Completed projects - Fara Charity

Over 30 Years of Impact

With over 30 years of experience in delivering accredited social services, FARA Foundation contributes through its programs to improving quality of life, strengthening social cohesion, and fostering social responsibility in some of Romania’s most disadvantaged communities.

FARA invests in children and young people, in those without families, in people with disabilities, and in those who lack real opportunities to live a decent and dignified life. Through the implementation and successful completion of its projects, FARA supports the development of life skills and resilience, enabling social inclusion and empowering individuals to take responsibility for their own lives with dignity.

Family-Style Home for Children

St. Nicholas Center was FARA Foundation’s first program and one of the first private residential services in Romania. Opened in 1997, the center was a natural step initiated by FARA’s founder, Jane Nicholson, to support abandoned children in public institutions, building on her six years of volunteer experience in Romania.

Support for Independent Living

FARA Foundation developed and implemented the Support for Independent Living (SPIL) program, which provided a comprehensive package of services to support a successful transition to adulthood. SPIL offered young people a positive life experience in a supervised environment, where they were exposed to opportunities for developing independent living skills.

DARE

Development, Abilities, Resilience, and Equity for Independent Living for People with Disabilities

In partnership with Pro ACT Suport Association, FARA Foundation, Speranță Empowerment Foundation, and the International Organization for Democracy and Human Rights Norway, the DARE project received €149,996 in funding through the Active Citizens Fund Romania.

The project was implemented between March 1, 2022, and September 31, 2023, with a total value of €196,606.

Skillshadows

The result of this initiative is presented as a video manual, showcasing how job shadowing and international collaboration between organizations foster the exchange of ideas and the implementation of best practices. These approaches enable the successful scaling of methodologies across countries and contribute to improving the professional integration of young adults who face challenges in finding and maintaining employment.