Ministries
Every child deserves a loving home, a place where they feel safe, cherished, and supported. Yet, in Romania, thousands of children face a very different reality. The orphan crisis here is often a hidden one, but the numbers are staggering: tens of thousands of children are growing up in state-run institutions or foster care, with limited opportunities for a brighter future. Many of these children have been abandoned, neglected, or removed from their families due to abuse, poverty, or hardship.
At Livada Orphan Care, we are working tirelessly to break this cycle of neglect and provide these vulnerable children with hope, love, and opportunities. But we cannot do it alone. We need people like you—people with a heart for children in need, people who want to make a tangible difference in the world.
The Orphan Crisis in Romania: More Than Just a Number
Behind every statistic is a child—like Maria, who was abandoned as a toddler and spent her early years in an orphanage where individual attention was scarce. Or Alex, a teenager who aged out of foster care and found himself with no family and no future. These stories are heart-wrenching, but they are all too common. Without intervention, these children face incredibly difficult futures: many fall into cycles of poverty, homelessness, or even exploitation.
But here’s the thing: we can change their story.
How You Can Make a Difference
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the size of the problem, but the truth is that making a difference starts with just one action. Whether you can sponsor a child, volunteer your time, or commit to praying for this ministry, your contribution has a profound impact on these children’s lives.
1. Sponsor a Child
Sponsoring a child at Livada Orphan Care is one of the most powerful ways to make a lasting difference. When you sponsor, you’re not just providing financial support—you’re giving a child the resources they need to thrive. Your sponsorship helps cover the cost of education, healthcare, counseling, and extracurricular activities, all while ensuring that the child feels loved and supported.
Take Daniel, for example. After being matched with a sponsor, he was able to attend school regularly, receive tutoring, and even pursue his dream of getting his PhD in Counseling with a focus on post-traumatic growth. His sponsor’s support didn’t just change his circumstances—it changed his future.
When you sponsor a child, you’re not just giving them financial help; you’re giving them hope. You’re showing them that they matter, that someone cares about their well-being and future.
2. Volunteer Your Time
Another way to make an impact is by volunteering with Livada Orphan Care. Whether it’s spending time with the children, helping with education programs, or providing your skills and expertise in areas like counseling or healthcare, your time and energy are invaluable. Volunteers have the unique opportunity to build relationships with these children, many of whom have never experienced consistent, loving attention from an adult.
If you’re not able to travel, Livada also offers ways to volunteer remotely, such as fundraising, advocacy, or helping with digital outreach. Every bit of help contributes to creating a better world for these children.
3. Pray for the Ministry
We firmly believe in the power of prayer. If you are unable to sponsor or volunteer, committing to regularly pray for the children, the caregivers, and the ministry at Livada Orphan Care is just as impactful. We ask for prayer for the emotional and physical healing of these children, for the wisdom and strength of the staff, and for the provision of resources to continue this critical work.
Prayer is the foundation of everything we do, and your prayers can help open doors, bring healing, and inspire hope in ways beyond our understanding.
A Brighter Future for Every Child
The orphan epidemic in Romania may be daunting, but with your help, there is hope. We’ve seen it time and time again—children who were once lost and broken find their footing, their purpose, and their future through the care they receive at Livada. Whether you sponsor, volunteer, or pray, you are joining a movement that is changing lives for the better.
You have the power to change the story of a child like Maria or Alex or Daniel. Will you join us in our mission to bring hope to the orphans of Romania?
To learn more about how you can get involved, visit our Get Involved page or contact us to see how your time, resources, or prayers can make a difference today.
Together, we can help rewrite the future for these children. One life at a time.
