Optimism and hope
The Phoenix, a symbol of sun worship and of optimism, stands for the hope of rebirth and of a better future.
About us
A name that is a promise
We are an association based in Bucharest, founded in 2014. Like the bird of legend, we believe that civic spirit, education and solidarity can be reborn – if people choose to get involved.
Why Phoenix
The Phoenix, a symbol of rebirth
The Phoenix never truly disappears: it burns, then rises again from its own ashes. Every day, our name reminds us what we set out to do.
Constant renewal
Like the bird in the legend, we want to keep being reborn, to grow and to bring positive change to our community.
A united community
Inspired by the great Romanians of the past, we work to bring the community together and to develop civic values.
Our founding text
Our aims from the very start
The Phoenix has been reborn, and will always be reborn, from its own ashes – carrying two essential traits: optimism and the worship of the sun.
We want to believe that the achievements of those who came before us did not turn to ash, and that they have heirs marked by humanity and [love of their country] (not by bribery and selfishness); that we are worthy to walk the same ground once trodden by Burebista, Cuza, Bălcescu, Kogălniceanu, Iorga, Titulescu, Brătianu, Maiorescu, Maniu, Coposu and many others of their stature, who changed the destiny of Romanians for the better.
Our name expresses a deep conviction, fuelled by the enthusiasm and optimism that define us: that we can revive the civic spirit of Romanians; that we can reinvent the way young people are educated – an outdated, almost mechanical system that fails to motivate them and cannot keep up with the very fast pace of everyday life; and that we can reinvigorate the ways in which disadvantaged people are included in society.
This text first appeared, in Romanian, on the association’s old website. The version above is our English translation; we tidied the original and adjusted it slightly, keeping its meaning. Our own insertions are shown in square brackets.
National NGO Register
Our statutory purpose
According to the National NGO Register, the association’s purpose is to develop civic spirit and to implement and broaden European values and standards – particularly in rural life, but in urban life too – in the following areas:
- a) Development of education and research for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and from ethnic groups
- b) Development of social and public services
- c) Cultural and educational development
- d) Human resources development
- e) Rural development
- f) Protection of human rights and children’s rights, and encouragement of active citizenship and participation in community life
- g) Environmental protection
This is the purpose set out in our statutes – in other words, the areas in which the association may work – not a list of current activities. To see what we actually do, visit the What we do and Projects pages.
From 2014 to today
Our journey
A few moments that shaped us, in the order they happened.
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The association is founded
The association was legally established by court decision no. 105 of 27 June 2014 and entered in the National NGO Register under number 17619/A/2014.
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A family reunited
We provided free legal assistance to a family whose four children were at risk of being put up for adoption abroad. In the end, the children came back home to Romania.
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Standing with the people in the streets
We joined the peaceful demonstration held in memory of the victims of the Colectiv fire.
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Roma craftsmen at Balkanik Festival
Through the Baro Drom project, we took part in Balkanik Festival in Bucharest for the first time. Roma jewellers and coppersmiths demonstrated their trades live, in front of the public.
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Back at Balkanik
Our second time at the festival, at the “Atelier cu meșteri destoinici” stand – a workshop of skilled craftsmen – under the motto “talent, passion and lots of hard work”. Copper took shape under the hammer, and wood was turned into bowls and spoons.
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Criminal law explained to pupils
The Faculty of Law of the University of Bucharest opened its doors once again. This time, eighth-grade pupils from Cernica and Tânganu came to talk about criminal law and minors, in terms they could relate to.
Not every moment in our story has a date on the calendar. One Christmas Eve, more than 50 children in Glina received gifts, clothes, food and school supplies through our Children’s smiles campaign.
Who we are
People who choose to get involved
The association is represented by Laurențiu Tudorache, attorney-at-law. It was at his initiative, for example, that the meeting at the Faculty of Law of the University of Bucharest took place on 2 April 2026.
Volunteers are the heart of the association. They are people who give their time and skills – from organising an event to working directly with children and young people.
If what you have read so far speaks to you, there may well be a place for you alongside us.
Thank you to all the volunteers who invest their time and resources in a noble cause!
Transparency
Identification details
The association’s official and contact details. We have been registered for tax purposes since 22 September 2014.
The association at a glance
- Name
- Asociația „Phoenix Renaștem Vise”
- Tax ID (CIF)
- 33605360
- National NGO Register no.
- 17619/A/2014
- Founding act
- Court decision no. 105 of 27 June 2014
- Registered office
- 55 Str. 11 Iunie, Sector 4, Bucharest, Romania
- Representative
- Laurențiu Tudorache, attorney-at-law
- Phone
- +40 764 376 537 · +40 784 251 010
Write the next chapter with us
Every chapter of our story has been written by people who chose to get involved. Join our volunteers or drop us a line.