ADV Romania – awarded by the Iași County Prefecture for its contribution to the development of the social economy
On April 2, 2025, during the event held to celebrate the Day of the Prefecture Institution, hosted in the Senate Hall of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași, the Alături de Voi Romania Foundation was honored with the Iași County Prefecture Award – Mihail Kogălniceanu, in recognition of its valuable contribution to the development of the social economy and the modernization of social services in Iași County.
The event, held in a solemn setting, brought to the forefront people, organizations, and initiatives that have a real impact in the community. The awarding of this prize reflects our shared commitment to building a county that is more inclusive, more equitable, and more united.
“We are honored today to receive this award from the Iași County Prefecture! It motivates us and confirms that what we do every day creates real social impact in the community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone!”
— Angela AchițeiPresident of ADV Romania
Beyond recognizing the work of the ADV team, this award represents an appreciation of all initiatives that, through social economy, generate jobs for vulnerable people, essential services for the community, and social innovation.
🔗 AFIN – part of the change through social economy
AFIN IFN S.A., part of the ADV Group, is deeply honored by this recognition awarded to our parent organization, ADV Romania. We join in this moment of celebration and see it as a confirmation that investments in the social economy—whether through ethical financing or capacity building—are essential for a sustainable future.
👉 Through our mission, we support the idea that the social economy is not just a sector, but a tool for profound social transformation. The recognition received from public authorities encourages us to continue building bridges between ethical capital and real impact in communities.
🙏 We thank the Iași County Prefecture, Prefect Luciana Antoci, and the entire team for their appreciation, openness, and collaboration. We are proud to be part of a county that supports the social economy and believes in innovation with heart.
📌 AFIN is the first Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) in Romania exclusively dedicated to financing social enterprises, cooperatives, associations, and foundations with economic activity. Together, we make the economy work for people!
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