The mission of the Romanian-American Foundation is to strengthen and promote conditions for a sustainable market economy and a democratic society that provides access to opportunity for all segments of Romanian society.
We envision a more prosperous, engaged and entrepreneurial society, where people think more innovatively and act more responsibly.
In the long run, and as a result of our work, we would like to see that:
- People and communities are actively engaged in shaping their future;
- Philanthropy comes to be a societal value of solidarity and trust;
- Rural economy is a vibrant contributor to Romania;
- Innovation and technology grow into key engines for economic and social development; and
- Young people are empowered to become drivers of economic and social progress.
We support programs, ideas and organizations with a high potential for growth and replication, which can have substantial impact in communities.
IMPACT
We know that our financial and organizational resources are modest compared to the needs of Romanian society, therefore we focus on those areas where well-structured and targeted investments have the potential to create a significant change.
PARTNERS
We seek to support and collaborate with change-makers and leaders from different areas, organizations that share our vision and passion for developing the public good.
STRATEGICÂ PRIORITIES
We have identified three strategic priorities that will guide our work in the following years, namely: rural economy, technology & innovation, and civil society & philanthropy.
The Romanian-American Foundation is run by a local team based in Bucharest, and an international Board of Trustees.