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Florin
Lupu (Oct 1, 1978-Mar 17, 2002) was a co-founder of the
Renaissance (Renasterea) initiative and Executive Director of the
Foundation for Development through Economic Education and
Partnership (DEEP), which he established after serving as national Executive
Director of the Pro Democracy Association
(Romania’s largest civil society development organization).
A visionary and force behind one of Romania's most dynamic community-based
development innovation incubators, Florin traveled extensively throughout
Western and Eastern Europe and even led a training mission in the U.S. in
November 2001.
Three months later, by which time Renaissance already counted more than 300
volunteers worldwide in its programs, Florin and another teammate were
tragically killed in an automobile accident near Jiu Valley in March, 2002.
His death was mourned by many, but his life and vision continue to inspire
numerous young people throughout Southeast Europe. Renaissance continued,
redesigned its strategy to focus on efforts to strengthen local government and
community initiatives, and facilitated the development of a number of
community initiatives. |
