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Monday, October 23, 2023

From Olympic student to working in Germany to afford University

World Vision Romania, in collaboration with Babeș-Bolyai University from Cluj-Napoca County, launched "I want to college" a programme to support 100 underprivileged students to complete their university education.

Cristina, one of the World Vision Romania alumni

From Olympic student to working in Germany to afford University

World Vision Romania, in collaboration with Babeș-Bolyai University from Cluj-Napoca County, launched "I want to college" a programme to support 100...

school supplies for children

The Romanian children's ambition to go to school despite financial hardships.

Valentin, a 17-year-old boy, builds his future between the walls of a vocational school and the space behind the counter of an establishment in Călărași, a...

summer camp

Emilia's first summer camp: “It gave me the courage to carve my own path”

Before joining the World Vision Romania "I want in the 9th grade" program, Emilia (now 19 years old) had never been to a camp or trip outside her village...

Children’s Participation Manifest

On the Summer School, the Children’s Consultative Council of World Vision Romania created and recorded “ The children's participation manifest” that...

Ionela and her friend Paula from USA

A friendship beyond World Vision borders

Ionela's story is about a moving long-lasting relationship between sponsors and a child. Ionela was registered in World Vision Romania programmes from her...

Patricia after a CCC meeting

A mentor at 12. Patricia is a champion of others.

Like any other member of World Vision Consultative Council of Children, Patricia is jaunty and excited to share her experiences. She talks fast, has a...

Informative sessions with parents

Gender-based violence in the poorest county of European Union - Vaslui County in Romania

By Eliza Drob, Communications Officer, World Vision Romania Gender-based violence phenomena are widely spread in Romania, in rural regions especially...

A story of passion and perseverance

Sweet and sour, like the taste of our traditional plum jam

“Sweet and sour, like the taste of our traditional plum jam,” describes Marinela, 29 women ' s life in rural areas of Romania. Sweet – because they are...

A scholarship student is a valedictorian

A scholarship student is a valedictorian

Paula graduated the Technical High School in the city of Cluj-Napoca and proved that one could build up their high school performance no matter the...

Press Release: “Mothers for Life. Life for Mothers” project introduced at the European Parliament

One in ten women within the European Union does not have access to maternal care services during the first months of pregnancy and in 2015 over 1,800...

US Ambassador Hans Klemm visiting World Vision Romania programmes

On 6 April 2017 World Vision Romania, Iasi and Vaslui area development programme had the pleasure of welcoming US Ambassador Hans Klemm to Todiresti...

"Bread for Tomorrow" Programme - a chance for education for children living in poor communities

Alina, 11, Loredana, 9, and Lavinia, 5, are three beautiful sisters living in a village in southern Romania. The poverty that surrounds them paints a sad...

Mothers for life. Life for Mothers - An integrated model to improve reproductive and maternal healthcare services in rural Romania

Irina , 26, is a mother of five and she is in her 4th month of pregnancy. She had her first child at the age of 15. She has never had an ultrasound and...

Conny Lenneberg: “It`s important to understand what it means to be poor in Romania”

Conny Lenneberg: “It`s important to understand what it means to be poor in Romania”

Conny Lenneberg, Regional Leader for World Vision International Middle East and Eastern Europe region, visited the local communities in Romania. She met...

The Iron Ana: an 80 years old woman becomes the leader of her family thanks to the new wheelchair received through ACCESS program

Mrs. Ana is a sweet old lady with the warmest eyes. She is 80 years old and lived her entire life by some simple principles that only people from rural...

Happiness, seen through children's eyes: thinking that everything that happens is a miracle

Dozens of children from Boju village, Cluj County, have shown us that they know how to enjoy every little thing and every beautiful moment that life offers...

A dream weekend for dozens of children from Cluj County

"Armed" with lots of patience, balloons and all the props needed to stage a series of educational games, the volunteers started off to meet with...

Angela, 13, the girl who never stops experiencing

Angela is a smart, active and talkative 13 years old girl living in southern Romania. She has big black eyes and a playful look, which spreads energy all...

Sponsorship Programme Prepares Alex, 14, for Life

Alex, 14 years old, is well-known in his school due to his good results and the time and energy he has dedicated to bring changes in his community. Life in...

Children welcome the new school year in a completely renovated school

For two days, in a collective community action, members of World Vision Romania team and 50 volunteers from Network One Distribution, Bucharest joined...

Community Initiative Youth Clubs change the Universe of Youth in Rural Areas

Children and youth’ life from rural areas seems to follow an established routine. They go to school in the morning, they help their parents with the...

The power of will. A little girl proves everyone that no disease should make us give up on life

Mia is a six years old girl with the prettiest big blue eyes. Although she has problems that are unbearable for most of us, her eyes are filled with...

Matei, the boy who doesn’t exist

Matei is 13 years old. He was born on August 22, 2002. At least this is what his parents told him. He has no proof, since his birth was never registered...

Photovoice! Children choose to depict broken Human Rights in Roma population

In 1948, the United Nations passed a resolution, drafted by leaders from around the world, that specified the Universal Human Rights all individuals...