What AIDRom does

AIDRom (Asociația Ecumenică a Bisericilor din România / Ecumenical Association of Churches in Romania) is a private nonprofit organization headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, that delivers humanitarian assistance and social services to refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, victims of human trafficking, and other at-risk populations. Founded circa 2011 (with documented project activity from 2012), the organization operates multifunctional counseling centers in Bucharest, Iași, and Timișoara, a Regional Integration Center in Iași, an emergency transit center (CTU/ETC) in Timișoara, and field teams deployed at Romanian border crossing points including Siret, Isaccea, Sighetu Marmației, Sculeni, and Stânceni-Botoșani.

The service portfolio comprises social, psychological, and legal counseling, vocational training, Romanian language courses, labor market integration, accommodation, and emergency humanitarian aid (transport, food, hygiene products, clothing, aid vouchers). Delivery is structured around discrete funded programs including EoM (Eyes on Migrants), INTEG-RO (Region 3: Suceava, Botoșani, Neamț, Iași), KHK (Ukrainian refugee integration), ASIG (healthcare for asylum seekers), AIM (migrant integration actions), HEART (emergency humanitarian assistance), CTU/ETC (UNHCR transit), NFSE (non-formal social education), and a Women Empowerment Program. Core technology is human-delivered casework; there is no proprietary technology platform or AI capability.

AIDRom is grant-funded by European institutions (European Commission FAMI), the UN (UNHCR Romania), the Norwegian Funds, and international church-based networks (ACT Alliance, Brot für die Welt, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Germany and Austria, Evangelisch-Lutherische Landeskirche Sachsens). Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. The organization works under a referral-based go-to-market drawing beneficiaries through public institutions (IGI, ANITP, DGASMB), international organizations, the Romanian Orthodox Church and Romanian Lutheran Church, and church-affiliated volunteer networks. Since 2012, AIDRom reports 40+ completed projects, over 25,000 cumulative beneficiaries, and approximately 30,000 Ukrainian refugees assisted since the start of the 2022 conflict; the organization has 19 employees.

Name

AIDRom

Legal name

Asociația Ecumenică a Bisericilor din România

Website

https://aidrom.ro

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIDRom is a Bucharest-based ecumenical nonprofit providing humanitarian assistance, refugee and migrant integration services, and counseling through multifunctional centers in Bucharest, Iași, and Timișoara, plus border-crossing teams. It has cumulatively served over 25,000 beneficiaries and assisted approximately 30,000 Ukrainian refugees since February 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH), Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Migrant & Refugee Legal Aid and Documentation Services (BPADAHAE)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Refugee assistance programs
• Migrant integration support
• Social counseling services
• NGO nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucharest

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Project Funding from EU and International Organizations: AIDRom generates revenue primarily through grants and project funding from European institutions (European Commission, FAMI - Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund), international organizations (UNHCR Romania, Norwegian Funds), and international church-based networks (ACT Alliance, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, Brot für die Welt). Funding is used to implement social integration programs, refugee assistance, and humanitarian aid projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AIDRom is a humanitarian nonprofit NGO that delivers free social, legal, and psychological counseling, emergency accommodation, and integration services to refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, victims of trafficking, and other at-risk populations in Romania. Services are provided through multifunctional counseling centers in Bucharest, Iași, and Timișoara, an emergency transit center in Timișoara, and mobile teams at Romanian border crossings, funded primarily by European Commission (FAMI), UNHCR, and international church-based grants.

Product overview

AIDRom (Asociația Ecumenică a Bisericilor din România – Ecumenical Association of Churches in Romania) is a non-governmental organization that operates as a social services provider rather than a technology company. The organization's core offerings consist of multifunctional counseling centers (Bucharest, Iași, Timișoara) offering social, psychological, and legal counseling; regional integration centers providing Romanian language courses, vocational training, and labor market integration; and shelter/accommodation centers for migrants and refugees. These services are delivered through multiple EU-funded and international organization-funded programs including EoM (Eyes on Migrants), INTEG-RO, UNHCR emergency transit centers, KHK Ukrainian refugee integration, ASIG healthcare for asylum seekers, AIM migrant integration actions, and women empowerment programs. The organization also provides emergency humanitarian response for disaster situations and supports refugee assistance at border crossings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multifunctional Counseling Centers (Centre Multifuncționale de Consiliere) Multifunctional counseling centers operating in Bucharest, Iași, and Timișoara that provide social counseling, psychological support, and legal assistance to migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and people at risk.
• Shelter for People in Risk Situations (Centrul de Cazare pentru Persoane în Situație de Risc) Accommodation centers providing shelter and support services for migrants, refugees, and vulnerable individuals at risk, located in Timișoara.
• Regional Integration Centers (Centre Regionale de Integrare)
• EoM – Eyes on Migrants (Comunități solidare și incluzive pentru imigranți în România) A project promoting active involvement in migration and refugee issues, encouraging acceptance, solidarity, and tolerance; includes information campaigns targeting children and youth in schools in Bucharest, Galați, Constanța, Giurgiu, Rădăuți, and Craiova.
• INTEG-RO – Integrarea Străinilor cu Ședere Legală
• UNHCR Emergency Transit Center Timișoara (CTU/ETC)
• KHK – Integrarea Refugiaților din Ucraina Project providing social and professional integration support for Ukrainian refugees in Romania, including counseling, legal assistance, and labor market access.
• ASIG – Asigurarea Sănătății pentru Solicitanții de Azil
• AIM – Acțiuni de Integrare a Migranților
• HEART
• Women Empowerment Program
• NFSE – Educație Socială Non-Formală

Quantifiable outcome

• Assisted over 25,000 beneficiaries since 2012
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ACT AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT Alliance is a global coalition of churches and agencies engaged in development, humanitarian, and advocacy work. AIDRom works with ACT Alliance on emergency response for Ukrainian refugees, including the ACT-UKR221 appeal. ACT Alliance provides funding, coordination, and support for humanitarian operations.
• Danish Refugee CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization working with AIDRom on refugee assistance operations in Romania, providing expertise and funding for integration programs.
• UNHCR RomaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, partners with AIDRom on refugee protection and assistance programs. AIDRom operates as a implementing partner providing services to refugees and asylum seekers.
• World Council of Churches (WCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal ecumenical fellowship of churches that visits and supports AIDRom's operations. In March 2022, a joint WCC and ACT Alliance delegation visited Romania to assess humanitarian needs related to Ukrainian refugees.
• Romanian Orthodox ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor church partner providing support for refugee accommodation and assistance. The Romanian Orthodox Church, led by Bishop Iustin of Maramureș and Sătmar, has been actively involved in receiving and caring for Ukrainian refugees.
• General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian government agency responsible for immigration and asylum. AIDRom works with IGI on integration programs for beneficiaries of international protection and third-country nationals.
• Blue Heron FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian foundation active for 20 years supporting AIDRom in providing direct humanitarian assistance to those arriving in Romania from conflict zones, particularly Ukrainian refugees.
• Romanian Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember church of AIDRom providing funding and support for humanitarian operations, particularly for Ukrainian refugee assistance.
• Food Bank (Banca de Alimente)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian food bank providing food donations for distribution to refugees and vulnerable populations.
• Novapolis AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the EoM project - Center for Analysis and Development Initiatives. Collaborates on immigration awareness campaigns and integration programs.
• ICAR FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian foundation that partnered with AIDRom on the INTEG-RO project for integration of foreigners with legal residence in Romania.
• DGASMB (Direcția Generală de Asistență Socială a Municipiului București)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral Directorate of Social Assistance of Bucharest Municipality. Partnership established through EoM project for supporting migrants and asylum seekers. Awarded 2nd place at GALA PARTENERIATELOR 2023.
• National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons (ANITP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian government agency working with AIDRom on prevention of trafficking in persons and information activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Organization for Migration (IOM) Romania: UN migration agency operating in Romania with overlapping mandates on migration management, integration, and emergency response. Comparable donor pool and policy environment.
• World Vision Romania: Faith-rooted international humanitarian NGO operating in Romania with refugee response, child welfare, and community integration programs. Comparable donor mix and beneficiary segments.
• Save the Children Romania: International NGO with a Romania country office focused on child protection, education in emergencies, and refugee child support — overlapping with AIDRom's school enrollment and family support services for refugee children.
• UNHCR Romania: UN Refugee Agency that both funds AIDRom and operates adjacent programs in Romania. AIDRom implements services on UNHCR's behalf, making UNHCR the closest institutional incumbent in the same mission space.

Direct peers

• Danish Refugee Council: International humanitarian organization listed as an AIDRom partner for refugee assistance operations in Romania. Comparable mission, donor base, and direct-service model to refugees and displaced populations.
• Caritas Romania: Romanian Catholic-affiliated social services NGO providing humanitarian aid, refugee support, and integration services. Comparable target population, funding model, and direct-delivery approach to AIDRom's.
• HIAS Romania: Jewish-founded international refugee assistance organization active across Eastern Europe including Romania. Directly comparable legal aid, integration, and resettlement services for refugees and asylum seekers.
• Jesuit Refugee Service Romania: International faith-based NGO serving refugees and forcibly displaced people in Romania. Overlapping beneficiary base (asylum seekers, refugees), comparable service offering, and similar donor-driven funding model.

Regional players

• Lutheran World Federation: Global ecumenical Lutheran body that co-governs AIDRom via its member Romanian Lutheran Church and provides humanitarian funding. Comparable ecumenical faith-rooted humanitarian mission and regional footprint in Eastern Europe.
• Federation of NGOs for Child (FONPC): Romanian NGO umbrella active in child protection, social services, and EU-funded project delivery. Comparable operating geography and grant-funded delivery model, with overlapping child and family services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aidrom

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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