We would like to introduce Arjan, the first Dutchman from Romania to join the team. "My name is Arjan Melger and I am the Count of... Gainistan! My generation is identified in the Netherlands with Jimi Hendrix ("Machine Gun"), and in Romania with the band Albatros from Bucharest ("București, București, città plin de șmecheri ești"). Since 2013 they live together...
The verb "to (se) integrate", according to the Romanian Explanatory Dictionary, means: "to (se) include, to (se) incorporate, to (se) incorporate, to (se) harmonize into a whole". Integration was the topic discussed by Dana Popa and the nearly 75 participants at the workshops held in The Hague and Amsterdam during the launch of the Foundation Romanians for Romanians Netherlands. Dana Popa is both an intercultural therapist of...
A Romanian and international tradition is gaining momentum in the Netherlands this year. Traditional patterns sewn on Romanian Ia are an inspiration for artists and designers from all over the world. For several years now, Romanians all over the world have been celebrating on 24 June and proudly wearing Ia. Every ie carries with it a story, it is an ancient language through which...
The November 2016 Parliamentary Elections are a unique opportunity to vote for those who represent us in Parliament. Change cannot happen without our involvement in the democratic process. The outcome of an election, when based on a significant turnout, can be very different from one achieved with a low level of involvement. Moreover, the diaspora...
120 days since the Foundation started its activities. What has happened during this period? In the first 2 months, the main priorities were the crystallization of the Foundation's vision and the creation of the core organization; In the 3rd month we prepared the Foundation's launches for Romanians in the Netherlands; In the 4th month we organized the two launches (Den Haag and Amsterdam), we established...
We collaborate. Alone we can't achieve much, together the possibilities are endless. We can be trusted. We do what we say, we are punctual, we have integrity, we are honest. We are competent, even if not always 'the best'. We are not afraid to ask when we don't know. We admit when we are wrong and learn from our mistakes. We accept failure and move on with humour. No one is perfect....
We'll be back with a release about our activities and events in the near future. First of all, we would like to thank you for all the messages of encouragement and offers of help sent during this early period. We are glad to know that you are with us. The last five weeks have been intense for us. We have worked, developed and created together a programme and a vision...
ROMPRO Romanians for Romanians Foundation Netherlands brings together the enthusiastic efforts of those who believe that Together We Are Better. We want to integrate and affirm our Romanian values in Dutch society, to create a space for meeting, communication and support. At the same time we want to invite and stimulate our partners, regardless of their nationality...
