We envision a community that raises all its children within its heart, surrounded by care, love, and protection.
A community that leaves no child on the margins.
A community where every child has a place, a voice, and a real chance at a dignified future.
Our mission is to stand alongside children and families from the Pirita community from the earliest years of life, providing educational, medical, social, and emotional support, guided by a strong commitment to respecting and promoting children’s rights.
Every day, we work to build the essential conditions for each child to grow up healthy and safe: access to medical care, quality education, hygiene, nutritious food, protection, and meaningful learning opportunities.
We do this together with donors, partners, and volunteers who choose solidarity and believe in transforming communities through dignity, respect, and equal rights for all children.
We believe that every child, regardless of the circumstances they are born into, deserves respect, care, and equal opportunities.
Children should never be judged based on the conditions they live in.
Real change happens when people choose to stand together — communities, families, professionals, volunteers, and donors.
No one can succeed alone.
Our relationship with families is the foundation of all our programs.
We build support based on trust, transparency, and open dialogue.
The first years of life are decisive.
That is why we prioritize children’s health, education, and safety from the very beginning.
We actively oppose stigmatization, discrimination, and exclusion.
Every child belongs in the community.
We are present in the community for the long term.
We build programs that last — not temporary solutions.
“Summer Kindergarten” – the first support program for children
Enrollment of 72 children in education
First local partnership for an intervention plan in Pirita
Mediation between the community and the education system
Involvement of community nurses
Support program to help children stay in school
Establishment of a community shower module
Homework support program
Involvement of local volunteers
Partnership between local authorities and the Cross to Romania Association
Establishment of the educational module
Access to school transportation
Founding of the Pirita Children Association – Copiii din Pirita
Launch of the online school for school-aged children
Humanitarian support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
Implementation of the “School in the Garden” project in partnership with the STEA Association, through the “În stare de bine” program
Continuation of the after-school program
Launch of the baby support program
Signing of the partnership with ERIKS
Launch of the “School of Courage”
Continuation of the after-school program
Implementation of the “Safe Start for Pirita Babies” project
Opening of the new educational program headquarters at the “Aurel Vlaicu” Technical College
Implementation of the “Și eu Pot!” project
Implementation of the “Humanitarian Aid for Pirita” project, through which we established two temporary emergency housing units and improved the community’s access to safe drinking water
Opening of the “Atelier” Day Center for parent and child support and counseling, with the support of ERIKS
Implementation of the “Pirita Garden” project with the support of the READ Foundation
Implementation of the “Mothers and Babies” program with the support of EATON
Implementation of the “Respect for My Rights” campaign, with the support of the Concordia Organization
Program to prevent educational exclusion among children in Pirita
Program to reduce the risk of abuse
Program to promote equal opportunities
Support program for children with parents in prison
Organizational development program
Civic education program through gardening
For over ten years, we have been present every day in Pirita, working side by side with the community to build a safe path for the children growing up here.
We believe that real change starts with relationships, not just services, and that every step taken together strengthens a child’s chance of not being left “on the margins.”
Funder: ERIKS Development Partner
Budget: approx. €70,000 / year
Purpose: D.E.A.R. Pirita is a long-term support program dedicated to children from disadvantaged families who are at risk of social exclusion.
The project provides educational, social, and family support to prevent school dropout, family separation, and institutionalization.
It is built on a simple but essential principle: every child has the right to safety, education, and real chances for a better future.
Support the continuity of this program.
Through your donation, a child stays in school, receives emotional support, and grows up in a safer environment, alongside their family.
Funders: Eaton Company and “In Stare de Bine” Program – Kaufland Romania & FDSC
Partner: Love2Share Association
Buget: 50.000 EUR + 20.000 EUR
Purpose: Safe Start for Pirita Babies provides a safe beginning in life for mothers and babies from the Pirita community.
The project led to the creation of a socio-medical community center where mothers benefit from integrated healthcare services, parental education, and ongoing support.
Beyond infrastructure, the project succeeded in building a community of mothers who support one another, improving access to medical services and significantly enhancing children’s health and well-being in their early years.
Offer a safe start in life.
Your support ensures access to medical care, parental education, and essential services for mothers and babies facing the highest levels of vulnerability.
Funder: Ameropa Romania Foundation
Budget: €24,960 / year
Purpose: Pirita Garden is more than a garden — it is a space for civic learning and social integration.
The project connects gardening with values such as responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance, helping children, adolescents, and adults in the Pirita community develop essential life skills for school, work, and everyday life.
Grow the future with us.
With your support, children and families in Pirita build life skills, responsibility, and confidence, step by step.
Funder: BricoDepot Campaign – Good Homes Change Lives (2025 edition)
Budget: 50,000 RON
Purpose: This project aimed to improve the health and living conditions of children in Pirita through educational activities and infrastructure interventions.
The key element was the construction of a medical triage unit, where children are assessed daily before going to school or kindergarten — a simple but vital step for prevention and inclusion.
Support prevention and children’s health.
Through your donation, children can start each school day healthier and better protected.
Funder: Zi de Bine Association (Lidl, E.ON, UniCredit)
Budget: €38,000
Purpose: School of Courage is a project dedicated to children who need to discover their voice, confidence, and strength to move forward despite the difficult circumstances they face.
Through educational and personal development activities, the project supports children in building the courage needed for school, healthy relationships, and responsible life choices.
Help a child discover their courage.
Your donation supports the development of self-confidence, healthy relationships, and life choices that can change a child’s future.
Funder: Bosch Romania Foundation, through the CentreZI.RO program
Budget: €1,999
Purpose: This project aimed to increase the level of protection for children attending the “Atelier” Day Center by informing them and their peers about children’s rights, risks of abuse, and reporting mechanisms.
An important step toward better-informed, safer children who know how and when to ask for help.
Be part of protecting children’s rights.
Your contribution helps children understand that they have rights and that they are not alone when they need support.
Buget: 21.687,15 EUR
Purpose: An essential humanitarian intervention project addressing basic needs in the Pirita community: safe housing, access to drinking water, hygiene, heating, and winter safety.
Through concrete and rapid solutions, the project improved living conditions and safety for children and families in situations of extreme risk.
Support interventions that matter now.
Your donation ensures basic living conditions — safety, hygiene, and warmth — for families facing extreme vulnerability.
Funder: Active Citizens Fund Romania (EEA Grants)
Partner: Stea Association
Budget: €151,441.60
Purpose: This project was designed to support children and young people from vulnerable communities in believing in their potential and building an educational and professional path.
By developing life skills, civic engagement, and increasing social acceptance, the project contributed to inclusion, active participation, and changing perceptions about Roma children.
Support the path toward autonomy and inclusion.
Through your donation, vulnerable children and youth develop real skills for school, work, and civic engagement.
Funder: Cross to Romania Association
Budget: €10,000
Purpose: EduBike combined road safety education with hands-on bicycle repair activities to prevent school dropout among adolescents.
Through applied learning and responsibility-building, the project offered young people not only knowledge, but also confidence and motivation to stay connected to school.
Pedal with us toward education.
Your support helps adolescents remain engaged in school and build confidence through practical learning.
Funder: In Stare de Bine Program (Kaufland Romania & FDSC)
Partner: Love2Share Association
Budget: €50,000
Purpose: School in the Garden transformed the garden into a space for learning, health, and connection for children and families from the Satmarel (Satu Mare) and Pirita (Baia Mare) communities.
Through practical education, gardening, and experiential activities, the project promoted a healthy lifestyle, prevention of harmful substance use, and stronger child–family–school relationships — proving that education takes root when it is lived, not just taught.
Invest in education that takes root.
With your support, children learn healthy habits and discover the joy of learning through experience.