News About Work with FARA FARA Romania Search website FARA UK Why we are here Who we help Support our work SHOP DONATE Who we help FARA transforms the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children, and young people living in Romania, giving them a sense of family. In this section Families in poverty Vulnerable children Children with disabilities Youth at risk Adults with learning disabilities FARA is today one of the largest and most experienced care providers in Romania, giving support to vulnerable children and adults, youth at risk, those with learning disabilities, as well as families and their communities. We tackle poverty through education for Romania’s poorest, working to fulfil lives, rebuild futures and spread hope. Over the last 30 years FARA's support has grown, spreading the family ethos to the wider community. 10K Beneficiaries Supported trhough FARA's numerous centres and programmes. 300+ Employees Providing support and care to our beneficiaties across the country. The ways we help FARA has created successful models of care delivering secure lives for those who were previously denied them, whether through poverty, social exclusion or disability. Families in poverty Tackling Poverty Through Education is FARA’s flagship programme, assisting 300 children and their families in six nursery and primary schools in rural communities Vulnerable children Loving and supportive family life for vulnerable and neglected children. Children with disabilities Therapy and special needs education for children with disabilities from poor families. Youth at risk Independent life and work skills for institutionalised and at-risk youth Adults with learning disabilities Support and care for adults to live a fulfilled life in a home run as a family. Poverty… leaves children susceptible to school dropout and being placed in care; it leaves young adults from state institutions without crucial life skills, at risk of social exclusion and homelessness; it leaves children with disabilities unable to access vital life-changing therapies and education, and adults with learning disabilities without important holistic care. From the first family home opened in Suceava to the latest therapy centre opened in Bucharest in 2018 FARA has run the following projects over the years: Family Homes for vulnerable children Homes for Life and Recovery Centres – for adults with learning disabilities Therapy Centres – for children with disabilities Hostels for young at-risk adults Care Leavers Programme for those leaving institutions Foster Programmes An organic farm A training centre for those working with vulnerable children and families Tackling Poverty through Education programme across 9 villages reaching children of primary education age with a hot meal a day and education support FARA works towards the vision of a world in which everyone can live with freedom and dignity in a loving, protective environment, experiencing fulfilled lives whatever their ability. Your donations make it possible Without our supporters, FARA wouldn't be able to care for so many vulnerable children and adults. Any donation, any amount, allows us to continue our important work in Romania. BECOME A SUPPORTER TODAY FARA Newsletter Keep in touch to receive updates about FARA’s work SUBSCRIBE CHARITY Twitter twitter Facebook facebook Linkedin linkedin Instagram instagram SHOP Twitter twitter Facebook facebook Instagram instagram Cart2 cart2 MAKE A DONATION FARA Charity 2020 Annual Review 30 years of FARA Media centre Gift aid Contact FARA charity FARA Romania Sitemap FARA Shops Shop online Find a shop Donate goods to our shops Shop jobs Contact FARA shops Policies All policies Accessibility policy FARA Charity Safeguarding policy FARA Shops Safeguarding policy GDPR, Privacy and Cookies Shop returns policy BACK TO THE TOP Copyright © 2021 FARA Registered Charity No. 1139349 and a Company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No. 7432706 Charity web design by Fat Beehive Cookie Control