added to the...
At the end of November, the HEKS/EPER Romania team came together for a memorable teambuilding experience. We reflected on our achievements and...