Meet Ionut

Aged 11, Romania

Ionut lives with his father and his older brother in a 3 bedroom house made of cement blocks, with no running water and no indoor bathroom. His father is unemployed with occasional short-term work and his maternal grandmother takes care of the household. They keep chickens and a small vegetable garden.

Ionut's brother is also enrolled in the Stand by Me programme as the family lacks the financial provision to offer all the materials needed for school. With sponsorship provision, Ionut can also have access to this much needed support.

Ionut likes mathematics and loves to play soccer. He enjoys eating pizza and to colour. He likes dogs.

Sponsor Ionut for $30 a month

Where Ionut lives

Even as a member of the European Union, Romania still suffers huge corruption and many families live in conditions that fall below the poverty line. A corrupt educational system has meant that a good education is unattainable for many children. Thousands of young adults are suffering the effects of growing up in desperately underfunded state orphanages, traumatised by the dirty conditions and undignified treatment.

Our Denisa Day Care Centre is providing free education, daily food and family support to children who are trapped in poverty and illiteracy. Our children's home provides a loving family to rescued girls who are growing into confident young women.

How your donation is used

92% of your donation will be used to directly provide the best care possible for Ionut. We’ll use the remaining 8% to support the work of Stand by Me and find a sponsor for the next child.

What you receive

When you sponsor Ionut you will receive a pack in the post with his story and photo. Every year you will receive an update about his/her progress, a new photo and at least one communication from him/her.

Real relationship

We know our kids love to receive your letters and write back so we encourage you to write as many letters as you like, along with photos and birthday gifts to develop a genuine relationship.