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Build homes with families in Romania, A Construction Missions Trip

May - Sep 2024 | The Fuller Center for Housing

GB volunteers raise the wall on the first Global builders trip to Romania in October 2022

Trip #26782

Build homes with families in Romania, A Construction Missions Trip

Trip #26782

GB volunteers raise the wall on the first Global builders trip to Romania in October 2022

The Fuller Center for Housing

Location:

Romania, Eastern Europe

Dates:

May - Sep 2024
Lasts 1 week to 2 weeks

Activities:

Community Development, Construction, Disaster Relief & Aid Distribution, Service Projects & Helps, Clean Water/Sanitation,

Cost:

Approximately $1450 to $1750
** See Financial Information Below
Includes: Lodging, Meals
Agency: The Fuller Center for Housing
Location: Romania, Eastern Europe
Dates: May - Sep 2024
Lasts 1 week to 2 weeks
Activities: Community Development, Construction, Disaster Relief & Aid Distribution, Service Projects & Helps, Clean Water/Sanitation
Cost: Approximately $1450 to $1750
** See Financial Information Below
Includes: Lodging, Meals
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Spend 1-2 weeks building near Cluj, Romania the historic heart of Transylvania. Experience a new culture as you work side-by-side with local families.

Map Romania
Andrei -- the fearless leader

What the Mission Trip Will Be Like

Andrei -- the fearless leader

The city of Cluj-Napoca (with a metro population of a little more than 400,000) is considered the unofficial “capital” of the historic region of Transylvania, and while there are no famous vampires haunting the region, it is a relatively short drive to towering, Dracula-esqe castles.

The country remains torn between people living in Soviet-era poverty and affluent communities with a more Western lifestyle, driving housing prices upward and making our work of building simple, decent and affordable homes critical.

The typical family with whom Fuller Center Romania partners usually has a working mother and father earning minimum wage, an obstacle to obtaining decent housing through traditional mortgage opportunities in an expensive market.

Most of these families have 1-5 children and come to us from situations where they live with relatives in crowded situations. Others come to us from small rented spaces without access to basic utilities such as potable water, flushable toilets and adequate heat. Some come from unsound shacks and shelters.

The families partner in the process, helping in the construction work done on their homes and repaying the costs on a no-profit, no-interest basis. Their repayments remain in Romania and are recycled to help the next families get this much needed hand-up, turning the partner families into not just recipients, but givers themselves.

Local Romanian volunteers actively support the efforts, but international volunteers are needed to take the housing program to further heights. If you have a heart for combining service, traveling and experiencing new cultures than this trip is for you! You get to experience the joy of giving a family a light of hope by providing them with a home and helping them take a step towards a better life!

Learn more at fullercenter.org/romania

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Relation of Opportunity to National Church and/or Long-term Goals

The Fuller Center in Romania is operated and led by locals who are very dedicated to making a difference in their area. By having local leadership, this allows us to have a long-term impact and vision for the community. This also allows us to build strong relationships with the families which is a very important part of our ministry.

Additional Trip Information

Region:
Eastern Europe
Country:
Romania
Other Location Info:
Cluj-Napoca
Participant Age:
Sr. High, College, Adult, Senior Adults
Eligible to Go:
Families, Groups [max size 20], Individuals, Married Couples
Other Financial Notes:
This includes food, lodging, ground transportation, insurance and a donation to the local project, but not overnight sightseeing and entrance fees or airfare. More precise budgets are custom and are developed for each trip. Airfare, visas, and R&R expenses are not included.
Training debriefing
We provide each volunteer with an in-depth guidebook and an online pre-trip training that provides information on traveling safety, the project, country, and what to expect. Once in country, the host will provide additional training before starting work.
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Mission Trip Offered By The Fuller Center for Housing

The Fuller Center for Housing is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing worldwide. By forming partnerships with local organizations, The Fuller Center provides the structure, guidance and support that communities need to build and repair homes for the impoverished among them.

We operate through local Covenant Partner organizations, which are volunteer led and driven. Visiting Global Builders teams will have the opportunity to assist one of our local Fuller Centers — called Covenant Partners — build or renovate a home for a family in need in their community.

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