1. In partnership with Love Light Romania

2. About Romania  Romania is a country located at the intersection of Central and Southeastern Europe, bordering on the Black Sea Romania shares a border with Hungary and Serbia to the west, Ukraine and Moldova to the northeast and east, and Bulgaria to the south.  Romania has the seventh largest population of the European Union with over 20 million people.  Its capital and largest city is Bucharest - the sixth largest city in the EU.

3.  Love Light Romania is dedicated to providing support services to children, teenagers & families affected by HIV/AIDS.  Mission Statement  Love Light Romania brings hope and relief to children, young adults and families who are suffering HIV/AIDS. Opportunities for a bright and productive future, to children and teenagers living a feral lifestyle, with an aim to stop cycles of poverty in future generations. Our mission is to listen and support the lives of those who are discriminated against, be-friend and care for those who are lonely and forgotten.  Love Light have been working in the area of Transylvania, since 2000. They also have projects in Media, Sighişoara and Târgu Mure.

5. What will you be doing?  This will be a short term project working in one of the summer camps the organisation runs which is for both people with HIV and the children of the poor Roma community.  You will be working on a camp project for 2 weeks which is likely to be the end of July however the dates are still to be confirmed.  You will be staying at accommodation at the camp.

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7. Brief Cost Overview  Costs include  Personal travel insurance  Immunizations – consult doctor  Flights  In country transport (assistance provided by Love Light)  Accommodation and 3 meals per day is £100 for the 2 week project

8. What are the benefits to the locals?  The service users are in an environment that allows them to feel relaxed about their HIV status.  They are given health and nutrition advice, access to vitamins and basic medication and are provided with counselling.  HIV patients and their family are given support

9. What are the benefits to the volunteers?  Volunteers knowledge of living with HIV, especially in a European country, is enhanced  Volunteers become immersed in a new culture, meet new people and have the opportunity to volunteer on a European project which is very unique in its aims  Volunteers can also build their skills and have the opportunity to travel in Romania and see more of the country once the project is completed

10. Why Romania?  This project is a short term project 2-4 weeks depending upon camp length and if volunteers would like to create their own program  It is very flexible in that volunteers can choose when they go and most of their activities  You have the chance to experience a European culture very different from our own

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