ADRA Romania expresses its gratitude to ADRA Canada which contributed to the financing of the project ‘Evacuation, assistance and protection for saving lives’ in the amount of CAD 1,028,937 (711486,77 euros) for the 3,913 Ukrainian refugees affected by the war.
The ‘Evacuation, assistance and protection for saving lives’ project for Ukrainian refugees, implemented by ADRA Romania and financed by ADRA Canada, started on July 1, 2022 and lasted 9 months.
The objective of the project ‘Evacuation, assistance and protection for saving lives’ was the assistance of a target group of over 3,913 Ukrainian refugees from the territory of Romania. In the framework of the ADRA project, Ukrainian refugees benefited from psychosocial support services (individual and group psychological counseling, case management, legal counseling, and counseling on issues related to gender-based violence), financial assistance for shelters that hosted refugees and the integration of children in the Romanian education system, as well as the arrangement of friendly spaces for the organization of activities adapted to their age. At the same time, 26,389 vouchers worth approximately CAD 368,176.13 (1,319,500 lei) were distributed with which the refugees could buy any products from the supermarket.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to support people who have fled the path of war, responding to their most urgent needs in order to give them some comfort and support in this crisis situation”, said Ramona Popovici, ADRA Romania project manager. In addition to the financial assistance, the psychological support given to the children who, in the activities organized by the ADRA Romania teams, were able to integrate experiences that helped them enjoy their childhood again was highly appreciated. We thank ADRA Canada for the involvement and funding!" concluded Popovici.
More about ADRA
ADRA is the humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. ADRA Canada is part of the ADRA International network. ADRA Canada has been working with communities in Canada and abroad to end extreme poverty since 1985.
ADRA Romania
Since 1990, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency in Romania - ADRA Romania - has been particularly involved in development projects that benefit the entire population. As an accredited social service provider, ADRA Romania is part of the ADRA International network, the global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, one of the most widespread non-governmental organizations in the world. ADRA International is active in more than 118 countries and is guided by a philosophy that combines compassion with a practical spirit, addressing people in need, without racial, ethnic, political or religious distinctions.
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