FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Romania
Address
Str. Tudor Vladimirescu Bl.P20, Sc.D, Et.1, Ap.3Country
City
PiteştiMobile Phone
+40771015671Telephone
+40771015671Year of Establishment
2022Contact Person1
Liviu LeteanuContact Person 2
Constantin LeteanuOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Human rights, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International/Cultural relationsGeneral Information
The Youth Competency Development Association is a non-governmental organization that provides young people and professionals with the opportunity to share knowledge and experience across sectors, as well as carrying out high-level training, research and consultancy projects on topics such as employment, entrepreneurship, vocational qualification, digitalization, migration, volunteering and youth work. By promoting sustainable development and by providing opportunity and access to education and training, the YCDA contributes to international development goals. The organization also advocates for social and economic justice and works to combat poverty and inequality. In addition, the YCDA engages in campaigns to protect the environment and to promote human rights.
Mission and Objectives
Objectives:
Promoting youth to develop soft skills and competences,
Promoting justice and human rights,
To ensure equal access to opportunities, regardless of background or identity.
Promoting inter-cultural dialogue on discrimination, ethics and religion, and making sure that disadvantaged groups are not left behind.
Encouraging entrepreneurial learning through entrepreneurship education and cooperation between educational institutions, businesses and youth.
Developing training courses to help young people acquire essential skills and key digital-ICT competencies.
Promoting youth civic engagement, responsible EU citizenship, and democracy through policy dialogue and youth work.
Main Projects / Activities
YCDA is dedicated to working with youth and promoting their inclusion in society. We believe that young people are active individuals who can make a difference. We use various methods, such as art, sports, drama, and languages, to engage them and help them reach their potential. YCDA conducts activities such as;
Leadership workshops,
Team building activities,
Organizing seminars and discussions for youth,
Organizing and facilitating national and international solidarity projects on different topics,
Being part of local social initiatives,
Digital Skills Education workshops,
Sport Sessions
Artistic Workshops
The aforementioned reasons provide our vision a valuable opportunity to work on. Therefore, by getting involved in such a youth work and activities, we certainly believe that many young people in our society and beyond would find a way to reach cultural interaction. As an NGO, we are very happy to make a contribution to their efforts.
Working Areas:
Youth development, entrepreneurship, leadership, intercultural competence, employability, information and communication technology (ICT), creative and critical thinking, conflict resolution, soft skills, digital skills, human rights, ethics.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Our organization, deeply committed to youth empowerment, is dedicated to making a meaningful contribution to the ALF Network. Through our active engagement at the local, national, and international levels, we have gained valuable experience and insights that can enrich the network and extend its reach.
Sharing Best Practices & Knowledge: We actively contribute to the exchange of successful strategies and effective methods from our diverse projects. By sharing these best practices, we aim to strengthen the network’s collective knowledge base, supporting more impactful initiatives for youth across various regions.
Collaborative Initiatives: We believe in the power of collaboration and are eager to join or initiate joint projects within the ALF Network. Our experience working with youth across different levels positions us well to bring fresh perspectives and foster innovative solutions to challenges faced by youth globally.
Capacity Building & Training: With our background in both local and international youth work, we are in a strong position to offer training and capacity-building opportunities for youth leaders, organizations, and community members. These efforts will help enhance the overall capacity of the network, ensuring that youth organizations are better equipped to create positive change.
Advocacy & Policy Contributions: Our extensive involvement in policy advocacy at the national level allows us to bring forward key insights and recommendations that can shape future youth-related policies within the ALF Network. We aim to be a strong voice for youth empowerment and contribute to important dialogues that influence decision-makers.
Resource Sharing & Development: We are committed to sharing valuable resources such as toolkits, research findings, and reports developed through our projects. By making these available to other network members, we hope to maximize their impact and support the ongoing development of youth work across the network.
Youth Engagement: A core focus of our work is directly engaging youth in leadership and decision-making. We are eager to provide youth in our programs with opportunities to actively participate in the ALF Network, ensuring that their voices are heard and that they can contribute to shaping the future of youth development.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We have already joined one ALFinMotion action project and it was very interesting and useful; so we decided to join the network.