Yonder’s commitment to our COMMUNITY

At Yonder, we truly believe that the power to build a better world lies within each of us, so every Yonderist plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Our community-focused initiatives address critical needs, provide immediate assistance, and foster stability and support.

 

Key initiatives and achievements

 

1. Building homes for people in need with Homes of Hope Association 

• Focus: Homes of Hope began in 1990, constructing its first house in Mexico and has since expanded to various countries across Latin America, Africa, and Romania. Homes of Hope Romania started in 2017 with a small house for a family with five children.  

• Community involvement: The building of a house it only takes 5-7 days for a team of 10-15 volunteers. This makes it achievable for anyone, and you get to see the end result of your work. 

• Our contribution: In 2018 we built our first house, in a small village from Cluj (Turea). Since 2021, we have built one house annually, with a total of six houses constructed (Dezmir, Mera, Dragu x 2, Apahida).  

• Total sum donated: Over 70,000 EUR. 

 

 

2. Cooking for Charity – Together for Community 

• Yonder’s cherished tradition: We come together for a unique event where some of our colleagues showcase their culinary skills, everyone enjoys the feast, and we all contribute to a greater cause through donations. 

• Propose & vote: Simultaneously, our colleagues propose various social causes, and we all vote to select a few to support. 

• Amplified impact: Yonder triples the amount raised by our colleagues, significantly boosting the impact of our collective generosity. 

• Duration: 10 years, 2 editions per year (except the pandemic period).

• Causes: Over 85 causes were proposed by our colleagues. Close to 30 across various categories such as health, children`s education and community received support thanks to this event. 

• Total sum donated: 
  • 1st edition 2015 – the colleagues raised 200 EUR 
  • Last edition 2024 – the colleagues raised almost 3500 EUR, Yonder tripled the amount, and we donated 10.000 EUR 
  • Over the last 10 years: More than 70.000 EUR  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Critical needs / immediate assistance 

• Support for Ukraine during war (2022):
  • Medical supplies and sanitary equipment: €20,000
  • Temporary houses: €19,500 
  • Supporting refugees in Romania: €6,000 
  • 20 Toshiba laptops donations  

• Help for Turkey following the earthquake from February 2023: €5,000 

• Total sum donated: Over 50.000 EUR

 

4. Stability and support 

• Christmas gifts: Every year, we provide gifts for children in need with the help of our kind-hearted Yonderists and a well-organized partner, impacting hundreds of children from villages in Cluj and Iași counties. 

• Educational support: Donated books, school supplies, games, and toys to enhance the learning experience for children in disadvantaged areas. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our commitment  

We believe that real change starts from within—by engaging our colleagues in meaningful ways and challenging them to take part in our efforts, we empower each Yonderist to be an agent of positive transformation. Whether responding to local needs, supporting those affected by crises, or contributing to long-term stability, our collective actions demonstrate the power of unity and compassion. 

Together, we will continue to build a brighter, more resilient world—starting with our own community and extending our reach wherever we are needed most. This is our promise, our purpose, and our long-term commitment.