Description of organisation

The Association of Practitioners and Specialists in Social Economy (APSSE) is a non-governmental organization that was founded at the initiative of a group of teachers and master students in Social Economy of the West University of Timisoara, Romania. The mission of the Association is to carry out projects in the social and cultural sector, responding to identified needs in disadvantaged groups through both punctual solutions and long-term initiatives. The goal of the Association is to promote the social economy in Romania (target group disadvantaged people) and also in the academic community (target group teachers, researchers and students). Specific activities involve supporting vulnerable groups through training and human resource counseling, but also information and exchange of experience in the field of social economy.