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In Romania, with the help of the Order of Malta, a Roma center has been successfully established, providing access to professional care for an additional 100 children.
“Roll up our sleeves and serve with competence”. This will be the focus of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta’s 30th International Hospitallers Conference, scheduled from 15 to 17 March in Krakow, Poland.
The Sovereign Order of Malta’s diplomatic relationships are far more than symbolic ties. They are a vital tool for delivering humanitarian aid to regions that are often forgotten or difficult to access. By leveraging its international network and neutral status, the Order effectively supports people in crisis zones, while also fostering long-term improvements in local healthcare systems. In a world increasingly beset by conflict and crises, the Sovereign Order of Malta stands as a shining example of how diplomacy can be placed in the service of humanity.
Teaching children basic social skills and hygiene, helping them with their homework, and nurturing their talents; in addition, supporting mothers, offering social counseling, conferences, and cultural events for the broader community. These are just some of the activities at the new Saint Louis and Zélie Martin Community Center in Topoľčany, in the western part of central Slovakia. This is the latest project of the Order of Malta in the country.
On October 14, 2022, a special concert took place in Vienna, dedicated to the promotion and integration of Roma children. For over 20 years, the Sovereign Order of Malta has been committed to integrating Roma children into society in eight European countries. A central focus of this effort is on providing school tutoring, offering children better educational opportunities and future prospects. Many of the supported children have now entered professional life or are studying at universities.
In Petrijanec, north of Zagreb, about 5% of the population are Roma. There, too, they live marginalized and in the poorest conditions.
Magor, who has been cared for in a Romanian center for more than 6 years, won the nationwide 1st prize in show jumping in autumn 2020; he was accepted into the national team.
Happy children in the center in Petrijanec, Croatia. The director, Kristina Cacic, is the godmother of 32 children! One employee is a Romni herself.
The reality of the Roma looks like this in many areas. 2 huts - without electricity and water - behind barbed wire in Romania