When learning is purposeful,

creativity blossoms!

The Institute for Development and Innovation (IDEI) is a non-profit organisation founded by passionate young professionals dedicated to empowering communities and driving positive change. Built on the principles of collaboration, civic responsibility, research and innovation, IDEI brings together individuals who generously contribute their time, expertise, and energy to create meaningful local impact.
Operating in full compliance with Romanian legislation and its official statute, IDEI serves as a platform for community-driven initiatives that foster sustainable development and social progress.

Empowering Young People Through Education, Innovation, and Community Engagement

We design and deliver non-formal education programs, youth development initiatives, and international projects that help young people build skills, confidence, and opportunities.

Mission

IDEI’s mission is to empower both young people and adults to actively shape their personal and professional development while contributing to stronger communities. We achieve this by:

✔️ Promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and active civic participation across all age groups.
✔️ Facilitating local and international volunteering that encourages exchange of experience, community engagement, and innovative practices.
✔️ Providing access to information, training, mentoring, and research opportunities that foster cross-border cooperation, evidence-based solutions, and intercultural dialogue.
✔️ Delivering capacity-building programs focused on career development, coaching, communication, conflict resolution, and innovative approaches.
✔️ Organising language, cultural, IT, and innovation initiatives that strengthen digital competencies, research skills, employability, and sustainable community development.

Our Values

Equality & Inclusion: Promote gender equality and inclusion of youth with disabilities and from minorities.
Good Governance: Act transparently, openly, and accountably.
Collaboration: Engage youth, NGOs, institutions, and partners in all activities.
Integrity: Listen, respond, and deliver work efficiently and professionally.
Innovation: Embrace new ideas and develop sustainable solutions.
Ambition: Set high standards and continually improve impact.

We promote equality, inclusion, and collaboration, acting with integrity and transparency. We embrace innovation and set high standards to continuously improve our impact for youth and communities.

We are

CREATIVE

International Projects & Cooperation

We foster international projects and cooperation, connecting communities, sharing best practices, and driving sustainable impact across borders.

Promote Education and Self Learning

We promote education and self-directed learning, empowering individuals to develop skills, knowledge, and lifelong growth.

Enhance Community Feeling and Attitude

We foster a sense of community and encourage positive attitudes, empowering individuals to engage, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully.

Create Opportunities

We create opportunities that enable personal growth, skill development, and meaningful engagement for individuals and communities.

What We Do

International Projects & Cooperation

IDEI is a non-profit organization sustained through donations, sponsorships, and diverse funding sources, including European Union programs and Erasmus+ projects. The support of our partners, donors, and institutional funders enables us to develop impactful initiatives that respond to real community needs.
IDEI designs and implements diverse projects, Erasmus+ projects that generate measurable impact at local, national, and European level.

Key actions include:


✔ Youth Exchanges promoting inclusion, active citizenship, and intercultural dialogue;
✔ Training Courses for youth workers, educators, and community leaders focused on coaching, wellbeing, communication, and conflict management;
✔ Mobility projects enhancing digital and IT competencies;
✔ Strategic Partnerships supporting innovation, lifelong learning, and social inclusion;

Education, Wellbeing & Capacity Building

We deliver structured non-formal education programs addressing current social and economic needs.
Core interventions:
✔ Wellbeing and resilience development programs;
✔ Coaching and mentoring for personal and professional growth;
✔ Career readiness and employability workshops;

✔ Leadership and civic engagement training;

Community Engagement & Volunteering


We promote structured volunteering as a tool for inclusion, empowerment, and social innovation.
Activities include:
✔ Local and international volunteering opportunities;
✔ Awareness campaigns and community events;
✔ Intercultural dialogue initiatives;
✔ Inclusion programs for disadvantaged groups;

Our team

Driven by a shared vision, our team combines expertise, creativity, and commitment to build a better future for youth and communities.

Adrian Gheorghe
President
Razvan Angheluta
FOUNDING Member
Octavian Berceanu
FOUNDING Member

IDEI – Empowering Communities


We connect youth and adults with education, volunteering, wellbeing, coaching, and IT initiatives. Join us to learn, grow, and make a positive impact locally and across Europe!

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STEPS

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