If You could describe Your organization in one sentence - what would You say?Bogdan: Nice! Try to be close to people in need.
When did you start Your work in Romania?
Bogdan: In 1994 we organized our first summer camp but officially we started our work in 1997.
What is the main goal of SOMASCHI?
Bogdan: Helping children in need (homeless, from broken homes).
How many volunteers do You have in Baia Mare?
Bogdan: In Baia Mare we have around 30 volunteers but we collaborate with the others, who used to live here but they moved to different cities.
Do You have some foreign volunteers?
Bogdan: Yes, we do. Every year we have a few foreign volunteers. For example from Italy.
What was Your the biggest undertaking?
Bogdan: We opened night shelter – the only one in this area - for homeless children and with law
problems.
Plans for future?
Bogdan: We will try to develop our work to prepare youngsters (over 14) to social life and build up their future.
What activities do You have right now?
Bogdan: In one hand we carry day center for children from 12-18 years old, who attend school. From the other hand we try to persuade those who don’t to continue their education. There is also a foster house with 8 children and we help them. The other important thing is that our volunteers are trying to persuade addicted people to quit it and visit our shelter. We have our own pharmacy, where people whom we help can get free medicaments.
Is SOMASCHI well known in Baia Mare? What are You doing to involve people to Your projects?
Bogdan: Yes, we are quite well known. To involve more people we are doing volunteer’s recruitments.
From where are You taking Your funds to prepare activities, projects, etc.?
Bogdan: We are taking our funds from: City Hall, donators from Italy, from ourselves, government. We also sell things made by children.
What is the biggest problem in Your organization?
Bogdan: Lack of qualified crew, and of course money.
Do You cooperate with any other organization?
Bogdan: Helping children in need (homeless, from broken homes).
How many volunteers do You have in Baia Mare?
Bogdan: In Baia Mare we have around 30 volunteers but we collaborate with the others, who used to live here but they moved to different cities.
Do You have some foreign volunteers?
Bogdan: Yes, we do. Every year we have a few foreign volunteers. For example from Italy.
What was Your the biggest undertaking?
Bogdan: We opened night shelter – the only one in this area - for homeless children and with law
problems.
Plans for future?
Bogdan: We will try to develop our work to prepare youngsters (over 14) to social life and build up their future.
What activities do You have right now?
Bogdan: In one hand we carry day center for children from 12-18 years old, who attend school. From the other hand we try to persuade those who don’t to continue their education. There is also a foster house with 8 children and we help them. The other important thing is that our volunteers are trying to persuade addicted people to quit it and visit our shelter. We have our own pharmacy, where people whom we help can get free medicaments.
Is SOMASCHI well known in Baia Mare? What are You doing to involve people to Your projects?
Bogdan: Yes, we are quite well known. To involve more people we are doing volunteer’s recruitments.
From where are You taking Your funds to prepare activities, projects, etc.?
Bogdan: We are taking our funds from: City Hall, donators from Italy, from ourselves, government. We also sell things made by children.
What is the biggest problem in Your organization?
Bogdan: Lack of qualified crew, and of course money.
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