Category: Romania

Romania: Antitrafficking Training Continues in Ukraine Response

December 21, 2023

Early in its Ukraine response, in addition to meeting emergency needs like food and shelter, IOCC incorporated antitrafficking efforts into its humanitarian program in Romania.

Changing Lives: Hear Victoria’s Story as a Ukrainian Refugee in Romania

July 18, 2023

Ukrainian refugees in Romania receive grocery vouchers from IOCC, ensuring they can get exactly what their families need.

Romania: A Ukrainian Refugee’s Gratitude

May 24, 2023

Grocery vouchers to Romania’s largest supermarket chain allow Ukrainian refugees to shop for their families, tailoring the assistance to their particular situation.

Romania: Preventing Trafficking, Protecting People

March 18, 2023

IOCC is supporting training in the prevention of human trafficking, especially for people like clergy and social workers who work with Ukrainian refugees and others who might face greater risk.

Ukraine Relief Update

January 31, 2023

IOCC programs are expanding to meet the needs of the people of Ukraine as they face harsh winter weather.

The Story of Marta

October 11, 2022

Marta is one of millions of Ukrainians who have sought safety in neighboring countries. IOCC is helping those who have arrived in Romania and Poland, while also providing aid in Ukraine itself.

Romania: Helping Children Stay Connected to School

September 7, 2022

Through IOCC support, young students in Romania participated in activities that helped them connect with each other through educational opportunities, helping reduce their risk of dropping out of school.

Romania: Stoves Warm Homes and Hands in Winter

May 30, 2021

In Romania, IOCC is providing new cooking stoves for Church-run foster-care homes and families in need.

Romania: Training Counselors to Fight Addiction

August 24, 2020

With support from IOCC, local partner Federatia Filantropia (the philanthropic organization of the Romanian Orthodox Church) is providing nationally accredited vocational training for adults, with a specialization in addiction counseling.

Romania: Starting Fresh After the Floods

December 3, 2018

Earlier this year, heavy floods hit Romania, causing extensive flooding in rural areas—and affecting almost 100 villages across 19 counties. Hundreds of homes were flooded, too, and families had to evacuate. They returned home to find waterlogged ...