Fundația Națională pentru Tineret
Budget
€830,658
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
5
5 FTE
EU Grants
€268,334
Mission & Goals
The National Youth Foundation (Fundația Națională pentru Tineret – FNT) is Romania’s national umbrella organization representing county-level youth foundations and supporting the development of youth work nationwide. FNT strengthens youth participation, non-formal education, and youth infrastructure through strategic projects, policy advocacy, and capacity building. It coordinates a national network of youth organizations, develops partnerships under the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes, and contributes to implementing the EU Youth Strategy and the European Youth Work Agenda in Romania.
EU Legislative Interests
Erasmus+ Programme 2028–2034 – Proposal for the continuation and reinforcement of the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport for the period 2028–2034, aiming to enhance learning mobility and youth participation in democratic life. EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027 – Communication from the European Commission outlining the framework for European cooperation in the youth field, promoting youth engagement, empowerment, and connection across the EU. European Social Fund 2028–2034 – Proposal for a Regulation establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) for the period 2028–2034, supporting employment, education and social inclusion measures, with specific emphasis on young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs) and the implementation of the Youth Guarantee. Impact of social media and the online environment on young people – European Parliament Resolution on the impact of social media on mental health and wellbeing of young people, addressing digital literacy, online safety, and responsible media use.
Communication Activities
Our organisation has been actively involved in communication and outreach initiatives aligned with the EU priorities on youth participation, education, social inclusion, and sustainability. These initiatives aim to foster young people’s engagement in policymaking processes and to translate EU-level objectives into local and regional actions. Key examples include: Events and consultations: organised to collect young people’s perspectives on EU priorities, including the EU Youth Dialogue, through which more than 1,200 young people have been consulted and actively involved by our coordination team. Campaigns and public awareness initiatives: for example, International Youth Day 2025, focused on informing young people about EU opportunities, civic participation, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). International cooperation projects: such as YODEC and Empowering Youth for a Stronger European Union, supporting structured dialogue with young people and fostering cross-border collaboration among young Europeans. All these activities contribute to disseminating information about EU policies in accessible formats for young people and to ensuring that their voices are represented in ongoing discussions at both European and local levels. Also, the registration is made in relation to the participation in the event “Shaping Europe Together: Youth Priorities for 2025–2029”, which will take place on 13 November 2025 in Brussels. The event is co-hosted in collaboration with Merck as part of the FutURe Project, an initiative aiming to amplify youth voices and integrate them into the European policymaking process.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
ERYICA TEH
Organisation Members
https://rotineret.ro/membrii-nostri/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.