Welcome to Casa Ioana Association
Celebrate 25 years of saving and changing lives
1995 - 2020
Together we have raised and invested more than €2,000,000 to provide NEW BEGINNINGS
for
5,394 single adults
6,015 families, including
7,601 children
Over 500 corporate donors, tens of thousands of individual donors and over 450 volunteers have joined us in our work, giving their time to over 9000 hours
CASA IOANA BRINGS A CHANGE
CASA IOANA BRINGS A CHANGE
Casa Ioana is different because we address the multiple issues that underlie domestic violence. This highly successful formula offers families opportunities to break out of desperate circumstances and begin their journey towards empowerment and economic independence.
Established in 1995, Casa Ioana Association is a non-governmental organization (NGO or charity) that empowers survivors of domestic violence and homeless families towards independence.
Casa Ioana is the leading independent provider of complex accommodation and support in Bucharest. Activities are designed to support survivors from the moment they leave their abusers until they feel ready to move on. The provision of safe accommodation and meals meets the physical and personal needs of the beneficiary, while vital psychosocial support and help with life and vocational skills enable survivors to be financially independent.
PARTNERS AND DONORS
Access to safe housing and services is an absolute necessity if we are to empower women and children facing domestic abuse and homeless families, and it takes effort.
Here's a look at some of the 2020 partners and donors who are helping us make a difference.
Platinum partners
Gold partners
Silver partners
Bronze partners
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Celebrating 25 years of life-saving and life-changing work
1995 - 2020
Give click here to take a look at Casa Ioana's centre for survivors of domestic violence and homeless families, and hear how social workers, as well as former and current beneficiaries, talk about how Casa Ioana is creating NEW BEGINNINGS - away from abuse.
The centre in Berceni offers 9 family-type rooms for women and children affected by domestic violence and/or homelessness and is protected by BGS Security Division. Read more
Services
We offer support to women in accessing affordable housing and legal support, and also to access various support services in the community. Read more
Teenagers
We provide a child-friendly environment for children to transition smoothly to temporary accommodation. Read more
Support
We support women who suffer as a result of financial abuse. We also offer support to women facing financial problems. Read more
Plan
If you're thinking about getting out of an abusive relationship, we'll help you develop a plan to be prepared practically, emotionally and financially. Read more
What our beneficiaries say
We empower survivors of domestic abuse in our local communities. Our focus is on training, income and health.
Together we can make a difference!
Help women and children facing domestic abuse and homelessness by booking a room for someone you'll never meet, in a place you'll hopefully never need.
Every night in Bucharest, about 30 women need a safe place to stay.
A safe night for a woman and her children costs only 20 euros in the centre of Casa Ioana
- A safe room
- Hot meals
- 24-hour protection
- Childcare
- Staff and volunteers providing support
- Useful tips and psychological support
Sponsor a child and help to create a new beginning free from fear
You have the opportunity to help a child get a fresh start away from fear. Children who have grown up in abusive homes need help to understand all that they have seen and experienced. At Casa Ioana, every child has access to trained and specialized counselors to help them heal.
Child sponsorship connects two people - a sponsor with a generous heart and a child in need. When you sponsor a child through a monthly giving plan, you give:
- a safe place to live
- three daily nutritious meals
- a dedicated team of professional social workers, psychologists and volunteers
Thanks to our platinum partner Kingfisher, we have already raised €60,000 out of the €120,000 needed to renovate the second centre in Bucharest.
The newly renovated centre will provide additional safe accommodation for seven more families. You can make a donation here of €66.000 needed to complete this project.