11.11.2025 / Publications Author: Ștefan Cibian Download publication Local communities are increasingly facing complex challenges — from climate change and technological shifts to social and economic crises — for which they are often unprepared. In this context, collective preparedness for the future becomes essential. The publication Community Foresight: A Guide...
23.06.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Lutz Drieling, Lev Fejes, and Edi Beserman Download publication Executive Summary The role of Community Foundations (CFs) and Community Foundation Support Organizations (CFSOs) in furthering the SDGs and local sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant. The study builds on the insights from the 2023 report...
24.06.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Oana Lup, Edi Beserman, Ianis Rușitoru, Claudia Șerbănuță, Laura Vișan, Ruxandra Mocanu, Maria Năstase, Daniela Langusi, Ioana Onea This publication presents an in-depth analysis of how the Ambulance for Monuments project – a Monumentum Association initiative – activates local communities by securing endangered...
05.02.2024 / Publications Authors: Lev Fejes, Ph.D. This study examines donation behaviours among the adult urban population in Romania, exploring key aspects such as frequency, preferred methods, sources of information, and underlying motivations behind donations. The study finds that 52% of the adult urban population made at least one donation...
18.03.2024 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Andra-Octavia Drăghiciu The study investigates the behaviors and motivations of exceptional donors in Romania—individuals distinguished by their sustained and active philanthropic involvement. The analysis offers an in-depth analysis of the psychological, social, and contextual factors that underpin recurring donations and donor loyalty. It is...
26.02.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Lev Fejes, Ph.D. This country report evaluates the philanthropic environment in Romania as part of the 2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index (GPEI). It explores key dimensions such as the legal framework for philanthropic organizations, tax incentives, cross-border donation flows, political and economic conditions, and...
26.02.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian At one of our FRI Media Lab workshops, students did not know what World War II was, who Hitler was, or what happened during the Holocaust. That illustrates a specific difficulty in teaching history, as well as broader challenges faced by post-totalitarian societies...
12.02.2025 / Expert Comments Global changes challenge the present, affect the lives of individual citizens, and require changes in daily life. Politics follows these changes, both at the local and international levels—or rather, at the supranational level, as in the case of the European Union. For many years now, the...
12.02.2025 / Expert Comments In Italy, the climate crisis is no longer a distant concern—it is an immediate, pressing reality. Among the most urgent challenges we face is water scarcity, a threat that impacts food security, local economies, and the quality of life for millions of people. This issue is...
12.02.2025 / Expert Comments Calabria, with its breathtaking landscapes and unique cultural heritage, is facing one of the most critical challenges of the 21st century: depopulation. The small inland villages, once the heart of vibrant communities are emptying at an alarming rate. Younger generations are emigrating to urban centers and...