Funds Sources: Romanian United Foundation                

Project Name: Romanian LETTERS – International Festival of Literary Creation for Romanian Children and Youth from the Diaspora and Romania

Partner: Litera Bruchsal (🔗 website)

Starting Date: November, 2025

Financing: Completed

Project Status: Finished

Financed by RUF: $1,000

Short Description:

Romanian United Foundation awards a $1,000 grant from its RUF Microgrants Fund for the Diaspora to LITERA Bruchsal to deliver the 3rd edition of “Romanian LETTERS,” an international literary festival for Romanian children and youth from the diaspora and Romania, which takes place between October and December 2025 and promotes the Romanian language, creativity, and cultural identity.

Details:

Organized annually by the German–Romanian Association LITERA Bruchsal, the “Romanian LETTERS” festival offers an international literary creation contest for Romanian-speaking children and youth from Romania and the diaspora, with around 300 participants submitting original works under the guidance of teachers and parents.

The 2025 edition combines a digital call for entries, professional jury evaluation, an online awards ceremony, and post-event dissemination to highlight young voices and connect schools and communities across countries. The RUF grant supports essential costs, including prizes, jury honoraria, logistics, and communications, thereby helping to ensure a high-quality contest with strong international visibility.

The initiative advances RUF’s GlobalRomania and Diaspora priorities by preserving the Romanian language, strengthening cultural identity, and building a recurring transnational educational platform around literature and creativity.

Funds Sources: Romanian United Foundation                

Project Name: Emanuel University Community Builders Microgrant 

Partner: Emanuel University (🔗 website)

Starting Date: October, 2025

Financing: Completed

Project Status: Finished

Financed by RUF: $1,000

Short Description:

Romanian United Foundation awards a $1,000 grant from its RUF Microgrants Fund for the Diaspora to Emanuel University  to support academic formation and leadership development, preparing students for responsible service and long-term contribution to society.

Details:

Emanuel University of Oradea offers a rigorous academic environment focused on intellectual development, leadership skills, and ethical responsibility.

Members of Romanian United Foundation leadership were present at the University’s gala to recognize this initiative and strengthen relationships between institutional and diaspora communities.

The $1,000 microgrant advances RUF’s diaspora priorities by building bridges, reinforcing cross-community ties, and investing in individuals who will contribute to society in Romania and beyond.

Funds Sources: Romanian United Foundation                

Project Name: Români de Succes – Global Romania Dialogues LIVE

Partner: Rozoom Press (🔗 website)

Starting Date: March, 2025

Financing: Completed

Project Status: Finished

Financed by RUF: $1,000

Short Description:

Romanian United Foundation awards a $1,000 grant from its RUF Microgrants Fund for the Diaspora to RoZoom Press to support “Români de Succes – Dialoguri LIVE,” a live interview series amplifying diaspora success stories and strengthening global Romanian connections through dialogue and visibility.

Details:

“Români de Succes – Dialoguri LIVE” is a weekly live interview series featuring Romanian professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, and civic leaders living abroad, with interactive audience engagement and broad digital dissemination.

The microgrant supports content production and distribution across live and recorded platforms, creating a growing archive of diaspora expertise and experience.

The initiative directly advances Global Romania, a cornerstone of RUF’s five-year vision to build a vetted global diaspora network, by connecting communities, showcasing talent, and creating bridges that enable collaboration, shared identity, and long-term impact worldwide.

Funds Sources: Romanian United Foundation                

Project Name: RTN Grant

Partner: RTN (🔗 website)

Starting Date: November, 2024

Financing: Completed

Project Status: Finished

Financed by RUF: $1,000

Short Description:

Romanian United Foundation (RUF) has pledged a $1,000 grant to Romanian Christian Television (RCT) in recognition of its 30th Anniversary and its continued commitment to uplifting and connecting the Romanian Diaspora.

Details:

Since its founding in 1994 under the leadership of Petru Amarei, RCT has been a vital platform for Romanian communities worldwide, fostering connections, supporting businesses, and amplifying the work of nonprofit organizations. RCT’s dedication to advancing the development and cohesion of the diaspora aligns closely with RUF’s mission to empower changemakers and create a strong, connected global community.

This partnership embodies a shared vision of strengthening the cultural and social identity of the Romanian Diaspora, highlighting impactful initiatives while fostering collaboration among organizations, and promoting unity to advance the progress of Romania and its global communities.

In recognition of this grant, RCT has generously offered an in-kind donation valued at $1,000 to both RUF and ROCO, designating them as Bronze Sponsors for RCT’s 30th Anniversary Fund. This collaboration underscores the power of working together to support shared goals.

RUF is proud to partner with RCT in its efforts to strengthen the bonds within the Romanian Diaspora, fostering a thriving and connected global community.