"I want to follow Jesus." Gabriel’s transformation, from guarded boy to baptized believer. Gabriel came to the Hope Center in Siminoc, Romania, over two years ago. Raised in instability and surrounded by negative influences, he had every reason to shut down. But step by step, through Sunday School, worship, and real discipleship, Gabriel’s
The Hope Center Rising in Babadag What if your childhood held no safe moments to look back on? No birthday candles. No warm meal waiting after school. No hug from someone who calls you by name. In Babadag, Romania, this is
Our big dream of a new Hope Center in Romania, is quickly materializing. Babadag, a small city in south-eastern Romania, is marked by extreme poverty and limited opportunities, particularly within its diverse Roma Muslim community. Because many locals leave the country for survival, children often end up under the care
Journey to the Mountains: A Life-Changing Adventure for At Risk Children Recently, our Hope Partners teams in Romania embarked on a remarkable adventure, leaving behind the shores of the Black Sea and venturing into the picturesque Mare River Valley in the Retezat mountains. The purpose was to accompany a group of
Vali's Inspiring Journey and the Transformative Impact of the New Hope Center in Romania In the southeastern region of Romania lies the town of Babadag, where poverty and limited opportunities are an everyday reality. Our newest Hope Center in Babadag is currently under construction and will be our tenth facility, and
One-Quarter of Romanian Population Struggles with Poverty, Particularly in Rural Areas with Limited Access to Basic Necessities According to World Bank data, in 2019, Romania had a poverty rate of approximately 22.7%. This means that about one-quarter of the population lived below the national poverty line. Poverty in Romania can be particularly severe in
Hope Partners work in Romania began in late 2021 through a partnership with Project Romanian Rescue (PRR) for Romania and the establishment of a a new Hope Center. Naturally, much of our attention has been focused on caring for Ukrainian refugees, but in the midst of that, our team continues to care for, educate and