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Education · Inclusion · Opportunity

Every Child, Youth
and Adult Deserves
a Real Chance.

We support the education and social inclusion of children, young people and adults from vulnerable backgrounds — because potential does not depend on where you come from, and opportunity should not depend on money.

8K+
Active Beneficiaries
3
Core Programmes
92%
Integration Rate
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“Through the GEFE retraining programme I gained digital skills that helped me find a stable job after years of unemployment. They gave me back my hope.”

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Maria Ionescu
Retraining Programme Beneficiary · Cluj
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Beneficiaries supported
8,000+
Our Mission

Why does social inclusion matter?

Our purpose is to support education and social inclusion through educational and charitable activities for the benefit of children, young people and adults from vulnerable backgrounds. We believe inequality is not destiny — it is a problem with concrete solutions.

GEFE works to reduce inequality and create real opportunities for personal and professional development — especially for orphaned children, young people with limited financial means, and adults who want to retrain or gain new skills to enter the labour market. We do not offer pity — we offer tools, dignity and a fresh start.

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Children & Youth
Educational support for orphaned children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
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Adult Retraining
Training programmes for entering the labour market
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Sustainable Development
Long-term impact in vulnerable communities
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Real Inclusion
Reducing inequality through equal access to education and opportunity
GEFE Vision 2030

“A society in which no child is left behind because of poverty, and no adult is excluded for lack of skills.”

By 2030 we aim to reach 50,000 beneficiaries and build a national network of educational centres in the most vulnerable communities. It is not a dream — it is a commitment.

8,200+
Beneficiaries
Supported
1,800+
Children & Youth
in Programmes
3,400
Adults
Retrained
92%
Labour Market
Integration Rate
Pillars of Action

Our Programmes

Three lines of action, one goal: to reduce inequality and create real opportunities for those who need them most.

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Children & Youth

Education Without Barriers

Comprehensive educational support for orphaned children and young people from low-income families — from school supplies and tutoring to scholarships for continuing high school and university studies.

  • School and university scholarships for deserving students
  • Free tutoring and teaching support
  • Psychological counselling and career guidance
  • Educational camps and extracurricular activities
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Vulnerable Adults

Retraining & New Skills

Vocational training programmes for adults who want to retrain or acquire new digital, technical or entrepreneurial skills in order to enter or re-enter the labour market.

  • Digital skills and IT courses
  • Training in high-demand trades
  • Job search support
  • Post-training professional mentoring
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Community

GEFE Community Centres

Safe, inclusive spaces in disadvantaged neighbourhoods where children, young people and adults find educational resources, social activities and human support — a place where no one feels alone.

  • Free access to educational and digital resources
  • Personal development and creativity workshops
  • Support groups for parents and guardians
  • Partnerships with schools and local institutions
Children & Youth

Education without barriers

We believe every child has the right to education, safety and the chance to build a better future, whatever their background. Through our programmes for vulnerable children and young people, we provide educational support, counselling and real opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We support orphaned children, pupils at risk of dropping out of school, young people from low-income families and students from marginalised communities.

  • After-school programmes and homework help
  • Access to school supplies, textbooks and digital equipment
  • Educational scholarships and one-to-one mentoring
  • Cultural and personal development activities
  • Psychological counselling and career guidance
  • Civic education and anti-discrimination programmes
Mission
Education is the most powerful form of inclusion and the most important tool for fighting poverty and social exclusion.
Working with schools, local authorities, NGOs and volunteers, we develop programmes focused on equal opportunities and a safe, inclusive environment for every child.
What we offer
Lifelong learning is the essential tool for economic independence, social reintegration and reducing vulnerability.
Partnerships with local employers and work placements to ensure a fast transition into the labour market.
Adult (Re)training

A new professional chance

We support adults seeking a new professional start through training, retraining and skills development programmes that prepare them for the labour market.

  • Post-secondary schools — access without a baccalaureate diploma
  • Accredited digital and entrepreneurship courses
  • Qualifications in in-demand trades: nursing, IT, electrician, cook and more
  • Authorised vocational training programmes for adults
  • Partnerships with employers and work placements
  • Post-training professional mentoring
Real Inclusion

Equal access. Real opportunities.

Real inclusion means more than social integration — it means equal access to education, services, employment, civic participation and development opportunities for every person, regardless of gender, age, social status, disability or background.

  • Combating discrimination and social exclusion
  • Supporting vulnerable people and victims of domestic violence
  • Promoting equal opportunities for women and men
  • Social and professional integration of young people and adults
  • Fair access to education and training
  • Developing civic and community participation
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Solidarity
Building bridges between communities
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Education
The main tool for transformation
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Social Dialogue
Respect for human rights
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Equity
Public policies that embrace diversity
Agenda 2030

Sustainable Development

Our work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals — social, educational and inclusion projects with lasting, long-term results.

SDG 4
Quality Education
We promote equal access to education for children, young people and adults, supporting educational and vocational training programmes for vulnerable people.
SDG 5
Gender Equality
We encourage equal opportunities for women and men and support the prevention of domestic violence, discrimination and social exclusion.
SDG 8
Decent Work
We support labour market integration through training, retraining and professional development programmes for people facing hardship.
SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
We develop initiatives that open equal access to education, social services and economic opportunities for vulnerable groups.
SDG 16
Peace & Justice
We promote human rights, social dialogue, inclusion and active participation in community life.
SDG 17
Partnerships
Collaborations with UNICEF, UNESCO, UN Women, the European Commission, international universities and global academic networks.
Get Involved

Want to become a volunteer?

Join our team and help build a fairer, more inclusive and more caring society. Everyone can make an important contribution, whatever their experience.

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Educational support for children
  • Homework help and educational activities
  • Reading, drawing and civic education workshops
  • Tutoring or mentoring for at-risk pupils
  • After-school activities and educational camps
  • Campaigns against school dropout
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Equal opportunities & inclusion
  • Awareness campaigns on equality
  • Events dedicated to preventing domestic violence
  • Help accessing social services
  • Debates, conferences and community meetings
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Adult support & employment
  • CV writing and interview preparation
  • Career guidance sessions
  • Introductory digital skills courses
  • Promoting educational opportunities
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Communication & media
  • Social media content
  • Photography and video
  • Articles and information materials
  • Human rights awareness campaigns
Recognised hands-on experience
Communication and teamwork skills
Connections and a professional network
Volunteer certificate
Real impact in the community
Social projects that matter

Volunteer Agreement

Download, fill in and send us the volunteer agreement to join the GEFE team.

Download the Agreement

When a child gains access to education, it is not only their life that changes — it changes their family, their community and the future of an entire generation.

— GEFE founding principle

Be Part of the Change

Your voice. Your power. Your impact.

Change does not happen on its own. It needs people who believe in it — people like you. There are three ways you can make a difference.

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Donate

A donation of €20 a month covers school supplies and learning materials for one child for a whole year. A small gesture from you means a better future for someone who has no other options.

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Volunteer

Do you have experience in education, psychology, IT, law or accounting? A few hours a month of your time can change a young person’s path or help an adult find their way back.

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Become a Partner

Socially responsible companies know that investing in the community is not a cost — it is a value. Partnerships with GEFE directly help train tomorrow’s workforce.

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Support GEFE

Donate 3.5% of your income tax

Fill in the form below by 25 May 2026. We take care of everything — we submit it to ANAF (the Romanian tax authority) before the deadline, so that 3.5% of your income tax is automatically redirected to GEFE’s projects.

What is Form 230? It is the request through which individuals resident in Romania can redirect up to 3.5% of the annual income tax they owe to the state, at no extra cost to you. The money goes to GEFE, not to the state — you decide!
1 For what period would you like to redirect?
2 Personal details — Taxpayer
3 Home address (as on your identity card)
4 Beneficiary organisation — filled in automatically
✓ Verified beneficiary
GEFE – Global Educational Foundation for Empowerment
Tax ID (CIF): 54139416  ·  IBAN: RO71BACX0000004152871000
Public-benefit foundation listed in the ANAF Register of Non-Profit Entities
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