26.06.2025 / News
Bucharest, June 26, 2025 — The Făgăraș Research Institute co-organized the event “Romanian Consortium for Philanthropy and Civil Society Research” alongside Lev Fejes, Melania Leșe, and Prof. Paul Sum (Research Center for Civil Society). The event was hosted at the Romanian American Foundation House in Bucharest.
Bringing together researchers and practitioners from across the country, the event aimed to create a shared research agenda, breaking down disciplinary silos and increasing the relevance and impact of studies in the field of civil society and philanthropy in Romania.
Participants engaged in a roundtable discussion on research gaps, followed by breakout sessions focused on identifying common ground, exploring funding and partnership opportunities, and drafting a two-year action plan.
The event emphasized the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and a coordinated approach to civil society and philanthropy research in Romania. Participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to building an active network of researchers and practitioners focused on producing relevant, actionable insights rooted in the realities of the sector.
About the Research Center for Civil Society
The Research Center for Civil Society is a flagship program of the Center for the Study of Democracy – an accredited center of excellence at Babeș-Bolyai University – supported by our strategic funding partner, the Romanian-American Foundation.
Its mission is to empower civil society organizations (CSOs) to use relevant, reliable data to inform their strategies and programs in addressing pressing social challenges. Developed in response to the sector’s needs, the Center provides CSOs with the tools and skills needed to collect, analyze, and interpret data, ultimately enhancing their impact in the communities they serve.
Departments: The Educational Programs Department; Policy Analysis and Outreach Department; Society, Crisis and Resilience.
Regions: Romania.
Themes: Philanthropy and Community Development; Civic Engagement; Civil Society.