Support for Elderly People Living Alone and People in Need

Romania

For many years, FriendCircle WorldHelp has been supporting elderly people living alone, single parents, as well as widows and widowers in Romania who are facing difficult financial circumstances.

Around 180 elderly people in need receive food parcels and support packages every month. These monthly relief efforts are financed by FriendCircle WorldHelp, while the dedicated team in Gherla prepares and distributes the packages. Having known many of the recipients for years, the team carefully assembles each parcel before delivering it personally.

Many of those receiving support have only a very small pension, which is often insufficient to cover food, electricity, medication, and other essential living expenses. As a result, debts frequently accumulate, for example for electricity bills or urgently needed medicines.

In addition to the regular food assistance, FriendCircle WorldHelp also provides support in special emergency situations. This may include covering medical or medication expenses or providing firewood when people are no longer able to heat their homes during the winter months.

The team in Gherla maintains close contact with the people they support and knows exactly where additional help is needed. This ensures that assistance reaches those who need it most at the right time.

These monthly relief efforts are only possible thanks to the combined support of generous donors, the dedicated team in Gherla, and FriendCircle WorldHelp. Together, they ensure that many elderly people and families receive the assistance they urgently need on a regular basis.