The President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, mentioned in the message addressed to the participants at the Civil Society Gala that non-governmental organizations have "a formidable capacity" in solving problems, thus representing an input of good changes in Romania.
”I congratulate the entire associative sector for the reliability and dedication with which it serves and defends the interests of people and communities. Also, I admire the way it has succeed many times to protect the vulnerable, but also the democracy, the constitutional state, forests and parks. There are an enormous numbers of people and associates who deserve my appreciation for dedicating themselves to helping families, women, children, persons with special needs, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Over time the civil society has managed to develop and organize itself by taking responsibility afore of the needs or problems. Those who are present at this event represent the engine of good change in Romania, through work and active engagement in communities, by being able to leave a positive mark on the lives of many people."
He assured that he will be open to NGO proposals and projects and he will facilitate the dialogue between state and society.
In the Civil Society Gala, were promoted and awarded the activities of the non-profit sector from Romania, it took place under the slogan "Thank you!". The gala was presented by Mr. Mircea Toma, and the over 700 representatives of the associative sector in Romania, representatives of the private sector and the public sector, academics, journalists, researchers, leaders and opinion formers of civil society and public figures, who were in the hall, supported and addressed the slogan of this year's Gala.
"Because this year's slogan of the Civil Society Gala is" Thank you! ", I would like to thank, on this occasion, to all the volunteers who decided to invest a part of their time and abilities to comfort and bring smiles on the faces of those who have forgotten to smile because of the trials and cruelty they have faced. This award is dedicated to all volunteers who are alongside ADRA Romania in the project "Hope for immigrants" in the mission to change lives ", said Mihai Braşov ADRA Romania volunteer and project coordinator "Hope for Immigrants".