NUCLEE

Motto: Together as a core! Mission: We are a core group of individuals with a shared vision and dedication to mobilise the broader community and inspire young people to become active and create a better future for themselves and the next generations. About us Asociatia Nuclee is a Non-governmental organisation from Caracal, Romania, founded in 2023. The association focuses on developing youth and young adults, engaging them in various activities to foster their participation, personal growth, and skills development and encouraging them to self-discovery and creativity. Caracal is a small-sized city with a population of 30.000 people, and it is situated in the south of Romania, in an agricultural and industrialised region, with an extended population living in the villages nearby and depending on the city's economic and administrative activities. The region has limited job opportunities and activities for young people, contributing to depopulation as they seek better prospects in larger cities. Vision The organisation aims to work towards reversing the depopulation trend, creating an inclusive and dynamic ecosystem, a more vibrant and prosperous future for the region by developing programs, activities and connecting young people with various stakeholders, including local and regional institutions, NGOs, businesses, and educational institutions. Our main goal is to empower young individuals to be proactive, creative and foster the skills and resources they need to shape their future while positively contributing to the society and local economy. The association is dedicated to developing youth and young adults from different backgrounds, emphasising the disadvantaged ones, including people living in rural communities, persons with disabilities, those socially excluded, the LGBT community and other disadvantaged segments of society. Activities: The activities that the organisation is developing are based on the following significant pillars of sustainable development that will contribute to the holistic development of the region: 1. Research and innovation:We firmly embrace knowledge as the cornerstone of progress, a dynamic approach that shapes every aspect of our work.Innovation flourishes at the intersection of different fields, and by converging and reinforcing each other we aim to develop innovative solutions for: climate action, economic development and entrepreneurship, and digital transformation. 2. Participation:It is crucial to involve young people in the decision and policy-making process to create a society that is more inclusive and democratic.We aim to foster a sense of civic duty and empower young individuals to have a positive impact, to encourage their participation in democracy while providing the necessary resources and support to engage in decision and policy-making activities. 3. Culture and art:Through culture and art, we envision a more harmonious and inclusive society where the creative spirit of our youth knows no bounds.