Across Romania and Eastern Europe, children are growing up in the shadow of poverty and hardship. For many families, there is simply not enough money for the basics, let alone the small joys of childhood.
A Mission summer camp gives children somewhere that feels different. A place of friendship and care. Where they can play, laugh, and simply rest. Where adults have time to listen.
For many children, it can be the best days of their year.
Every gift this summer gives a child the freedom to just be a child.
Darius's story
Darius is eleven and lives in Romania. His family live in real poverty. Two cramped rooms, no bathroom, just an outside toilet. Each morning before most children his age are awake, he’s already gathering firewood and carrying water from his aunt’s house.
At home, life is hard. At camp, Darius gets to be a child.
“Here life feels lighter. No chores. No responsibilities. Just games, laughter and the freedom to be a kid.”Darius
Last year when he came home, he cried because he missed it so much. This summer, he is praying nothing stands in his way.
For children like Darius, summer camp is more than a break from daily hardship. It’s a few days of childhood as it should be.
For children like Darius, summer camp is more than a break from daily hardship. It’s a few days of childhood as it should be.
He deserves that gift. Your kindness makes it possible.
A gift of $50 could help give a child a day at camp ->
A gift of $175 could help give a whole week of excitement and joy ->
Every gift this summer gives a child like Darius the freedom to just be a child.
