Funds Sources: Romanian United Fund Pass-Through Grant

Project Name: Colina Learning Center Grant

Partner: Colina Learning Center (🔗 website)

Pass-through Grant Period: January 2024 – December 2024

Financing: Completed

Project Status: Completed

Financed by RUF: $532,725

Short Description:

Our unwavering mission is to ensure that every child's unique needs and pathways are met, empowering them to confidently embrace their future lives. We are preparing our learners for their futures, not our past.

Details:

The Colina Learning Center exists as a powerful catalyst for change, driven by the belief that there is a better way to educate children in Romania and beyond. As a non-profit organization, we strive to reimagine traditional school systems, forging deep learning partnerships between parents and the school. By harnessing the transformative power of technology, we reshape curriculum, teaching methods, learning approaches, and assessment models. Through innovation and collaboration, we are revolutionizing education and paving the way for a brighter tomorrow.

Impact: Transforming Education in Rural Romania

With support that included pass-through grant administered by RUF, Colina Learning Center in Băbuțiu, Cluj has grown into a dynamic educational hub, expanding from 25 to over 70 learners aged 2 to 13. Over the past two years, Colina has earned international accreditation, pioneered innovative learning expeditions, and launched its first summer school. As a beacon school for Volantis and a model for social-emotional development, Colina is now drawing attention from families across Romania and beyond. Their work proves that transformative education can thrive in rural communities and inspire global dialogue.

🎥 Watch their TEDx story: Education that Grows with Children