Red Cross

If You could describe Your organization in one sentence - what would You say?
We are like a big family, where everybody learn something from the others.

When did you start your work in Romania?
In 1876.

What is the main goal of Red Cross?
Let’s say it straight: first aid and social help.

How many volunteers do you have in Baia Mare office and how many in Romania?
We have around 40 volunteers in Baia Mare, however in whole Romania about 25 000.

Do You have some foreign volunteers?
Here in Baia Mare we don’t but in big cities like Bucharest I am sure they have.

What was Your the biggest undertaking?
There is a lot to say. Last year in October for example we opened “food bank” and we prepared packages for Christmas. We will do it also this year.

Plans for future?
We want to gain new volunteers, develop cooperation with other organizations and of course do our work.

What activates do You have right now?
For now we have summer break so I can’t say much about that. We only have summer camps for trainings.

Is Red Cross well known in Baia Mare?
Yes, because of international character of our organization.

From where are You taking Your funds to prepare activates, projects?
We are taking our funds from: City Hall, from Bucharest Red Cross Office, from first aid courses.

What is the biggest problem in Your organization?
We don’t have big problems. We have small ones depends on project.

Do You cooperate with any other organization?
In Baia Mare we cooperate with Somaschi, boy scauts, catolic community, Sacro Cuore.