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ARSD Paris · Since 2016

A presence, a helping hand, hope.

The Romanian Association for Support and Development helps the Romanian community of Paris with administrative procedures, integration, and the transmission of Romanian culture.

Founded
2016
Active volunteers
6
Arrondissement
13th

Our flagship project

The Mobile Office comes to you

500+ people supported

Since 2016 — free of charge, in French and Romanian.

Because your support changes everything.

The Romanian Association for Support and Development (ARSD Paris) is a humanitarian and socio-cultural association headquartered in Paris (MVAC of the 13th arrondissement). Founded in 2016, its mission is to promote and showcase Romanian culture in France through year-round shows, debates, and exhibitions.

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    Solidarity

    A helping hand for those who need it.

  • 2

    Integration

    Building bridges between the Romanian community and French society.

  • 3

    Autonomy

    Giving you the tools to move forward on your own.

Our mission

ARSD by the numbers

Hundreds of stories, one way to help together.

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    500+

    People supported

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    6

    Active volunteers

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    50+

    Events organized

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    8+

    Founded

Indicative figures — to be confirmed with ARSD

Mobile Office
Our flagship project

The Mobile Office comes to you.

We come to you: an equipped vehicle, two laptops, a printer, and above all a team ready to help you with the most difficult procedures.

  • Impôts
  • France Travail
  • Assurance Maladie
  • CAF
  • MDPH

Six pillars

You too — get involved simply.

Six pillars to support you every day

  • Professional integration

    Help with CV writing, cover letters, and interview preparation.

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  • Computer workshop

    Learning to use the internet for administrative procedures, creating and managing an email inbox.

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  • Administrative procedures

    Support for registration, opening rights, obtaining documents (CAF, Pôle Emploi, social security, etc.).

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  • Rights & Duties workshop

    Practical training: opening a bank account, enrolling a child in school, accessing social benefits.

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  • Creative workshop

    Christmas decorations, mărțișoare, knitting, and other handcrafted creations.

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  • Romanian culture

    Shows, debates, and exhibitions year-round to promote Romanian culture in France.

    Learn more

Testimonials

They commit with us.

  • Like Daniela

    Our commitment is to reach out a hand, simply. Every person we support is a story that changes.

    Daniela F.

    Founding President

  • Maria

    Volunteer

  • Andrei

    Volunteer

  • Cristina

    Member

  • Mihai

    Supporter

  • Elena

    Founding member

Provisional profiles — to be confirmed with the ARSD team.

With the support of

City of Paris

A project funded by the Paris Participatory Budget – Tout Paris project, backed by more than 137,000 Parisians.

With you, anything is possible.

Join the movement.

Join our community

Volunteer, donor, partner, or simple supporter — every helping hand counts.

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