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According to a 2023 UNICEF report, Romania has the highest rate of relative child poverty in Europe. While conditions have improved since the fall of communism in 1989, many children still face poverty, neglect and instability.
Romania is where Children to Love's story began and the catalyst for the organization's founding in 1993. Today, CTL Romania serves vulnerable children and families in Bucharest through counseling, afterschool programs, discipleship and ongoing social support. The team also visits government-run childcare institutions, centers for children with special needs and pediatric hospitals, providing consistent care, encouragement and advocacy.
In 2013, CTL Romania opened Home of Hope, a safe, loving and faith-centered home for orphaned girls, with most of whom coming out of abusive, neglectful or institutional environments. A second home for boys followed in 2018. Over the years, many children from the homes have been adopted into loving Christian families in Romania, creating opportunities for new children in need to find stability, belonging and hope. These homes reflect a long-standing partnership with local authorities and a commitment to helping children move toward healthy, permanent family environments whenever possible.
The Leadership
CTL Romania is led by Bogdan Mehedintu, who has served in the ministry since 2002. In addition to his role as director, he advocates for children's rights through his work with the Child Protection Commission in Bucharest, helping shape a more compassionate and effective system of care for vulnerable children. Bogdan and his wife, Delia, have two children.
How You Can Pray for CTL Romania
Praise God for His continued faithfulness in strengthening children, families and staff throughout the ministry.
Pray for children preparing for important educational milestones and decisions about their future.
Pray for wisdom, endurance and encouragement for those providing daily care, counseling and support.
Pray that more children and families would come to know the love of Jesus through the ministry.
Watch the video to learn more about CTL Romania's approach to the care of orphaned and abandoned children in Romania and how they are combatting the problems facing children and families.
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A Story of Hope in Romania
The Vasile Family
The Vasile family is part of Children to Love Romania's Support for Life program, which helps vulnerable families remain together through practical assistance, counseling, discipleship and ongoing support. Their three children— Maria, Cristian and Bianca— participate in CTL activities such as the Little Explorers Project, summer camp and Bible lessons. Through the ministry, the family has received support with food, school supplies, housing needs and medical equipment for Cristian, who has scoliosis.
Over the years, the family has experienced not only practical help, but also a deeper understanding of God's love and faithfulness.
"I don’t know how to thank God for the help you have given us. I see that God works through people like you." — Mrs. Vasile
Today, the children continue to grow in their faith through the ministry's programs. Their father recalls hearing young Bianca walking around the house saying, "I love Jesus because He died for us." Stories like the Vasiles' reflect the impact of faithful support, discipleship and the hope of the Gospel in the lives of vulnerable families.