1. „The word progress is meaningless as long as there are unhappy children” Albert Einstein “Alternativa 2003” Association

2. Who am I!? Born in: 2003 – International Year of People with Handicap; Mom & Dad: Parents of children having medium/sever mental and associated disabilities; specialists; Gen: NGO, nonprofit; Mission: Preventing the abandonment of people suffering from mental and associated disabilities by sustaining their social and professional integration. Purpose: social and professional integration of young people having medium/severe mental disabilities increasing the positive attitude of local community towards this special category of people.

3. Who are they!? My beneficiaries; Youngsters (aged between16-30 years old); Have mental and associated disabilities; Aren’t integrated in any other form of education.

4. What do I plan to do!? Offering real educational and profesionalization services; Encouraging an independent development from their families; Facilitating the access to labor market, creating and sustaining the appearance of new jobs for our beneficiaries; Creating special dwelling spaces adapted to our beneficiaries needs (Secured Dwellings). Ensuring the respecting of individual rights inside the community; Promoting alternative services in the field of mental health Initiating, developing, and sustaining scientific, legislative and educational programs in the field of social politics and social sciences.

5. What do I offer!? Group educative programs; Material support for our beneficiaries and their families (most of them being poor); Social assistance; Psychological and pedagogical counseling, specialized education, rehabilitation; Socializing and recreational activities Workshops; Vocational and occupational training Profesionalisation services; Ergo-therapy (candles, ornamental decorations, painting etc); Social and professional orientation; Computer classes.