Lending a helping hand: Romanian NGOs, individuals are raising donations for fight against coronavirus

Many non-profit organizations, associations, foundations or even individuals in Romania have been raising funds for the local healthcare system or vulnerable communities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most are raising money for protective equipment or other materials the healthcare workers need to fight the pandemic, but some have even bigger plans, such as building a modular hospital for coronavirus patients. Below is a list of such campaigns and initiatives (and everyone is welcome to join their efforts).

The Romanian Red Cross has launched the national fundraising campaign “Romania saves Romania” aimed at raising donations to help local hospitals and the medical staff fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The NGO will use the collected funds to provide medical equipment and materials to hospitals, but also for assistance with food and hygiene packages for vulnerable persons in isolation at home, as well to provide assistance to quarantine centers in the country. Everyone can donate EUR 2 for this campaign via text message at 8827, or online here.