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Romanian United Foundation

Uniting the Romanian Diaspora through Impactful Projects

* RUF's Fundraising Platform is 100% pass-through. Every dollar raised through our platform goes to support our partners and our projects (see also: How is RUF funded?). Learn more about Our Impact




We believe in a world full of genuine and passionate people that care about Romania. We believe in a world where friends, communities, change-makers, and organizations come together to make the world a better place. We believe that our kids will one day live in a strong, connected, impactful Romanian Diaspora. We believe in Changing the World, One Romanian at a Time.

RUF is a 100% pass-through fundraising platform. We help diaspora & local nonprofits in Romania access the funding, tools, training, and support they need to become more effective. We do this by connecting NGOs, donors & volunteers from all over the world. Learn more about our mission, or donate today.



Romanian United Foundation

PROMISE #1

WE ALWAYS
GIVE 100%

100% of your donation goes directly to our projects. How do we do it? Our operating costs are covered by a small  group of donors  committed to providing the foundation for our work. Read more about our 100% Model.
PROMISE #2

WE TRACK
YOUR DOLLARS

We verify, track, and report all expenses related to our investments. We carefully research and we only  select the most trustworthy and the most efficient and effective nonprofit organizations to invest your dollars.

Strategic Project: Via Transilvanica

Via Transilvanica, a majestic 1400 km hiking trail crossing Romania from north to south, is the first and only project that we have identified that has the potential to unite the Romanian Diaspora and become a genuine country brand. We believe in Via Transilvanica.

 

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Romanian United Foundation is dedicated to Six Areas of focus, amplifying our collective strength to solve the problems that Romania and Romanians are struggling with today.

Diaspora Community. Volunteering. Working Together


DIASPORA COMMUNITY
education
The RUF Excellence Center and the ROCO Community Center benefit the next generation of Romanians in the Diaspora
EDUCATION
education
Visit our Learning Center and see the Education nonprofits we finance in Romania.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Anti Corruption
Volunteer. Get involved. Vote. Make a stand fighting against corruption and bureaucracy. Join our network
HEALTHCARE
daruieste viata
Healthcare nonprofits in Romania are doing more to improve the country's disastrous infrastructure than the Government. 
ENVIRONMENT
Environment
We believe in protecting the Romanian forests and rivers, preserving them for our grandchildren
HERITAGE
Heritage
We believe all of us should be proud of where we're from and our heritage should be preserved

Why Join RUF

“Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

We're changing the world, one Romanian at a time

serious work


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