European Community Organizing Network - ECON

New member of ECON: Centrul FILIA (Asociația Centrul de Dezvoltare Curriculară și Studii de Gen: FILIA)

FILIA is a Romanian feminist organization. Since 2014, community organizing has been central to FILIA’s mission of amplifying women’s voices and strengthening collective power, particularly within rural, and Roma communities.

Their approach is grounded in long-term relationship-building and the creation of safe spaces where women can transition from discussing personal concerns to leading issue-based organizing.

By facilitating the formation of autonomous women’s groups and providing expertise in advocacy and research, FILIA empowers marginalized women to engage directly with authorities on priorities ranging from healthcare access and school conditions to public infrastructure.

Through this work, FILIA ensures that women are at the center of decision-making, transforming individual experiences into a powerful, collective struggle for human rights and anti-discrimination.

🔔Last call!
Join us tomorrow at the webinar on crowdfunding.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1wkDoEGwQ92O69iQsljL_A #/registration

💵 One of the greatest challenges for local organizers, community projects is securing the resources needed to turn a vision into reality. Whether it’s starting a community garden, launching a local energy cooperative, or funding a legal challenge against environmental damage, it all costs money.

🫰 Crowdfunding offers a democratic alternative, allowing organizers to raise funds while building a base of committed supporters.

📲 Join us for this practical 90-minute workshop on successful crowdfunding.

Speakers:

Aleksandr Voronov – Fundraising and Communications Expert
Elena Samoila – Senior Expert in Gender Equality and Community & Corporate Partnerships at Centrul FILIA

When: 16th April 2026 – 15:00-16:30 CET
Where: online, Zoom

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1wkDoEGwQ92O69iQsljL_A #/registration