WHAT IS BROAD HAVEN BAPTIST CHURCH DOING IN SALSIG, ROMANIA, & WHY?
The main focus of the project is the building of a new school, medical facility, community centre and church to serve the gypsy community of Salsig, and to develop an ongoing partnership with all the people of Salsig.
The gypsies in Romania have for generations been poor and have been denied education under the former communist regime. They are subsequently excluded and are at a disadvantage when it comes to finding work.
The school will be a place where young gypsy children can receive an education alongside other Romanian children, so that they develop the skills early on to be able to integrate fully into society. They will also get a meal at lunchtime, and have access to medical facilities in the purpose built centre.
Those who have visited Salsig experienced very powerfully the kindness of the people and the abject poverty they deal with. The facilities are so basic; their possessions are limited to elementary needs only. Yet they smile, they love you to be there, they give of all they can and are generous with what little they have.
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