Promoting Financial Stability and Independence
More than 30% of Romania’s population is exposed to the risk of poverty and social exclusion, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics. Also, the latest data, published by Eurostat, show that a significant percentage (20.2%) of young people between the ages of 20-34 in Romania are not employed on the labor market, nor are they following any form of education.
Young people from foster care, single parents, people with disabilities or the homeless have no real chance to break the cycle of poverty and face several types of social exclusion, either because of their low level of education or because they lack legal documents necessary for employment and access to information.
Main programs:
In 2025: 751 disadvantaged young people, adults, and seniors received socio-professional counseling to access vocational training, employment opportunities, and better social integration, as follows:
• 541 people benefited from employment counseling and support for labor market integration;
• 422 people were assisted in obtaining various documents, as well as other social benefits;
• 374 people graduated from vocational training courses or participated in various skills development workshops;
• 142 people found employment;
• 19 young people received scholarships for up to 3 months and completed internships/job shadowing programs;
• 54 single mothers received shelter or social assistance to overcome difficult situations;
• 51 seniors received social assistance and material support and were involved in various social activities.
1,470 parents from educational programs received support services.
667 high school students from vulnerable backgrounds, enrolled in the entrepreneurship skills development program, participated in career counseling, personal development sessions, and career mentoring. They were supported in developing key competencies and skills needed to plan their professional paths, under the guidance of 43 specialists trained in these areas through United Way courses.
