CASA IOANA
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Casa Ioana’s 12th Annual Christmas Event Bridges the Gap to Local Health Services
On December 10th, Casa Ioana Association organized the 12th edition of its annual Christmas Soup Kitchen, an event that has evolved from a traditional meal distribution into a critical platform for social awareness. While providing hot meals, food parcels, and warm clothing to over 250 individuals experiencing homelessness or extreme poverty, this year’s mission carried…
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Meet Our New Team Member: Boosting Social Support with Mental Health Expertise
Meet Our New Team Member: Adriana Zdrentu, Psychologist Adriana Zdrentu has joined the Casa Ioana team as the new psychologist. With over 7 years of experience in the social sector, she has primarily focused on supporting children from disadvantaged families together with their parents. Her professional journey includes five years working within the NGO sector,…
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Needs Assessment research reveals: Homeless People in Central and Southeast Europe Face Serious Barriers to Housing and Healthcare
In spring 2025, we conducted a survey in five Central and Southeast European countries as part of the SOLACE-CEE project. Our goal was to map the real-life situation of people experiencing homelessness and housing exclusion. Through questionnaires and in-depth interviews, we examined living conditions, barriers to healthcare and social services, health literacy, and use of…