18 Months of S.T.E.P. – From Idea to Impact
For 18 months, the two teams from Romania and Portugal worked together to turn an idea into reality: an educational program designed for single parents, focused on emotional support and non-formal methods. Thoughtful coordination—from planning and transnational communication to outreach, recruitment, and evaluation—was key to achieving the project’s three core goals: developing an accessible educational […]
S.T.E.P. Research Study: Measuring the Emotional Benefits for Single Parents
Another project result is a study that evaluates the effectiveness of the S.T.E.P. – Single-parent Training and Empowerment Program, a socio-emotional intervention using action methods, designed for single parents in Romania and Portugal. The program included 12 experiential workshops (2 hours each), structured into four thematic modules and based on action methods specific to psychodrama […]
A practical guide for specialists, one of the project`s results
One of the key outcomes of the project is the Activity Guide for the Socio-Emotional Development of Parents, designed for professionals working in the field of adult education. The guide offers activities, methods, and practical ideas that can be easily adapted to the specific needs of adult beneficiaries. This activity guide was developed as a […]
S.T.E.P. project results shared online, in Romania
On Monday, May 12, 2025, the online conference for the dissemination of the results of the S.T.E.P. project – Single-parent Training and Empowerment Program – took place in Romania. The project was implemented by Asociația Sprijin pentru Mame from Romania in partnership with Cultiv – Associação de Ideias para a Cultura e Cidadania from Portugal. […]
Online conference for sharing results, in Portugal
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the online conference “The challenges of single parenthood” for disseminating the results of the S.T.E.P. project – Single-parent Training and Empowerment Program – took place in Portugal, organized by Cultiv – Associação de Ideias para a Cultura e Cidadania from Portugal. During the conference, the organization presented: In addition to […]
January S.T.E.P. workshops reach new families in Romania and Portugal
In January 2025, the S.T.E.P. – Single-parent Training and Empowerment Program continued with a new series of intensive, in-person workshops, this time structured as weekend marathons in both Romania and Portugal. These events brought together single parents for two full days of reflection, practical exercises, and meaningful connection. In Mafra, Portugal, a new group of […]
S.T.E.P. in Portugal: building strength and solidarity among single parents
Between October and December 2024, the S.T.E.P. – Single-parent Training and Empowerment Program moved into its second phase in Portugal, with in-person workshops successfully held in two cities: Samora Correia and Porto. The first group of participants began their journey in Samora Correia, where the program kicked off with great enthusiasm. Organized by our partners […]
Empowering single parents in Sibiu and Alba Iulia – S.T.E.P. in action
The S.T.E.P. – Single-parent Training and Empowerment Program successfully advanced into its second phase in Romania during the period of September to December 2024, with practical workshops held in Sibiu and Alba Iulia. These sessions aimed to enhance the socio-emotional skills of single parents, offering them valuable tools for personal development and effective parenting. In […]
The second transnational meeting, in Romania
The second transnational meeting of the S.T.E.P. – Single-parent Training and Empowerment Program took place between May 13–16, 2024, with Sprijin pentru Mame Association hosting the partners from Cultiv. Together, the project’s team participated in practical workshops where they explored new creative methods for working with adults, demonstrated by trainers. They also discussed and finalized […]
The first transnational meeting in Portugal
The first transnational meeting of the S.T.E.P. – Single-parent Training and Empowerment Program took place between February 26–29, 2024, in Sertã, Portugal, between the two partners of the project: Asociația Sprijin pentru Mame (Romania) and Cultiv – Associação de Ideias para a Cultura e Cidadania (Portugal). During the days spent together, the project teams shared […]
