Children for the Future Association is a non-governmental organization created out of the desire to improve the lives of children from at-risk environments, to offer them a chance at a better future, to encourage them to continue their education, to learn, explore, gain confidence, and grow.

Founded in 2016 in Lupeni, Hunedoara County, the organization has developed over the years various community engagement programs, supporting hundreds of people from vulnerable backgrounds across multiple counties. It contributes to reducing school dropout by providing essential resources for children to attend school, organizing workshops on personal development, financial education, media education, and ecology. The association also offers material support to dozens of individuals with health problems who cannot cover their expenses.

The mission of the association is to improve quality of life and create a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations by reducing school dropout, promoting social and professional integration, providing psychological support, educational and career guidance, and reducing extreme poverty and food waste. Our main beneficiaries are children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and the social protection system.

The vision of the association is to contribute to building a better future for children, especially those in vulnerable situations, by promoting education, protection, health, and development in a safe, sustainable, and equitable environment.

The values promoted by the association are: equal opportunities, solidarity, social responsibility, respect for human dignity, educational innovation, and integrity.

Our main projects:

Community Lunch

This program combines social interaction, active learning, and food waste reduction. It is dedicated to children from disadvantaged backgrounds and elderly people with limited income. Volunteers, together with community members, cook hot meals and organize educational workshops and activities for children.

Jiu Valley Community HUB

In October 2024, with the support of our sponsors and partners, we opened the Jiu Valley Community HUB. This project supports people of all ages, especially children, teenagers, and youth, through non-formal education methods based on play and real-life experiences.

I Go to High School! 2

This project focuses on non-formal education and career guidance, supporting teenagers in their educational and social development. Started in March 2024, it involves 20 students and includes personal development, entrepreneurship, theatre techniques, art, creative workshops, and outdoor exploration.

Simeria Educational Center

Launched in 2022, this long-term project supports children in continuing their education through after-school activities.

Currently, 16 children benefit from homework assistance, a hot meal, snacks, and educational and recreational activities in a welcoming environment at the Social Assistance Directorate in Simeria.

Little Explorers Incubator

An educational program for primary school children, designed to encourage learning, reading, discovery, creativity, and personal growth, helping them build a better future and successful careers.

Supporting Children with Serious Illnesses at Marie Curie Hospital Bucharest

Since March 2016, we have supported hospitalized children with serious illnesses by providing special diets, supplements, medication, hygiene products, clothing, and medical devices. We also offer books, toys, and tablets to bring comfort and joy during hospitalization. Every year, we aim to expand our projects and initiate new ones to support as many vulnerable people as possible. Our goal is to bring hope, smiles, and better living conditions to those in need—but we need your help to do this.

Pe lângă acestea, copiii bolnavi au nevoie şi de momente de răsfăţ, de relaxare, de “evadare”, astfel că pe lângă alimente, suplimente, mediacamente, produse de igienă personală, scutece, dispozitive medicale, îmbrăcăminte, etc, oferim copiilor bolnavi şi cărţi de citit şi de colorat, creioane colorate, jucării, deserturi delicioase şi chiar tablete, care să facă experienţa internării în spital una mai uşoară.

În fiecare an, încă de la înfiinţare, ne propunem să dezvoltăm ţi să extindem proiectele şi programele noastre şi să iniţiem proiecte şi programe noi, astfel încât să sprijinim cât mai multe persoane din medii de risc, din cât mai multe comunităţi. În fiecare an ne dorim să aducem zâmbete, speranţă, şansa la un trai decent şi la un viitor mai bun pentru persoane din medii vulnerabile. Dar pentru toate acestea avem nevoie şi de ajutorul tău.

Funds raised through participation in the Raiffeisen Bank Bucharest Marathon 2025, as well as those from previous editions, will support children from vulnerable backgrounds in continuing their education. Most funds will go to the Simeria Educational Center, helping children with homework, meals, and personal development activities.

How you can support us:

• Susține Asociatia Copii pentru Viitor la Raiffeisen Bank Bucharest Marathon 2026 şi convige cât mai mulţi prieteni şi colegi să ţi se alăture
• • Become a volunteer
• • Redirect 3.5% of your income tax
• • Redirect 20% of your company’s profit tax
• • Sponsor through your company
• • Encourage friends, colleagues, or employees to get involved

Learn more about us on our website or follow us on social media. https://copiipentruviitor.ro/, sau ne poti urmări pe Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/asociatiacopiipentruviitor), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/asociatiacopiipentruviitor) şi Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/asociatia-copii-pentru-viitor).

Run with the Children for the Future team to give children and youth from vulnerable backgrounds a chance at education and a better future! Let’s run together to reduce school dropout!