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Inocenti Foundation Annual Activity - 2008Report

Table of Content

Table of Contents

Foreword ...............................................................................................................................2

AnnualActivity Report of 2008

Introduction............................................................................................................................4

1. Bucharest Child life Program .............................................................................................62. Bistrita Child life Program ................................................................................................103. Me and My Family Program .............................................................................................144. Early Literature and Education (Literacy) Program ..........................................................195. The Early Intervention for the Deficient Little Child Program ..........................................236. Pilot program for social and school integration of 10 Rroma children ...............................28

OtherActivities ....................................................................................................................31

I. Special Events ...................................................................................................................38II. Professional Trainings .....................................................................................................38III Groups of Visitors and Volunteers....................................................................................39IV. Breakdown of the Staff Hired During 2008 .....................................................................39V. Financial Bearings ...........................................................................................................40

Organization Chart ..............................................................................................................47Map of the Inocenti Foundation's Services in Romania in 2008 ............................................48

...............49Map of the Inocenti Foundation's Services in the Bistrita-Năsăud County in 2008

Dear Friends,

It takes a community to raise a child. In Romania, where community valueswere destroyed by years of communist dictatorship, we like to say it takes anNGO* like Romanian Children's Relief to help re-build a community.

Re-building community was the theme of much of our work in Romania in2008. This report details the many ways in which our staff has helped 1.457Romanian children and families in the year 2008. It also tells you about thehundreds of volunteers who have joined us in our efforts. What is harder toreport on, is the impact that help has had on each child, each family – andhow coming together to help those families in need, has helped to buildcommunity.

How do we measure it when one of our staff accompanies an abandonedchild for two weeks in a far away hospital so that child can have life savingsurgery? Is it even possible to gauge the way a city's residents viewsomeone with handicaps after an all-day celebration like the BistritaOlympics of the Inocents?

As a professional photographer, I have come to understand that messageswhich are difficult to put into words can sometimes be more easilyconveyed by photos. I hope as you read this report, you will look for theways our staff and many volunteers are making life better for children andfamilies, as together they also help re-build their communities withgenerosity, trust and hope.

Sincerely,

Michael CarrollPresidentRomanian Children's Relief andFundatia Inocenti

*NGO - Non-Governmental Organization

Inocenti Foundation

Forewordpage 2

Dear Friends,

Lei Donations: RO03 BTRL0060 1205 2418 83XXUSD Donations: RO83 BTRL0060 2205 2418 83XEuro Donations: RO49 BTRL0060 4205 2418 83XX

Here we are at the end of another wonderful year that passed too fast. It was sometimes a difficult year, as wefelt the financial crisis long before other people. But still, it was a year filled with achievements for FundatiaInocenti. The best measurement of our achievements is the smile and hope that we see on the faces ofhundreds of children and parents who benefit from the services of our staff and volunteers.

Among the most important achievements for 2008 was the successful start of a new program run with thecooperation of the Town Hall Bistrita, the pilot program for the social and educational integration for Romachildren. This program brought 11 Roma children to attend school, who otherwise may never have attendedschool.

Another very important achievement was the extension of the Inocenti Literacy program into the third area ofour county, Beclean. This National Authority „Best Practice” program was begun in 2002 in Bistrita, andextended to Nasaud in 2007.

A very important development for us in Bucharest is the arrival of our new colleague, Valentina Maghirescu,M.Ed, who is in charge of development of the organization there, as well as gathering resources from thecommunity.

From the long-term perspecitve, the most important achievement of our organization this year, is the moreprofound integration of our organization into the community where we work. Thanks to our wonderfulcolleagues, the local media and government, our work and our organization is more and more seen as anactive and important member of our community, as a vital wheel in a mechanisim. This Activity Report for2008 tries to capture this perspective.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Fundatia Inocenti, we want to thank all of the partners, collaborators,volunteers, beneficiaries and sponsors who supported us during this year, particularly to RomanianChildren's Relief, who created us and support and finance us with a lot of generosity.Last but not least I want to thank all of my collegues from Bucharest and Bistrita for their unconditionalsupport and huge effort that they have done throughout this busy year filled with good works for children andfamilies in need. Thank you for supporting them, and all of us at Fundatia Inocenti.

With Friendship,

Marin MICDirector Inocenti Foundation

Str. Mihai Eminescu nr. 2, Bl. 16, Sc. D, Etj. 4,Ap. 70, 420076, Bistrita, Bistrita –NasaudTel/fax: 0263-236368, cell: 0744-866806, e-mail: [email protected], Web: www.INOCENTI.org

Executive

Annual Activity - 2008Report

page 3Foreword

ANNUAL ACTIVITY 2008REPORT OF

The Inocenti Foundation is a non-Governmental, non-profit, philanthropic organization without

political or religious affiliations, whose mission is to support needy children and their families in

order to have a better life. The beneficiaries of our programs are institutionalized or the post

institutionalized children, handicapped children, and Roma children.

The mission of the Inocenti Foundation is to offer help to needy children and their families in order to

have a better life. The Foundation values the principles taken from the International Convention

Relative on Children's Rights.

INTRODUCTION

Brief History of the Most Important Programs and Projects Carried Out Between 1991-2008 :

The Inocenti Foundation carries out programs:

In Bistrita,

The beneficiaries of the programs are children from:

· Foster care, Bistrita-Nasaud County

· ent

· BucharestAlfred Rusescu Pediatric Hospital

Beclean Orphanage/Placement Center

Bistrita Orphanage/Placement Center

1991 – Child Life program was initiated in Bucharest – IOMCAlfred Rusescu Hospital

1998 - Child Life program was extended in Bistrita – The County Hospital

2000 - Me and My Family program was initiated in Bistrita in a co-operation with the

General Division for Protecting Children's Rights

2002 - The M

2002 - a new program was furthered, the Early Literature / Education one, in Bistrita and

Bucharest

2004 – Me and My Family program oriented its services towards children with special needs

2005 – Child Sponsorship program was initiated

2006 – Early Intervention for the Deficiency Child program began, financed by

French Ministry of ExternalAffairs

2006 – the beginning of The Way we live around – The Labyrinth of the Corporate Social Responsibility

project with reference to the furtherance of the corporate social responsibility concept, as main partners of the

Bistrita-N

2007 – arranging the first edition of the Innocents Olympics - Bistrita, May 2007

2007 – participation at the Strengthening the OrganizationalAbility program arranged by the

Partners for Local Development Foundation

2007 – the opening of Day care Centers in Nimigea and Rebrisoara

Bucharest, Beclean, Năsăud and Nimigea

Bistrita-Năsăud County Hospital – Pediatric Departm

e and My Family program was extended in Beclean and Năsăud as well

ăsăud Chamber of Commerce, Industry andAgriculture

Inocenti Foundation

Annual Activity - 2008Reportpage 4

2007 – the completion of The Way we live around – The Labyrinth of theCorporate Social Responsibility project with reference to the furtherance ofthe corporate social

responsibility concept, as main partners of the Bistrita-N

andAgriculture

2007 – First edition of Saint Nicholas for Deficiency Children' gala -December

2008 - Pilot program for social and school integration of 10 Rroma children

Programs and Projects Being Carried Out in 2008

1.

2.

3. Program

4. Program

5. Program

6.Pilot program for social and school integration of Rroma children, Bistrita

- –we were selected for two projects (Literacy and Early Intervention) in the 90Practical Ideas for Making Romania More Friendly for Children – 2007catalog drawn up by the National Authority for the Child's Protection,Oradea 2007-

-Selection in the - Massachusetts, USA, 2004

-the Foster Care Network – the ANPCA and USAID National

Conference - Romania, 2003

- – TheNational Conference - Romania, LIFT, 2002

-,

offered by the City Hall of Bistrita chief town on the occasion of theVolunteer's Day – December 5th, 2007

- offered by the Bistrita Dept. Social Services,December 2007

ăsăud Chamber ofCommerce, Industry

Child life Program - Bucharest

Child life Program - Bistrita

Me and My Family

Early Literature / Education

Early Intervention for Disabled Children

Awards

ANational Model of Good Practice in the Social Services in Romania

Catalog for Philanthropy

A Model of Good Practice in the Field of the Child's Protection inRomania

A Model of Good Practice in the Participating Management

The award for special merits in the collaboration with the localadministration and the involvement in the community's problems

The Excellency Award,

The fight for helping people whosuffer can't be understood withoutloving people in the moment whenthey need this. Fundatia Inocentifrom Bistrita is doing this with a lot ofprofessionalism and a “big heart”.The year that just passed, 2008, was agood year for this small group ofspecial people with whom I haveworked. I'd like to take this occasionto thank them and to assure them ofmy good faith from now on. I want tocongratulate them for the time theyspend organizing humanitarianactions.

Eng. Vasile MoldovanMayor of Bistrita in the period 2000 –2008

It is very hard to synthesize in just fewwords the activity of FundatiaInocenti, as it is also hard to expressan old and lasting collaboration.What defined Fundatia Inoenti in allthese years is social responsibility;solidarity and desire which succeedin going beyond all the difficultiesand helping the people.Our relationship was based onsupport and trust, trust in each otherand above all trust that every projectdeveloped by us for the communitygets us closer to a better society.I am strongly certain, that in the futureexisting programs will continue andbased on our community needs wewill succeed reaching the objectivesand bring more trust in our strengthand values.

With respect,Secretary of Bistrita-Nasaud CountyConcile.Iosif Redl


Annual Activity - 2008Report page 5

Case identification:

The beneficiaries are the hospitalized children, the unaccompanied ones and those in difficulty –the Pediatrics Department - I.O.M.C. Alfred Rusescu, Bucharest.

Number of children

0-1 year old

91

1-2 year old

41

2-5 year old76

5-18 year old

380

Total number of children helped in2007 within the program: 588 children

Total number of children helped divided into age groups:

Age N .o of children0 - 1 year old 911 - 2 year old 412 - 5 year old 765 - 18 year old 380

Number of children girls, boys) :

Boys - 206

Girls - 382

Who assigned the case to the program :Except for a few cases notified by physiciansor by the social worker. We ourselves takenotice of the cases ex officio when there areunaccompanied children or children indifficulty in hospital.

Child Life Program, Bucharest

Number of evaluations:2562

initial psychological evaluationsintervention plansreevaluations

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Number of hours of documentation aboutthe case :One hour of documentation, as an average,was allotted to each and every case.

Number of case conferences:24 case conferences

68

September

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

October

November

December

2008

0 2 Year OldChildren

the RecoveryDepart

- -

–

.

Mothers/legal

representativePreschoolers Scholars

Evaluations,Reevaluations,Interventionactivity plans

Total amountof work /

month

23 16 13 34 6 92

23 13 16 32 1 85

25 12 21 28 3 89

21 12 7 37 2 79

34 10 15 31 4 94

24 12 17 32 2 97

23 22 17 35 2 99

23 21 14 39 1 98

20 16 20 43 3 102

25 18 8 32 5 88

20 13 19 32 3 87

16 15 21 15 1

II. Interventions Made Within the Program.

Number of beneficiaries and types of intervention :- 380 school children that were unaccompanied in the departments of the hospital benefited fromeducational and entertaining activities- 132 children in difficulty benefited from psychological evaluations, from therapy (neural-psycho-motor stimulation)and from an intervention schedule, depending on the case- 76 pre-school children that were unaccompanied or in difficulty benefited from educational andentertaining activities and from a neural-psycho-motive stimulation- 385 mothers/legal representative benefited from information, counseling, and parental development sessions

Breakdown of the Beneficiaries and of the Monthly Intervention:

Total number of children (boys, girls) that were in the program on 12/31/2008:- 25 girls- 27 boys

The children identified with special needs benefited from a 5 hours/day program in the Play Room and theintervention sessions were carried out by all the specialists on a equal basis.

Number of intervention sessions with each beneficiary/specialist in 2007

As an average, during 5 or 6 months (the lapse of time spent by a child in the Recovery Department),from 115 hours of intervention from every specialist.

In 2008 there were 25 children in the recovery department who benefited from 115 hours with everyspecialist.

hebenefits


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IV. Other General Information

Partbers of the program

Collaborators and donors:

Special Events Organized – Brief Description

:

1. RCR, Romanian Children's Relief2. IOMC “Alfred Rusescu”, Bucuresti3. FICF, International Foundation forChild & Family

- Danone-American School of Paris- Tasis, England- Rivers and Nobles, USA- School no. 31, Bucharest- British School- INS - International Nursery School- Ubi Soft-Anotimpul 5

- Easter Festivity – presents to hospitalized children, activities specific to thisfestivity, such as egg painting, rabbit making out of various materials, paintinga.s.o.- 1st of June party – open air activities – guests: puppet show, School No. 31,clowns.- Christmas Festivity : a short artistic performance with the hospitalized children towelcome Santa Claus, guests: School N0. 31, volunteers, donors etc. Every childreceived presents!

The first program began in 1990 in the Bucharest 'Alfred Rusescu' Mother andChild's Protection Ins

The target population are hospitalized children (0-18-year old), unaccompaniedones and theones in difficulty in the Bucharest Alfred Rusescu I.O.M.C. Hospital. The activityis carried out in 3 play rooms for :- 0-1-year old children- pre-school children- school children ( teenagers)

Brief Description of theActivity Carried Out Within the Program

titute. At present the Bucharest InocenŃi Foundation has 4permanent employees – one assisting worker in the child's development, oneeducator, psychologists and many volunteers who work with hospitalized children.

These rooms are completely endowed for educational and recreational activities.The children leave their beds every day, for a few hours, and go to the Play Room.Seeing that these children have no family to take care of them, we want to helpthem develop and grow up in a normal way. Sometimes they stay in hospital for alonger period of time (a few months - 1 year) and the lack of stimulation andaffection is the cause of many psychological problems and delays in theirdevelopment.

- social-psychological-motive stimulation- assimilating living habits- providing a food supplement- evaluation of the psychological and motor development and setting up anindividualized plan for the intervention, when such case may be

2 psychologists, one assisting worker for the child's development

Activities Programming

1. Program for 0 12 Month Old Children (Schedule: every day: 10-13; 14-17)

Goals:

Staff Involved:

First Impressionsby Beth Kirkham

I am fairly new to Romania andFundatia Inocenti. I came to theplayroom within the first month ofarriving in Bucharest and from thatfirst introduction, I was impressedby several aspects of theorganization and its people.It was clear to me that all of thes t a f f k n e w t h e c h i l d r e nindividually and were genuinelydevoted to their progress, eventhose children who had left theh o s p i t a l . O b s e r v i n g t h einteraction between the hospitalstaff and Fundatia Inocenti, Isensed a mutual respect andproductive working relationship.Both sides are working together forthe welfare of these children. Mostof all, I was struck by the integrityof the organization and their effortsto protect the children and preservetheir dignity. When I first inquiredabout volunteer ing in theplayroom, Valentina arranged tomeet with me first to explain theirwork and to get to know me. Thismeeting was beneficial for me andshowed me Fundatia Inocenti is anorganization with a strongfoundation.I'm happy and honored to beaffiliated with a group with thesevalues and look forward to givingmy time while I'm living inBucharest. There are manyactivities that compete for one'stime, but volunteering 2-3 hours aweek in the playroom is such asmall amount of time yet is soworthwhile.

Inocenti Foundation

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Volunteering – An ExceptionallyRewarding ExperienceBy Beth Orshalimy, volunteer

It has been well proven that in orderto grow into happy, functioningadults, babies need affection andstimulation as much as they dofood and sleep. Institutionalizedbabies are sorely lacking in thekind of personal attention mostchildren get from their parents.This is where the volunteers play amost important role. The smile,hug, or song a volunteer providesto an institutionalized infant canmean the difference between ahuman being who will eventuallybecome a contributing member ofsociety, and a child who is “lost”forever.The staff of Fundati Inocenti havebuilt a bright and cheerfulplayroom at the Rusescu Hospitalin Bucharest, and furnished it withcolorful toys purchased throughgenerous donat ions . Theplayroom is the ideal place to bringthe babies, where they are providedwith the stimulation they can't getfrom lying in their beds.Over and over again, we'vewatched the reaction of babies whocome to the playroom for the firstt i m e . A t f i r s t , t h e y ' r eoverwhelmed by the sensorystimulation of colors, music,laughter, and the general happyenvironment. By the second orthird visit, they know what toexpect, and in no time at all, theyare playing with their favorite toys,getting a massage, or being spoon-fed tasty baby food, all of which theinstitution cannot supply.Seeing a baby smile, maybe for thefirst time, holding it close, andfeeling it snuggle into your arms –these are tremendously rewardingexperiences for a volunteer.The playroom is open five days aweek, from 10:00 – 13:00 in themorning, and from 15:00 – 17:00 inthe afternoon. Volunteers areneeded everyday, both morningand afternoon, whichever suits thevolunteer's schedule.

Program for Pre School Children (schedule: every day : 11-13 / 16-17 )

Program for Teenagers (schedule: every day : 15-17)

Mothers Program support groups (schedule: every day : 14-15)

Activities:

Goal :

Goal :

-arranging an educational and recreational program for pre-school agechildren;-arranging painting lessons, manual works, logical games, sportingactivities, shows;-providing a food supplement (fruit, cereals, yoghurt etc.)-assessing the psychological and motive development and setting up anindividualized plan for theintervention, when such case may be.

one educator, one assisting worker for the child'sdevelopment

-the development of the inter-personal communication abilities and theconstructive approach ofthe problems specific to this age ;-a better understanding of oneself ;-the improvement of the social relationships ;-the teenagers' hygiene education ;-the development of the teenagers' imaginative and creative capacity ;-the organization of recreational activities, such as painting, manual works,activities in the open air.

2 psychologists

-parental development-prevention of the abandon-providing information related to the child's development and care

2 psychologists, one educator, one assisting worker for thechild's development

Staff Involved:

Staff Involved:

Staff Involved:


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2. Inocenti Child Life Program, Bistrita

I. Case Identification:

The beneficiaries are the hospitalized children, the unaccompanied ones and those in difficulty located in thePediatrics Department County Hospital.

Number of assessments and intervention plans:

Number of hours of documentation about the case:

Number of beneficiaries and types of interventions:

- 10 initial psychological assessments- 28 intervention plans- 4 reevaluations

One hour of documentation, as an average, was allocated to each case.

II Interventions Made Within the Program

- 11 abandoned children (0-1-year old)- 26 pre-school children that were unaccompanied or in difficulty benefited from educational and entertainingactivities, from a neural-psycho-motive stimulation and from an intervention plan, accordingly- 228 pre-school children that were hospitalized in the Pediatrics Department took part in the program andbenefited from educational and entertaining activities- 384 school children benefited from educational and entertaining activities- 63 children in difficulty benefited from psychological evaluations, from therapy (neural-psycho-motivestimulation) and from an intervention plan, depending on the case- 190 mothers/caregivers benefited from information, advice, and parental development sessions

. :

Inocenti Foundation

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N :umber of children served, dividen into age groups

Age N .o of children0 - 1 year old1 - 6 year old 228

6 18- year old 384

102 (a 11: 91)abandoned with belongers

Number of children

0 - 1 year old

102

1 - 6 year old

228

6 - 18 year old

384

Total number of children servedin the program in 2008: 715 children

3

6

3

9

6

3

6

Assesments,reassesments,

PSI

19

9

17

2

4

2

2

1

3

5

3

1

Month

2

3

3

2

3

4

4

4

4

3

5

4

Abandonedbabies

19

9

17

5

9

22

21

16

18

13

15

Babieswith

mothers

21

23

17

7

15

17

17

14

20

8

19

21

PreschoolChildren

34

37

19

37

31

32

35

39

43

32

32

15

Schoolage

children

66

Total amountof

work/month

101

81

79

72

76

81

75

22

67

94

86

Mothers/Belongers

9

6

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

Octomber

November

December

Breakdown of the Beneficiaries and of the Monthly Interventions:

Number of intervention sessions with each beneficiary/specialist in 2008:

The special needs children that were identified benefited from a 4 hour/day program in the Play Room and theintervention sessions were equally carried out by all the specialists.

- RCR, Romanian Children's Relief- Bistrita County Hospital- Social Work and Child Protection General Division- Public HealthAuthority

V. Other General Information:Partners and Collaborators for the Program:

Special Events Organized – Brief Description:-Easter Festivity: We gave presents to hospitalized childrenand made activities specific to this festivity, such as rabbitmaking out of various materials, painting, stained pieces ofglass.-1st of June party – open air activities – guests : Bistrita schoolchildren-Christmas Festivity: We prepared a short artistic performancetogether with the hospitalized children in order to welcomeSanta Claus, who offered presents to the children.


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Inocenti Foundation program emergedas an answer to child abandonment. Theprogram's effectiveness and the tenacityof our specialists responsible for it's wellfunction are reflected in their work withchildren confronted with difficulties.The decrease in the number ofabandoned children shown in theabandonment statistics reveal the greatutility of the program. If prior to 1989abandoned children were suffering fromthe hospitalism syndrome, affectivitydeficiencies, now we can say that all thatwas successfully eliminated through theprofessional implication of theprogram's medical-social assistant andchild development assistant.

The collaboration between the BistritaEmergency County Hospital's socialassistance department and the “Child'sLife” program was and still is ofimmense benefit through its greatprogress.

Social assistance specialistRenata Racu,

Brief Description of Program:

Special Features of the Program:

The Inocenti 'Child Life' Program was an expansion of the Bucharest Child Lifeprogram. The Child Life Bistrita program began in 1998 with the help of the localRotary Club. There are two specialists overseeing the activities, a social worker andmedical assisting worker. They are assisted by several volunteers from thecommunity in activities that take place in two age-appropriate playrooms and withinthe wards of the Pediatrics Department of the Bistrita County Hospital.

Since the hospital is one of the community centers where people go when they are inneed, the goals of this program are several: to educate parents to prevent childabandonment, to reduce the trauma for children who are hospitalized for long periodsso that they may develop in a normal way, and to ensure that abandoned babiesreceive the activities they need to develop normally in the all important first two yearsof life.

Various activities are designed to stimulate the child's cognitive development andtrain parents include:

-early literature and education.-services that support the transition of the child from the residential

institution towards family life (professional foster care, its biological family, theadoptive family).

-evaluations of the hospitalized children's neuro-psychological and motordevelopment.-personalized intervention plans.

-socialization and educational-recreational activities-activities of informing mothers about feeding, child development, early

literacy, and child abuse prevention.-support groups for the teenagers and the school children with special

problems.-activities of involving the community in the services provided on a

voluntary basis.

Tuesdays feature programs with reading sessions forpreschool children while offering parents information on the importance of reading.

: mouth and body hygiene, various diseases such ashepatitis, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and many others.

From the hospital statistics regarding the child abandonment, the number of theabandoned children is dramatically increasing, which shows the necessity of thisprogram.

-08:00-10:00 – abandoned babies (playing therapy, neural-psycho-motive activities,literature activities, melody-therapy, socialization etc.)-10:00-12:00 – school and pre-school children (educational and recreationalactivities, self-knowledge games, collages, literature and hygiene activities, mouthhygiene, various other diseases, evaluations and intervention plans for the childrenhospitalized for longer periods of time)-12:30-13:00 – abandoned babies (involvement in feeding abandoned babies,therapy through playing)-13:00-14:00 – mothers with babies (activities of keeping mothers informed on thecontraceptive methods, the suckling baby's feeding and bathing, the importance ofthe child's hygiene, the importance of early reading etc.)-14:00-16:00 – school and pre-school children (creativity games, origami,painting/drawing, games for stimulating the imagination and some others).

Weekly, two sessions of the „Shaken Baby” training, are held for the young motherson the Pediatric and Maternity section of the County Hospital, who are tought thenegative effects of shaking the baby even for few seconds and how to avoid thissituation. This type of information it has been given to the mothers since November2007 after our staff received this training from Katie Smith, the Executive Director of“Lift the Children”, affiliated with the Child Abuse Prevention Center, Sacramento,CA

ProgramActivities

The schedule of the program is Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 16:00:

Early Education and Literature

Thursdays are Hygiene Day

My name is Carmen Ratiu and I am ahappy mother from Bistrita. Two yearsago I adopted a little girl who used tobe on the Pediatric section of theCounty Hospital. There I find outabout the „Child Life” program run byFundatia Inocenti. During my visitsthere I learned how the foundationstaff worked on the children'sdevelopment helping them to makeprogresses through play stimulation.Thanks to their services I can say thatmy girl had no development delays orattachment disorder. I've also receiveduseful information regarding childdevelopment. I would like to thankyou very much for everything you'vedone for my family and I. I considermyself very lucky to have met you!”

MotherCarmen Ratiu,

Inocenti Foundation

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At the beginning of 1998, with the support of Romanian Children'sRelief from USA, we have started a program to make the hospital more human,especially in the pediatrics section, by organizing some play and educationalareas for hospitalized children.In the first stage, after a medical and sociological research, we established whatit really means for a child to be “Hospitalized” – that is, the trauma caused tothe children by hospitalization.On the next stage we realized a psychological and medical report on children.The third stage is about work on rehabilitation of children from the biological,psychological and social perspective. For this purpose we have organized inPediatrics Section of the County Hospital in Bistrita, special rooms for play,where the hospitalized children spend time, between therapies andconsultations, making activities with qualified staff (educator, psychologist,social worker).This research project, with an initial budget of $20,000 continued, beginningwith 2004 with a different and more elaborated name, “Child Life” that includethe child and family. The program is supported by Romanian Children's Relieffrom USA and Fundatia Inocenti from Romania.The fact is that these programs, not only continued during all this time, but alsothey were continually perfected, succeeding to convince everybody by itscomplexity and the efficiency of results.We are grateful to Fundatia Inocenti and their partners for their continuedactivity and we wish them to exist as long their services will be necessary.

Manager Dr. Mircea Gelu Buta

I collaborate very well with the staff of Fundatia Inocenti in all these nine yearssince they opened the Child Life program at the County Hospital in Bistrita. I wantto mention that they helped us every time when we needed help and they also helpus in dealing with abandoned children and mothers with high risk of abandoningtheir children in the hospital. There are a lot of ways to say it, but words areunnecessary, the facts of their good work stand on their own.

Nurse:Ani Grelus

Lift the Children has been a proud partner of Fundatia Inocenti/RomanianChildren's Relief since 2000. A relationship that began as a two-year projectcontinues to thrive because of Fundatia Inocenti's ability to adapt and grow itsprograms to meet Romania's changing needs. Inocenti's Child Life staff hassuccessfully implemented LTC's Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention project attwo hospitals, demonstrating its ongoing efforts to strengthen its programs withup-to-date information and innovative strategies that help parents andcommunities nurture and protect their most vulnerable children. The childrenassisted in FI's programs are those at greatest risk of abuse, neglect andabandonment. Yet they are, in fact, the lucky ones who have the opportunity tothrive in the care of Inocenti's dedicated and well-trained staff.

Katie Smith – Executive Director, Lift the Children, California

Innocents Foundation is offering a part of their services at the County Hospital inthe pediatrics section. They have two play rooms, one for babies (0-1 years) and theother one for preschoolers and scholars. The staff of Innocents Foundationintegrated very well at pediatric section schedule. Every day they take the childrento the organization's rooms were they doing different activities like: motor andcognitive stimulation, early literacy, and support for the adolescents and scholarswith particular problems and also activities to develop different skills.The organization is also developed a program for mothers were they are presentingand talking about child development and alimentation.The staff of Innocent Foundation is taking care of all the children with a lot ofwarmth and perseverance, proving in this way their professionalism andhumanitarian characteristics.

Dr. Rodica Koncz, collaborator


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Age

No. ofchildren

10 - 111 - 2 2 - 3 3 - 4 4 - 5 5 - 6 6 - 7 7 - 8 8 - 9 9 - 10

1 1 6 0 1 4 1 3 0 1

11 - 12 12 - 13 13 - 14 14 - 15 15 - 16 16 - 17 17 - 18 18 - 19 19 - 20

2 3 3 1 2 2 1 5 8

18

15

1

9

3Girls - 16

Boys - 30

Assestsments

SIP 3 55 7

1

4

4

50

3

Specialist

No. of cases 3 43 8 9

20 - 21

1

I. Case Identification:

46 children, out of which:

1. Children included in the program: disabled children from the residential center, family-type homes, foster care and theirbiological family, institutionalized and post institutionalized children, including special need children in the Bi

2. Methodology of inclusion into the program: all the beneficiaries are included in the program upon the recommendationof the Dept. of Social Services social workers and marked in their data base.

-18 children with special needs within the foster care – benefited from the services of the outreach workers (OW) and of thedaytime services (educators)-15 children from the family-type little houses i efited from the services of the outreach workers -OW-1 child from the Beclean biological family - benefited from the services of the outreach workers -OW-9 handicap-free children within the foster care – benefited from sessions of individual therapy with the psychologist andthe physical therapist-3 children from the Bistrita residential service (CSSC Bistrita) – psycho-pedagogue, volunteers (therapy through playing

strita-Năsăud county.

n Năsăud, Bistrita - ben

Total Number of Children Served in the Program in 2008:

3. Me and My Family Program

Number of children served on age categories:

Age

No. ofchildren

Number of children served on age categories:

Total Number of ChildrenServed in the Program in 2008:

Number of children (girls, boys):

Who assigned the case to the program :All the cases were assigned to the program by the S.W.C.P.G.D.'s specialists and two cases by “Benita”Kindergarten.

Number of evaluations (initial, re-evaluations), specific intervention programs/specialist (initial and re-evaluations:

* Re-assessments: each time that the goals of the PIS were accomplished, new ones were established.

Intervention of each specialist and volunteer/case:

* 43 cases were served by educators, volunteers and social workers.

Specialists Psychologist Outreach workers (OW) 6 Educators (1)

Psychologist Outreach workers (OW) 6 Educators* Volunteers*

Initial Assessments

Re-assessments

children with special needswithin the foster care

children from the family-typelittle houses i

child from the Becleanbiological family

children from the Bistritaresidential service (CSSCBistrita)

handicap-free childrenwithin the foster care

n Năsăud,Bistrita

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Intervention of each specialist and volunteer/case:

Psychologists 5%Volunteers 14%

Educators 13%

Outreach Workers (OW) 68%


No. of children undetreatment in the last

day of the month

No. of assessments/Specific Intervention

Programs

Total no. of children served(plans, assessments + treatment)

EnteredLeft theprogram

34

35

34

34

32

31

31

40

32

32

30

30

42

1

7

7

0

7

0

30

17

9

0

0

76

36

41

41

32

38

31

70

49

41

30

30

0

1

0

1

1

0

0

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

3

1

0

0

8

0

2

0

„ I've started to collaborate with the Fundatia Inocenti staff/ RCR in 2000 when they began the collaborationwith DGASPC –BN (Dept. Social Services) and since then we achieved great things for the children that wentin foster care system by given them direct services and care.I also have to mention the material support offered by this foundation to the foster care families and also theinformation and trainings that these families received from different professional trainers from abroad.Thank you for your constant support and I hope that this collaboration will continue in the future as well.”

Director of the Foster Care System -DGASPC Bistrita-NasaudFlaviu Bercea

Month

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

Octomber

November

December

Case conferences / child:

Hours of documentation about the case:

Acase conference – general about special need children within the foster care.

Between 30 minutes and 5 hours, depending on the complexity of the case.

- Mental deficiencies: 22 children- Genetic troubles: 2 children- Behavioral disorders: 5 children- Hydro-cephalalgia: 1 child- Neural-psycho-motive deficiencies: 8 children- Sensory deficiencies: 4 children- Without any deficiencies: 4 children

II. Interventions made within the program:

Classification of the Children on Problems:


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2008 Interventions of the outreach workers Interventions of the educator Interventions of the volunteers

Case 1 5252525252525236525252525252521443434343282828222242

646464646464186186186186186186186108108

12

424242424242423434

118118118

751212

Total number of children (boys, girls) that were within the program on 12/31/200830 children (21 boys and 9 girls)

Number of intervention sessions with each permanent beneficiary/specialist in 2008

Case 2Case 3Case 4Case 5Case 6Case 7Case 8Case 9Case 10Case 11Case 12Case 13Case 14Case 15Case 16Case 17Case 18Case 19Case 20Case 21Case 22Case 23Case 24Case 25Case 26Case 27Case 28Case 29Case 30Case 31Case 32Case 33Case 34Case 35Case 36Case 37Case 38Case 39Case 40Case 41Case 42

Note:Occasional activities performed:- The children of CSSC Bistrita (9 babies and preschoolers) benefited from the volunteers services (The Tasis and Nobles groups,the American School in Paris, a group of students from Spain, Boston College, Natalie Bridges) – play therapy

IV Other general information:

The partners and the collaborators of the program:

Special events arranged:

- Lift the Children- Romanian Children's Relief- Social Work and Child Protection General Division- “Lacrima”Association

- 1st of June 2008 – a party and contests in the open air on the occasion of the Child's Day- 19th of December 2008 – a Christmas festivity for the foster care childrenThe Me & My Family Program was begun in 2001 to help children living in the orphanage transition to fostercare. Over the years, the program has changed from year to year, to meet the changing needs of abandonedand handicapped children at risk of abandonment.

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Brief description of the activity carried out within the program:

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

ACTIVITIES

STAFFINVOLVED

-to support the increase of the quality of the children's and teenagers' life who are indifficulty and the creation of a living standard as close as possible to the familyenvironment ;-to support the improvement of the deficient children's and teenagers' healthcondition and therecovery of the developmental delays;- to streng

county in order to be able to face any risk situations.

-assessing the institutionalized children's psycho-motor development and settingup an Individualized intervention plan;-preparing both the child for his/her transferring from the orphanage and the fostercare person to whom he/she is about to go;-periodically evaluating and providing specialized supports to the children withinthe foster care system, in a direct way (at their domicile) or in the enclosures of theBistrita CSSC, by means of Inocenti specialists, volunteers or other professionalsbrought by the foundation ;- performing educational, social, recreational activities, parties, festivities;-therapy through playing and recovery therapy for developmentally delayedchildren ;-co-participation at the training course held by S.W.C.P.G.D. specialists for thefoster care persons ;-activities of to enhance the awareness and acceptance of handicapped children inthe community.

1 Psychologist1 Kinetic therapist- when necessary5 Outreach Workers1 Educator3 Volunteers

In 2008, Fundatia Inocenti supported a special educator who runs a daily programfor the foster children with special needs in Nimigea village. The activities areadapted according to each child's needs: play therapy and motor stimulation,communication, etc. The schedule were 4 sessions per week, 3 hours per day.During summer the schedule is reduced with one session. Since October 2008, wechanged the location to „Nimigea” Kindergarten, due to the better conditionsoffered there, adapted to the needs of the children served in the program. Thishelps the children with social integration with the other children.

In 2008 we continued to offer services to the disabled children, especially to thosecoming from the foster care system in the Beclean town, services offered by one ofour outreach worker. He worked with seven children with special needs by offeringthem recovery, counseling, education and socialization services.

During 2008 we continued to support the transportation of the children and of theteenagers with severe deficiencies from the Bistrita Orphanage to the “Lacrima”Special School. We financially supported some of the teachers of the “Lacrima”Special School to keep working during holidays (except for 4 weeks in August,when they were on vacation) so that the achievements of these children andteenagers may not be lost over break times.

then the parental capacity of the biological and placing families in theBistrita-Năsăud

Special Needs Day Center at Nimigea

Disabled Children in Beclean served by the outreach workers:

Collaboration with the “Lacrima” Special School:

Return to Innocence

What can be more beautiful than torediscover the purity of peoplecommitted to the divine goal ofhelping others? Almost nothing! Itis never too late to see yourself againin the beautiful moments of yourchildhood and youth, even as youlived as a mature person. Soon youstart to feel attached to the personhelping because of their innocence,talent and devotion in working withchildren with disabilities.I have found again of all this in Ildiand Natalie, two Inocenti staffmembers, who are coming to workwith us with the purity of a child andthe experience of a professional.The Inocenti staff offer moments ofhappiness and hope to somechildren living in a socialinstitution, who otherwise don't feelmuch happiness or hope. Workingwith “Inocenti” is a life experience;it is a joy to live differently than inthe material system. It is a spiritualexperience that makes you growmorally and makes you, for sure,better because altruism helps makeyou do the same nice and goodthings.Working with ”Inonaïve, silly or ungrateful, but it isreally a beautiful thing to giveeverything without waiting forsomething in return. All of this is atalent given by God to some peopleto help other people to be better,happier even if the medicine andspecialists have already given a notso encouraging diagnostic. Buttogether to an “innocent” almosteverything is possible anddoubtless, working as a nurse ismore pleasant and spirituallyrewarded, it is uplifting.If I will have to choose again thework I am doing now, I will choose,without doubt the same work ofpediatrics, of a woman who isworking with little people with bighearts- children from the PlacementCenter together with my coworkersand staff and volunteers from“Inocenti.”

Susana, “Boby” ChiuzanNurse

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Partnership for “Changing”

“Changing” is a valuable expression that emphasizes the real meaning of ourobjective for children. “Change” is our goal, change for the perceptions of disabledpeople. I am satisfied and happy that together with Fundatia Inocenti, we are able todevelop good programs for this special category of people (in Bistrita).Our collaboration with Inocenti became official in 2006, when we have decided tosupport some young disabled persons from the Placement Centre from Bistrita, aproject that still continues today.About the director of this organization I might say that I know him for always, evenif I have meet him not long ago, but by the way he is motivating his colleges, theobjectives he promotes, principles that guide him, makes you feel differently andhave a better perspective and understanding of his organization. I want topersonally congratulate the whole staff of this organization for their involvement,dedication and the results they have achieved.Because our attention is focused on disadvantaged groups who need specialservices for their integration, we can't omit some attention to the community who issupposed to also integrate them. From my experience it is very important to informthe community, the majority of its citizens who consider themselves normal, butwhom, somehow seem to be never ready to accept those who need their help.I wish my colleagues from Fundatia Inocenti a lot of success and I wish them tocontinue to have the same enthusiasm in all they do.

Respectfully,The director of C.S.E.I.”Lacrima”,Eniko CUPSA

„ I have the pleasure to collaborate with Inocenti Foundation for many years now. Iusually come with a request and they would do the work!As a doctor on the CSSC (Orphanage), there were critical situations when I neededa certain drag for one of our children and I would always go to the Inocenti staff toask for it. They helped us so many times with sanitary supplies, like surgicalgloves! Then, as a director of the CSSC Bistrita I have also collaborated withInocentii through educational activities for the young children from our unit.These activities made possible schooling 14 children who went to differentspecialized institutions where they had remarkable results in socialization andpsychic improvement.I thank you, INOCENTI!”Director CSSC Bistrita, dr.Mihaela Mastan

„ Inocenti Foundation is a trustable partner when it comes to their activities of care,recuperation and socialization of the children with disabilities accommodated inour Placement Center.Daily, the foundation staff and volunteers are helping us in our activities.Their contribution is remarkable in the activities with the children like the playtherapy indoors and outdoors, aromatherapy, long walks outside.The love and the devotion that the Foundation staff surrounds these children bringthe smile on their faces and the joy in their eyes!Congratulation and many thanks „Inocenti” and I hope we'll have a longcollaboration.”

, CPD BistritaDr. Rusu Liana

„ I am Szoby-Andrei' s mother, an 11 years old boy. My son was born with aphysical handicap and he needs my help in everything. We appreciate the presencein our home of an outreach worker who has so much patience with Szoby. She readshim stories, teaches him poems, helps him with the writing even tough my son cannot move his hands properly.I'm happy to see my son having friendships with some of the children that come tothe foundation's programs.The outreach worker have also helped my son get a wheel chair that now helps himmove around much easily. Beside the professional relationship, there is also a nicefriendship between us.My son is very happy when the outreach worker comes over, especially when theygo the candy store along with the other children. Thank you again for the helpoffered to my son!”

, Szoby-Andrei's mother.Gabriela Homonay

Inocenti Foundation


11

1

3

8

13

6

12

3

0 - 1 year

1 - 2 years

2 - 3 years

3 - 4 years

4 - 5 years

5 - 6 years

6 - 7 years

7 - 8 years

0 - 1

1 - 2

2 - 3

3 - 4

4 - 5

5 - 6

6 - 7

7 - 8

11

1

3

8

13

6

2

3

19 parents

25 children

32 volunteers

19 parents

25 children

4. “Early Literacy” Program

Number of children (girls, boys):Total number of girls : 24 girlsTotal number of boys : 33 boys

The Bistrita County Hospital : 11 babiesS.W.C.P.G.D: 46 children.

Number of evaluations, SIP/specialist(initial, re-evaluations) :

Some of the children from the program werefirst been evaluated in the last years whenthey were served by others volunteers whowere active in that period.

Who assigned the case to the program / number :

CASE IDENTIFICATION

-Children in this program come mostly from the foster care system (Bistrita, Nasaud and Beclean),from biological families, from the Mayor's office in Bistrita and Beclean and from the Bistrita CountyHospital.-Methodology for admission into the program : the data base of the Bistrita Social Services Dept. andCounty Hospital is used, where 0-6-year old children that have not entered the school system arerecorded, but also children who have some developmental delays.

Total number of children served: 57 children-Children from the foster care: 31 children ( from Bistrita, Nasaud and Beclean)-Children from biological families with special needs: 3 children (Bistrita)-Children from the Orphanage: 12 children ( Bistrita and Beclean)-Babies from the Bistrita County Hospital: 11 babies-Babies from Rusescu Spital in Bistrita

All these 57 children benefited from the services offered by 38 Literacy volunteers.

Total number of children served by the program in 2008 :

31 children from the foster care

3 children from biological families

12 children from CSSC Bistrita and Beclean

11 babies from the Bistrita County Hospital

32 volunteers

3 volunteers

5 volunteers

2 volunteers

Number of children served on age categoriesDistribution of the children and of the volunteers:

Age No.of children

Initial evaluation - children

Volunteer initial eval about child's level of development

Parent initial eval about the children's level ofdevelopment and the volunteers' activity

Evaluation after 3 months - children

Questionnaires after 3 months for the parents relative tothe children's progress and about the volunteers' activity


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No.ofvolunteers

No. ofchildren

No. ofparents

Initial eval.-children

Initial eval.-volunteers

Initial eval.-parents

Re –Evaluation

parents

No.ofchildren

out

No. ofchildren

in

3

38

38

34

34

34

4

4

19

27

27

27

3

30

30

18

18

18

5

5

12

20

20

20

2

20

20

10

10

10

3

3

6

11

11

11

17

8

15

17

14

25 19

8 5

4

5

30

15

35

8

Re –Evaluation

children

25 hours

10 hours

5 hours

10 hours

Number of hours of documentation about the case:

Documentation for drawing the evaluation scales

Documentation for new Literacy books

Documentation for preparing the volunteers' training

Total no. of hours

II. Interventions Made Within the Program

Children's classification of problems :-31 children from the foster care system – low verbalization level anddisorders at the level of the-relational-emotional area ;-3 children from biological families – with developmental delays-12 children from the Orphanage – with neural-psycho-motor delays-11 abandoned babies from the Bistrita County Hospital

Breakdown of the beneficiaries and of the monthly interventions :

Month

January

February

March

April

May

June

Iuly

August

September

October

November

December

Note: the table doesn't include the 11 abandoned children from the hospital because the number is changing in each month.Because of that we couldn't evaluate and reevaluate them constantly.

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Total number of children (boys and girls) that were in the program on12/31/2008 :

Special Events Organized

Total no. of children - 27 children from the foster care and Orphanage, 12girls and 15 boys. In addition, there were 4 abandoned babies from thehospital served by the volunteers.

-Bistrit Dept. of Social Services-Bistrit-Bistrit

-Aletheia bookstore in Bistrita-Liviu Rebreanu National High School in Bistrita-A. Muresanu National High School in Bistrita-Music High School in Bistrita-George Cosbuc High School in Nasaud-Petru Rares High School in Beclean

-March 27 and May 28, 2008 – Reading Day at the Bistrita NicolaeSteinhardt bookstore for the community children, ages 5-6-year old fromlocal kindergarten. This event was arranged by program volunteers andincluded reading sessions and practical activities related to the books. Eachchild received a story book as a gift upon leaving. The parents were alsoinvolved in this event, as they received information on the fun andimportance of reading from the earliest ages.-June 12, 2008 – a party for the Literacy volunteers to reward them for theactivities carried out with the children within the program.

III. Other General Information

Partners in the Program :a-Năsăuda-Năsăud County Hospitala-Năsăud County School Division

Collaborators in the Program :

– Brief Description

“ I'm very happy that I have theopportunity to be a part of the Literacyprogram, especially to work withchildren from the Orphanage. Workingas a volunteer in this project, I have thechance to discover new abilities and tolearn more about the child psychology.After the first months, I realized howimportant is for a child to have someoneto help him discover the book's wordsand the learning experiences. I knowthat in general, people expect to berewarded for their work, but for us, thevolunteers, the motivation is not amaterial one. I have learned, once again,that a smile of a little child and hishappiness are the most beautiful rewardthat you can get....and this is somethingwonderful!”Rusu Carmen, volunteer from

Beclean

“ My name is Adriana Stejerean and I'mvolunteering at Fundatia Inocenti since2007. My first experience as avolunteer helped me improve myknowledge about children withdisabilities and about life. I have learnedto understand the children's needs and todevelop a personal style to work withlittle babies or children with specialneeds. Being a volunteer in this programgives me an enormous satisfaction. Ihave learned the real meaning ofsolidarity and assistance. At the sametime, I'm feeling more responsible,more useful and more prepared for thelife experiences. The results of my workare personal: I am doing something thatmakes me feel good, something that isuseful for the children, and somethingthat helps me develop as a humanbeing.”Adriana Stejerean, the volunteer ofthe year 2008


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Brief Description of theActivity Carried Out Within the Program

Goals of the Early Literature and Education Program :

The Volunteers:

Early EducationActivities Carried Out :

Bistrita:

Nasaud:

Beclean:

- developing the writing-reading skills and the attachment of theinstitutionalized, post-institutionalized and community children ;- increasing the level of involvement of the foster care worker and of theparents in the child'seducative and recreational activities ;- involving the community in the improvement of the children's educationlevel from the earliestages ;- encouraging the foster parents, the biological parents and the other peoplethat take care ofchildren to read something to them as a daily routine.

- the children within their own family or within the foster family ;- babies and children hospitalized for long periods of time or abandoned in theBistrita County

;- kindergarten children.

- are recruited on a yearly basis ;- their task is to read and interpret texts and images to the children, to makevarious activities related to the book with them and to involve the child's tutorin the activities carried out.

- regular sessions of early education in foster and biological families (once aweek for one or two hours a week) ;- early literature activities for the children hospitalized in the Bistrita CountyHospital, for those in the Bistrita Community

- Reading Day – carried out for the community children.

Stejerean Adriana, Satmar Alexandra, Vlad Patricia, Hapca Sandra,Curean Maria, Nicoara Raluca, Orsan Diana, Szolosi Ana Maria, Cira Paula,Campan Andrada, Todoran Simona, Sabau Roxana, Galatan Ana, MihaeseAncuta, Mesaros Raluca, OlaruAlina, Pop Claudia.

Miron Daniela, Doboca Viorela, Lup Ramona, Iovu Ioan, DologaDiana, Onoe Adriana, Moldovan Saveta, Nastuta Maria, Silvesan Ana, ChisIoana, Georgita Nastasia, PopAna-Maria, Guzu Mariana,Androne Dan.

Afrim Bianca, Vlasim Diana, Ripan Anca, Haiduc Iulia, CojanuAna, Rusu Carmen, Chiurar Doina, Bica Cecilia.

Hospital, the Community Social Services Center, the family-type little housein Năsăud

Social Services Center and inthe family-type little house in Năsăud (once a week, for one hour)

The Literacy volunteers list:

Thoughts about the Literacyprogram,

“At the beggining, I didn't realizethe impact of the literacy activitiesmade by the volunteers with mychildren. But after few weeks, Istarted to notice the first results:new words in the children'svocabulary, more interest in books,learning more letters from thealphabet, etc.

These important results werenoticed when my little boy startedthe school. Then I realized again thepositive effect of the literacyactivities in the learning process.The experience and the newknowledge obtained with the workof the volunteers contributed to thesuccess of my child in the school.Another important issue refers tothe special bond between mychildren and the volunteer. They areeager to receive the volunteer's visitand curious about the book ormaterial they work with. Theatmosphere is always a positive oneand I am very happy to see theinterest of my children in theactivities of reading or drawing.

Finally, I can say that I'm veryhappy that this program exists andI'm thanking Fundatia Inocenti forall the support and help for mychildren.

Rus Veronica, Foster Parent

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Beneficiaries of the Program

We thank all for their generosity and dedication insupporting our activities.We respect and we admire their work.

7

2

38

1 - 2 2 - 3 3 - 4 4 - 5 5 - 6 6 - 7 7 - 8

10 - 11 11 - 12 12 - 13 13 - 14 14 - 15 15 - 16 16 - 17

8 - 9

5 7 4 8 2 3 3

4 2 1

9 - 10

1

Who assigned the case to the program / number :

- 34 children guided by the complex evaluationdepartment of the S.W.C.P.G.D.- 2 family doctors- 2 Bistrita Polyclinic- 2 children – the BN County Hospital - Pediatrics

26 14

Total

10

13

25

12

9

15 40

44

29 34 7

Each specialist's intervention / case:

5. Inocenti “Early Intervention Program”

I Detection

Children are referred by the complex evaluation department of the Bistrit Dept. of SocialServices and Pediatricians.

-38 children guided by the complex evaluation department, the family doctors, by specialists-2 children from the BistritFrom the initial number of 40 children, 7 children were oriented, guided, helped by the FI specialiststowards institutions relevant for their problems.

Origin of the Children Within the Program :a-Năsăud

Total number of children served by the program in 2008 :

a-Năsăud County Hospital – the Pediatrics Department

40 children were served within the program in 2008, out of which:

Total number of children served by the program in 2008 :40 children were served within theprogram in 2008, out of which:

- 38 children guided by the complexevaluation department, the familydoctors, by specialists

- 2 children from the Bistrita-NăsăudCounty Hospital – the PediatricsDepartment

From the initial number of 40children, 7 children were oriented,guided, helped by

.

the FI specialiststowards institutions relevant for theirproblems

Number of children served on age categories

Age

No. children

Age

Girls Boys

No. children

Number of evaluations, SIP / specialist:

Specialist

Physical Therapist

Psychologist

Specialist Psychologist Physical Therapist

Initial evaluations Reevaluations Specialized individualized plansTotal

Orientations towards otherservices or medicine help

No. of cases

Hours of documentation about the case:- depending on the complexity of the case – as an average: between 15 min. and 1.5 h


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Each specialist's intervention /case:

Psychologist- 29

Physical Therapist - 34

Orientations towardsother services ormedicine help - 7

In Out

18

25

18

16

14

15

12

0

14

21

20

15

8

6

3

0

2

3

2

0

12

7

3

0

26

31

21

16

16

18

14

0

26

28

23

15

3

7

1

2

3

3

0

0

1

5

2

0

3

4

0

2

2

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

II. Treatment

Classification of the children according to their problems :

-ESI + hemi paresis, tetra paresis, para paresis + psycho-motorretardation: 21 children-spastic dysplasia: 4 children-spastic hemi paresis + post-traumatic sequel: 1 child-cerebral paralysis: 3 children-medium retardation in the psycho-motive development: 3 children-Down Syndrome: 4 children-equin leg – bilaterally: 1 child-developmental disorder ( psychologically + speech): 2 children-acondroplasia:1 child

Breakdown of the beneficiaries and of the monthly interventions:

Month

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

No. of children under treatmentthelast day of the month

No. of evaluations/IAPsTotal no. of children served

(plans + treatment)

Total number of children with whom we actually worked: 40 children

Total number of children (boys, girls) in 2008 Boys -14; Girls -26

Total number of children (boys, girls) that were in the program on 12/31/2008: Boys -12; Girls -26

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2008 Physical Therapist Psychologist

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30

1246202097

192920206

177

1210129

46411121177

10

449

3121

12115

1614

32295

1520

616

733

12

30441012

Orientations towards otherservices or medicine help

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Number of intervention sessions with each beneficiary/specialist in 2008 :

III. Other General Information

1. The Innocents' Olympics

Partners and collaborators of the program :

Special events organized

- The Social Work and Child ProtectionGeneral Division- The Bistrita-N- The City Hall of Bistrita chief town- The Inocenti Foundation- The family doctors

ăsăud County Hospital

The second edition of the „Innocents' Olympics ”took place on May 15 2008. Itwas a real success because of the big number of children, but also spectators. Wehad some special guests, like the president of Fundatia Inocenti, Mr. Mike Carrol,and Mr. Don Hahn, film producer at Walt Disney,

th ,

three times nominated at Oscar.

The unfolding of the InocentiOlympics by the

i s a nextraordinary idea in BistritaC o u n t y . T h e g r e a tsatisfactions in life are whenyou give without expectinganything in return; this is whatthe didand still does. The Olympicswere a big challenge for meand I tried to help out thepeople that gave so much. Iam proud to be alongsidethese people and, as a partner,to contribute with so little tothe wellbeing of thesechildren. I hope the Olympicswill have many more editionsand that the community willget more involved.

Prof.

InocentiF o u n d a t i o n

Inocenti Foundation

Maria Delia Rapan

Thank you to the InocentiFoundation because theyturned to us and gave usprotection, and handed outtheir helping hand when weneeded one. Thank you for thesmile on my little daughter'sface and for the trust you gaveher in helping her become thestar she is today. These words,“thank you”, are so tiny for aheart that big. From the bottomof my heart I wish you greatsuccess!

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Sutea Rozalia, Evelin's mother

Like the first time, over 350 children with disabilities participated at sporting andartistic contests, like: classic soccer for boys and girls, leading a ball by the footamongst poles, handball for boys and girls, classic basketball or basketball formotive deficient children in wheeling chairs or not, who only throw a limitednumber of times into the basket, throwing the oina ball, drawing, dancing orpainting. All the activities were adapted and simplified according to the children'sneeds.

In organizing the event, our partners were: the Bistrita-NDivision, CSEI Lacrima Bistrita, CSEI Lacrima

the ' St. Mary ' Arts and Trades School, the County School Division, ' LiviuRebreanu' National High School, CSEI 1, CSEI 2, CSEI Beclean, and many othervolunteers.

Like at the first edition, the gala was organised having a specific goal: to promotethe Fundatia Inocenti programs and activities, but also to motivate abd attract agreat number of VIPs and well-meaning people from various fields of activity onthe territory of the Bistrita-N , to support and sustain our socialprojects on long term. Also this year, the guests responded in big number to ourinvitation. Over 100 people participated at the gala, where they had the opportunityto join the raffle with prizes and also the action. At the action they could obtain aball and a t-shirt signed by the football team Gloria Bistrita, gloves signed by theboxing word champion super middle category, version IBF, Mr. Lucian Bute,paintings by Stefan Popa Popas, Miron Duca, Stefan Pelmus, Marcel Lupse, balland t-shirt signet by the National team of Rugbi, the book “ The Beauty and theBeast” and video tape “Lion King”, signed by their producer Don Hahn, and manyother products.

This program is especially meant to 0-3-year old children in the Bistrita chief townthat have development retards and neural-psycho-motive deficiencies.

is to reduce the risk of maternal abandon in case of thedeficient little child and to increase the level of neural-psycho-motive recovery.Activities :- information and counseling at home or at the headquarters of the service relativeto the rights and the facilities granted to deficient children and to their families ;- support for benefiting from services adjusted to the child's individual needs ;- support for having access to the medical services and to the Complex EvaluationDepartment :- home intervention.Services offered :- kinetics therapy- psychological counseling and therapyAll the children in the program are included in early literature activities carried outwith volunteers from the community.

ăsăud Social Work andChild Protection General Năsăud,

ăsăud county

2. The “St Nicolas for Disabled Children” Gala

Brief description of the activity carried out within the program:

The aim of the program

The mere existence of theInocenti Foundation is highlybenefic because it offers newand diverse services thatcover almost the entire needof a disability suffering child.The study case conferencesheld by DGASPC's complexaservice professionals werealso very beneficent. I have tomention the fact that the FIformations courses, whereSEC colleagues also tookpart, the Inocenti Olympicsorganization, the trips takenwith the children faced withdisabilities and the financialhelp we received, all weremore than welcome.

DGASPC Complexa ServiceEvaluation Chief

Nazarica Ariesan

As a disability faced child's parent, I am very pleased with the InocentiFoundation personnel, well prepared and capable in working with childrenwith special needs, at the same time cooperating with us, the parents, givingus piece of advice concerning the work with our children outside thefoundation. My child has made remarkable progress, is integrated in aprogram, and the foundation's activities keep his senses alive stimulatinghim in practicing some of the exercises at home. My child is always excitedon the day we visit the foundation. I can assure you that the foundation'sservices have a positive effect upon my little girl's recovery.

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Herta Lucretia

Inocenti Foundation is the first one to organize the first public manifestationto promote the handicapped person's image and right to equal chance in thecompetition with society. It's the only foundation that unrolls activities forthe early prevention of disability faced children and promotes the right offair image concerning these children, this being the reason for constantsupport coming from the local public administration.

– CounselorNarcisa Duda

About passion and holiness

Daniel Denes

I am a person preoccupied by family and work. I think this is the situation that canbe easily extended to the majority of the people of my age in Romania. But mychance was to have an experience that changed my way of seeing andunderstanding the reality that surrounds us.By a happy chance, the multinational company were I work, Leoni Bistrita, agreedto became the partner of an organization whose purpose is molding the collectiveconscience regarding less fortunate people. That is, the process of normalizing ofthe relation between the society and innocent beings that were endowed physicallyand psychologically, children who didn't start their way in life with equal chances.There are children to whom the spirit didn't meet the perfect vehicle and who need,for their entire life, to prove that by spirit, they are rich and equipped like any of us.I am referring to Fundatia Inocenti from Bistrita.I don't plan to talk much about common projects of Inocenti and LEONI, but I needto mention that all started in 2006 and this collaboration didn't consist only indonations and financial support for the programs. Collaboration and relationshipsbetween these two entities evolved and enrich permanently and they know today anew dimension, a personal one.I need to add that, probably the most substantial achievement was that more thanfour thousand employees of Leoni Company became sensitive to the problems ofthe children who are in the care of the Foundation, and with this, in their consciencesomething has changed irreversibly.It is miraculous the way in which the contact with these children changeseverybody. The register of human emotions is modified dramatically, in themoment when we become aware of the chance to acquire superior endowmentsand we are aware of the responsibility to share with those less fortunate.

Superior humans with superior hereditary impediments do not have an ascendant,they just have a duty, more or less understood, toward others who, even if they wereless fortunate physically, they were blessed with innocence and holiness. Nearthem, thru solidarity, we can learn the vital lesson of humanizing. We, so called“normal humans”, we are their only chance to normality and affection. On the otherhand they are our only chance for modesty.

These special and fragile beings had the chance to find in Fundatia Inocenti aprotector and an ambassador of exceptional quality. The team of visionaries andaltruists run by Marin Mic succeed, with modesty and discretion to achieve analmost magical thing, they won, for the innocent souls they have aspecial place in the society and in this word, but especially in the hearts of thepeople that surround us.&n bsp; What is really fascinating is the fact that from the passion of these peopleit weaved, around these children, a micro universe were they are important, werethey are loved, cared and respected for what they really are, were we can beaccepted only if we have passed the test of the primary innocence and holiness.

Leoni Company, Bistrita 09.02.2009

“adopted”,



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Who reported the case to the programAll the cases werw reported to the program byBistrita SPAS specialists.

No. of social investigations: 11

Age

No. children

0 - 1 1 - 2 2 - 3 3 - 4 4 - 5 5 - 6 6 - 7 7 - 8

2 4 1 3 1

7 - 8 years1

6 - 73years

3 - 42years

4 - 54years5 - 6

1years

Number of children (girls and boys):

September

June

July

August

October

November

December

MonthNo. of childrenin the program

No. of socialinquiries

No. of Literacy /individual

activitiescounseling

Identification, sign-up for theprogram and participation

9

9

9

11

11

11

11

9

2

9

9

9

11

11

11

11

Identification

Identification

Sign-up

Identification/Sign-up/Participation

Participation

Participation

Participation

Total number of children (boys, girls) in 2008: 11 children

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Pilot program for social and achool integration of 10 Rroma children

1. CASE IDENTIFICATION

11 children:

The children in this program come from Roma (Gypsy) families who do not yet attend school. They arebetween the ages of 3-8 years old and the families live in Bistrita.1.Methodology for admission into the program: all the beneficiaries are included at the recommendationof social workers of SPAS (Social Services/Public Assistance in Town Hall) Bistrita.

:Total number of children served by the program in 2008Number of children served on age categories:

6. Pilot project for social and school integration for Roma childrenA program to integrate young Roma children into local school


Total number of children (boys, girls) that were in the program on 12/31/2008: Boys -7, Girls -4

Annual Activity Report - 2008

IV. Other General Information:

The partners and the collaborators of the program:SPAS Bistrita- (Social Services/Public Assistance, BistritaCity Hall)

- “Benita”Association, BistritaDivision

1. Organize educational activities for at least 10 Roma childrenbetween ages of 3-6 years old, living in Bistrita, with socialdifficulties, who are not going to any kindergarten or day carecenter.

2. Provide training and develop parental capacity for at least 10 Romafamilies living Bistrita.

3. Organize information and counseling activities for 10 Roma

families.

4. Increase the inclusion of all young people in activities organizedfor Roma children.

- Provide training sessions to help parents understand the value ofeducation

- Educational activities for children- Identification of direct partners to help families and involve them

in the program- Identification of beneficiaries and sign them up in the program

1 psychologist1 social worker Occasionally: 4 volunteers

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Bistrita-Năsăud County School

PROGRAM GOALS

ACTVITIES

STAFF INVOLVED


TASIS, The American School in England, has been bringing groups ofstudents and teachers to Romania for annual community service trips. Thefollowing note is from Bob Stern, Teacher at TASIS:

Executive Director of Fundatia Inocenti

Since February 2000, all ten TASIS - RCR February Community Servicetrips to Romania have been wonderful for the students who have made thisgrand journey. Everyone involved, our students and the RCR children, havebenefited enormously from the experience. Each year is notable. For us, it isalways the perfect trip---tiring, emotional, loving, caring, ever so rewarding.As usual, the memory of this opportunity will remain with our students fora very long time. I still receive e-mails from graduates saying howimportant this trip was to them; for some, it even has been life changing.

More than 140 students have been on this trip with me over the past 10years; dozens of suitcases and hundreds of boxes of much-needed itemshave been taken or shipped to Romania for RCR. Thousands of dollars havebeen raised, which, at my request, go toward increasing in-countryoperating costs.

The RCR staff members are my heroes, and I know they are extremelygrateful for what we do for them. Yet, I am grateful for what they do, andhonored to be able to work with them. I consider them all as friends. I thankthe RCR staff for their extraordinary accomplishments. For the TASISstudents, what RCR achieves on a daily basis cannot be taught or eveneasily explained, it can only be experienced.

Tasis School England

Since I first came to Romania to work in the RCR program in 2002, I haveseen a lot of changes. I have continued to return to work with RCR at leastthree times per year. I have always been impressed with the dedicated staff,and many of them have become lifelong friends. The program has changedover the years, with more children placed in foster care and more programsset up for special needs children. In Bucharest, the program has changedless, although the children now served are mainly babies. I just returnedfrom a week of working with TASIS Upper School students in Romania.They were so touched by the children and the staff that they worked with. Ithink that the best improvements over the years have been the effort toplace and support children in foster homes and in improving the quality oflives of the children still in placement.

Tasis School England

I met Marin Mic ( ) when the groupwho prepared to form Rotary Bistrita Nosa was inviting new members. Thefact that he was at the head of a nongovernmental agency counted a lot, sohe was accepted without reservation. At the beginning I thought he is tooserious and solitary. In time I have discovered that he has a lot of humor, heknows to laugh and he is very involved in what he is doing. The SpecialOlympics, summer 2008, had rhythm, color, and children enjoyingactivities. The volunteers from Inocenti, were careful for everything to gowell. And went well! It was the same at the Charity gala on December 4 ,with more solemnity, but with the same children's emotions, and guests'interest and goodwill. Marin and his colleagues really promote somethingthat has slowly become very visible in the Romanian society:VOLUNTEERING. With sincerity, bravo and wishes for success in thefuture!

, chairman Rotary Club, Bistrita Nosa

Robert (Bob) Stern-

Wendy Gediman-

Eladie Grere

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OTHER ACTIVITIESI. Special events:

Inocenti Foundation and Don Hahn,AcademyAward nominated producer of16 animated films for Walt Disney studios. Our partners in organizing thisevent were Special Schools from our county (Centrele Scolare de EducatieInclusiva numarul 1 si 2, Beclean, Lacrima- Nasaud si Bistrita, Scoala deArte si Meserii Sf. Maria), Department for Social Services (DirectiaGenerala de Asistenta Sociala si Protectia Copilului BistritaNasaud),CountyDepartment for Education (Inspectoratul Scolar General), the LiviuRebreanu High School, and disabled children and volunteers from our

To celebrate International Children's Day, June 1, we organized, in collaborationwith Child Protection Department, a party for the 250 children in foster care. Theactivities included sport contests, games, dance, and karaoke. All the childrenreceived gifts donated by the company SC Comelf SABistrita.

The amount raised from selling event tickets, raffle tickets, auction and othersmall donations and after covering all the expenses, was approximately17,000 lei (nearly 7,000 USD).At the gala, the participants could preview a short documentary about MikeCarroll, made by Don Hahn, who has produced some of the most successfulDisney movies and was nominated for 2 Oscars.

The evening began with Christmas carols sang by Cornelia Adrelean Archiudean and the “Doinita” childrengroup. A big contribution was made by folk singer, Florin Sasarman, and the “ProOpera” group (CristinaSteucean, Stefan Pop and Cristian Lepadatu).The most touching moment of the evening was a dance performed by the special needs children from LacrimaSpecial School (CSEI Lacrima). They taught us a lesson of will; that you can move even when your illnessendeavors to restrain you from doing so. It was in this tender moment that “powerful people” were moved totears. Over 100 individuals participated in this event and had the chance to purchase raffle tickets to win smallprizes and take part in an auction where they could choose to bid for more prestigious prizes such as; a soccerball and jersey signed by the Gloria Bistrita players, a pair of boxing gloves signed bychampion, Lucian Bute, paintings signed by Stefan Popa Popas, Miron Duca, Stefan Pelmus, Marcel Lupse,ball and jersey signed by Romania National Rugby team, The Beauty and The Beast, Disney book and LionKing Disney DVD signed by the famous USA director and producer Don Hahn. These are only some of theauction objects the participants could bid on.

IBF Super Middleweight

3. Charity Gala “St. Nicolas for children with special needs”, second editionThis second annual charity gala followed the same objectives as last year, that is; promoting the activities ofFundatia Inocenti, and motivating important people of our community to become involved in our activities thuscreating long and short term partnerships for sustaining social projects.More than 100 guests participated joined us for the event and participated in the auction and raffle. The price fora gala ticket was 250 lei and 10 lei for a raffle ticket (approximately 100 USD and 4 USD respectively).

The second edition of the “Olympics of the Innocents” took place on May15, 2008. It was a great success and included many children, volunteers,and spectators. Over 350 disabled children from Bistrita- Countyparticipated in this event. They participated in sport and artistic eventslike: ping-pong, bowling, ball throwing, foot races, football (soccer),handball, volleyball, basketball, dance, singing and drawing.

Năsăud

We had theprivilege of having special guests like Mike Carroll, the president of RCR /

county. We were helped and sponsored by the Town Hall of Bistritaand some local companies like:SC ComelfSA, SC Leoni SRL, SC. Raal SA, SC Macon SRL, SC Bonissimo SA, SC Haus Imob SRL, SC Rombat SA, SCDiagnosticum SRL, Cofetariile Cristina, Salon Baby Party and a very

Thank you to all those who helped us in preparing this event and to all the volunteerswho were present to encourage the children.

generous donation from a local businessman, Mr. Ungur Lucian.

1.The Olympics of the Innocents “Olympiada Inocentilor” 2008

2. International Children's Day Party for the children


Other activities

“It is very hard when I come from the USAto Romania. Something changes. Thereis another mentality, another system. In the end we have to care for each other, tobe a family” said Mike Carroll in the preview of the movie.

This event was a good opportunity for Fundatia Inocenti to acknowledge the mostimportant partners from Bistrita-Nasaud County by offering diplomas andtrophies. We presented diplomas to Directia Generala de Asistenta Sociala siProtectia Copilului Bistrita Nasaud, Centrul Scolar de Educatie Inclusiva“Lacrima”, County Hospital Bistrita, and Townhall Bistrita. We also presentedtwo trophies: – ”, to thecompany “Leoni” Bistrita and the big trophy to the company“Comelf” Bistrita.

“Children's Friend 2% money and 98% heart=hope“Children's Friend”

4. Inocenti Christmas party

The Christmas party was held this year on December 17 . We prepared gifts for 255children in foster care. We also offered gifts to the children from CSSC Bistrita andto all the children coming to our programs. We also gave more than 300 gifts to thechildren who benefit from our services in the placement center, the hospital andother children from the child protection system.

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5. Inocenti Community Reading DayWe organized two editions of the “Reading Day” program for children in ourcommunity. More information can be found in the section dedicated to the“Literacy program”.

Other activities

InApril 2008 we collaborated with SAM Rebra (School) on a project that includeda component of helping poor families within our county. We identified andselected, with the help of the local government, DGASPC, 10 families in needwithin our county. We offered the families items donated by the students fromSAM Rebra (sugar, flour, rice, oil, etc.). The students also donated 500 lei, whichwas used to buy diapers for children with special needs and babies abandoned inthe hospital.

Like every year, this Christmas Fundatia Inocenti organized and implemented agrand celebration for the hospitalized children. Santa's elves were busy for dayswith the preparations, and on December 22, we were all welcomed by Santa andMrs. Claus to a fully decorated hall, with a beautifully lit tree, a well-preparedshow, and many surprises. The Alfred Rusescu Hospital contributed somesurprises of its own, helping to make the party even more successful.

6. Project in collaboration with SAM Rebra

7. Christmas Party Bucharest

Inocenti Foundation

A team from CliniClowns opened the show, bringing instant smiles to the faces of all those present. Ms. MargaretaPaslaru did us the honor of participating in the celebration, singing her famous song, “Veronica”. The children, theirmothers, and the hospital staff alike were delighted by this unexpected treat! The show continued with a pageant puton by the students of School No. 31, who come to us every year to help spread joy among the hospitalized tots. Thisyear, we offered Santa Claus not only songs and poems, but also “latin” dances with an on-the-spot demonstration.Through the Mania Latino Dance School, Wilmark visited us, and offered the little ones a dance lesson, with greatresponse!Even the children who couldn't attend the party due to their medical condition weren't forgotten. Mrs. Claus went fromroom to room, distributing gifts directly to the children in their beds. And since the arrival of Christmas is alwaysaccompanied by caroling, our friends from Anotimpul 5 came to sing to us. A guitar, a recorder, a tambourine, andsome pleasant voices followed us through the hospital, giving joy to young and old alike.

We couldn't have organized this celebration without the help of additional Christmas elves. These were thedonors and supporters of Fundati Inocenti, who committed themselves to providing gifts for the children. After all,even sick or abandoned children deserve a visit from Santa Claus. Since all the children were good this year, Santa wasvery generous with his gifts!

party.In a similar spirit of giving, the “Friends of INS” donated Christmas gifts for 30 abandoned babies, beneficiaries of ourChild Life Program. Thanks to their generosity, and to that of additional, anonymous supporters, we were able todistribute 210 bags full of Christmas presents to all the children in the hospital!

The British School of Bucharest donated gift boxes filled with presents for 30 children at our Christmas


Other events

children with severe disabilities

,

- We distributed donations of clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and specialequipment from the organization, “Stichting Hulp Kindertehuizen Roemenie-from Holland”. All these products are donated to the families and children withwhom we are working and also to poor families within our county. This year wehave received two transports, one in May, which contained donations for ourorganization and Ilisua Center for children and the town of Tagu and the last one,in October, containing more than 1,300 boxes.

- We participated again at the “Non-Government Organization (NGO) Fair”organized by ANT (National Agency for Youth) Bistrita. This year the bestvolunteer of Fundatia Inocenti was Adriana Stejerean. This event was also anopportunity to promote our programs and make our services more visible to thecommunity and especially for the youth who were present at the event.

- We continued our collaboration with Bistrita City Hall and this year they co-financed two of our programs. One program was dedicated to children withdisabilities and their families and one for Roma children and their families.

- We created the first program in the county dedicated exclusively to helping Romachildren.

- We created and sent financing letters and financing projects to: Petrom SA,Rompetrol SA, Bistrita City Hall, Fundatia Principesa Margareta a Romaniei ,Fundatia Vodafone Romania.

- In the period June 8-13, 2008, six accompaniedby a parent spent 5 days at Hajduszoboszlo, Hungary. They were accompanied bya nurse, who is working for SC Comelf SA, the company that sponsored the entiretrip. The children were selected with the help from Department of Social ServicesBistrita-Nasaud.

We organized the 2% Campaign again this year. We collaborated with numerousinstitutions and companies, especially with Leoni SA Bistrita and Bistrita CityHall. The city hall permitted us to place the campaign posters in many publicplaces in Bistrita. In 2008, we raised 35,302 lei ($10,000) from this campaign.

- At the beginning of the year we prepared a proposal at the National Agency forCommunity Projects in Education and Professional Training Domain(ANPCDEFP) for participating at the program Youth in Action. We haveobtained the accreditation for this program which is promoting volunteering andmobility in the interior and exterior of UE frontier, non formal education andintercultural dialog, encouraging integration of the youth, independently ofeducational, cultural and social environment.

- In March we won the “Best practice Literacy Program and Best Practice EarlyIntervention program” at the European Union Annual Conference. Bothprograms were published in the book „ 90 de idei de proiecte sociale pentru a faceRomania mai prietenoasa pentru copii”, made by the National Authority in ChildProtection.

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http://copii.ro/Files/Interior_20071085810.pdf

Other activities

8.

A team of young people from “Ubisoft - Romania” received a very unusual homeworkassignment: to make a good deed in order to help their community. Crina Popistasu andsome of her colleagues visited us at the hospital where they were able to see what we doevery day as we help the children.After a session of brainstorming around our needs, the team decided to organize two benefitconcerts for the Foundation. The concerts were held at the beginning of November at theDownstairs Club in Bucharest. Both evenings were a great success and we raised 7500 Ronfor Child Life program in Bucharest. We would like to thank to all that help organizing thisproject. Also, we would like to thank to all the performers who volunteered their time andtalent to our cause: Mircea Vintila, Alina Manole, Ovidiu Mihailescu, Maria MagdalenaDanaila, Circa Sapte, Grupul Soapta, Daniel Fat, Ionescu Marius Florin, Radu Pozneac,Highlight Kenosis, Go to Berlin, Pol opus.400 people came to support us during both concerts. Among sponsors we mention Azero,Konart,Anotimpul 5, Info Touch, Ubisoft Romania and Clubul Downstairs.

The project “Let's make a good deed”!

Daca vrei, sa ne directionezi cei 2%, sa facio donatie, sa devi voluntar sau doar sa necunosti, cauta-ne la

La locul de munca munca:

ori

sau la sediu:

ori contacteaza-ne la:

:

Complexul deServicii Sociale Bistrita, Str. Toamnei, nr 1A

in sectia Pediatrie a Spitalul Judetean, B-dul General Grigore Balan, nr 43, et. 5

Str. Mihai Eminescu Bl. 2, Sc. D,Et 4, Ap.70, 420076, Bistrita, Bistrita–Nasaud,

Tel. 0363/102406(luni-vineri, orele 8-16); fax: 0263-236368,e-mail:

www.INOCENTI.org

[email protected]

Intotdeauna ti-ai dorit sa ajuti!Acum poti sa o faci fara sa te costenimic!

Directioneaza acum 2% dinimpozitul pe venitul tau in anul2007, Fundatiei Inocenti si sustineastfe l cauza unui copi l indificultate.

Cauza noastra e si cauza ta!

Poti sa directionezi cei 2% pina inluna Mai 2007. Nu uita ca, daca nu-idirectionezi se vor intorce in bugetulstatului.

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- We have modified the Organization statute to respond to the new lawrequirements.

- At the beginning of the year we have made the most ample annualreport that the organization had till now (Annual report 2007 ro, en, fr– can be visualized on our web site).

- In March we obtain the accreditation for the program „Earlyintervention for childen with disabilities-Interventie timpurie pentrucopilul mic cu dizabilitati” from Labor and Social protection LocalDepartment.

- We have tried to access more local funds in 2008. We had an intenseactivity of writing sponsorship letters to the local companies. Anexample of this activity is that we succeed to cover almost all theexpenses of Innocents Olympics with money from local sources.

- We have participated at different TV discussions about our programsand activities at the local TV stations: As TV, Focus TV, Bistrita TV.We have been promoting our activities also in the local newspapers:Mesagerul de Bistrita-Nasaud, Rasunetul Bistrita- Nasaud, ReporterSpecial Bistrita-Nasaud (see annex).

- In this year we have started to work on one of our future projects, toorganize trainings for professionals in child protection area. In theperiod June-September we have talked with potential partners: VictorGroza, Ph. D, Professor -

Betty Blythe, Ph.D,Professor -Katie Smith JJ Orfeuvre

We have also localpartners: Adela Carcu- deputy director DGASPC Bistrita-Nasaud,Flaviu Bercea- chief service Foster Care, DGASPC Bistrita Nasaudand Elena Netan – ISJ Bistrita.

- In the summer the executive director of the organization Marin Mic,together with the president of the organization Mike Carroll visitedrecuperation centers for children from France- CHAMPS, Le Puy enVelay and Holland- Padestoel-Emmelord. This trip helped us withfind new partners for our next project.

- During one week in September, Mr. Jean Jacques Orfeuvre, director ofCHAMPS, Le Puy en Velay, France visited Fundatia Inocenti inBistrita. The goal of this visit was to evaluate the possibilities of along term partnership between the two organizations. Mr. Orfeuvremade an evaluation of Fundatia Inocenti capacity of implementingtwo projects, one regarding creating a multifunctional recuperationcenter, similar with CAMSP in Bistrita and the second one regardinga new project of professional trainings for Romanian professionalsworking in child welfare social services.

- This year we participated at the selection of the best 2008 volunteersfrom Romania, organized by the organization Pro Vobis. We havesigned up with two of our volunteers from Literacy Program, whohave a two years experience, Adriana Stejerean and AlexandraSatmar. Both of them were chosen to be awarded and theirpresentation was published in the brochure “Volunteers Portrait-Portret de voluntar”.

http://www.inocenti.org/?pagina=4

Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences,Chase Western Reserve University, USA;

Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, USA;- Executive director, Lift the Children, USA; –

Director executiv, CHMPS, Puy en Velay, Franta.

Other activities

Inocenti Foundation

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Other activities

- We receive important donations from the local community, RotaryClub and German Forum donated wheel chairs for children,adolescents and adults and Comelf Company donated more than 500gifts for the children this year. We have also received in importantdonation of computers, hygiene items and clothing from TASISSchool from England. We use the computers in our Child's Lifeprogram from the County Hospital Bistrita.

- We continued to raise money from individual donations through thedonations boxes form Bistrita, Nasuad and Beclean shops. In 2008we raise 3,257 lei which were used to reimburse childrentransportation to therapy sessions, diapers, powder milk andreimburse medicine and other medical analysis costs for thebeneficiaries of Early Intervention program.

- In October 2008 we renewed for another 5 years our collaborationcontract with the Department of Social Services Bistrita-Nasaud(DGASPC) .

- We have participated at competitions related to our activity areas,social services and child welfare: ERSTE (Austrian Bank Charity),Innovative projects in child welfare, and FDR,Donor Forum forRomania –Annual reports competition.

- At the end of December, our organization participated through ourexecutive director at the final meeting of ProCopil program,organized by FONPC.

- In December Rotary Bistrita Nosa Club had the initiative to start amatching grant for a project that will raise money to buy specialrehabilitation equipment for children with disabilities.

- The executive director of our organization was invited by FONPC, inOctober, for a week at Chisinau and other towns in MoldavianRepublic. The goal of this visit was to have an experience exchangeregarding children with disabilities with the colleagues fromMoldavian Republic.

Scoate un leu din portofelCa s-ajuti un sufletel !

Meli Melo Paris is generously providing the funding for 25 new beds andmattresses for the abandoned babies section of IOMC Alfred Rusescu Hospital.These babies are supported by Fundatia Inocenti's “Child Life” program. Inaddition, with this support, we were able to provide 7 new beds and mattresses forone adolescence room. The total value of this sponsorship was 40000 Ron. Wethank Meli Melo for trusting us with this project!

Activities in Bucharest:

Inocenti Foundation

- Because we want to start a new program – “Innocents' Mobile Team” –we submitted a proposal to Rotary Club Bucharest with the attempt ofgetting funding for a auto vehicle. The need of a car comes with the ideaof our outreach program that wants to prevent child's neglect within thefamily and/or abandonment in the hospital.

- Through our Director of Development, on November 5, weparticipate to Romania Donors Forum – “Charity, Philanthropy orsupport for Romanian social services”.

- In December we organized “Sneak Preview for Hand Held” - adocumentary that will be releaced in 2009. The main character is thefounder of Fundatia Inocenti, Michael Carroll and his story of helpingRomanian children for 20 years.

- Among our main sponsors that continued to help us in 2008 is “Friendsof INS” (International Nursing School), Bucharest who donated 5000Ron and Christmas gifts for abandoned children from our program.Also on our side this year were British School of Bucharest, ICECOOP,P&G Romania, Danone, Italian Express, Roda Expert, and others thatwanted to remain anonymous.

- We participate to ERSTE Foundation competition with our “BucharestChild Life Program”

- Other proposals for funding were sent to IBM Romania, NestleRomania and United Way Romania.

Among our visitors, we had Don Hahn – Disney producer of 16animated movies, 2 timesAcademyAwards nomination.After the producer Don Hahn's visit to Bucharest last spring, we received fromDisney International, toys, posters and T-shirts for toddlers participating in ourpre-school age programs. Inocenti Psychologist Nicoleta Rosu offered tochildren in the hospital 40 T-shirts, plus Mickey Mouse toys or a little lunch bagfrom Disney. To see their happy faces is our joy and we want to share it withyou! The posters and window stickers with Disney characters were used in theIOMC Dr. Alfred Rusescu hospital in order to decorate and bring some colorsfor the children.

The babies' playroom at IOMC Dr. Alfred Rusescu Hospital has beenfully renovated and is now open for our daily activities with abandoned andsick babies. With the help of the dedicated volunteers of the “Child Life”Program, we succeeded in completely renovating the playroom in only 6weeks! The total cost of the project amounted to Ron 10,216 ($3648), fundedtotally through donations and sponsorships.

in collaboration withorganized On

April 15, we facilitated a training session in order to recruit new volunteers forour This event tool place during the

At theend of this activity, 3 new volunteers joined our team.

Many local and international individuals and groups help us to help thechildren and their families. Donors and/or other sponsorships are vital sourcesof support for NGOs such as ours. We want to express our gratitude toDeutschsprachiger Kulturkreis Bukarest (German Speaking Cultural CircleBucharest - under the patronage of theGerman Ambassador, Roland Lohkamp) who donated 14500 EUR worth ofmedical supplies to IOMC, Alfred Rusescu Hospital, through FundatiaInocenti. Dr. Tatiana Ciomartan, our board member, helped us in facilitatingthis donation.Along with this donation, when Fundatia Inocenti needed a very important itemto continue the work in the hospital, DKKB offered their help again: our oldwashing machine broke down and they bought a new one (400 Euro).

Fundatia Inocenti Volunteers' Center,Bucharest – PRO VOBIS – “Open Doors to the playroom!”

“Child Life Program”. Volunteers'National Week (14-20April 2008) – http://www.voluntariat.ro/snv.htm

Other activities


Trainings organized by Fundatia Inocenti

Work meetings attended by Fundatia Inocenti executive director.

- In the period May –June were organized trainings with the theme“Volunteering- principles and motivation” in three schools fromBistrita. This project was financed by Bistrita City Hall and wasinitiated by Procomunitatea organization. The trainer was FundatiaInocenti Executive Director, Marin Mic.

- In November we organized the training „Disciplinarea copiilor-Children discipline” for professionals from DGASPC Bistrita and allthe Centers of Social Services for the Community form our county.63 professionals: social workers, psychologists, nurses, educatorsparticipated at three training sessions. The trainer was ExecutiveDirector, Marin Mic.

a. City Hall meeting – discussion groups organize byBistrita City Hall for initiating the Integrate plan fordurable development of Bistrita for 2009-2015 period

b. Participate at writing an English project in collaborationwith Chamber of Commerce Bistrita-Nasaud to identifypartners in Norway for a project in Sintereag town.

c. Training offered by Labor and Social Protection Ministry– Elaboration of social projects-European foundsAttend at the meeting Work group 4 FONPC at UNICEF– for preparing the country report for European Unionregarding respecting children rights in Romania.

e. Attend FONPC Seminary – Cluj Napocaf. Attend CRESC meeting (Regional Committee for

Strategic evaluation and Correlation) for approving theinfrastructure projects from European founds for the 6counties from the north-west region, Bistrita-Nasaud isone of this. The commission is formed by 4 membersfrom each county. The officials who represent our countyin this commission are: Chairman from the CountyCounsel, Mayor of Bistrita City, Orthodoxfrom Bistrita and Marin Mic, executive director ofFundatia Inocenti.

g. Apply to the County Council to see the importance ofLaw 350 regarding non-reimbursable financing. Wemade a document that offers argue for the CountyCouncil to offer financing support for local NGO'sprojects. We also sigh up and participated at audienceswith Chairman of County Council.

h. Writing an intention letter regarding participation ofFundatia Inocenti in the authorization process of thetraining “Creative techniques of little children education”organized by FICF, Bucharest.

i. Attend at the CNASR (National Committee of RomanianSocial Workers)- regarding the preparation of specializedstandards in Specialized intervention.

j. Participation at the updating of the Development Strategyof Bistrita City- Agenda 21

k. Apply to Bistrita City Hall to offer homes to families inneed. Meetings with the Mayor of Bistrita. We evaluatedthe families' needs at the request of Bistrita City Hall.

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II. Training attended by Bistrita employees:

2 PsychologistsDirector

Physical therapistExecutiv

Romanian Asociation of Children andAdolescents psychiatry, Internationales

Bildungs - UND Sozialwerk, Country CounselBistrita Nasaud, DGASPC and UMF

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The Second NationalCongres with international

participation - The Psychiatryof Children and Adolescents

June 10-14 Bistrita

Training theme Organizer Period City

Office managersi Psychologist

Educated youth foar adurable community

Novatin ANSIT BistritaAssociation and 18 Septembrie Bistrita

Psychologist Intervention for childrenwith Down Syndrome

Center for children withDown Syndrome Bucharest

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Natalie Bridges, USA

Grupul Tasis, England (one week - 18 persons) / Natalie Bridges, USA

Grupul Nobles, USA ( - 10 / Natalie Bridges, USAone week persons)


Mike Carroll, president RCR / Fundatia Inocenti, ; Don Hahn, producer USA,Natalie Bridges, USA

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Franconian International School group, Germania ( - 15 persons)Wendy Gideman, Tasis England ( ); Natalie Bridges, USA

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Grup Boston College - Graduate School of Social Work, USA ( -11 persons)one weekNatalie Bridges, USA


JJ Orfeuvre - , CAMPS, Le Puy en Velay, Franta ( )Stichting Hulp Kindertehuizen Roemenie (5 ) Natalie Bridges, USA

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Other activities

Inocenti Foundation

The difference of 179.495 lei, or 28% of the budget was covered from local Romanian sources, for example:2% campaign, two grants from Bistrita City Hall, Bucharest and Bistrita corporate gifts, income raised byorganizing special events like the charity concert in Bucharest and Charity Gala « St Nicolas for children withspecial needs » from Bistrita and also the donations made for organizing Special Olympics and money raisedfrom donation boxes in local shops.

Another positive note is the extremely positive evolution of local contributions (Romanian). In 2006 our localcontributions represented 1% of our funds. In 2007 it increased to 15% and in 2008 we had a total localcontribution of 28%. This evolution reflects one of the main goals of the organization, that is, to be locallysustainable.

Income 2008

64%8%

28%Income 2008 RCRIncome 2008 Europe

Income 2008 Romania

Income 2008 SUA 411.006 leiIncome 2008 Europe 47.822 lei

Income 2008 Romania 179.495 leiTotal Income 639.123 lei

Romanian Children's Relief 356.432 lei

Lift the children

MAE + S.L. ( y Affairsand the Solidarite laque French)

French Ministr of Foreign

54.574 lei

40.915 lei

2% Bistrita Campaign 32.856 lei

Bistrita City Hall - educational projects

Bistrita City Hall - social projects

2.446 lei

3.000 lei

K.H.S. Holland

13.813 lei

Donations special Olympics

6.907 lei

Charity Gala

16.295 lei

Princess Margarita of Romania Foundation

28.800 lei

Donations Bucharest

4.000 lei

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2% Bucharest Campaign

Donation boxes

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3.257 lei

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As you can see in the next chart, the main source of funds is Romanian Children's Relief (RCR) fromUSA with a contribution of 411,006 lei (about $163.169 USD, calculated at a medium level on 2008-2.5189 for 1 USD) at the 2008 budget, accounting for 64% of the total budget.

These funds come from many private, corporate and foundation donors, both from Romania and abroad.Fundatia Inocenti had a total budget 2008 of ,638,323 lei a 4.4% increase over 2007.

V. Financial Report

Other external funding sources were: the French Ministry of ForeignAffairs and the Solidarite Laque Frenchorganization, which partially financed, through the Pro-Child program, our early intervention program fordisabled children. This contribution together with other small contributions in money and goods from otherEuropean organization represented a total of 47.822 lei in the Fundatia Inocenti budget. This sum representedapproximately 8% of the total budget.

RCRLift the childrenMAE + S.L.2% Campaign Bistrita

2% BucurestiCampaignBistrita City Hall - educational projectBistrita City Hall - social projectK.H.S. HollandDonations Special OlympicsCharity Gala

The princess Margarita of RomaniaFoundation

Donations BucharestDonation Boxes


One negative aspect of the financial perspective for 2008 was the devaluation of the dollar related with

Romania national currency. This thing has created a very big pressure on the organization resources

and kept us from raise the salaries. However, that negative pressure had encouraged us to be more

committed to raising money from local resources.

We also need to note here the exceptional efforts made by our new Development director from Bucharest,as she succeeds to draw an important number of private donors in that area, including the Autumncharity concert organized in Bucharest. The most important donors from Bucharest in 2008 were:

(International Nursery School)under the direct patronage of Germany Ambassador, Ronald Lohkamp;

Special thanks to all our Bistrita donors, companies and individuals who supported us financially in 2008 :

, . At this list we have to add also over 3000 of individualdonors who contribute financially through the 2% Campaign and donation boxes in Bistrita-Nasaud Countystores.

We want to thank all our donors, on behalf of the Fundatia Inocenti team and on behalf of the thousand ofchildren and families who directly and indirectly benefit, through our programs, of all the contributions.We reassure all our donors of all our respect and appreciation and we express our hope that, even if we all passthrough difficult times, they will continue to help us in the next year and together help the communities we areliving in.

Ubisoft

Friends of INS ; DKKB - Cercul Cultural de Limba Germana,

Bucuresti – Brithish School

Bucharest; Ubisoft Romania; Meli Melo Paris; Ionex - Med SRL; S.C. Danone; S.C. Italian Express

SRL; ICECOOP S.C.A; Procter & Gamble; Disney International; Pepsi Romania - Quadrant

Amroq Beverages SRL.

SC Leoni SA Bistrita, SC Comelf SA, Sc Teraplast, SC. Raal SA ; SC Macon SRL ; SC Bonissimo SA;

SC Haus Imob SRL ; SC Diagnosticum SRL ; Cofetariile Cristina Bistrita ; Salon Baby Party ; Tulai

Mariana; Ungur Lucian; SC Gold Plast SA; BRD Bistrita; SC Biasicom SRL; Geiger Boegler; SC

Miro SA; Stichting Hulp Kindertehuizen Olanda

Incomes 2007

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Income 2006 Romania

Income 2006 RCR

Income 2007 Europe

Income 2007 Romania

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Financial Bearings

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Project based expenses diagram

2008 Budget

THE EVOLUTION OF THE BUDGET:

2000-2001

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In the conditions of the financial–economical international crisis, in order to continue and develop our existingservices and diversify, also be able to retain the staff (training costs, salary raises) for 2009, Fundatia Inocenti willfocus on increasing even more the community resources.Following is 2008 budget expenses distribution chart

Calculating the difference between incomes and expenses it can be seen an amount of 127.057 lei that were notspent. This represents a reserve that we can use for continuing our activities on the first quarter of 2009.

Our income continues to increase, as it has over the past 10 years. This progress helped the organization budgetwith the inflation and the devaluation of the American dollar exchanging rate. In this context we registered anenormous rise of the cost of material and salaries expenses, but were able to continue meeting these expenses, aswe hope to continue to do so in the future.

We want to thank all our donors, on behalf of the Fundatia Inocenti team and on behalf of the thousand ofchildren and families who directly and indirectly benefit, through our programs, of all the contributions.We reassure all our donors of all our respect and appreciation and we express our hope that, even if we all passthrough difficult times, they will continue to help us in the next year and together help the communities weare living in.

Child's Life Bucharest 11.560 lei

Child's Life Bistrita

Early Intervention

4.350 lei

20.529 lei

Me and My Family 3.540 leiSocial and school integration

for rroma children6.200 lei

Literacy 4.680 lei

380.112 lei

Expences for organizing theSpecial Olympics

15.818 lei

16.295 lei

Administrative expenses

Expenses for organizing Charity Gala 12.267 lei

Expenses with direct donations 36.715 lei

Total 512.066 lei

Financial Bearings

Salaries expenses

Programs budget 2008

2.26%

0.85%

4.01%

0.69%

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Child's Life Bucharest

Child's Life Bistrita

Early Intervention

Me and My Family

Social and school integration rromachildrenLiteracy

Salaries expences

Administrative expences

Expences for organizing the SpecialOlympicsExpences for organizing Charity Gala

Expences with direct donations


We began collaborating with Fundatia Inocenti after attending aseminary in November 28, 2006, regarding Corporate Social Responsibilityin which your organization was partners with the promoters- The Chamberof Commerce and Agriculture Bistrita-Nasaud. After 3 years ofcollaborating together, I know more than ever that volunteering is anessential part of your day-to-day activities.

Beginning in 2007, the celebration parties for the children of Comelfemployees became more special when we began including gifts for thechildren of Fundatia Inocenti as well. Even though it is only a drop of joy,we are happy to be involved with these children who need support.Specifically, we were pleased to be a part of the Charity Gala “St. Nicholasfor Children with Disabilities” on December 6 , 2007 and 2008, the“Olimpiada Inocentilor”, Special Olympics on May 15 , 2008 andChildren's Day on June 1, 2008.

From our point of view, Fundatia Inocenti – Humanitarianfoundation for children, is the most representative nongovernmentalorganization from Bistrita-Nasaud County. Being humanitarian, correct,involved, respectful, and offering support are the characteristics that defineit, and differentiate it, from other similar organizations.

We are always honored to participate at the activities you promoteand organize.

With respect,

In 2000, Fundatia Inocenti became the main partner from thenongovernmental area of the Department of Child Protection Bistrita-Nasaud. The humanitarian and social activities of Fundatia Inocenti duringthese years brought happiness and hope to many children and their families.Beginning with the foster parents and their children, the staff of FundatiaInocenti worked individually with all the children and their families andadapted their services to meet their needs.In the last years, the main beneficiaries of the Fundatia Inocenti activitieswere children with disabilities. In all the activities developed, they havedemonstrated the fact that all children have the right to be loved, educatedand to be developed as much as possible.I want to thank them for their sustained involvement and for their devotionto the children and their cause.

The collaboration with Fundatia Inocenti was something natural, notsomething forced, especially because being a journalist, I knew some of theachievements of the organization. Being also one of the people who wants topromote the human rights, especially the children rights, I am very happy toknow that Fundatia Inocenti offers to the children the most important thing:the right to life. Congratulation to this organization for everything it doesfor the children with disabilities, especially on the developing and affectivearea. The “St Nicolas for Disabled Children” Gala was a real success, andI'm being proud of myself that I helped a little in organizing this event. TheInocenti foundation are preparing the future for these children. They openednew opportunities in Bistrita county, being also a pioneer in volunteering. “

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Chairman of Comelf Bistrita SyndicatePresident of B.N.S. Bistrita-Nasaud

Ing. Adina Ratiu

Adela CarcuDeputy Director, DGASPC Bistrita-Nasaud

Menut MaximinianJournalist

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During two weeks one spent in France and another in Bistrita, I havediscovered Inocenti Foundation, their human potential, activities, orientationand the battles they fight for a better society. After the meeting with MikeCarroll I realized what international solidarity really means.The meeting with Mic Marin and his team could create a cultural shock but,contrarily almost immediately we noticed that we shared the same values. In aworld which is in a permanent state of change, Marin and his team move justahead of the change. If we would go down on a river, we may say that they gofaster than the current.The activity of Inocenti represents a very good example, from moreperspectives, like:

· the efforts that the professionals of Inocenti are making in order togive back the dignity and hope to the abandoned and handicappedchil dren;

· the support they offer to families in difficulty, in order to avoid childabandonment;

· the cooperation with placement centers, to help them offer betterser vices

· and finally they are exemplary because they have a special capacityto establish multinational contacts:

· withAmericans with a financial partnership· with the Dutch people who mobilized themselves to collect

information and materials;· and in the end us, the French people, in an exchange of professionalpractices

The entire team from CAMSP (the service from Puy en Velay in France) wasprofoundly impressed by the human feelings they have discovered withinInocenti.I wish you INOCENTI a long, long life, to find your way, narrow it's true, thatwill allow you to fulfill your mission. I truly trust that Mic Marin and his teamwill know to navigate faster than the current even through the most difficultturbulence.

"RC Bistrita NOSA is in collaboration and a relationship of support withFundatia Inocenti for several years, in many different ways.In 2008 wedecided together with our partners from RC Esslingen am Neckar in Germany,that our future common project to be dedicated to this foundation, to which wecan provide special equipment for helping the recovering process of disabledpersons, which Inocenti are taking care of, with the purpose of improving thequality of services that the Foundation will offer to those who need it.Last but not least, the participation at the Saint Nicolas Gala of a large numberof Rotarians, brought an important financial contribution to the budget ofInocenti Foundation that helps to continue their activities in 2009.

Stichting Hulp Kindertehuizen, The Netherlands, has a good cooperation withInocenti for years.Our goal is to help people in need in Rumania, and especial the children. Byour self we can't find the children who need our help, but with the help ofInocenti we can.We have found in them a trustful and reliable organization, so it is a pleasure tocollaborate with them.

INOCENTI IN THE CENTER OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Jean Jacques Orfeuvre – director of CAMSP, Puy en Velay, France

Florin IliescuClubul Rotary “Bistrita Nosa”

Eng. C.M.F. van IerselChairman.


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