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Horia Tecău visiting a family in Colonesti, Bacău

21 February 2022

A story about the life of vulnerable children in Romania

Integrated Community Centers can offer to the vulnerable children a chance to a better life

Girls studying at home during covid lockdown.

09 December 2021

COVID-19 ‘biggest global crisis for children in our 75-year history’ – UNICEF

On its 75th anniversary, UNICEF warns that COVID-19 is rolling back virtually every measure of progress for children, including a staggering 100 million more children plunged into poverty

Nicoleta, 16, fotografiată cu pălăria de absolvent a surorii ei, Andreea, în apartamentul lor de la Bacău

A future for my sister

Children from rural Romania have fewer chances to graduate from high-school compared to children from urban areas. A UNICEF program supports them to carry o

Sara, from Caiuti (Bacau, Romania), stands in her family's yard

Sara steps further

In Romania, girls from disadvantaged families have fewer chances than boys to go to high school, particularly in rural areas

Pieter Bult, UNICEF Representative in Romania

Romania must act now to fight child poverty

On March 25, after years of consultations and preparations, the European Commission launched the Child Guarantee (CG) to address child poverty

12 December 2020

Child poverty will remain above pre-COVID levels for at least five years in high-income countries - UNICEF

In high-income countries, only 2 per cent of fiscal stimulus was allocated specifically to support children during the first wave of COVID-19; a better balance of spending that provides more direct support to children is urgently needed

Children in Bacau County, Romania, playing

UNICEF Report: Reduced access to basic products for children and vulnerable families in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

In terms of education, it is recommended to develop training programs for parents and teachers in better management of information and communication technology and online resources, but also the development of ITC courses for children