The Association for a Solidary Community and Social Intervention (ACSIS) has implemented in 2025 the project “The Power Within You” — an initiative dedicated to vulnerable single mothers supported by the organization. These are women who, despite facing complex challenges, demonstrate incredible inner strength every single day.
The project was designed as a series of personal development workshops aimed at helping participants reconnect with their inner resources, rebuild self-confidence, and develop practical skills to support them in their daily lives.
A team of trainers and coaches from the United States joined ACSIS in this mission, contributing their time and expertise as volunteers. Among them were Terri Werner (President and Founder, Energy Flow Consulting, LLC), Monica Pandele (Transformational leadership facilitator, PCC), Carrie Schanen (Director of Training & Development, Best Version Media), and Mary Beth Dye (Founder, NewVisions Group), who brought empathy, warmth, and innovative methods to every session.
Through the hybrid workshops led by the U.S. trainers, participants gained:
• Greater confidence in their own abilities and decisions;
• Practical strategies to face everyday challenges;
• Authentic connection with other mothers in similar situations;
• A safe space for emotional renewal and personal growth.
The sessions explored topics such as resilience, emotional balance, effective communication, conflict management, and building healthy relationships. One of the most impactful moments of the program was the “Future Vision” workshop, where participants were guided through visualization exercises to imagine and feel what a peaceful, safe, and meaningful life looks like — turning that vision into a personal compass for change.
The final meeting of the project became a celebration of courage and personal progress. Each mother looked back at her journey, recognized her efforts, and celebrated the transformation she had experienced throughout the program.
Here are a few of their reflections:
“I’ve learned to look within myself, to find love and compassion, and to share them with my
child and others. I feel like a new version of myself — free of fear, doubt, and filled with love.”“I appreciate that I am being heard and that my opinion matters. I’ve learned that the power is
within me, that my voice has value, and that it’s important to express it whenever I can.”“I truly appreciated these workshops — the way they guided us, as mothers, to manage our
emotions, be more patient and calmer, and see obstacles with an open heart. I’ve learned not to
pressure myself emotionally, especially in my relationship with my daughter — I’m more relaxed
and focused on what truly matters.”
“The Power Within You” has been more than a series of workshops — it has been an investment in these women and in the future of their children. The project demonstrated that when single mothers are offered trust, support, and practical tools, they can become models of resilience and balance within their communities.
Since its founding in 2004, ACSIS (www.acsis.ro) has focused on developing a stable support network for single-parent families at risk of separation, ensuring access to essential community resources (employment, medical care, professional reintegration) and helping mothers rediscover their inner strength — so that children can grow up safely within their own families.
To date, over 2,700 single mothers in need have benefited from ACSIS programs.
