On February 19, 2025 in Galați County, Romania, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) inaugurated the 351st humanitarian house, built as part of ADRA's Hope More Than Water project, dedicated to the Lungu family: Liviu and Liliana, and their two children, Ioana and Andreea.

The construction of the new home lasted four months and eight days, beginning in October 2024 and concluding in February 2025. Designed to provide a safe and stable living space for the Lungu family, the house includes six rooms—two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a hallway, and a bathroom—covering a total area of 74 square meters (796 square feet).

The project was made possible through the generous support of sponsors and donors from both Romania and abroad, covering the full cost of the home's construction, interior furnishings, and essential equipment. A dedicated team of more than 17 volunteers contributed their time and skills, working together to bring hope and security to a family in need.

Present at the event, Robert Georgescu, executive director of ADRA Romania, stated: “Today’s event represents a true life lesson for all of us involved—donors, local authorities and many others—because, most of the time, hope is directed towards the future. But today’s hope already lays the foundation for a new beginning for the Lungu family, transforming their trouble from last year into a true blessing.”

Georgescu continued his statement, explaining that “ADRA invests in people’s potential, collaborating closely with local authorities, to contribute to the well-being of all those who benefit from our support.”

He concluded, “Today, with God’s help, we have reached the 351st house built by ADRA Romania for a family in need. Congratulations to all those who contributed to this remarkable achievement!”

"I would like to thank you, on behalf of the citizens of our commune and, especially, on behalf of the Lungu family, for the support you have provided,” said Marian Gheonea, mayor of Cudalbi commune, Galați.

"I have never had a greater joy in my life than [I have] today. It is difficult to describe what I feel now, especially after everything I have been through,” expressed Liviu Lungu, beneficiary of the ADRA project. “I thank everyone, from the bottom of my heart, for everything they have done for us because, through this wonderful project, we have obtained a new home, a place where, finally, we can feel safe and live with hope again,” concluded Lungu.

About ADRA Romania

Since 1990, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Romania has been involved in development projects that benefit the entire population. Guided by the motto “Justice. Compassion. Love”, ADRA Romania brings joy and hope to the lives of its beneficiaries by promoting a better future, values, and human dignity. An accredited social service provider, ADRA Romania is part of the ADRA International network, the global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, one of the largest non-governmental organizations in the world. Active in 118 countries, ADRA is based on a philosophy that combines compassion with practicality, reaching out to people in need—without distinction of race, ethnicity, politics, or religion—with the goal of serving humanity so that all may live together as God intended.

The original article was published on the Inter-European Division news site.