Romania Links
ChildhopeUSA works with children who live on the streets throughout the world.
Children Underground is a shocking documentary of the lives of 5 street children living in Bucharest, Romania.
Click on this link to NPR to see an excerpt and listen to an interview with the filmmaker.
Global Volunteers is the organization that planned my first trip. They coordinate volunteer trips to many countries around the globe. You can make donations online through their website.
HUG Internationally is an organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. They work with orphaned children in Romania as well as other countries. They also coordinate volunteer trips to Romania several times a year.
Jennifer Cook's Tutova website A great website by a member of the March 2002 GV team. Check for updates--she is going back in October 2003!
Orphan Doctor is a site run by Dr. Jane Aronson, who specializes in adoption medicine.
PAW Europe is an organization that helps neuter and find homes for stray dogs and cats.
The Plight of the Romanian Orphan is a page with more information on the orphans of Romania. It also goes into Romania's history, and the reasons things are the way they are. Be aware that some of the pictures are very disturbing.
Steps Romania is an organization that helps improve the lives of children living on the streets.
The worst
sin towards our fellow creatures
is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them;
that is the essence of inhumanity.
--From The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw