How a group of Romanian truck drivers transformed into a vast network of volunteers helping the diaspora:

Friday, Jul 5, 2024

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A Facebook group started by truck drivers evolved into a massive support network for Romanians abroad, aiding various needs.

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A Facebook group started by Romanian truck drivers has evolved into a massive support community for many of Romania’s 5.7 million citizens living abroad. Founded by Adriana MureÈ™an after initial negative remarks about the profession, the “RoOmenia Voluntari în Europa” group now boasts nearly 150,000 members and has grown into an association providing mutual aid to Romanians facing various issues, ranging from language help and medical needs to finding employment or connecting with authorities. The community’s efforts expanded significantly during the pandemic, aiding seasonal workers who were left without shelter. Furthermore, other organizations like “Cutia cu medicamente” utilize volunteer networks to transport essential medicines into Romania. Official statistics indicate that the largest Romanian communities are in the United Kingdom (around 1.6 million), Italy (about 1.1 million), Germany (900,000), and Spain (approximately 600,000).

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