Turn Tears into Cheers: Sponsor a Vacation, Create a Smile
Help us replace tragic memories with meaningful vacations.
In 2010, Livada co-founded the Romania Without Orphans Alliance. With ARFO, we continue to mobilize the Church to local action, the government entities for better child welfare initiatives, and we train thousands of caregivers in trauma-informed care strategies like TBRI. Foster and Adoptive parents, social workers, counselors, educators, and anyone else who works directly with vulnerable children continue to be trained through live and online seminars and conferences.
Kids who reside in government group homes/state foster care are invited to attend our highly relational weekly Christian clubs, evangelistic summer camps, discipleship groups, and receive supplemental education and humanitarian aid through our orphan care after-school programs and special events throughout the year.
Cassandra's life has been transformed by Livada Orphan Care. Now in foster care, she joyfully shares, "I am grateful that I am taken care of, because our mom fulfills all our wishes and because I am so loved." Her words highlight the profound impact of Livada's dedication to nurturing and loving care.
Witness the transformative power of love as a foster family embraces a broken child, bringing light and hope into his life. Discover the remarkable journey of Anton, a boy once abandoned, now thriving in a forever family. This is a story of faith, resilience, and the profound impact of compassionate care. Click to read more.
Click here to discover how Emese’s journey from a high school volunteer to a dedicated staff member at Livada Orphan Care showcases the transformative power of faith and community. Her inspiring story highlights the profound impact our programs have on nurturing and empowering young lives.
Your partnership shares the Good News with the poor, heals the brokenhearted, and sets the captives free.
Since 2001 Livada Orphan Care has been advised, encouraged and held accountable by an Executive Board of Directors. Livada is also held accountable by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) by adhering to the highest standards of ethical fundraising and accounting standards, is a GuideStar Gold Standard Member, Ministry Ventures Mastery Certified non-profit, and consistently “Top-Rated” charity with greatnonprofits.org.
Help us replace tragic memories with meaningful vacations.
Help provide a month of educational therapy for those in need.
Help children have who have shown athletic abilities and long to be part of a team.
Provide a pair of quality tennis shoes or warm winter boots for a child.
Help provide our kids with the opportunity to take part in educational field trips.
Help provide English lessons each month to open new doors.
Provide a child with a back-to-school outfit, a jacket, or cool clothes for the...
Provide lessons to explore interests and talents in the arts.
Help us provide much needed medical and dental care.
Help provide a special gift and a family party for a child.
Buy a gift to bless children with special Christmas memories.
Monthly and annual options start at just $10.
Provide care for vulnerable children that produces Christ-like disciples in Romania
We engage, evangelize, and equip Romanian orphans and at-risk kids for life and ministry.
We at Livada aim to be Jesus-Focused, Relational, Grace-Orientated, Biblically-Based, and Disciple-Making
Summer Camp experiences are available for teams interested in serving for one to two weeks with children and teens at camp. This is the most important week of the year for the children we work with in state care and the Gypsy villages.
Short-term mission trips allow church and youth groups, families, college students, singles and adult teams to serve alongside Livada staff and volunteers as we invest in the lives of children throughout the year.
Spend your summer with us in Romania! Opportunities include serving at camp with children and teens, leading day camp-style VBS programs in the gypsy villages, caring for abandoned babies & toddlers in a state hospital, and assisting the short term mission teams who are helping Livada Orphan Care.
Our Short Term InterNational Team (STINT) is made up of Western Christians working alongside our Romanian staff and volunteers to minister to Romanian orphans. This involves a 1-2 year commitment for service.
Perhaps the best measure of our success is what those who know us best say about us.
"Livada is a place where I met awesome and heart-loving people...they really made me feel like I was part of something bigger...part of their family."
“I loved the most the water games, the songs and the skits. We learned about kids in the Bible of our age who were brave and courageous. I enjoyed camp because we learn new things and we have so much fun!”
“Livada Orphan Care has shown tremendous love and passion for the abandoned children of Romania. I have been blessed to work with them for 5 summers and serve alongside them in day camps. They provide for the spiritual, physical, educational and health related needs of these children.”
"The heart for Jesus and children this ministry has is endearing. I loved being a part of this ministry and literally being the hands and feet of Jesus. This ministry isn't just about going, sharing Jesus and leaving... they plant roots, they share Jesus, and build enduring relationships..."
“Last year in camp I liked the most the water games and "the shark" game and also the story time because we learn about God. I can't wait to go to camp this year!”
"This is the best place for a kid to be raised, helped, take care of, loved and nurtured!!! Here I found people with a genuine heart to help and love those who are helpless and were unloved! But now they are loved and have hope for tomorrow!"