Close to You Foundation starts an important European project – "Build Solid Ground," a project carried out by a consortium of 14 partners from 8 European countries, under the coordination of the Habitat for Humanity International in Slovakia and funded by the European Commission within DEAR (Development Education and Awareness Raising). The project includes a

Between January 15-17, 2017, representatives of Close to You Foundation participate in the first working meeting within the project "Build solid ground" organized in Bratislava, Slovakia, a project that is funded by the European Commission under the DEAR program (Development Education and Awareness Raising). The project is being carried out by a consortium of 14

Children joining our Youth Club had some truly unique, wonderful experiences. With VR technology, they ventured into the mountain and "stepped" into space. They approached the Sun, saw how the Earth revolved around it, and "visited" other planets in the solar system. Those who chose to climb the mountain have overcome their fear of height

WISE.travel is the complex online travel agency developed by Close to You Foundation. It is intended for companies, individuals, and non-profit organizations. Today we start registrations for the NGO sector by offering an alternative to 2% campaigns and classic sponsorships through responsible consumerism and a microfinance concept inspired by Muhammad Yunus, one of the fathers

Last night, the "Partnership for inclusion!" Project won the special prize at the "Structural Funds Gala" awarded by Trandafir & Associates. This prize is the merit of a team of people representing 9 partner institutions who, in 2014, sat at the same table and thought of an integrated package of social and education services for

We will keep beautiful memories, such as the one happening 10 years ago, when His Majesty King Mihai I decided to donate the financial component of the "Hanno R. Ellenbogen for Citizenship" award to our colleague in the Board of Directors of the Close to You Foundation, Petrişor Ostafie! The award was given to His

Close to You Foundation took part in an exchange for best practices in Florence, Italy, looking at the best examples provided by Work Integration Social Enterprises in Europe, in a project sponsored by the Central European Initiative. The catalog is also available to the public, here. Following is the declaration of Patrizia Bussi – Director of ENSIE

  Carrefour Romania, in partnership with Close to You Foundation, hires within the city of Iasi, Romania: Cashier and Universal Worker. Available Job spots: 40 Job Description Commercial Cashier: Assuring the collection of all products purchased by the clients through all means of payment accepted by the store, provides customers with complete and accurate information

Between 4-6 December, Angela Achiţei, President of the Close to You Foundation participates as a speaker at the Black Sea NGO International Forum. The event with the title “The Black Sea NGO Forum – 10th Anniversary Edition: Advancing Regional Cooperation in the Black Sea Region” will be held at Hotel Radisson Blu Leogrand, in the capital city of Chișinău, Republic

Did you know that between 2008 and 2013 our foundation was among the first social enterprises in Romania supported by NESsT and, since 2015, we are partners in a project which, in turn, supports the development of other social enterprises in Romania? We fully support an participate in the planning, managing, and execution of the