Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania

by Save the Children Association Iasi
Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania
Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania
Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania
Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania
Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania
Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania
Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania
Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania
Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania
Mobile School - Education for Children in Romania

Project Report | Jan 27, 2026
Ending 2025 with Impact and Hope

By Andrei Craciun | Project leader

As we begin 2026, we wish you a year filled with joy, peace, and hope!
During the final three months of 2025, our programs provided hundreds of children with learning opportunities, care, and support for their emotional well-being. From October to December, we implemented a series of meaningful activities that encouraged creativity, cooperation, and solidarity, with December being the most active month.

Due to cold weather, mobile school activities were moved indoors and carried out in addition to the regular educational activities already held in our educational center, as well as in our partner school.

Practical Life Skills & Creative Learning

Children took part in hands-on workshops where learning met fun. Through these activities, they developed practical skills while building confidence and teamwork:

  • Learned how to make waffles, prepare lemonade, and make pickles;
  • Practiced responsibility, patience, and cooperation;
  • Experienced the joy of creating something with their own hands.

Personal Development & Emotional Growth

Beyond practical skills, we focused on the emotional and social development of the children. Through guided group activities, children worked on:

  • Building trust in themselves and others;
  • Increasing self-esteem;
  • Cooperation and teamwork;
  • Positive communication and mutual respect.

These sessions help children feel seen, valued, and capable, essential foundations for their future.

Free Haircuts Thanks to Community Support

Thanks to the generosity of a local sponsor, a barber shop offered free haircuts to children in our program.

  • 24 boys received haircuts exactly the way they wanted;
  • For many children, this simple act boosted confidence and self-image.

This activity showed the power of community involvement and how small gestures can make a big emotional impact.

Winter Support: Warmth When It Matters Most

Winter can be especially difficult for vulnerable families. During this period, we provided:

  • Boots and winter jackets to 321 children

This support helped ensure that children could attend school and activities safely, warmly, and with dignity during the cold months.

Christmas Joy for Every Child

To end the year with smiles and celebration:

  • 321 children received Christmas presents

For many of them, this was the only gift they received during the holidays. These moments of joy remind children that they are not forgotten and that someone cares.

None of this would be possible without the support of our donors, partners, and community members. Every contribution helped us create safe spaces, warm winters, meaningful learning experiences, and unforgettable smiles.

As we step into 2026, we remain committed to supporting and promoting children’s rights, placing their voices, protection, and development at the center of everything we do.

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Save the Children Association Iasi

Location: Iasi, Romania - Romania
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Project Leader:
Craciun Andrei
Iasi , Romania
$9,785 raised of $50,000 goal
 
76 donations
$40,215 to go
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