Parudimos Association - (“change” in Romani language) is a non-governmental, non-profit and apolitical organization, which aims to improve the image of Roma communities. Founded by a group of Roma students from the West University, Timişoara, the organization has as objectives: increasing the organizational capacity of Roma people, the establishment of Community mediation programs to prevent and combat prejudice against Roma communities; helping Roma communities in the development of problem solving skills as well as developing activities with professional, social, cultural, economic and civic engagement.

At PLAI Festival, Parudimos Association offered to those interested an intensive course of Romani language (elementary notions of grammar, phrases, numbers, days of the week), a parade of clothes and a brief history about the Roma in the world and particularly in Romania.

“Pentru Voi” Foundation is the only service available for adults with intellectual disabilities in Timişoara. “Pentru Voi” Foundation organizes campaigns to promote non-discriminatory attitudes, lobbying and advocacy campaigns to promote the rights of people with development disabilities but also fundraising campaigns to create new communitary services for them. The organization portfolio is impressive, very passionate and professional people, and you can see and feel the results!