Our Story
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History
In the spring of 2022, together with my family, we felt that the time had come to take a step forward and lay the foundation for an NGO dedicated to supporting disadvantaged mothers and children. From this desire, our vision was born, expressed in four simple yet powerful words: EMPOWERMENT. DEVELOPMENT. HELP. CONNECTION. The name of the association—“E DAR”—came naturally, as a reflection of what we set out to offer. We wanted every action to be a gift to our fellow human beings and, at the same time, an expression of gratitude before God for the gifts and abilities we have received.
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Vision
EQUIPMENT. DEVELOPMENT. HELP. RELATIONSHIPS.
These four words define our association’s vision. They are not just simple aspirations, but concrete directions that come to life in every project we undertake. We are dedicated to education, training, and personal development activities for children, as well as programs aimed at those who accompany them as they grow—parents, educators, and volunteers.
Whenever necessary, we strive to bring sponsors and partners on board so that we can provide tangible support—both material and financial—to those in need. Everything we do is built on genuine relationships, rooted in respect, compassion, and friendship, between those who give and those who receive help.
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Mission
Our mission is to equip today’s children for tomorrow’s challenges by offering them real support, guidance, and the opportunity to grow. Engaging with children from disadvantaged backgrounds means supporting not only their families but also the teachers involved in their education. By meeting the needs of families in disadvantaged backgrounds, we aim to be bearers of divine love, sowing hope, friendship, and joy where hardship prevails. We believe that any good seed, planted at the right time, takes root, grows, and can rewrite a life story.
Our Story
How it all began
Compassion, responsibility, enthusiasm, dedication, and a desire to help have always been the foundation of our family. These were not just values we spoke of, but ones we lived out every day, in small choices and big projects. Together with our three children, Natty, Flavius, and Naomi, we have joyfully engaged in educational, social, and humanitarian activities dedicated to children and families in need.
Our children have grown up alongside us in these initiatives and have naturally become part of the team. Together, we have learned what it means to volunteer, to serve the community, and the power of setting a good example. Over time, we have not been afraid to launch bold projects, out of love for God and for the good of those who need them so much.
In the spring of 2022, we decided it was time to establish an NGO dedicated to supporting disadvantaged mothers and children. That is how our vision was born, expressed in four simple yet powerful words: EMPOWERMENT. DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORT. CONNECTION.
The name of the association—“E DAR”—came naturally. We wanted every action to be a gift to our fellow human beings and, at the same time, an expression of gratitude to God for the gifts and abilities He has bestowed upon us. We have set out to provide educational, training, and personal development activities for children, as well as programs for those who work with them—parents, educators, and volunteers. Whenever the situation calls for it, we seek sponsors and partners to offer material aid and financial support to those in need. Everything is based on genuine relationships of respect, compassion, and friendship between those who give and those who receive help.
While we were taking the necessary steps to establish the association, our lives were marked by a deeply painful moment: our son, Natty, went HOME to our Father in Heaven following an accident. On that day filled with sorrow, however, we understood one essential thing—the good must continue. His dream was to organize a camp for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, an opportunity for these children to feel valued and to experience joy, laughter, and hope.
On that sorrowful day, God gave me a vision of a pile of dried wreaths. I realized that Natty would not have liked such a waste of money. And then a thought came to me: “Dare to suggest that those who wish to offer a wreath as a tribute donate its value to the children’s camp that Natty wanted to organize in underserved areas.” That was Natty’s dream, back at the end of the pandemic: a camp for underprivileged children.
People responded generously, and donations began to pour in. What’s more, young people from various cities—who had worked with Natty on other volunteer projects—offered to join us. That’s when I knew that our association would carry on not just a name, but a legacy of values and enthusiasm.
That’s how “E DAR-ul lui Natty” (Natty's Gift) came to be
“Do your best, and do it with ENTHUSIASM!”
During that year filled with longing, questions, and emotions, we managed to organize two camps for underprivileged children in rural areas. Their smiles, heartfelt hugs, and the volunteers’ joy confirmed to us that every effort counts. We saw hope light up in the children’s eyes and witnessed how a team’s dedication can transform an entire community.
That was when I truly understood our mission: to continue investing in children’s development, to be bearers of divine love in an environment filled with sadness and anxiety, and to sow hope, friendship, and truth in their lives. Because any good seed, planted at the right time, can grow and rewrite a life story.
That is how our story began—a story of hope born from adversity, a story about community, volunteerism, and the power to turn pain into something good. We continue to believe that every child deserves a real chance at education, development, and joy, and that every act of kindness can be the start of a better world.
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