Since it’s establishment in 2010 Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity has led and implemented global and local operations in over 31 communities all across Romania. Our mission and activity focus are in supporting children’s growth, education and well being. This work has been carried out in collaboration with local nonprofit organizations in Romania that conduct operations under high standards of professionalism, financial accountability, transparency and Christian values. Over 3000 children across Romania have benefited from our charitable activities and donations to date and although words do not always paint a picture of the impact of our philanthropic endeavors we would like to highlight the following projects that significantly changed the livelihoods of our beneficiaries.
Thank you to all our fundraisers, donors and supporters for partnering with our mission of bettering the lives of future generations of Romanian children and their families.
April 2015 update “Tender as a butterfly!” that’s how Georgiana describes herself. Georgiana one of our most needy beneficiaries which our organization has sponsored for the past four years. Her incurable disability, Bullous Epidermolysis (EB), requires constant care and attention, which implies daily application of medical creams covered with bandages. This year our charity helped … Read more
Special Medical Care for the handicapped kids of Giurgiu There are over 70 children in Giurgiu, Romania who suffer from severe physical and cognitive disabilities. Under the coordination of Nely Sortudor, the children’s families are leading the effort to improve their health condition through physical therapy, diet, and special medical programs. Donors like you made … Read more
Marcus Monastery is a blessed place, one that Father Arsenie Boca described as a ‘holy place’. In this place, 60 years ago, Abbess Serafima’s grandmother, Suzana, built a monastery that later was demolished during the Communist times. The monastery was built after a dream in which Our Lady showed her where to lay the foundation. Scared, … Read more