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 2024: 3,055 young people, adults, seniors, and parents were supported for better social integration through psycho-social counseling, career and vocational guidance to access a qualification course or enter the labor market, legal counseling, personal development, mentorship, and more.
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858 disadvantaged young people, adults, and seniors received socio-professional counseling to access a qualification course, secure employment, and improve social integration, as follows:
- 627 people benefited from employment counseling and labor market integration support.
- 434 people completed professional qualification courses or participated in various skills development workshops.
- 379 people were supported in obtaining various documents as well as other social benefits.
- 134 people secured employment.
- 27 young people received scholarships for up to three months and completed a training program/job shadowing experience.
- 54 single mothers received shelter or social assistance to help them overcome difficult times.
- 61 seniors received social assistance, material support, and participated in various social activities.
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1,646 parents from educational programs received support services.
