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«There is a place in Bucharest where poverty
has settled down for good; however, there is
still one place where hope may arise. No matter
what the exigency, the Phillip House brings
forth original solutions to the problems of
children and families at risk. Phillip House
is a partner whom one can recommend as being
serious, professional and effective.»
Diana Nistorescu, Executive Director of FONPC
(Federation of Non-Government Organizations active in Child Protection)
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«Having worked for UNICEF in UK for the last
two years and talked a lot about the work
that UNICEF does, this has been the first
opportunity [for me] to see UNICEF actually
at work within the field. Out of the 3 days
that I spent in Romania, I think Caminul
Phillip is the most powerful project that
I've seen in terms of things that UNICEF
supports. It encompasses so many different
issues and helps a whole community in
everything that they do. I find the kids
fantastic.»
Andrew Bool, Representative of UNICEF, Great Britain
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«In 2000, Phillip House Foundation was granted
$25,000 from World Vision Romania to develop
a project for child protection. The beneficiaries
were sixty Roma families and their children
from the Ferentari Area. Critical situations
have been overcome through meetings with support
groups for parents, in-kind emergency support,
individual counseling, and other special
assistance services. This project was
successfully integrated within the other
projects of the foundation: educational
reintegration, pediatric and dental care,
spiritual growth, etc. The professionalism and
self-denial of the Phillip House staff brings a
ray of light and hope into the hearts of children
who gladly come to the Phillip House everyday.»
Dr. Zolotusca, Small Grant Manager, World Vision Romania
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«The partnership between the Bucharest Department
for Child Protection, Sector 5, and the Phillip
House Foundation has been developing for the last
few years. The goal of the partnership is the
improve school records of Roma children originating
from at-risk families, as well as to prevent family
abandonment. The success of the projects developed
by the Phillip House is ensured by the steady
flow of intervention they provide. The results
registered in the field of Child Protection for
the 300 children assisted by the Phillip House
Foundation prove that meeting the objectives of
Educational Reform in Romania can be a reality.»
Florentina Marin, Deptartment of Child Protection, Sector 5
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«From the perspective of educational reform
in Romania, Phillip House Foundation is an
exceptional collaborator with the School
Inspectorate [division of the Dept. of
Education]. Their projects support access
to education for children originating
from disadvantaged families, and provide
social protection and specific assistance
in improving the children's school records.
The foundation promotes a successful
education pattern that can be easily
replicated in other disadvantaged areas.»
Prof. Doina Uta, School Inspection Coordinator, Sector 5
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«For the "Partida Romilor" organization, the
Phillip House projects represent a real
support for Roma children from Ferentari
Extension Area. From a future perspective,
the integration of Roma children into the
educational system is decisive for the social
integration of this category of people. We
will continue to further our collaboration
with the Phillip House, working to employ
development strategies for community
partnerships.»
Gheorghe Stefan, President of "Partida Romilor" (Roma Party), Sector 5
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«The project run by School No. 148 embodies
our mission to create an inclusive educational
environment in the community. During this
school year we have been developing projects
in partnership with the Phillip House
Foundation. Within the framework of the
project "Together at School", the
Phillip House set up a Daycare Center in our
school. The center is an interventional and
necessary structure for the integration of
Roma pupils originating from poor families.
Our collaboration with the Phillip House
proves the effectiveness of projects aimed
at doing away with school drop-out and
dealing effectively with at-risk situations
regarding Roma children.»
Mrs. Tamara Manatu, School Principal and Teacher
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«The educational programs run by the
partnership between School No. 2 and the
Phillip House are a real support for
integrating Roma children into the
educational system. The social services
provided by the foundation ensure the good
school results of the children. Within the
framework of the Daycare Center, the
children benefit from supplementary tutoring
for the eighth grade final exams
[necessary for further education]. The
improvement of school results proves the
quality of the interventions for integrating
the children into the educational system and
maintaining their performance.»
Ileana Popescu, School Principal and Teacher
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«The children's school records are
constantly improving. Their positive school
results are the outcome of careful tutoring
and help with their homework.»
Carmen Ene, Teacher
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«I have a very good opinion about
the activity of the Daycare Center. My
grandson's school records have improved.
Thank you!»
Floarea Marin, Grandmother
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«Thank you for the support the Phillip House
Foundation provided to my three children
assisted within the Daycare Center at
School No. 148.»
Georgeta Ispas, Parent
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«I am content with the school records of my
children since they have started going to
the Daycare Center.»
Gina Dragomirescu, Mother of two children
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