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Summertime in Romania
Good news! It’s not too late to read our most recent newsletter. Click the picture below to check out the exciting things that have been happening with Firm Foundations Romania this past summer. If you are not on our newsletter list and would like to be, please email us at mail@firmfoundationsromania.com.
First Year Of Teen Mums Ends With A Splash!
Since beginning in October 2016, the Teen Mums’ group has transitioned from new starts and unknowns, to a comfortable, relaxed, support network. Friendships have blossomed between the Mums, the babies, and with us. This past week was another great time together when we had a summer baby pool party! It was lovely to all meet […]
“Small Love” by volunteer Julia Asmus
Julia Asmus came to volunteer with Firm Foundations Romania for a few weeks this year. After her experience, she wrote a blog about her trip and she shared this blog with us. It’s a beautiful testament to the work that God is doing in Romania, and that we in FFR are blessed to be part […]
FFR’s International Language Lesson
English is a universal language; but after years of working with volunteers, we’ve learned that some words are not as universal. One example we run into in the hospital is that in America babies wear diapers, but in England babies wear nappies. Steffi, our German, decided to quiz Australia, England, and America to help us […]
Presenting a New Social Worker in Romania…
What an exciting summer it has been with graduations. We have one more congratulations to give: Andreea Mondoc has graduated from college and is now a certified Social Worker. Andreea is our first college graduate and we couldn’t be more proud of her.
FFR is a Proud Mama!
ESTERA GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL! According to a recent study, for every 200 Roma children, only 3 will graduate from high school. We are proud to announce that this year one of these students is our very own Estera! Estera has been in our Teenage Mentorship Program for the past few years and has been living […]
“Joy, Joy, Joy Down in our Hearts” for our Graduates!
The end of the school year is an exciting time with our annual graduation ceremony! The After School Program had 130 children graduate into the next school year. Each class, along with the Kid’s Club kids and the Teen Mums, performed a song or a skit. What a wonderful year for our students and teachers. […]
FFR Primetime Live: Cupcakes with Christine Pasta – Using Your Talents while Volunteering
In this exclusive, Sarah Vienna interviews her sister Christine Pasta (Tina) about using her baking talents in Romania. Tina brought her supplies all the way from the USA to teach children and teens in Romania about how to decorate cupcakes. Everyone enjoyed learning how to make beautiful cupcakes, and of course eating them! Please contact […]
Clownin’ Around in the Hospital
In addition to providing love to the babies in the hospital, our volunteers also provide much needed laughter and smiles! How can you help by giggle when you see these two clowns. Thanks girls for providing entertainment to the kids in the hospital, the staff, and to all of us! You are both amazing!
