Greetings from Toronto where we are preparing to make a trip to
Romania to help do some work on a new farmhouse project enabling us to
continue our work with the Romanian orphans that we started in 2001.
This is the 20th year of our vision to "value, disciple &
develop Romanian orphans to influence their world". My name is
Bob Fukumoto and I am in my 15th year as either Director or
Co-Director of this project. On March 28, 2020, I will be taking at
least 2 other men with me to Romania for 2 weeks to work on our 5,000
sq. ft. farmhouse due to open this summer. Once there we will join our
lead builder (Allan, from Northern Ireland) and a few others to do
some (yet to be determined) jobs most likely including flooring and
possibly plastering. The "concept view" is below.
Also I have included some pictures of the last team to go go from Canada back in August 2019. In addition are the floors that we will likely work on.
WHO WE HELP
Impact Romania works alongside Romanian staff and volunteers to transform the lives of institutionalized orphans through mentorship, educational support, career training and encouraging them to help other orphans.
WHAT WE DO
Staff and Volunteer Community (Pas Cu Pas). The heart of our work is located in the city of Cluj-Napoca in the northeast region of Transylvania. This is where our volunteers and national staff experience healing, support, growth, and family through Bible study, training sessions, service opportunities, retreats, and professional counselling.
Romania Orphan Outreach. We are committed to providing support for four Romanian orphanage communities. Presently, this means weekly visits by our staff and volunteer teams who build relationships, lead programs, and just have fun together. Many practical needs, such as supplying firewood, fruit, and medicine are also met.
Mentorship program. The mentorship program pairs Pas Cu Pas volunteers with children in one-on-one relationships. Three times a month, mentors take their assigned orphan under their wing to intentionally spend time with them. It is hoped that through this sustained relationship, the child will experience loving attention from a positive role model.
Family Farm. Looking forward to the future, the Family Farm is the next big step for Impact Romania. Located outside of Cluj, it will have animals, a garden, and an orchard. The farm will be able to host teams and orphans who can learn practical skills and grow in relationship with one another while staying there.
Impact Teams. Visiting teams provide a welcome boost to the staff and volunteer community. Their main goals are to encourage the community with friendship, ideas, program support, and spiritual interaction. The life-changing relationships that have been forming since 2001 are supporting our community of healing, restoration, and spiritual growth for hearts that have experienced deep abandonment and abuse.
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