Empowering Youth.
Strengthening Communities

Supporting young people in Romania through education, volunteering, and international collaboration.

Serving with Purpose

Our story

Asociația Națională de Dezvoltare Continuă a Tineretului din România (ANDCTR) is a non-governmental organization based in Craiova, Romania. Founded in 2010 by six motivated young people, the organization was created to actively contribute to local community development and support youth engagement in social, educational, and cultural initiatives.
We aim to support the sustainable development of civil society and the environment through socio-cultural activities, while fostering collaboration and exchange of good practices between Romania and international youth and volunteering organizations.

Local Community Engagement

We support local communities through volunteering, outreach, and social initiatives.

Education & Development

We empower youth through non-formal education and skill-building programs.

International Collaboration

We build partnerships with organizations across Europe to exchange knowledge and opportunities.

Youth Opportunities

We create accessible programs for young people, especially those with fewer opportunities.

Our impact in numbers

See how your gifts and support have changed so many lives for the better.

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Youth Mobility Participants

We support youth to grow, lead, and shape their future.

YOUTH HUB SECTION

Volunteering for the Community – Youth Hub

ANDCTR is part of the Voluntariat Pentru Comunitate Youth Hub, an initiative that unifies volunteering opportunities in Craiova for young people.

Funded by the European Commission through the European Solidarity Corps, the Youth Hub brings together:

  • ANDCTR
  • ANTER (Asociația Națională de Sprijinire a Tineretului Ecologist din România)
  • Asociația Explorator

All three organizations collaborate under shared communication channels to maximize impact and outreach.

QUALITY LABEL

European Solidarity Corps Quality Label

ANDCTR holds the European Solidarity Corps Quality Label, certifying that the organization meets the highest standards required to support young people in solidarity activities.

This certification ensures:

  • High-quality volunteering experiences
  • Compliance with ESC principles and standards
  • Access to European funding opportunities
  • Engagement with motivated young participants

The Quality Label reflects our commitment to excellence, transparency, and meaningful impact in all our activities.

OUR VISION

We envision a future where young people, regardless of background, gain the confidence, skills, and opportunities to actively shape their communities and their futures.

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OUR MISSION

We support the personal and professional development of youth and children through non-formal education, transforming them into active and responsible European citizens.

Core Pillars:

Target group: Young people with fewer opportunities.

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Supporting hope through giving

We uplift lives by action

Your donation questions answered

Frequently asked by supporters

At Donation, we’re here to help you learn about our giving mission and how we serve communities with faith and care.

Donation supports underserved groups, families, and youth by partnering with churches and local NGOs.

We offer outreach, education support funds, and disaster relief for those in need, with transparent reporting.

We track change by counting meals, supplies given, scholarships awarded, and families reached each year.

You can give online, join as a volunteer, or contact us for partnership and support opportunities.