World Vision is an international humanitarian organization that focuses on the protection, well-being, and development of children, families, and communities, especially in vulnerable and impoverished areas. Our team met with three students who have joined a program “I want to go to school”.
For 19-year-old Eliza, the World Vision organization is very important. As a first-year student in Human Resources, she can use all the support as a novice student more than well.
Eliza has learnt to manage her life eg. keeping good rhythm with sleeping.
short, how to live. It is a good project. If there was more space for people to
be helped, that would be great.”
“What has helped me the most is learning how to manage my time. For example,
when studying for an exam, I discovered that sleep is very important for
processing the material. I had the bad habit of starting to study only the night before an exam.”
“You need to learn, but also live. Give yourself enough time with the people you love. Then everything will be fine. Don’t forget to laugh.”
Andreea: “Happiness is like a warm blanket on a cold day”
Ungur Andreea is 18 years old, and studing at the Orthodox Theology Seminar within the Philology faculty.
“My roots are in the picturesque Mociu, Cluj Napoca. When I was in the 8th grade, someone from World Vision called me at the end of the year and told me about this amazing project. Without a doubt, I seized this opportunity with both hands.”
For Andreea, taking part in the school project has helped her with social contacts and being more open.
“For me, happiness is like a warm blanket on a cold day. I enjoy seeing people beam with joy, and if I can, I love to bring a smile to someone’s face.
Sadness? Not a fan. I’d rather crack a few jokes to get everyone laughing.”
“Since I became a part of this project, I’ve really come out of my shell.
I’ve become much more social, and I dare to open up more. If there’s one thing
I could change about this world, it would be to transform sadness into pure, unadulterated joy. From dark clouds to radiant sunshine!”
“How would I like to be remembered? As a radiant sunbeam, always ready to
give others a little warmth.”
“For all the young people out there, I have just one message: follow your heart and always be honest with yourself. Be the star that you are!”
Elisa: “I’ve learned to see the world through a different lens”
“I stumbled upon this awesome project, thanks to a nudge from a friend. I found it interesting, and now it’s one of my passions.”
“My ultimate goal? To become a doctor, ready to heal the world one patient at a time. For me, happiness is all about staying healthy and having a shoulder to lean on when times get tough.”
Elisa wishes to study to be a medical doctor and work with fighting the poverty.
“The amazing people in my life keep me going and inspire me to chase my dreams with all I’ve got. I want to make a difference on a global scale. My heart aches for the children, especially in Africa, who suffer due to poverty and hunger. I would like to be part of the solution and help those children.”
“Through this journey, I’ve learned to see the world through a different lens, to analyze situations more deeply, and to approach life with a serious yet optimistic mindset.”
“So, here’s my message to you: Never give up! Don’t let anyone dim your sparkle, and always fight for your dreams!”
About the organization World Vision in Romania
World Vision is an international humanitarian organization that focuses on the protection, well-being, and development of children, families, and communities, especially in vulnerable and impoverished areas.
In Romania, World Vision has been working for years to improve the living conditions of children and their families through various programs and initiatives. They believe that every child, regardless of the social or cultural context they come from, has the right to equal development opportunities in a safe and healthy environment. They therefore like to emphasize education, child protection and participation, rural development, and health.
Journalistic team at Invisible Cities 2024 in Cluj-Napoca Romania: Robbie Maes, Jennie Mariani-Cerati, Nini Natsvlishvili, Răzvan Prodan, Enikő Torhosi and Kaijaleena Runsten (coach).
