Romania

Word Made Flesh Romania serves among children vulnerable to running away from home, vulnerable to dropping out of school, vulnerable to being trafficked, vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, and vulnerable to social marginalization and ethnic discrimination.

Activities

“The Valley” Community Center in Galati and “The Butterfly” Day Center in Tudor Vladimirescu – where over 50  children receive daily:

• A hot meal and personal care (like a hot shower)
• Support in the development of positive behavioral skills
• Developing their capacities and life-skills
• (Re) integration into school
• Help with homework and in catching up with their education
• Help with supplies and uniforms so they can regularly attend school
• First-aid
• Art, play and gardening therapies
• Counseling
• Spiritual and moral education
• Computer skills
• Support in job placement.

“Hidden Treasures” kids club – on Saturdays, over 40 children participate in games, singing, lessons, and art.

Summer Camp – a week long stay in the mountains for over 45 children

Adult Education – In order to best support the children, we organize activities for adults;

• Adult literacy courses;
• Health and hygiene courses;
• Courses on child development and discipline

Commuity Development – We visit vulnerable families in the neighborhood and on the margins of the city:

• Developing relationships with our neighbors;
• Learning about their situations and needs;
• Supporting them in accessing the systems of health and social care;
• Identifying the activities that we can do together to improve the neighborhood.