Real Support for a Stable and Dignified Future

The Social Incubator Association, through its Youth for the Future program, offers vulnerable young people in Romania a complete social and professional integration journey, focusing on emotional health, autonomy, and inclusion.

We know these young people face complex challenges that go beyond immediate material needs. That’s why we’ve developed an approach to help young people rebuild from within, recognizing that true independence is a process of healing and growth that is rooted in mental health, self-confidence, and the ability to build healthy relationships.

Who Do We Serve?

Young people between 16 and 26 years old: 

• From the social protection system
• NEETs (not in education, employment, or training) 
• From vulnerable backgrounds or with limited access to opportunities

What Do We Offer? 

• Career counseling – group and individual sessions
• Unlimited counselling & psychotherapy – emotional support for healing and confidence
• Integrated Mental Health support – guided emotional support for navigating everyday challenges 
• Mentorship – real-life professional role models 
• Employment and housing support
• Non-formal education, scholarships, and courses
• Targeted material assistance (food, clothing, medical access)

Everything is tailored to each young person’s real needs, for the long term.

A Transformative Partnership: The Inner Foundation and The Social Incubator Association

In 2025, the program received strategic support from The Inner Foundation, a non-profit foundation that supports entrepreneurs through financial backing and ecosystem resources to strengthen inner health, with a focus on emerging adults (ages 18–29) across Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the US.

The grant supports: 

• Expanding therapy services 
• Therapist retention and team sustainability 
• Training-of-Trainers for employers
• Community events, mentorship, and mental health advocacy
• Mental Health Destigmatization Campaign

This collaboration validates our mission: young people need to look beyond jobs and courses, and find their inner strength to truly succeed.

Real Impact

“For the first time, I felt like someone was truly listening to me, without judging.” — Andreea, 19 years old, beneficiary

„It’s not just about listening; it’s about genuine understanding. She (n.b. psychotherapist) has a talent for translating chaotic thoughts into logical phrases, for sincerely empathizing, and for providing concrete tools that work in real life, especially in tense situations or difficult conversations.” – Anonymous beneficiary

„For me, therapy is more than a place where I talk about my problems—it’s a journey to myself. I’ve learned that it’s okay to be vulnerable, to acknowledge my emotions, and to allow myself to feel them.” – Iulian, 18 years old, beneficiary

„Therapy changed my life. It helped me discover myself, understand old wounds, and find the strength to move forward.” – Elena, beneficiary

Young people learn to: 

• Manage stress 
• Build healthy relationships 
• Believe in their potential 
• Contribute actively to society

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Every bit of support matters. Every young person deserves a future they can be proud of.