Heart of a Child UK

The Charity, Heart of a Child Galati, was set up in the year 2000 to support the work of Inima de Copil Foundation in Galati, Romania by creating a child sponsorship scheme to remove children from an isolation unit in a hospital in Galati, who were diagnosed as being HIV positive after being given infected blood.

The plan was to secure the rights of these children to a normal life, a family, and emotional support by establishing group homes of 4 to 5 children cared for by a house mother.
At Heart of a Child, we remain impressed by Anna’s (Director of Inima de Copil) integrity, her constancy and her faithfulness to the Lord for guidance and how she has responded to difficult situations such as staffing and relocation, not forgetting Covid restrictions. It is wonderful to see the original children from the hospital, working either at home or abroad, some married, and some with children of their own. It is equally encouraging to hear of educational successes of children from remote villages who have been encouraged in their learning by Inima and the numbers of disabled and disadvantaged children and young adults that continued to be provided for. We are encouraged by the annual report that Inima de Copil provides and look forward to improving our on-line links with Galati as new supportive members come on to our Committee.

22 years later we are still here to share the values and to support the mission and the vision of Inima de Copil in Romania, led by Anna Burtea, by coming alongside and helping to meet the needs of disadvantaged children and their families

Inimă de Copil Values

Inclusiveness

We love inclusiveness and practice solidarity and compassion.

Love for children and people

We act based on our love for children and people.

Responsibility

We actively assume changes, challenges, and responsibilities.

Cooperation

We do more along with strong partners and empowered (involved) communities.

Empowerment

We value and enhance the uniqueness of each person and community and use it for co-creation.

Inimă de Copil Foundation

Inimă de Copil Romania is a non-profit organisation established in 1996, aiming to bring a sustainable change in people`s, children`s, and families’ lives, in their communities. And they do this by establishing durable partnerships with the local community. Today, their programs support children and families mainly from cities and villages in Galați county, but they have expanded their footprint in villages from Brăila, Vaslui, and Vrancea counties as well.

The mission. 

Poverty should not be a barrier to success, and those with unmet needs can be given hope. Inima de Copihelps children, parents, and their communities in difficult and at-risk situations with medical, educational, emotional, and economic support. Together, we seek to transform inequality into equal opportunity, creating strong and inclusive communities.