Hercules Association

supports underprivileged childrenfacilitates non-formal educationsupports vulnerable seniorsdevelops sustainable communities

1994 – Founding of the Hercules Association

The Hercules Association was established with the mission to support, promote, and implement social, humanitarian, and educational activities.

2000 – Initiating the Hercules Center

With the support of the Heidi Fonds organization from the Netherlands, the Hercules Association acquired the building that would house the Hercules Center and serve as the association’s current headquarters.

2007 – Opening of the Hercules Center

With the support of the Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation, the Hercules Association opened the Hercules Day Center. Here, children from underprivileged backgrounds receive educational support, homework assistance, a warm meal, and a safe space for personal development.

2018 – Initiating the BufKids Center

The Hercules Association, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the Buftea Town Hall, built a replica of the Hercules Day Center from the ground up. This project, named the BufKids Day Center, was created specifically for the underprivileged community in Buftea.

2020 – Opening of the BufKids Center

The Hercules Association’s educational model was successfully replicated with the opening of the BufKids Day Center in Buftea, Ilfov County. Underprivileged children are supported through educational activities, psychological counseling, daily meals, and the provision of school supplies, books, clothing, and hygiene products.

Mission · Vision · Values

Mission

To fight poverty and the social challenges of the community in which we operate by encouraging children's education and offering younger generations the chance to broaden their knowledge and experience.

Vision

A world where underprivileged youth from rural communities manage to overcome inherited poverty through education and the chance for a normal childhood.

Values

We believe in responsibility toward the future and the community, honesty, integrity, solidarity, perseverance, and tenacity in overcoming obstacles, as well as generosity, involvement, and gratitude.