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Proposals for Better Aligning Vocational and Technical Education with Labor Market

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...

Meetings of Local Working Groups within the Projects “Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in the Labor Market in Romania” and “From Education to Decent Work, Sibiu County”

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...

HEKS/EPER Romania at the European Humanitarian Forum 2025: Advancing Cash-Based Humanitarian Aid

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,...

Farmers from GAL Crișul Negru on a Study Visit: Best Practices for a Competitive Agriculture 

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...

IMMERSED: A New European Social Innovation Project for the Integration of Ukrainian Refugees

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...

HEKS/EPER Romania Teambuilding – April 2025, Baia Sprie

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...

Information and Dissemination Sessions for the Guide: Three Days of Learning, Collaboration, and Development for Local Farmers

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:...

Your Feedback Matters – How You Can Share It

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...

HEKS/EPER Regional Meeting – Strengthening Social Inclusion in Eastern Europe 

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...

Improving humanitarian access in hard to reach areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

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...

Annual Workshops for Projects 942.403 and 942.424

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...

HEKS Teambuilding, November 2024

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...

Meetings of Local Working Groups on Dual Education, November 2024

On November 19, 20, and 26, 2024, meetings of local working groups were held as part of the projects Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in the Romanian Labor Market and From Education to Decent Work. The events took place in Sibiu, Alba Iulia, and Sfântu Gheorghe (Covasna) and brought together representatives from the education sector (school...

On November 19, 20, and 26, 2024, meetings of local working groups were held as part of the projects Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth in the Romanian...

Job Announcement: Community Facilitator, Humanitarian Aid, Ukraine, Full-Time 

We are looking to hire a Full-Time (8 hours) Community Facilitator in Uzhhorod and Mukachevo for a 4-month project.    The Community Facilitator is the front line for the implementation of the project portfolio, working on-site with the local community, partners and stakeholders. The role is focused on building relationships,...

We are looking to hire a Full-Time (8 hours) Community Facilitator in Uzhhorod and Mukachevo for a 4-month project.    The Community...

NEW CALL FOR SCLR INITIATIVES IN CLUJ COUNTY, JULY 2024

HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation is excited to announce a new round of sclr granting for Ukrainian groups located in Cluj County who want to meet the needs of their local communities.   With funding from Act Alliance, between September and November 2024, we will run a sclr (Support for survivor and community-led response) program, in an...

HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation is excited to announce a new round of sclr granting for Ukrainian groups located in Cluj County who want to meet the...

Dissemination event of results and best practices within the Project “From Education to Decent Work”, Sibiu County

The project “From Education to Decent Work”, focused on students in secondary and professional education from Sibiu County, has reached the end of its first implementation phase. Yesterday, during the dissemination event held at the Sibiu Village Museum, the project’s results and impact on students were presented. The event was...

The project “From Education to Decent Work”, focused on students in secondary and professional education from Sibiu County, has reached...

Round Table on Career Guidance

Yesterday, the 23rd of May 2024, we were delighted to meet for the first time in an extended format with over 40 representatives from the educational ecosystem and civil society in Romania, at the virtual round table “Career Guidance, an Essential Part of School Counseling. Public Policy Proposals from Covasna, Alba, and Sibiu...

Yesterday, the 23rd of May 2024, we were delighted to meet for the first time in an extended format with over 40 representatives from the educational...

HEKS/EPER Romania delegation at the European Humanitarian Forum – Brussels, 2024

Honoured to participate in the European Humanitarian Forum 2024 in Brussels for the second year in a row! For three days, from March 18 through March 20, 2024, HEKS/EPER Romania representatives shared thoughts with European leaders, partners and changemakers to discuss pressing global humanitarian challenges. From grassroots empowerment to...

Honoured to participate in the European Humanitarian Forum 2024 in Brussels for the second year in a row! For three days, from March 18 through March...

New sclr Call for Proposals – Chernivtsi, Ukraine

We are excited to announce the first round of survivor and community-led responses (sclr) financing for community groups in the Chernivtsi Oblast, who want to help their communities develop in the current context. After 3 successful rounds of sclr in Romania, where 52 projects self-implemented by the Ukrainian community have been funded, the...

We are excited to announce the first round of survivor and community-led responses (sclr) financing for community groups in the Chernivtsi Oblast,...

Call for Proposals Results – sclr Program in Cluj-Napoca, February 2024

We are delighted to announce the recipients of grants from the fourth round of the sclr (survivor and community-led Response) program, held in January 2024. After thoroughly reviewing all the applications submitted, our evaluation committee selected several groups and individuals whose ideas demonstrate exceptional potential for assisting the...

We are delighted to announce the recipients of grants from the fourth round of the sclr (survivor and community-led Response) program, held in...

New sclr Call For Proposals – Transcarpathia, Ukraine

In cooperation with HEKS/EPER Romania, The Reformed Church of Transcarpathia announces a tender to support IDP and host community self-implement sclr initiatives in Transcarpathia.   Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Reformed Church of Transcarpathia has been actively involved in offering assistance to the...

In cooperation with HEKS/EPER Romania, The Reformed Church of Transcarpathia announces a tender to support IDP and host community...

The “Educational support for children from vulnerable groups in Romania. Steps towards sustainability” project was finalised. The After School Programme continues in Covasna County, supported by the local authorities and community.

Diakonia Sf. Gheorghe Christian Foundation has been running After School programmes in Covasna County for over 10 years, and since 2015 with the financial support of HEKS/EPER Switzerland Foundation. In the last school year supported under the project, 2022-2023, 519 students from 13 localities participated in the After School programme. Another...

Diakonia Sf. Gheorghe Christian Foundation has been running After School programmes in Covasna County for over 10 years, and since 2015 with the...

New call for sclr proposals, January 2024

HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation is excited to announce a new round of financing for Ukrainian groups located in the County of Cluj who want to help their communities thrive in the current context.   With funding from Act Alliance, between March and May 2024, we will run a sclr (Support for survivor and community-led response) program in...

HEKS/EPER Romania Foundation is excited to announce a new round of financing for Ukrainian groups located in the County of Cluj who want to help...

Labour mediation in LAG Țara Năsăudului, results and challenges in the second part of the year.

The labor mediation activity, within the project ”Integrated social services for the communities of the LAG Nasaudului Country”, continued through community meetings to present job options and to evaluate the expectations of the representatives of the target group. Thus, in the communities targeted: the city of Năsăud and the...

The labor mediation activity, within the project ”Integrated social services for the communities of the LAG Nasaudului Country”,...