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Outward
Bound Romania:
Creating and building community is what Outward Bound Romania is
all about. Since its inception in 1993 by Mr. Imre Fodor, a civic
leader in the city of Tirgu-Mures, it has developed and implemented
programs for more than 5,000 young people and community leaders.
These programs not only instill local people with self confidence
through standard Outward Bound activities, they also work towards
building better communities by offering skills such as conflict
resolution, project development, fundraising, and organizational
development. In one rural development project, students have gone
on to create local community service organizations that have continued
to thrive and serve the people of Romania.
Other courses focus on creating harmony between the multiplicity
of ethnic groups and cultures in the region. In March 1990, fighting
broke out in Tirgu-Mures between parts of the Hungarian and Romanian
population (including people from surrounding villages). In May
2000, Outward Bound organized a program with 24 participants - bringing
together 12 Romanians and 12 Hungarians from these affected areas.
It is through programs such as this that Outward Bound teaches diplomacy,
youth leadership and tolerance.
As Outward Bound Romania expands it continues to serve economically
disadvantaged youth, orphans, social workers and educators in the
region. It also serves professionals and international clients on
cross-cultural courses.
Surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains OB Romania has an ideal location
for trekking, abseiling, climbing, community projects (ecological,
intercultural), expeditions (bike, kayak or cross-country skiing),
and orienteering. OB Romania also offers creative activities that
help teach participants the handicraft arts of the region, which
is a great intercultural experience for students both from Romania
and abroad.
What
students say about Outward Bound Romania:
"You asked what we will take home from this experience and
there are so many things that I will take home. I will take home
a new sense of confidence, responsibility, physical ability, and
independence. I will take home a culture that I cannot wait to share
with others I know. I have learned so many lessons about working
with others and communicating. I have learned new things about myself,
and I thoroughly enjoyed learning about you and your life"
--Holly Hough
"The most positive experiences were those moments when after
uphill struggle I could look out at the impressive views from Ceahlau.
These moments came only after hard work on my part, and were therefore
very rewarding." --Jason Ruff
CONTACT
OUTWARD BOUND ROMANIA:
Outward Bound Romania Trust for Youth
RO-4300 Targu-Mures
55 Piata Trandafirilor
Romania
Bus: 40 (65) 210 905
Bus Fax: 40 (65) 210 905
E-mail: office@outwardbound.ro
Web Page: http://www.outwardbound.ro
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