Homelessness and a lack of the life/career skills necessary to escape a devastating cycle of poverty are huge problems in Romania.

This is particularly true in a worldwide economic downturn like the one we face today. To combat this, throughout 2010 Globe Aware volunteers will be helping to construct a Social and Educational Center.

This center will serve as the future home for 10 homeless families. Upon completion it will also house an after school program for the underprivileged children of the community.

This project is ongoing throughout the year, but one of several important initiatives Globe Aware, our volunteers, and our partners in Romania are undertaking in 2010.

If you want to be a part of this great effort to "help improve the living conditions of the local Roma community" (in the words of our Romania Coordinator Simona Radu), there are special program dates where, with your help, we hope to make long strides towards completion of the center.

Romania Volunteer Vacation Dates:

• 2010: June 5th to 12th
• 2010: June 19th to 26th
• 2010: October 16th to 23rd

If you don't have a week to enjoy this incredibly rewarding experience, you can also help by donating. However you choose to become involved, your support can go a long way towards making this dream a reality.