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Copaceni Children’s Centre is located just outside of Bucharest in Romania and operated by our partners, Hospice Casa Sperantei. The centre provides care for children with rare and life-limiting illnesses and was developed in 2018 through grants as well as donations, many through the generosity of Hospices of Hope supporters. However, further development is urgently needed. The next stage of the project is to replace an existing building onsite (which is currently structurally unsound) to create a hospice for children who need intensive palliative care at the end of their life. This will allow their families some respite, as well as providing them with professional, holistic palliative care which is not available in state hospitals. There will be 8 beds in the unit and it will be a welcoming environment with all necessary facilities. We estimate this project to cost 1.44 million euros. We have begun our fundraising, but there is a long way to go.

Will you help us? Click the button below to donate today and support the development of hospice care for very sick children in Romania.

Palliative care in Ukraine is still relatively new and underdeveloped, with limited resources and a lack of trained professionals. The war has only exacerbated these challenges, with the destruction of healthcare facilities and infrastructure, as well as the displacement of healthcare workers. It has also resulted in significant psychological trauma for many individuals, including those in need of palliative care. This can make it difficult for them to cope with their illness and the associated symptoms, such as pain and anxiety.

It is estimated that over 600,000 people in Ukraine require palliative care, facing the challenge of battling both the war and their debilitating illness to survive.

Will you help?

Donate today to help us support our partner organisations in Ukraine to provide palliative care in the region. Find out more about our partners and how we have helped them so far, here.