Charity: Children in Distress
Children in Distress and its sister Foundation, Copii in Dificultate, provides hospice care for children with life threatening conditions as a result of accident, infection, genetic disorders and birth defects. They pioneer life changing multiple therapies for those with disabilities and pioneer education and welfare for those living with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Educational opportunities are offered to children from disadvantaged backgrounds and training is made available to educational, medical, nursing and therapy professionals to develop and improve the quality of opportunity and care available throughout Romania. In addition, a range of medical and social welfare programmes provide advocacy, disability care, food, clothing, educational material and opportunities to those suffering discrimination and disadvantage.