Arhive HEALTH - United Way Romania

800 children from disadvantaged backgrounds play sports and learn about a healthy lifestyle thanks to United Way and UEFA

According to the World Health Organization, the rate of childhood obesity worldwide has increased tenfold in the past four decades. In the case of Romania, the absence of updated official statistics makes childhood obesity a silent killer. This alarming reality led us...

Metropolitan Life has joined the United Way initiative to bring a smile to the faces of children in hospitals

EDUCATION, HEALTH, INVOLVEMENT

For some children, the hospital becomes home because the disease they are struggling with keeps them in bed for months. For them, the slightest gesture of attention and affection is a celebration. That’s why Metropolitan Life has joined the United Way initiative...

United Way Romania fights against Covid-19 effects

DONATE, EDUCATION, HEALTH, INVOLVEMENT

February 2020 has brought completely unexpected changes in our lives. We have gradually witnessed the absolutely unpredictable effects of the Coronavirus epidemic, which quickly turned into a pandemic, and we foresee long term consequences. In this critical period, in...

United Way fights against Covid-19 effects

DONATE, EDUCATION, HEALTH, INVOLVEMENT, POST

We all know that, in these times when the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting our lives, the poor and/or lonely elderly are the most vulnerable category, and they are now even more isolated and hopeless. Mrs. I. is 84 years old and she was born into a poor family. Parents...

Nesting a brighter future for children

DONATE, EDUCATION, HEALTH, INCOME, INVOLVEMENT, SUCCES STORIES

– An unique approach on reducing poverty, improving education & development of children – An integrated intervention and a long term vision for change In Romania, almost half of the children live in poverty and are on the brink of social exclusion. Every...