In 20 years of activity we managed to involve people from the local communities in more than 1.230 projects, developed in 46 villages and 1115 towns.
These people, that have found a new calling, matter the most to us.
People and abilities
190 locals trained in traditional construction techniques;
48 locals trained in agro-tourism;
40 village entrepreneurs participating in English classes;
100 jobs created along with the projects promoted by MET;
120 tourism seasonal jobs.
Local businesses
5 village associations established in: Alma Vii, Archita, Biertan, Mălâncrav and Viscri;
20 craftsmen started their small business with MET help;
4 blacksmith and 3 carpenter workshops were opened;
2 brick and tile-making ovens were built;
20 locals were supported to rehabilitate and decorate their guest houses;
2 weavers helped to create and sell traditional textiles;
An eco orchard and an apple juice factory opened;
A pallet factory started.
Education
180 children participated to the 6 thematic summer camps organized by MET, since 2014: “I want to be a craftsmen”, “The Young Architect” and “I am creative”.
more than 120 children were involved in garbage cleaning activities in their village;
8,500 pupils from rural areas helped to plant more than 2.200.000 trees under a reforestation campaign supported by Accor-Orbis Hotels;
7 schools from Sighișoara and more than 500 kids involved in eco friendly activities;
18 students received MET awards for great results in history and biology contests.