Mayor of London for “Crisis Response”
Mayor of London, “Crisis Response” award for our volunteers who have shown extraordinary solidarity in very troubled times for humanity. It is an honour that we were able to make a small difference in the country we live in, joining the efforts of the other volunteers in London and the UK, during the Covid -19 Pandemic.
Congratulations everyone!
“Diploma of Honour”
Minister of Internal Affairs Romania
National Crime Agency Against Human Trafficking
For special contribution brought to the fight against human trafficking
“Diploma of the Ambassador”
Awarded by His Excellency Dan Mihalache Ambasador of Romania in UK to all our volunteers for their hard work and support offered to the Romanians affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic
Diploma “Here and There”
Awarded by the Minster of the Romanians Everywhere for Solidarity & Crisis Response as a sign of gratitude for the generosity of our volunteers and the impact they had during the troubled times caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
“Diploma of the Ambassador”
Her Excellency Laura Popescu Ambassador of Romania UK awarded some of our volunteers for their effort and involvement to support the consular activity for to the Romanian community leaving in post Brexit UK
“Diploma of Gratitude”
From the Head of the Region Kamianets-Podilskyi in Ukraine, Mr. Михайло Сімашкевич. Україні!To all Roconect volunteers and collaborators who supported the Ukrainian people in the war crisis.
Diploma “Here and There”
From the Department of the Romanians Everywhere on the “Day of Romanians Everywhere” to mark the recognition and appreciation of the significant contribution that Romanians from outside the borders bring to Romania’s development and to the preservation of Romanian identity and cultural values abroad.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Romanian Christmas Carols
Trafalgar Square – 2023:
- “An image for the history..” by Adevarul (The Truth) daily Romanian national newspaper part of the Romanian history since 1871
- “Romanian Carols in Trafalgar Square ” by Antena3 CNN a renown romanian news chanel.
- “Romanian Carols in the heart of London” by Stiri de Cluj, local newspaper
- ” Romanian Carols” by Observatorul Constanta local news channel
- “Concert Colinde in Trafalgar Square” by Mangalia News
- “Superb Romanian Carols” by Jurnalul FM
- ” The choir of messengers of Romanian traditions” by The Union of Professional Journalist of Romania
Roconect and the war in Ukraine
- “You are not alone” Sky News reported on Roconect National Campaign of Awareness against modern slavery initiated to protect the Ukrainian refugees crossing the border to Romania.
- “Human trafficking, Roconect, Romanian National Agency Against Human Trafficking” by the Romanian National Television (TVR Cluj)
- “The collaboration between Roconect and Romanian National Agency Against Human Trafficking to protect the Ukrainian refugees” by Cromtel TV
- “The Impact of war on mental health: lessons from Ukraine” by Centre for Global Mental Health
- “Romanians in UK got involved exemplary in the Ukrainian refugees crisis” by Ziarul Romanesc
Together for Freedom
- Press release in the Deputy Chamber of the Romanian Parliament about our first edition of Together for Freedom 2021 Discussion about Modern Slavery by Simina Geanina Daniela Tulbure MP in Romanian Parliament
- “Together for Freedom ( 2021) a major problem for Romania” by Podul.ro
Healing Humanity: Efforts Against Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery 2023
- Kind mention of Roconect contribution at the Healing Humanity conference by the Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain
Raising awareness about Modern Slavery in the Romanian media in UK
- “People are not for sale” by Ziarul Romanesc
Celebrating the King’s Coronation
- “London Romanian community celebrated traditionally the King’s Coronation” by Agerpress
- “Celebrating Uncle’s coronation” by Realitatea.net
- “Romanian community celebrated King’s Charles the III coronation” by Cuget Liber. ro
Celebrating Romanian traditional outfit in UK
- “Ziua iei celebrated by Romanians in UK” by StiriDiaspora.ro
Christmas little star
- A Roconect project in collaboration with Fight for Freedom Romania. The purpose of this project was to bring a little dignity to the parents who were detained and unable to send a Christmas present to their children. It was a real succes for parents and children. by News Net Crestin . ro
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Lausanne – Orthodox Initiative Consultations
Healing Humanity:
Efforts Against Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
Thessaloniki 2023
The Impact of War on Mental Health: Lessons from Ukraine
- A great opportunity to share our grassroots experience with academics at Kings College London
- We have talked about fighting modern slavery and providing aid to refugees at the Ukraine/Romanian border
Exploring new approaches to tackle Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery related to Romania in the UK –
Connecting civil society, practitioners, and academics in a coordinated response on the European Anti-Trafficking Day
Romania Beyond Borders
Conference at the Parliament Palace Bucharest
- We have talked about experience in volunteering at the Romanian Consulate, it was a privilege to share about the power of a united community and the importance of collaboration with the local authorities.