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livada means orchard
Bearing Fruit That Will Last
“…They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor.”Isaiah 61:1-3
Our calling is based on Isaiah 61:1-3 from which we care for and share the Gospel with vulnerable kids to see “a planting of the LORD for the display of His splendor.”
330
Years of
Ministry
30000
+total
donors
600
+incredible
volunteers
4000
+mission trip participants
A HOLISTIC APPROACH
Why We Exist
There are an estimated 60,000 abandoned children and 200,000 highly at-risk, vulnerable gypsy children in Romania today. UNICEF reports that the abandonment rate has remained unchanged in the past 30 years.
Livada’s holistic approach begins by nurturing orphans in the cradle and ends with them becoming faithful, interdependent, and contributing members of society. The platform of all programs is a discipleship process leading to life change and personal responsibility.
Our Mission
Our Mission
is to engage, evangelize, and equip Romanian orphans and at-risk kids for life and ministry.
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
Tens of thousands of abandoned and orphaned Romanian children live in some form of institutional care: state orphanages, group homes, and various forms of rudimentary foster care. Read More.
Where We Serve
Where We Serve
Livada primarily serves vulnerable children in Târgu Mureș and surrounding areas in north-central Romania. Read More.
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Become a Volunteer
Some Ways to Get Involved
Summer Camp
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
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.
Livada Internships
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.
STINT Missionary Opportunities
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.