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Bannatyne House in Romania

Life in Romania

A legacy of love -our work in Romania

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Our programme in Romania is delivered in partnership with the Rhema Foundation.

The programme in Romania is one of Mary’s Meals’ longest running activities and quite unlike the others, providing meals for people with complex needs as a result of HIV infection. Good nutrition is essential for people with HIV to maintain a healthy weight and absorb the necessary medicines to treat their illness.

Life in Romania

Our support here began when Magnus visited Romania to meet volunteers that were trying to care for a ward full of HIV-positive children and toddlers who had been abandoned and left in hospital without adequate care.

Providing a purpose-built home where they could be cared for and thrive together with regular nutritious meals, gave the children hope of a better future.

Despite some complex care needs and challenging disabilities, they are now young adults living fulfilling lives, and remain connected as one big family.

The story behind our work in Romania is told our founder’s book, The Shed That Fed 2 Million Children.