120 days since the Foundation started its activities.
What happened during this period?
- In the first 2 months, the main priorities were to crystallise the Foundation's vision and to create the core organisation;
- In the 3rd month we prepared the Foundation launches for Romanians in the Netherlands;
- In the 4th month we organised the two launches (Den Haag and Amsterdam), set the strategy and plan for the rest of the year and reorganised and strengthened the team to successfully carry out the activities to come.
Representative figures for the period of activity
| 412 Romanians who participated in the Foundation's activities and projects |
| 47 of new active volunteering offers received |
| 16 partnerships with groups, organisations or companies, formed for present and future projects |
| 736 of fans on Facebook page |
| 975 unique website visitors www.rompro.nl |
| 2 community support projects (Tilburg and Rotterdam) |
| 2 launch events with 192 participants |
| 4 constructive and cheerful meetings with the team over lunch or dinner |
| 87 skype and phone calls between team members |
| 2 full deployment for events in The Hague (Ramona Sandu) and Amsterdam (Elena Simion) |
| 17 volunteers involved for the smooth running of the events |
Foundation launch events
The first two Foundation launches were organised in Den Haag (15 May) and Amsterdam (29 May). We had many enthusiastic guests and were supported by the Romanian Embassy and guests of honour, who gladly joined us by sharing their experience.
They were with us messengers of Romanian cultural and scientific values in the Netherlands:
Alexandru Iosup | Andrea Teunissen | Mira Feticu | Alex Simu | Sorin Orcinschi | Jan Wilem Bos | Ștefan Postol | Andra, Ioana Biris
They also supported and supported us:
Ioana Voiculescu (Shining Mama) | BG and Partners | Ana-Maria Vasiliu (Mioritza) | |Adela Similie (Dracula-Land) | Claudia Marcu (Radio Romania)
In the workshops on Success and Integration themes At both launches, we had the opportunity to learn about the experiences, obstacles and solutions found to succeed and integrate into the Dutch society we are now part of.
The atmosphere at the launches was full of good energy, and a large number of participants expressed their enthusiasm for this initiative and their desire to contribute to and participate in the Foundation's programmes in the future.
During these meetings, new contacts and relationships were created between those present, offering the possibility of materializing in new projects and initiatives, collaborations and friendships.
Agenda 2016
In preparation
Together with The Romanian Blouse and the blog Roemenie maar dan Anders we are organising on 24 June International Iei - celebrated in Netherlands in Amsterdam, Dem Haag, Groningen, Rotterdam, Eindhoven and Alkmaar.
In the concept and development phase
| July/August | Online Dutch language and culture courses |
| August | Launch of the Netherlands Children's Club through Sport and Play Day |
| September | September: initial phase to bring Romanian activities on the Dutch map (virtual information hub) |
| October | Launch of the Business/Professional Community at the Romanian Autumn Days |
| November | The Traditions Project ("Sew your own") |
| December | Romania's National Day celebrated in various cities in the Netherlands |
Volunteering
We were happy to see how many volunteers were close to us for the realization of the two events and other organizational tasks, such as moral and material help and support for those who needed help in serious situations, useful information, advice in various areas. We continue to receive offers to volunteer, which makes us happy and gives us energy to continue.
Our progress relies on the volunteer effort of our participants, starting with the board of directors and continuing with the executive team, strategic advisors, partners and active volunteers who support the projects.
We look forward to you joining us to be better and stronger together.
Thanks again for your support!
team ENMPEN
