Emmaus Iasi This month, during the Romania Collective which took place in Iași, we have discussed with Maryse, elected representative in the board of directors of Emmaus International. She has explained us her path within the Emmaus Movement. What is the Romania Collective? The Romania Collective takes place twice a year with people from Romanian Emmaus communities … Read more
Casian, companion Casian is a companion in Iași. A few months ago, he joined the street outreach team lead by Dana, the association social worker. As spring is here, we will reduce the street outreaches to develop other actions. Until now, it was everyday from Monday to Friday. This evolution is the occasion for us … Read more
Răzvan and Irina, companions Răzvan is companion in our residence of Popești, and Irina is companion in Iași. With our volunteer Leïla, they have gone in the Emmaus community of Satu Mare where they stayed one week. They got involved in the activities and they observed how this “other Emmaus” is working. They told us … Read more
The association Chance – Because we can help! presents itself … Chance – Because we can help! is an association whose purpose is to provide financial support for the Romanian homeless organisation Un Coup de Main d’ Emmaus Iasi. For this purpose, we hold fundraising events and operate a donation account. Chance – Because we … Read more
Clara has been volunteer in Un Coup de Main d’Emmaüs Iași during one year, from January 2017 until now. As her contract is coming to an end, she told us about her experience and what she has learnt from it. How did you hear about Un Coup de Main d’Emmaüs Iași ? I knew Emmaüs … Read more
Kings cake : two recipes! Frangipane kings cake: the recipe Ingredients (for 6 persons): 2 puff pastries 140 g of ground almonds 100 g of sugar 2 eggs 75 g of melted butter 1 egg yolk 1 charm How to do 1. Put a puff pastry in a pie plate, then jab the pastry with … Read more
Interview with Anne-Lise, volunteer in the community of Popesti Anne-Lise is Swiss but she lives in Greece. Passionate about weaving, she has decided to donate her weaving looms to the community of Popesti. She followed her weaving looms all the ways here and she is currently teaching the companions how to use the machines. Here … Read more
Our project „Prânzul de noapte” As part of our „Prânzul de noapte” project (night lunch), we are helping about a hundred homeless people to get their identity papers or a disability pension. We are also giving them a meal every night, clothing items, shoes, and advice regarding the different problems they might have. Project partners … Read more
On the 13th of December, we are organizing Christmas in the street, in partnership with and The French Medical, Dental, Pharmacy and Veterinary Students’ Support Association to bring some comfort to homeless people. We are collecting donations at our shop located in Iași str Sf. Petru Movila nr 45 ! Chocolate, oranges, toys, personal hygiene … Read more
