Celebrating Success: Fearless Girls Project wins awards at the Civil Society Gala

My heart is filled with pride and joy these days when I look at the OTP Leasing Romania team. From celebrating business achievements and marking 17 years in Romania to receiving amazing awards at the Civil Society Gala for our flagship CSR project, "Fete Neinfricate/Fearless Girls," the journey has been nothing short of inspiring. The project was award 3rd prize in the Civic Behavior and Public Participation section, as well as the Social Impact award. 

For the past decade, I’ve dedicated myself to projects focused on empowering girls and women. This recognition holds a special place in my heart, emphasizing the impact we can achieve together. The Fearless Girls project, developed by Progress Foundation Romania with support from our team, is dedicated to empowering girls aged 10-16 from rural areas and small cities across Romania. These awards celebrate the profound social impact of the project and highlight the incredible change we can make when we collaborate for a brighter future.

About the Project

According to research by the Progress Foundation, a significant percentage of these girls experience verbal violence and worry about their future.  

The project, conducted through public and school libraries, supplements girls' education with key information not typically covered in schools. Topics include health education, identity search, anxiety, assertive communication, bullying, discrimination, active citizenship, financial independence, future careers, fake news, global warming, human trafficking, and sexual abuse of minors. These subjects are presented by experts via podcasts and reinforced through creative activities and games. At the end of the program, participants will organize a civic event addressing a community need they have identified.

Over the past two years, more than 700 girls from rural and small urban areas in 26 counties have participated in this project, which continues to evolve and deepen its themes.

Impact and Future Goals

Winning two awards at the Civil Society Gala is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved. It’s a celebration of the transformative journey we embarked upon. The project’s success showcases how concerted efforts can create ripples of positive change, inspiring the next generation of fearless leaders.

A huge thank you to our dedicated team and partners who made this possible. Here’s to continuing our journey of making a positive difference and inspiring more young girls to become fearless leaders.