New support initiative for social enterprises: Buy Social Future of Social Economy

ADV Romania is part of the BUYSOCIAL project consortium lead by Diesis Network –one of the most extensive networks specialized in supporting the development of the social economy, social entrepreneurship and social innovation (founded in Belgium in 1997). We are happy together with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iasi to represent Romania in this
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SEEDing Enterprising for Tomorrow – a new project that will increase the competitiveness of social enterprises in Romania

Between June 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024, ADV Romania implements the SEEDing Enterprising for Tomorrow project. The aim of the project is to increase the competitiveness of 100 social enterprises in Romania, mainly in ICT and green industry. Project partners ADV Romania Unikum Aktiv AS, Norway Ateliere Fara Frontiere (AFF), Romania Social Finance Association (SFA), Romania RISE
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Social economy – philosophy or reality?

Dr. Elena Cristina Dorneanu, PhD, of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, has authored an insightful article delving into the intricate landscape of social economy in Romania. Her work provides a comprehensive examination of various aspects, including legislation, practical examples, and policy frameworks. The social economy is a social philosophy translated into economic pragmatism. We
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SocialTech4EU Awards Training Grants to 100 Social Enterprises, Paving the Way for Innovation and Twin Transition

In the framework of the SocialTech4EU project, funded by the European Union, through the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), 100 social enterprises from the EU were awarded for financial support for training. SocialTech4EU is the largest support and capacity building programme in Europe for social enterprises. The EU-funded project aims at strengthening
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Skills gap in Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs) in Europe

The B-Wise Project report on work integration social enterprise sector is the first European report that charted skills gaps for employees in the WISE sector. It report identified three target groups: enablers, supporters and workers with support needs(WSN). Who are the people working in the Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs)? Enablers – CEOs, CHROs, CFOs, staff
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Commissioner Nicolas Schmit visits ADV Romania, the largest Work Integration Social Enterprises in Romania

On 4 April 2023, Nicolas Schmit, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights visited ADV Romania – one of the largest social enterprises in Romania, with a mission to promote social economy and support vulnerable groups. During the visit, Commissioner Schmit had the opportunity to meet with the management teams and employees of the three
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Profiles of Personas working in work integration social enterprises: B-WISE report

From the research conducted during Work Package 2 (WP 2) – Building Scenarios and “Personas” for Sectoral Skills Strategy by the B-WISE project partners , a fragmented albeit rich picture of profiles of enablers, supporters and workers with support needs (WSNs), had emerged. The profiles of Personas obtained (13) were identified and then briefly presented
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ADV Romania is now part of the Social Economy Europe network

ADV Romania became member of the Social Economy Europe – the network that represents 2.8 millions social economy entities in Europe and became the social economy reference point at European level. On December 7, 2022, Social Economy Europe General Assembly gathered to celebrate 1 year of Social Economy Action Plan and 10 years of Social
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Meet us @ The Civil Society Gala 2019

We're excited to be next to our colleagues in the Civil Society Gala in categories such as Innovation, but also Social and Economic Development! Lots of projects that are changing the world as we know it! The Civil Society Gala (GSC) is the largest project, initiated in 2002, which promotes and rewards the work of
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We’ve launched a new City Break section!

Great news from our LABs! We’ve just launched a new section of our website, including #CityBreaks at affordable prices all around the worlds, departing from the major cities in Romania! With deals starting from €100 / person, we’re happy to bring affordable vacations to our do good travellers. Get them while they’re HOT: As an
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