Hope Begins Here

We recently wrote to Rodica Maier, the Executive Director of the Livada Orphan Care Foundation (Fundatia LOC) in Romania, and asked her the question, “What’s a recent success story of a child or teen that encouraged you to keep going in this work?”

We knew you’d love to see her answer, in the form of a story of hope and healing:

A 10 years old boy from our Orphan outreach programs had the most challenging behaviour. It was difficult to get him involved in activities with others, as he was disturbing, jumping off the windows and often became aggressive. So, after our therapeutic camp last year Monika, inspired by TBRI mantra “See the need behind the behaviour If not you then who”, decided to have weekly one to one meetings with him and create a bond. They would walk, talk, play games, eat and get help with the homework that he will find challenging. Things didn’t run smoothly from the beginning, but with every meeting you could see the change in him and slowly he became a more self regulated boy that could enjoy activities with others.

This is why we keep going. This is why your support matters.