The Village of Hope Romania

For more than five decades, Mariana Petersel devoted her life to serving the forgotten children of Romania. She was a tireless advocate for vulnerable children, struggling families, and those who had nowhere else to turn. Her life’s work was…

As the final buses pulled away from Summer Camp 2026, 140 children returned home carrying much more than bags filled with…

When the buses arrive at our Summer Camp, a new group of children steps off carrying bags that seem lighter than the invisible weight on their shoulders. For many of these children, home is a word tangled up in…

Just two weeks ago, I shared the story of a family whose lives were transformed through…

WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP WITH SUMMER CAMP 2026!

Earlier this month, I shared the story of a 14-year-old boy whose life was forever changed because of Summer Camp at The Village of Hope Romania.

You may remember him—the young man living with his parents in a…

Summer Camp 2026 is just around the corner.

Every year, The Village of Hope Romania brings vulnerable children together for a week of fun, friendship, encouragement, and life-changing experiences.

Recently, we helped bring home a young man who had been taken abroad under false pretenses. Instead of work, he found himself trapped—isolated and exploited.

At The Village of Hope Romania, we are called not only to care for children and families—but to protect the vulnerable from real and present danger.

As we reflect on this past Easter, we are so grateful for you. Because of your generosity, this season was filled with joy, hope, and new life for the children and families we serve.

This Easter, we are reminded that even in the hardest places, hope can rise. We recently visited a family of seven—two parents and their five children—living together in a small…

Two weeks ago, we shared with you the story of a young family who had just entered our support program—a mother and father and their five small children living in heartbreaking conditions. You may remember…

Recently, a new family entered our support program—two parents and their five young children living together in an old, broken-down house.

“You are seen. You matter. You are not alone.” In our last letter, we shared the story of two siblings…

Some stories are difficult to tell—not because they are rare, but because they happen far too often.
This is the story of…

GOD HAS ALREADY GONE BEFORE YOU IN 2026! As we move into this new year in 2026, I want to thank you again for standing with The Village of Hope Romania. For many, the beginning of a new year brings both hope and uncertainty. That’s why I want to

Christmas is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to share the joy and hope of this season with the children and families we serve. None of this would be possible without YOU.

Giving Love and Hope this Christmas!

This Christmas, 72 families in our care need
a reminder of love and hope.

Many of them have little more than a thin blanket to face Romania’s freezing
winter nights. With your help, we can…

PROVIDING HOPE FOR A FAMILY OF EIGHT THIS THANKGIVING! When I travelled to The Village of Hope headquarters’ in June this year, I was able to visit with a number
of the most vulnerable families that we serve each month and provide food, clothing, medical assistance and essentials to live. One of those families was…

Now, as the holidays draw near, our hearts turn toward Christmas—a time to share warmth, joy, and the love of Christ with children who have known far too much struggle and far too little celebration. For many of them, this will be the only gift they receive all year.

On one of these visits, while bringing supplies to a nearby family, we came across a household that broke our hearts. The children were neglected, their clothes soiled, their diapers long unchanged.

For many children, happiness isn’t a choice. It’s a thin piece of fabric against cold rooms, empty fridges, and long walks to schools that don’t always welcome them.

Seven years ago, Mariana received a desperate call from a small town nearly 250 km from Timișoara. A violent man, in a jealous rage, had taken a baby girl—just a few months old—and ….

As school begins this month, we want to make sure children like Nicolae, Alina, and Mirela walk into their classrooms with dignity, dressed in clean clothes and carrying the supplies they need. Here’s how you can help…