ACTION - Seniors Active in the Community - Centre of Resources and Consultancy in Education

The project aims to develop and strengthen a sustainable network of senior citizens clubs in rural Romania through the exchange of expertise and best practices between Romanian and Belgian partners, contributing to improving the quality of life of seniors and promoting social inclusion.

The target groups of the project are mainly elderly people with reduced opportunities (specifically from Gropnița, Iași County/coordinator, Moldovița, Suceava County and Slatina-Timiș, Caras-Severin County – associated partners), divided into two categories:

1. Elderly people over 65: This category represents the majority segment of beneficiaries, composed of retired people who have become professionally inactive. Our project aims to support the physical, mental and social well-being of people over 65 through community involvement and education, support and health initiatives in senior clubs.
2. People aged 55-65: Although not yet of retirement age, they are in transition to work inactivity and vulnerable to social and economic exclusion.

People with reduced opportunities in both categories are affected by low incomes, limited access to essential services, and geographical and social isolation, which make them vulnerable to social exclusion and a marked deterioration in quality of life. Our project addresses these challenges by developing senior clubs with age-specific activities.

Key Activities and Results

• Project Management
• Opening conference of the “Active Seniors” project
• LTTA Seniors Centers in Belgium (course and study visits) – Creation of at least 3 clubs for seniors in rural areas and training of 42 leaders and trainers in club management
• Online course and mentoring period for senior club management
• Annual activity plan 2026 in seniors clubs – monitoring and support
• Creative Output: Development of a manual for senior clubs
• Multiplier Events: 1 in Belgium and 1 in Romania
• Raising awareness at national and international levels through an online campaign

This project will have a lasting impact on the organizations involved, contributing to the development of their competences, the creation of sustainable networks and the promotion of good practices at the national and European level.

The organizations will continue to use the results of the project through mentoring, education and promotion activities, thus ensuring a sustainable contribution to improving the quality of life of rural seniors.