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Cluj-Napoca · Nonprofit association

Connecting young people with Romania's cultural heritage

Discover the role of cultural heritage, education and community participation in creating meaningful connections between generations.

The association

Heritage is learned from people

ASOCIAŢIA JEUNESSE & PATRIMOINE ROMANIA aims to bring young people closer to the cultural inheritance of their places — through education, hands-on work, listening and community participation.

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Young people and a local resident working with mortar and old brick on the base of a traditional oven
Hands-on work with traditional materials
An elderly woman wearing a headscarf in her garden
The memory of a place

Mission, vision, values

Mission

“To encourage youth participation in cultural life, promote awareness of Romania's cultural heritage, support intergenerational learning, and create opportunities for communities to discover, understand, and preserve their cultural identity.”

Proposed wording, pending confirmation by the association.

Vision

A society in which young people actively participate in cultural life, communities value their heritage, and cultural knowledge is shared across generations.

Values

  • Cultural heritage preservation
  • Youth empowerment and participation
  • Education and lifelong learning
  • Community involvement
  • Respect for cultural diversity
  • Intergenerational cooperation
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Inclusion and equal opportunity
  • Responsible stewardship of cultural resources

Proposed areas of activity

Where we focus our attention

Proposed thematic areas; confirmed programmes will be presented separately.

  1. 01

    Cultural heritage awareness

    Initiatives that help the public recognise and understand the value of inherited buildings, objects and practices.

  2. 02

    Youth participation and education

    Spaces where young people learn through direct involvement, questions and working alongside others.

  3. 03

    Community cultural events

    Gatherings, exhibitions and open discussions that bring heritage into everyday community life.

  4. 04

    Intergenerational learning

    Opportunities for the knowledge and memories of older people to be heard, understood and passed on.

  5. 05

    Documenting local traditions

    Careful, respectful recording of crafts, customs and local testimony.

  6. 06

    Educational resources and cultural communication

    Clear, accessible materials about heritage for schools, families and the wider public.

  7. 07

    Community engagement and volunteering

    Ways for people to offer their time and skills to local cultural causes.

  8. 08

    Cooperation with cultural and educational stakeholders

    Dialogue with schools, cultural institutions and community groups where aims align.

Young people seated in a circle on red chairs, listening to a talk under an urban pavilion
An open meeting and discussion

Participation

Want to learn more or contribute?

Write to us if you would like information about the association's work or volunteering, or if you have skills you would put towards local heritage.

Transparency

Accurate information, open communication

We publish verifiable information about the association's identity, governance and documents as they are approved.

Registration reference supplied:
NRN: 461/A/1992

News

Announcements and articles

The association's first announcements will be published here.

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Address

Strada Someșului 34-36, 400145 Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Telephone

+40748658640

Email

contact@boiketlobabasali.org