Fundaţia Noi Orizonturi

What Fundaţia Noi Orizonturi does

Fundația Noi Orizonturi is a Romanian non-profit foundation founded in 2000 by Dana and Brandi Bates in Lupeni, operating in the experiential education sector with 25+ years of programmatic history. The foundation delivers a portfolio of four core programs: IMPACT Clubs (after-school experiential learning clubs implemented in schools), VIAȚA Adventure Camps (multi-day outdoor education programs at Straja, Băile Tușnad, and Câmpu lui Neag locations built to ACCT safety standards), Clubul Familiei (Circle of Security parenting program delivered through kindergarten partnerships), and Service Learning la Clasă (classroom-based service-learning methodology). The underlying technology consists of proprietary curricula developed and refined over 25+ years, adapted from Project Adventure USA standards for the Romanian context, including specialized modules for mental health (EMEL), environmental sustainability (GreenIMPACT), and active citizenship.

The foundation serves four primary customer segments: kindergarten children aged 3-6 and their parents (through Clubul Familiei in 73+ kindergartens across 28 counties), middle and high school students aged 10-18 (through 193 IMPACT clubs in Romania and 3,500+ globally via World Vision International partnership), teachers and educators (6,000+ trained as club leaders), and youth/families seeking adventure experiences (25,000+ served through VIAȚA since 2000). Revenue is generated through five streams: VIAȚA camp fees (2,000-2,900 lei per participant), corporate sponsorships (Lidl Romania, PEPCO Romania, Generali, Romanian United Fund), individual donations (monthly recurring and tax redirection), training courses (2,550 RON for facilitator certification), and EU/international grants (Erasmus+, CERV, Swiss-Romanian Cooperation Programme). The organization operates from headquarters in Lupeni and regional office in Cluj-Napoca with 11-50 employees, and replicates its IMPACT model internationally through World Vision International partnership covering 30+ countries across 5 continents.

Name

Fundaţia Noi Orizonturi

Legal name

Fundația Noi Orizonturi

Website

https://noi-orizonturi.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundația Noi Orizonturi is a Romanian non-profit foundation delivering experiential education programs—IMPACT Clubs, VIAȚA Adventure Camps, Clubul Familiei parenting, and Service Learning—to children, youth, families, teachers, and schools in Romania and 30+ countries globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Experiential Education Programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

Keywords

• Experiential education programs
• Service-learning methodology
• Adventure youth camps
• Parental development training
• Nonprofit educational foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lupeni

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. VIAȚA Adventure Camps: Revenue-generating adventure camps at Straja and Băile Tușnad locations. Pricing ranges from 2000-2900 lei per participant for 4-5 day programs including accommodation, meals, and facilitated activities. All profits support educational programs for disadvantaged children.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Strategic partnerships with companies like Lidl Romania, PEPCO România, Generali, and others who fund specific programs. Includes sponsorship of Clubul Familiei, IMPACT clubs, and educational projects.
3. Individual Donations: Monthly recurring donations (40-50 lei/month suggested), one-time donations, and tax redirection schemes (3.5% income tax redirection, 20% profit tax sponsorship contracts).
4. Training Courses: Facilitator training courses for outdoor adventure activities (2550 RON per participant including accommodation, meals, and materials). Training for teachers in service-learning methodology.
5. EU and International Grants: Funding from EU programs including Erasmus+ (KA220, KA210), CERV-2024-Child, and Swiss-Romanian Cooperation Programme. Project-based funding for specific educational initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundația Noi Orizonturi delivers experiential education programs in Romania and internationally through three primary program lines: IMPACT youth clubs (after-school service-learning clubs in schools), VIAȚA adventure camps (outdoor personal development camps for children and youth), and Clubul Familiei (Circle of Security parenting and early childhood education program for kindergartens). The foundation trains teachers and educators in its proprietary service-learning methodology, runs EU-funded international projects, and operates a social enterprise through VIAȚA whose profits subsidize programs for disadvantaged children.

Product overview

Fundația Noi Orizonturi is a non-profit educational foundation operating for over 25 years, offering a comprehensive portfolio of experiential education programs. The core offerings include IMPACT Clubs (after-school programs), VIAȚA Adventure Camps, Clubul Familiei (parental development), and Service Learning methodologies implemented in classrooms. The portfolio includes specialized programs like EMEL (mental health), ENGAGE (civic education), SEED (sustainable development), Community as a Classroom, and Slipstream (CEE regional). Supporting services include facilitator training courses, educational resource libraries, and the Romania Semester Abroad international exchange. The foundation acts as both program provider and social enterprise, with VIAȚA functioning as a social enterprise supporting educational programs for disadvantaged youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IMPACT: A network of youth clubs focused on experiential learning through real community projects, operating across Romania and internationally through World Vision partnerships.
• Tabăra VIAȚA
• Clubul Familiei
• Service Learning la Clasă
• Inimi Deschise: Cercul Siguranței

Products and services

• IMPACT Clubs After-school clubs where children and youth aged 10-18 build life skills through real community service projects in environmental protection, entrepreneurship, education, and civic engagement. Implemented in schools via trained teacher-leaders, with 45,000+ student members over the program's history.
• VIAȚA Adventure Camp Multi-day adventure education camps at Straja, Băile Tușnad, and Câmpu lui Neag featuring rope courses, climbing, hiking, and team-building activities built to ACCT standards. 4-5 day programs for children, youth, and families with prices ranging from 2000-2900 lei per participant. Profits support educational programs for disadvantaged children.
• Clubul Familiei National program for parental development and early childhood education that strengthens parent-child relationships in kindergartens. Includes 8-session Circle of Security parenting workshops, monthly parent-child activity packs, Play Hub learning spaces, and community reflection meetings. Reached 73 kindergartens across 28 Romanian counties.
• Service Learning la Clasă Pedagogical methodology that connects classroom learning with real community needs through structured service-learning projects. Implemented in 52 schools by 411 trained teachers, reaching 2,364 students with project guides, teacher training modules, and community impact assessment tools.
• Romania Semester Abroad International study abroad program bringing American college students to Romania for semester-long experiences combining academic learning, service-learning, and cultural exchange in rural communities.
• VIAȚA Facilitator Activity Course Annual paid training course qualifying participants to work as outdoor and adventure activity facilitators in vacation centers and camps. Priced at 2,550 RON per participant, includes accommodation, meals, training materials, and equipment for climbing, rope course, and orientation activities. Discounts available for organizations sending 3+ representatives.
• Inimi Deschise: Cercul Siguranței la Tine Acasă Project bringing parents closer to their children through the Circle of Security parenting methodology, helping families build secure attachment relationships at home.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45,000+ students developed life skills through IMPACT clubs over 22 years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Ministerul Educației (Ministry of Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2024Collaboration protocol nr. 1399/02.12.2024 for organizing and implementing IMPACT, Service-Learning, Clubul Familiei, Inimi Deschise and personal development programs in partnership with the Ministry. Since 2016, jointly promoting new methodology for Școala Altfel week and developing implementation guide.
• World Vision InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal international partner since 2013 that replicated IMPACT model globally. IMPACT now operates in 30+ countries on 4 continents. World Vision recommends IMPACT as key program for adolescent development in all countries with national offices.
• Lidl RomâniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic implementation partner since 2016 for experiential education and Service-Learning in Romanian schools. Supports IMPACT program and youth educational activities that involve young people in solving community problems.
• Romanian United Fund (RUF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner 2020-2025 for building Romanian diaspora community. Selected Fundația Noi Orizonturi as partner for becoming one of most effective nonprofit organizations in Romania. Organizing fundraising campaigns including 'Facem un viitor acasă' for youth education.
• Generali RomâniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports Clubul Familiei program bringing it to vulnerable communities in an integrated approach for adults in children's lives - both parents and educators.
• PEPCO RomâniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner for Inimi Deschise: Cercul Siguranței acasă. Financially supported literacy development program Școli cu ScLipici (2020-2024) and VIAȚA la țară day camp development in 25+ Romanian communities.
• TOKA (Kosovo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner in EMEL project focused on mental health awareness among youth. Also partner in Slipstream project for service-learning in Central and Eastern Europe.
• University of Pristina - Institute of Psychology (Kosovo)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in EMEL project, conducting research on factors affecting children's mental health in Romania and Kosovo.
• LMU Munich (Ludwig Maximilian University)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in SEED project (Erasmus+ KA210-SCH) focused on integrating Service-Learning with Education for Sustainable Development.
• Stiftung Lernen Durch Engagement (Germany)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner in SEED project, contributing expertise in service-learning methodology for sustainable development education.
• Pavel Dan (Romania)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian partner in SEED project supporting integration of service-learning with education for sustainable development.
• Platforma dobrovolnickych centier a organizacii (Slovakia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiator of Slipstream project and consortium leader for service-learning advocacy in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Asociația Selegro (Romania)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian partner in Slipstream project, supporting service-learning regional awards and advocacy activities.
• TenarisSilcotubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports summer school program in Zalău involving local community and technical learning programs.
• Asociația pentru Valori în Educație (AVE)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit focused on bringing Romanian education to top 10 in Europe by 2035. Runs leadership programs, Edu Networks, HumanKind, and ALFABETAR.
• Humana RomaniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and main partner for Iubim sustenabilitatea în modă project, educating youth about textile industry environmental impact.
• Green FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Community as a Classroom Erasmus+ project supporting place-based learning and service-learning methodology.
• Fundacja (Poland)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish partner in Community as a Classroom Erasmus+ project.
• Sever (Czech Republic)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech partner in Community as a Classroom Erasmus+ project for place-based learning implementation.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Asociația pentru Valori în Educație (AVE): Romanian nonprofit partner of FNO focused on education-system reform with the goal of bringing Romania into the European top 10 by 2035. Operates leadership programs, Edu Networks, HumanKind, and ALFABETAR — directly comparable as a Romanian education nonprofit targeting similar K-12 and educator audiences.
• Concordia (Organizația Umanitară CONCORDIA): Romanian humanitarian nonprofit where FNO board member Diana Certan serves as Executive Director. Runs child welfare, education, and family-support programs — directly comparable as a Romanian NGO with overlapping child and family services.
• Stiftung Lernen Durch Engagement: German foundation that is FNO's SEED-project partner and a leading European promoter of Service-Learning methodology. Comparable as a European service-learning foundation training teachers and embedding the methodology in school systems.
• CLAYSS (Centro Latinoamericano de Aprendizaje y Servicio Solidario): Argentine-based Latin American center for Service-Learning research and promotion. FNO co-organized the International Service-Learning Conference with CLAYSS in 2019. Comparable as a regional service-learning thought leader and methodology promoter.

Broad incumbents

• Ashoka: Global network supporting social entrepreneurs and changemakers, including in education. Comparable as a multinational organization fostering youth civic engagement and changemaker education, overlapping with FNO's experiential learning and IMPACT club methodology.
• World Vision International: Large global humanitarian organization that is both FNO's principal international distribution partner for IMPACT and a peer operating in youth development, education, and community service. Comparable as a multinational INGO running youth-life-skills and service-learning programs in the same beneficiary geographies.
• Teach For All: Global network of partner organizations working to expand educational opportunity. Comparable as a multinational education-equity network operating teacher development and youth leadership programs in the same K-12 space.
• World Vision Romania: Romanian affiliate of FNO's principal international partner. Operates child sponsorship, education, and youth civic engagement programs in the same Romanian communities where FNO delivers IMPACT and Clubul Familiei.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity Romania: Romanian affiliate of a global nonprofit working on community development. Comparable only at the level of corporate-funder overlap (Lidl, PEPCO, Generali) and large-scale community program delivery in Romania; not a direct education competitor.

Regional players

• Fundația Inimă de Copil: Romanian nonprofit recognized in 2007 for promoting best practices in projects for youth and adults with disabilities. Comparable as a domestic Romanian nonprofit working on youth and education programs with similar funding sources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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