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When Social Security Doesn’t
Exist Romania, once amongst the most prosperous and cultured of European countries before being devastated by years of Communist rule, no longer has adequate Social Security to cover the needs of its elderly citizens. Typically, a senior citizen, living alone in a tiny one-room apartment, may receive from US$15-25 monthly, if indeed they receive anything at all. Many elderly simply cannot afford to pay their basic utilities and eat as well. As a result their utilities are often cut off, exacerbating an already tragic situation. The mayor of Bucharest recently asked FCF project Noi Orizonturi Familia to help organize a special function to highlight the plight of the city’s senior citizens. Volunteers from Noi Orizonturi Familia, with the help of local sponsors, were able to purchase food and other necessities, and organized a family-oriented musical benefit in honor of and to which over 100 of the elderly, from 60 years to 85 years old, attended. At the close of the meeting each elderly person received 2 large bags of donated items. We can all imagine how we would feel if one of these old folks were our grandmother or grandfather. We would naturally be doing all we could to make sure they were well cared for and attended to. As is so often the case in such financially ravaged countries as Romania, a little giving goes a long way, both financially and morally. It is the hope of Noi Orizonturi Familia that they can continue to both inspire and develop long-term sponsorship for the most destitute. Please click the following link for more on Noi Orizonturi Familia. |
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