At the same time, we’ve been deeply committed to the future of young minds through our partnership with World Vision Romania. With €60,000 dedicated to educational programs such as “Pâine și Mâine” (Bread Tomorrow), “Vreau în clasa a 9-a” (I want to be a 9th grader), “Vreau la facultate” (I want to go to university), we’ve supported a total of 47 children at different stages of their learning journey, from primary school to university.
Whether it’s students in rural Vâlcea county, learning in combined classrooms with limited resources, teenagers in Iași and Vaslui striving to stay in school, or university students in Cluj preparing for their careers, we believe each of them deserves a real chance to succeed.
"At Cegeka Romania, we remain deeply committed to supporting the wellbeing of our communities as a trusted and reliable partner. Among our CSR pillars, education stands as our most enduring priority. We believe that universal access to quality education is one of the essential factors which are contributing to a healthy and sustainable society. Therefore, our main focus in the following years is investing in educational initiatives, particularly those that go beyond traditional frameworks and support children with limited access to technology and learning resources. With every project we take part in, we aim to pave the way for future generations to step confidently into their careers and reach their full potential.'"
- Andra Antonescu, HR Director, Cegeka Romania
In a time when climate change is no longer a distant warning but a daily reality, we chose to be part of the solution. Through the Plantează în România initiative created by Creștem România Împreună NGO, we contributed with €5,800 and took action — not just financially, but physically.
In April 2025, in Cernica, Ilfov and Prisăcani, Iași, our colleagues joined by their families, as a team of 66 people, took part in a reforestation campaign that planted 15,000 saplings in both cities, together with a bigger team of 900 total volunteers.
By encouraging our employees to take part alongside their families and children, we turned this experience into an unconventional form of education, connection with nature, and active involvement – a gesture with double impact: on the environment and on the well-being of the community.
Throughout the year, we also stayed close to the hearts of those who need joy the most: children in vulnerable situations. Through our partnerships with Atelierul de Bine NGO and Bethany Iași Foundation, we helped turn kind intentions into real moments of happiness. From our Sweet Charity Bake Sale to the Santa’s Ambassadors initiative—where heartfelt letters to Santa were transformed into gifts by our thoughtful colleagues—these local efforts reflect our deep commitment to bringing smiles where it matters most.
And because giving back can also run on adrenaline and teamwork, we’ve proudly encouraged colleagues to take part in marathons that combine physical wellbeing with social impact. Whether running through the streets of Bucharest or the trails of Cernica and Iași, our participation and sponsorships showed that every step forward can help lift others too.
Every one of these actions, big or small, quiet, or loud, speaks to who we are. A team that doesn’t just believe in a better future, but builds it, step by step, tree by tree, story by story. And this is just the beginning because impact is not a destination. It’s a way of moving forward. Together.
