Support The Social Incubator USA

The Social Incubator is a leading social impact organization founded in Romania in 2014 with a simple but powerful mission: to give vulnerable youth the opportunity to build a better life.
Every year , thousands of young people exit the child protection system at just 18 years old, often without family, support, or direction. Without meaningful intervention, many of them face homelessness, unemployment, exploitation, or a lifetime of poverty.

Over the past decade, we have built one of Eastern Europe’s most impactful social models—empowering more than 65,000 young people through education, mentorship, psychological support, housing, and job integration programs. Our programs are rooted in empathy, strategy, and local partnerships, and have been recognized for driving systemic change in both Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

Now, we are expanding to the United States to mobilize new communities, partnerships and resources that can scale our impact even further.

In Romania, over 43,000 children live in the child protection system – many placed in foster care, group homes, or residential centers. Each year, approximately 3,900 young people „age out” of this system at just 18 years old, legally considered adults but often left entirely on their own.

• Only 1 in 40 finds legal employment within the first year of leaving the system.
• Over 60% struggle with homelessness, unemployment or mental health issues.
• Many fall victim to trafficking, abuse or poverty due to lack of support and opportunities.

In the Republic of Moldova, the situation is just as urgent.

• More than 5,000 children remain in institutional care or alternative placement.
• The country faces one of the highest rates of youth emigration in Europe, with young people leaving due to poverty and lack of opportunity.
• Girls from vulnerable environments are especially at risk of trafficking and early marriage.

Across both countries, there is a crisis of transition: young people moving from protection into adult life without the tools, skills, or support systems they need.

We step in where the system steps out – offering education, job training and job placement, emotional support, housing and mentorship to help these young people become independent, empowered and employed.

When we invest in them, we don’t just change lives – we change the future of entire communities.

We believe that no young person should be defined by their past or limited by their circumstances. Every youth deserves the chance to dream, grow, and build a life of their own choosing. That’s why we deliver transformative experiences, combining education, career development, and emotional support designed specifically for youth facing the highest risks.

Our mission is to turn abandonment into empowerment and help every young person step into adulthood with dignity, purpose and opportunity.

But the numbers only tell part of the story.

As Anton, one of our beneficiaries, shared:

„If you hadn’t existed, I would have never seen the good side of being abandoned… You offer us opportunities even a child from a family might not have. With people like you, life becomes easier.”

The United States has long been a global leader in innovation, social inclusion and community-driven change. It is also home to countless kind-hearted individuals—especially within the Romanian and Moldovan diaspora—who are eager to give back, support the next generation, and help build a stronger future for youth in their home countries.

The Social Incubator U.S. was founded to channel this energy and generosity into tangible impact.

All funds raised in the U.S. directly support programs in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, including:

• Career guidance & vocational counseling
• Job readiness training and placement
• Mental health and psycho-emotional support
• Educational assistance and tutoring
• Mentorship and life skills development
• Housing support and essential resources

We are also launching new strategic initiatives that tap into the power, knowledge, and networks of the U.S. to expand opportunities for youth:

• Educational partnerships with top U.S. universities
• Work & Travel programs that provide cultural exchange and real-world experience
• Mentorship programs connecting Romanian and Moldovan youth with U.S. business leaders

Donate – Help fund education and job programs for vulnerable youth
Mentor – Share your expertise with a Romanian youth
Partner – Collaborate through corporate CSR or sponsorship

All donations are tax-deductible through our 501(c)(3) status. If you want to donate directly to our USA bank account or through Zelle, access the information here directly.