Children of Tutova--Volunteer Vacation in Romania, Summer 2009

I volunteered in the Pediatric Recovery Unit at Tutova Hospital in Romania from August 15 - September 5, 2009.
For more information, visit www.globalvolunteers.org

Music is "One Family," written by Mark Mancina, and "You'll Be in My Heart", written by Phil Collins, both from Tarzan. I don't own the music.

*I'd like to clarify that only the *colour* photos were taken by me. The black-and-white photos were taken by other photographers in 1990.


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Update - I am now returning to Tutova to volunteer from August 14 - August 21, 2010!

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[anneweidner10]

What a fantastic video! It literally makes me cry every time I watch it...and I've watched it quite a few times :) I was at the clinic from June 13-July 4 and it was the most wonderful, life-changing experience of my life. I loved, loved, loved the video of Little Andreea in the bouncer! When I was there I was trying to help her learn to crawl! I loved seeing the progress of all of them...especially Andrei, Alexandra, and Celine....and my precious little Andreea of course! Loved the videos!

[iluv2dance234]

Thank you to everyone for your kind comments! My trip to Romania was definitely an experience of a lifetime, and I will never forget all the children I met there! I hope to someday return to Tutova and volunteer again :)

[element77ful]

Yes,you wrong,Romania is not the poorest country of Euope Union,Romania have a lot of money,but not used.This is the problem-country,gypsies has invaded Romania and a part of Europe,i hate gypsies and i see gypsies in parks,on the streets.A gypsy want to kill me,seriously. I want the Gypsies to leave their country, India.Sorry to my bad english,i'm from Romania.

[IstorieAdevarataX]

man, my mother is from tutova, but this unwanted childrens are mostly gypsy because the gypsy are poor, and can't raise childrens.. . I went to tutova, there is a church where I heard the most beautiful pray.

[DontBeAfraidToCare]

I'm interested in joining a volunteer organization, to travel to other countries and help my fellow human beings. Eastern Europe would be an amazing place to go. However I have got an extreme social anxiety problem, could any point me in the right direction?

[KHubbardIsmail]

This is fantastic! I went to Romania 3 times with Global Volunteers and this video brings back all of the wonderful and rewarding moments. THANK YOU for sharing it. I have tears in my eyes!!!

[Princessgym82]

That's fantastic :) Good job and you know it's a wonderful thing that you did.

[gudulemaurice]

The plight of children around the world and people who simply want to help.

[meriwether1988]

It is great to see Alexandra, Sammy, Cristi, Paula, and Ionela! :) My dad and I volunteered at the clinic in December 2007. I plan to return in June 2010 and I can't wait!!! :)

[seveana]

What an amazing job! I got all choked up seeing all of my little friends. Love the video clips, especially the one of Alex and you walking down the hall! Wonderful! Makes me want to jump on the next plane! Maria