Our Story
Cloud Five is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 2022 with the purpose of promoting non-formal education activities to young people from East Transylvania. The aim of the organisation is to empower youth to actively participate in local activities and international projects through which they can develop themselves. The main field of our work is organising activities and projects tackling the topics of personal development, environment, health and sport, social inclusion, youth unemployment, youth entrepreneurship and youth participation in the democratic life. The activities of the organisations are especially open for disadvantaged youth, facing economic, social and geographical obstacles.
Cloud Five believes that young people can play a major role in the creation of societies, and we have trust in their effective contribution to the development of their communities. We aspire to build their capacity, provide them with opportunities for development and monitor their progress. Youth participate in our projects as beneficiaries, but they also contribute to the implementation of these activities. We listen to their suggestions, analyse their needs, and design activities and projects that will respond to these needs. We also believe in the importance of volunteering. Young people make volunteering an active mechanism of change and promote the values that our organisation supports
Meet the Team
Spaciu
Hello, my name is Spaciu and my main role in the organisation is being a project manager, making sure that the logistic parts of a project are going well. In my free time I like to read, hang out with friends, you know, the usual stuff. See you in projects!
Bogdan
Hey! I’m Bogdan – I’m all about traveling, biking, and hiking whenever I get the chance. At Cloud Five, I help make sure our projects run smoothly and that everyone’s having a great experience. You’ll probably see me around during activities or helping out behind the scenes. Can’t wait to meet you at one of our projects!
Sandra
Hey there! I am Sandra, from Romania and I’m part of the Cloud Five team as a facilitator/trainer.
I am an accreditated trainer in the field of Erasmus+, coordinating activities since 2021.
Besides this, I love art (especially theatre), travelling around the world and meeting amazing people, from different cultures.
Also, I am currently pursuing a PhD degree in Human Resources Management.
Vivi
“Good morning, and in case I don’t see you—good afternoon, good evening, and good night!”
I’m Vivi, a volunteer at Cloud Five. Most of the time you’ll find me working on graphics and visual materials, turning ideas into something (hopefully) eye-catching. Every now and then, I jump into projects too—so we might run into each other there!
See you around!
Sandor Teodora - Handles communication with public institutions, helping build strong connections between Cloud Five and the local community. As a member of the project design team, coordinates focus groups that help us understand young people's learning needs and turn them into relevant projects. Also supports the visibility department by identifying the target groups for our social media campaigns, so that our message reaches the right people.
Ionescu Cristian - Creates and manages the digital tools used across Cloud Five, making sure the team has what it needs to plan, communicate and work together efficiently. As administrator of the organisation's IT system, keeps everything running smoothly and securely behind the scenes, so that the rest of the team can focus on delivering projects for young people.
Talpos Bernadett - Looks after the financial side of Cloud Five's projects, managing budgets in line with Erasmus+ financial rules and preparing regular financial reports. Makes sure every expense is traceable and properly documented, and works closely with the management team to use resources wisely, so each project can focus on what matters most: the young people taking part.
Barar Pintea-Ionut - Manages project budgets in line with Erasmus+ financial rules, keeping every project on solid financial ground. Prepares periodic financial reports and ensures that all expenses are fully traceable, with supporting documents carefully archived. Also works hand in hand with the management team to optimise how resources are allocated, helping each project make the most of what it has.
Nedelcu Alexandru - Captures every project activity through photo and video, and creates promotional videos that reflect each project's objectives and impact. Manages our social media pages, keeping them up to date with relevant news and stories. Works closely with the trainers to showcase the results of each session, and oversees the implementation of the project's Dissemination and Exploitation of Results (DEOR) plan.
Richard Mezei - Collaborates with Cloud Five as a trainer for youth worker mobilities, with a focus on digitalisation. Designs and delivers non-formal learning sessions that help youth workers strengthen their digital competences and explore how digital tools can support their everyday work with young people. Brings a practical, hands-on approach to each training, so participants leave ready to apply what they have learned in their own communities.
Ionescu Raluca Teodora - Supports the organisation of daily activities, taking care of logistics, preparing materials and helping coordinate participant groups. Contributes to the project design team, helping shape new projects from the very first idea. Also documents activities for the project journal through photos, videos or written updates, and gets involved in visibility and dissemination, helping share our work with a wider audience.
Alexandrescu Irina - Supports the relationship with participants and helps them integrate into an intercultural group, making sure everyone feels welcome from the very first day. Helps organise energisers, ice-breakers and team-building sessions, and supports facilitators during educational activities. As a member of the sports department, also coordinates the organisation's partnerships, helping build connections that open new opportunities for young people.
Lazar Maria Minola - Provides logistical support during daily activities, helping everything run smoothly on the ground. Assists in preparing materials for each working session, so that facilitators and participants have everything they need. As a member of the project design team, contributes to developing new project ideas. Also takes an active part in group reflections and in the dissemination process, helping share the results of our projects.
Tudor Ioan Ursu - Delivers the training sessions included in each project's activity programme and creates learning materials for participants, from guides and tutorials to worksheets. Supports participants in developing the competences each project focuses on and in applying them in their day-to-day activities. Also follows their progress closely, adapting activities to the needs identified along the way, so that every session stays relevant and useful.
Luca Alina-Gabriela - Offers mentoring support to participants with fewer opportunities during mobilities, helping them feel confident and make the most of their experience. Provides methodological support to group leaders in coordinating their groups and managing conflicts. Also helps prepare groups before departure, through online briefings and pre-mobility information meetings, so that everyone knows what to expect.
Vilcu Ciprian - Coordinates Cloud Five's sports department, bringing together the people and ideas behind our sports activities. Oversees the implementation of sports activities across Harghita County, from planning to delivery, making sure each one is well organised and accessible to young people. Through this work, helps promote an active and healthy lifestyle and uses sport as a tool for learning, inclusion and community building.
