A Romanian trucker’s initiative grew into a massive volunteer network aiding diaspora and vulnerable Romanians across Europe.
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A Romanian truck driver initiated a mutual aid network after fellow Romanian truckers faced difficulties voting in the 2019 European Parliament elections. This small effort evolved into RoOmenia Voluntarios en Europa, a large volunteer association supporting Romanians abroad with various needs. The organization assists with everything from providing language and transport to medical appointments for truck drivers, offering shelter to homeless seasonal workers, finding employment, and connecting victims of abuse with local authorities. During the pandemic, the network expanded significantly, becoming crucial in helping thousands of vulnerable Romanians, including seasonal workers who were left without housing. Furthermore, other initiatives like ‘Cutiei cu medicamente’ use this network to transport scarce medications from Western Europe to Romania for children needing cancer treatment. The association operates with a map of volunteers and coordinators in each country, accepting requests based on urgency and verification. Future plans include connecting volunteers with isolated workers to combat loneliness.
