UPSV International Association

UPSV stands for Un Pas Spre Viitor which translates “A Step to the Future”. It is an established centre where young adults leaving orphanages can go and develop the skills and behaviours they need to become effective and constructive members of society.

Unfortunately this is the only centre of its kind in Romania.

UPSV believes that every child should be given the chance to flourish, no matter what their background is. Whether they have come from the confinements of an orphanage or a poverty stricken family, UPSV is here to help them realise their potential and place in society.

Like all teenagers they just need support, direction and guidance. UPSV teaches them independent living skills, provides legal advice, counselling and assistance in finding a job.

The President and founder Florin Catanescu knows all to well the challenges orphans face when they have no choice but to leave the orphanages at 18 years old, poorly equipped to face the outside world after years of institutionalisation. Florin had grown up in orphanages since birth, not knowing the love of parents and suffered terrible maltreatment. Armed only with his own self taught determination, Florin aspired to open a centre for the disadvantaged youth of Romania and so UPSV was born.

Today UPSV celebrates its 10th anniversary and has helped over 100 youths find jobs and a sense of purpose in life.

Florin invites you to join him on his journey of developing harmonious and educative programs to prepare these young adults social integration into the community.