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A new vision of the educational act – Inclusive education manual “Through education towards vocation”

  • 05/07/2021
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  • Recently, a new textbook has been published for educators, teachers and pedagogues working in the social-philanthropic and educational field. The volume combines theoretical aspects with suggestions and examples of practical activities that can be implemented in the classroom, in the “school after school” programs, in day centers or...

    Recently, a new textbook has been published for educators, teachers and pedagogues working in the social-philanthropic and educational field. The...

    Development of sustainable partnerships between schools, public authorities and the Church in order to improve the education system”, within the project “Through Education for Vocation!

  • 11/06/2021
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  • On Monday 07.06.2021 a significant event took place organized by the Association “Orthodox Philanthropy Alba Iulia”, which was attended by teachers, county and local officials, clergy and specialists (psychologists, educators and social workers) from the Orthodox Philanthropy Association Alba Iulia. The meeting enjoyed the word of...

    On Monday 07.06.2021 a significant event took place organized by the Association “Orthodox Philanthropy Alba Iulia”, which was attended...

    32 teachers are preparing to teach at the “Parents’ School”, within the Project “Through Education towards vocation!”

  • 22/04/2021
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  • In April, training courses are held for 32 teachers involved in organizing 17 support groups for parents in the project “Through education to vocation!”. This project provides support for 405 children in vulnerable situations in Alba County, one of the components of the project being the creation of support groups for children’s...

    In April, training courses are held for 32 teachers involved in organizing 17 support groups for parents in the project “Through education to...

    Workshop for the dissemination of results and good practices within HOPE project

  • 19/03/2021
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  • On March 16, 2021 HEKS/EPER Romania organized two workshops for the dissemination of results and good practices within HOPE project: one with NGO representatives active in the job mediation and/or social services field and one with representatives of companies. The workshops were focused on the post-employment inlusion of Roma component of the...

    On March 16, 2021 HEKS/EPER Romania organized two workshops for the dissemination of results and good practices within HOPE project: one with NGO...

    Report elaborated after the second round of questionnaires applied within HOPE project

  • 23/02/2021
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  • The Updated report on the personnel retention rate, the possible reasons for a low retention rate of Roma employees, the interactions between co-workers and with management inside the companies was finalized. This report presents the results after the second round of questionnaires applied by HEKS/EPER Romania’s experts in...

    The Updated report on the personnel retention rate, the possible reasons for a low retention rate of Roma employees, the interactions between...

    PRESS RELEASE „THROUGH EDUCATION TO VOCATION!”

  • 22/02/2021
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  • The vocation of teacher is at the foundation of education. Being a teacher is a vocation and a grace. The apostle Paul told the Corinthians that “God first ordained apostles in the Church; second, prophets; the third, teachers, ”listing this charism before those who have the gift of miracles, healings, rulerships, or speaking in...

    The vocation of teacher is at the foundation of education. Being a teacher is a vocation and a grace. The apostle Paul told the Corinthians that...

    PRESS RELEASE „THROUGH EDUCATION TO VOCATION!” for 645 wonderful students!

  • 09/02/2021
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  • As of February 8, 2021, 645 students are enjoying both the start of school and a welcome help from The Orthodox Philanthropy Association in Alba Iulia together with HEKS / EPER Romania Foundation, with FAER Reghin Foundation and with NEWschool Norway, through the Project „Through education to vocation”. In Alba County, 36 teachers and...

    As of February 8, 2021, 645 students are enjoying both the start of school and a welcome help from The Orthodox Philanthropy Association in Alba...

    PRESS RELEASE „THROUGH EDUCATION TO VOCATION!”

  • 15/01/2021
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  • The Orthodox Philanthropy Association in Alba Iulia launched on Thursday, January 14, 2021 the project “Through education towards vocation!” which aims to increase the degree of social inclusion and keep 645 students in risk situations in the Central and North-West regions in the education system by creating activities such as...

    The Orthodox Philanthropy Association in Alba Iulia launched on Thursday, January 14, 2021 the project “Through education towards...

    The “Practices on the ground project!” was selected for funding

  • 17/11/2020
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  • The “Practices on the ground!” project, submitted within the Active Citizens Fund in Romania, was selected for funding. The project will be implemented by HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation, in partnership with FAER Foundation. The “Practices on the ground!” project is a complex and innovative approach to the issue of soil...

    The “Practices on the ground!” project, submitted within the Active Citizens Fund in Romania, was selected for funding. The project will...

    HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation started implementing the project “Through education to vocation!”

  • 16/11/2020
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  • HEKS / EPER Romania Foundation started today, the 16th of November 2020, to implement the project “Through education to vocation!”, together with the Alba Iulia Orthodox Philanthropy Association (project promoter) and with FAER Foundation (partner). The duration of the project is 24 months. The project is funded by the Romanian Social...

    HEKS / EPER Romania Foundation started today, the 16th of November 2020, to implement the project “Through education to vocation!”,...

    Guide on Post-Employment Roma Inclusion, realized within HOPE project

  • 24/09/2020
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  • Experiences of previous employment projects showed a lack of post-employment inclusion measures for vulnerable employees, which lead to many workers leaving the company a short time after a successful job-mediation. The Guide on post-employment Roma inclusion intends to address this gap by providing ideas and recommendations how satisfaction at...

    Experiences of previous employment projects showed a lack of post-employment inclusion measures for vulnerable employees, which lead to many workers...

    Finalizing the trainings within HOPE project

  • 23/07/2020
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  • The trainings with the collaborating companies were finalized in July 2020. Trainings have been organized in 8 companies from Cluj and Bihor counties, with a total of 84 participants. The training programme included both a theoretical and a practical part. The main topics on the agenda were: the Report on the personnel retention rate, the...

    The trainings with the collaborating companies were finalized in July 2020. Trainings have been organized in 8 companies from Cluj and Bihor...

    Food packages for 118 familes from Covasna county

  • 09/07/2020
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  • In May and June 2020, 118 children from vulnerable families from Covasna county received packages including food, hygiene products and reusable masks. This support is possible through the “Educational support for vulnerable children in Romania. Steps towards institutionalization” project, financed by HEKS/EPER Switzerland Foundation...

    In May and June 2020, 118 children from vulnerable families from Covasna county received packages including food, hygiene products and reusable...

    Trainings in companies within HOPE project

  • 08/07/2020
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  • In June 2020, training activities from HOPE project included four meetings of HEKS Romania Foundation’s experts with a company producing plastic components by injection. Participants were: two human resources specialists and ten middle management representatives. The meetings aimed, on one side, to present some practical aspects of the Guide...

    In June 2020, training activities from HOPE project included four meetings of HEKS Romania Foundation’s experts with a company producing...

    Food packages for 312 children from Alba county

  • 15/06/2020
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  • For four weeks, 312 children from vulnerable families from Alba county will receive food packages worth 60 lei. Children will also receive a package with school supplies and hygiene products. At the same time, they can benefit from psychological or family counseling offered by “Orthodox Philanthropy Alba Iulia” Association’s...

    For four weeks, 312 children from vulnerable families from Alba county will receive food packages worth 60 lei. Children will also receive a package...

    The collaboration with companies continues within HOPE project

  • 25/05/2020
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  • During the last months, in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, the activities with the collaborating companies within HOPE project were implemented mainly online. The report based on the first round of questionnaires applied in the collaborating companies was presented by HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation’s experts to managers and Human...

    During the last months, in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, the activities with the collaborating companies within HOPE project were...

    Protective masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19 distributed to NGOs

  • 09/04/2020
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  • HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation together with FONSS facilitated the purchase and distribution of 25,000 protective masks to prevent the Covid-19 spread. These will be distributed to NGOs providing social services, active in twenty counties from Romania. We are glad that this transport will help to provide assistance and support services to vulnerable...

    HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation together with FONSS facilitated the purchase and distribution of 25,000 protective masks to prevent the Covid-19 spread....

    Report based on the first round of questionnaires under HOPE project

  • 01/04/2020
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  • The report on the personnel retention rate, the possible reasons for a low retention rate of Roma employees, the interactions between co-workers and with management inside the companies presents the results of the first round of questionnaires applied by HEKS/EPER Romania’s experts in companies from Cluj and Bihor counties between November...

    The report on the personnel retention rate, the possible reasons for a low retention rate of Roma employees, the interactions between co-workers and...

    First meetings within the advocacy campaign for financing after school programs

  • 06/03/2020
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    Computers gifted to schools and day centers in 2019

  • 03/02/2020
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  • The collaboration between HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation and Softvision, one of the largest IT companies, continued in 2019. 20 computers were distributed in schools and day centers from Bihor, Cluj, Covasna and Harghita counties. The computers are well performing and were received with great joy by children and teachers, being used for both the...

    The collaboration between HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation and Softvision, one of the largest IT companies, continued in 2019. 20 computers were...

    First round of questionnaires under HOPE project

  • 31/01/2020
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  • Starting September 2019, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation is implementing HOPE – Promoting non-discrimination in social housing and post-employment for Roma project, in partnership with the Resource Center for Roma Communities. The project’s objectives are: fighting post-employment discrimination of Roma and supporting their inclusion at the...

    Starting September 2019, HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation is implementing HOPE – Promoting non-discrimination in social housing and post-employment...

    Final conference of the Reform Fund for the Inclusion of Roma and other vulnerable groups (RIF)

  • 28/10/2019
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  • On the 24th of October 2019, representatives of HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation and of implementing partners from the ” Social inclusion and improvement of living conditions for Roma and other vulnerable groups in the counties Mures, Cluj, Bihor, Alba, Covasna, Salaj and Harghita” project participated to the final conference of the...

    On the 24th of October 2019, representatives of HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation and of implementing partners from the ” Social inclusion and...

    HEKS International Division Forum 2019

  • 03/09/2019
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  • In August 2019, HEKS/EPER Romania’s director participated at the HEKS International Division Forum (ID Forum). This event gathers HEKS’ management from Switzerland and all around the world, giving opportunity to in depth discussions and mutual learning. The activities and discussions provided useful input for future management...

    In August 2019, HEKS/EPER Romania’s director participated at the HEKS International Division Forum (ID Forum). This event gathers HEKS’...

    Signing of the Grant Agreement for HOPE project

  • 11/06/2019
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  • In June 2019, HEKS/EPER Romania foundation signed the Grant Agreement for the project ‘Promoting non-discrimination in social housing and post-employment for Roma — HOPE’. The project was submitted under the EU Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme. The project’s objectives are: fighting post-employment discrimination...

    In June 2019, HEKS/EPER Romania foundation signed the Grant Agreement for the project ‘Promoting non-discrimination in social housing and...