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    Concordia Social Projects - Organisation

Concordia Social Projects is an international, independent aid organisation founded in 1991. We accompany children, young people and families in need in Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Kosovo and Austria on their way to a self-determined, independent life.

Our programmes focus on strengthening and respecting children's rights. As an organisation that cares for children and young people, we have a high responsibility and obligation to ensure that children's rights are implemented in our facilities and, above all, that they are not violated.

We support local authorities and communities in developing and implementing structures and services. In this way, we set forward-looking impulses for independent and long-term development in the social and educational sectors in our partner countries, so that all children have opportunities and a self-determined life without exclusion.

The mission of Concordia Social Projects
Concordia is an international, independent, nongovernmental organisation dedicated to supporting children, young people and families in need, towards a more independent and responsible life. We go where the need is the greatest. And where others do not go.

Executive Board

Thomas Birtel President
It would be nice if we could succeed in raising awareness in this rich country of the great need of young and old people in European countries not so far away from us. We would like to motivate you as a supporter to help us develop this part of Europe together with us.
Ulla Konrad Member of the board of Trustees
To acknowledge the fates of the children, not to gloss over or forget them, to set off together, to accompany them a part of the way - that is our mission. Individuality is important to us, for example in the choice of school and vocational training, right up to a life of independence. We strengthen talents and resources and offer therapeutic help in processing what we have experienced.
Ernst Inderbitzin Member of the board of Trustees
I am very glad to be a part of this project and that i can serve my contribution to improve the situation of the disadvantaged young people.
Pater Markus Inama SJ Member of the board of Trustees
In the mid-1980s I worked as a volunteer in a homeless shelter in Vienna. After the social service I decided to become a Jesuit. After completing my training, my ordination and twelve years of youth work, the Jesuits sent me to Bulgaria for four years in 2008 to build up Concordia Bulgaria.
Bernhard Drumel Member of the board of Trustees
I find it terrifying that in the heart of Europe there are still countries where half of the children are at risk of existential poverty. For many years, Concordia has been giving a hand where the need is greatest. We will advance this mission with all our strength. No child should be left behind.

Advisory board

Alfred Leu
The Concordia Social Projects Foundation wants to enable children to develop and flourish in life through its projects. To start at the beginning of a person's life and to do this where poverty is still crying out for certain groups, even in Europe, convinces me. I look forward to contributing to the positive development of Concordia's impact through my work.
Hans Poser
I like what Concordia is doing in Eastern Europe. I myself had little contact with Eastern European realities. However, as a company with offices in the Czech Republic and Poland, we have a certain connection to Eastern Europe.
Marco Baur

International Operational Management

Bernhard Drumel Executive Director
Elena Matache International Development Director
Mirela Lavric National Director Kosovo
Galina Markschläger Managing Director Germany
Cornelia Burtscher Chief Operating Officer
Rainer Stoiber Fundraising Director
Tatiana Balta National Director Moldova
[Translate to English:] Irina Asascalitei - Direktorin CONCORDIA Academia
Irina Adascalitei Director CONCORDIA Academia
Martina Raytchinova International Programme Director
Diana Certan National Director Romania
Stanimir Georgiev National Director Bulgaria

On the road for you in Switzerland

Frauke Fundraiserin
I have been campaigning for Concordia on the streets every day for a year. What I appreciate so much about Concordia: The feeling of being part of a family where children and young people in Europe are given the same chance that I myself had in life.
Ariane - - Fundraiser Concordia Switzerland
Ariane Fundraiser
I am grateful to have had the privilege of growing up in a great environment and with a good education. But because of my origins, I know how difficult it is for many other people. That's why the work of Concordia Social Projects is all the more important to me.
Sabrina Fundraiserin
Sabrina has been with Concordia Social Projects since the beginning. It is important to her that many people in Switzerland get to know the good work of Concordia Social Projects and that many new supporters come through her doorstep work.
Carlo - Fundraiser Concordia Switzerland
Carlo Fundraiser
Concordia Social Projects is very close to my heart, so many children can lead a better life thanks to the great projects. It is a great honour for me to be able to contribute a small part of this by making new people aware of the organisation every day and convincing them to do a good deed.
Nicolai - Fundraiser Concordia Switzerland
Nicolai Fundraiser
I enjoy working for Concordia Social Projects because I firmly believe that positive change in society is possible through committed participation. Concordia offers me the opportunity to have a direct impact on the well-being of others while actively participating in projects that promote social justice and strengthen the common good. Through my involvement with Concordia, I hope to make a contribution that improves people's lives and creates a lasting positive impact in our community.
Max - Fundraiser Concordia Switzerland
Max Fundraiser
Every day I look forward to informing passers-by about Concordia's great projects and getting them excited about them.
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