Following the 1989 revolution, the Catholic Church, which had been repressed for over 40 years, began to reassert itself.  The first Conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) was formed in Lugoj in 1990.

In 2002 Romania was incorporated into the Twinnage scheme, linked with and supported by the SVP in England & Wales.

As of 2005, there were 35 SVP Conferences in Romania, 20 of which were twinned with Conferences in England & Wales (some are twinned with two E&W Conferences).

Works undertaken by the SVP in Romania

In addition to visiting and supporting families. Conferences also provide the following additional services:

• SVP Shops
• Social centres including support for the profoundly deaf
• Soup kitchen
• Children’s camp - for holidays
• Canteen and lunch facilities for school children

How you can help

Many thanks to those who already support Romania by twinning or sending donations. Your help is desparately needed, and much appreciated. You can help in any of the ways following.

• Take on a twin.  The rate is £250/annum
• Sponsor a project with the twinning project scheme.
• Donate to “SVP Eastern Europe” (The Eastern Europe Fund).

For more information on the SVP in Romania - contact Mary Abel, SVP Co-ordinator for Eastern Europe.

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