Meet Marius

Aged 11, Romania

Marius lives with his mother in a two bedroom brick home. She is bringing him up and caring for him on her own. There are two older siblings, but they are now adults and live separately.

Marius is struggling in school and his mother turned to Stand by Me for help. Marius has been accepted onto the Stand by Me programme where with sponsorship support, he will receive the help and assistance he needs to flourish.

Marius is quiet but sociable. He loves to play and enjoys different games. He likes to eat fried potatoes and wants to drive tractors when he is older.

Sponsor Marius for $30 a month

Where Marius lives

Even as a member of the European Union, Romania still suffers huge corruption and many families live in conditions that fall below the poverty line. A corrupt educational system has meant that a good education is unattainable for many children. Thousands of young adults are suffering the effects of growing up in desperately underfunded state orphanages, traumatised by the dirty conditions and undignified treatment.

Our Denisa Day Care Centre is providing free education, daily food and family support to children who are trapped in poverty and illiteracy. Our children's home provides a loving family to rescued girls who are growing into confident young women.

How your donation is used

92% of your donation will be used to directly provide the best care possible for Marius. We’ll use the remaining 8% to support the work of Stand by Me and find a sponsor for the next child.

What you receive

When you sponsor Marius you will receive a pack in the post with his story and photo. Every year you will receive an update about his/her progress, a new photo and at least one communication from him/her.

Real relationship

We know our kids love to receive your letters and write back so we encourage you to write as many letters as you like, along with photos and birthday gifts to develop a genuine relationship.