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The Romanian Aid Foundation UK Registered Charity Nr 1060828
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Money matters
During 2003 the Romanian Aid Foundation sent out five lorries (nearly 100 tons) of clothes, food and furniture which was distributed to 2,500 families - with an average sized family of five, that means that up to 12,500 people have benefited during this past year. In 2004 we sent 7 lorry-loads of aid, as well as providing additional funding to help improve the working conditions of our Romanian staff. In each of the years 2007, 2008 and 2009 we were able to send 9 lorries (well over 100 tons each year), and there is no sign of the supply drying up. Whilst things are getting better for many people in Romania there has been no reduction in the of plight of those needy people who have been left behind by the progress that is made elsewhere. Distribution of clothing and other aid is undertaken by an experienced, full-time team in Dorohoi. Each applicant is registered at our office, with details such as family make-up, employment status and any special factors being recorded. This cuts down on fraudulent applications, but it also allows the team to keep in touch with the people receiving aid, to follow up with further help as appropriate. The team now includes a qualified social worker, who is able to spend more time with each family and offer advice in their situations. Our shop in Dorohoi offers good quality clothing at reasonable prices to those who would not qualify for free aid. The shop helps to fund the work of aid distribution, provides employment, and offers an opportunity to learn new skills. Surplus funds from the shop help to fund expenses such as medical costs for those who cannot afford them. The proportion of donated items that can be sold is limited in order to keep items available for donation to those in the greatest need. Over the past ten years we have prepared a series of newsletters to keep our supporters informed about the work that we are doing. RoAF has its own website that has an introduction to our work, our newsletters and other information. But it costs ... Packing and Storage
Transportation
Storage and sorting The Office
Clothing Shop ==+==+==+== All money given for transport or the warehouse will be used exclusively for that purpose; all of the UK-based personnel, including the lorry drivers, are volunteers and therefore our overhead costs are very low. If you feel able to help, all you need do is complete the response form and forward it to the address at the bottom and we will be in touch.
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RoAF can now accept on-line donations towards
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work in Romania. © The Romanian Aid Foundation: February, 2012. |