
IWA CHARITY BENEFICIARIES 2026
This page is in progress and will be updated as beneficiary projects are closed out.
Our heartfelt thanks to all participating countries, corporate sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors and visitors who made the 2025 Christmas Charity Bazaar possible.
Together, your generosity made a difference. Discover below how the funds raised are supporting our charitable beneficiaries. This page will be updated as new initiatives receive funding throughout the year.
Caiac Smile IWA Bazaar 2025 Main Beneficiary Project: This project's goal involved the purchase of a specially designed mountain bicycle made in Romania, which allows people with disabilities and their families to travel together safely on uneven terrain. The equipment provides access to forest paths and mountain trails that are otherwise inaccessible to wheelchairs. For more information about the project, check out this report from Caiac Smile: Amount: 30,000 RON Date: 20 February, 2026 | Photos provided by Caiac Smile. |
Asociatia Inima Copiilor | Project: Vein Scanner (AccuVein AV500 including accessories) A vein scanner is a basic necessity in any paediatric intensive care unit and especially in cardiac surgery, where patients are often immunocompromised or have compromised circulation. It is not considered a luxury. This necessity is justified by the dramatic improvement in the quality of care, the reduction of patient suffering, and the increased efficiency of medical procedures. Amount: 22,681 RON (Transparency notice: The total cost of the scanner is 26,015 RON with the difference covered by funds previously raised by Asociatia Inima Copiilor.) Date: 2026 | The photos above were taken during visits to Marie Curie Hospital by representatives of the IWA Charity Committee. |
Asociatia F.R.E.E - Femei Răscumpărate și Eliberate Project: The project is for the Emergency Safe Housing Upgrade & Orientation Kit, a short-term project aimed at upgrading and securing a small emergency studio apartment used to temporarily accommodate women in immediate danger. This apartment serves women who must urgently distance themselves from individuals or networks forcing them into prostitution, trafficking, or other forms of exploitation. Amount: 13,500 RON |
IWA Charity Committee representatives visited the safe-house facility. Due to its sensitive nature, no photos were taken to protect the privacy and safety of the location. |
Association FDP - Protagonists in education
Amount: 25,000 RON |
Light into Europe Charity Project: The Talent and Innovation Hub was designed as a community-based transition centre, focused on 5 different skills building areas: digital skills, textile recycling and design, visual arts, drama/public speaking and catering and entrepreneurial skills. The equipment purchased through this project (refrigerator, electric oven, 1 TV set, 2 sewing machines and creative arts materials) represents a durable investment that will support training activities for many years. These resources will become permanent tools used in the Hub’s regular workshops on life skills, creative production and employment preparation. Amount: 25,000 RON Date: 22 June, 2026 | The photos are from IWA's pre-funding visit, as well as photos provided by Light Into Europe. |
Asociatia Mihai si Prietenii Project: Indoor Equipment. The grant was for our project named ”Speak and Grow”, aiming to equip our therapy center with durable speech and learning resources for children with disabilities, primarily autism. The equipment includes tablets with specialized educational and AAC apps, PECS materials (books and symbols), speech therapy probes and tools, structured therapy books and cards, and also adjustable desks and chairs, for older kids. These resources will be shared across beneficiaries and integrated into individualized intervention plans, ensuring sustained impact beyond the project duration. Amount: 24,920 RON |
Centrul Popular de Cercetare si Documentare Project description: Building on the successful implementation of our previously funded educational container (supported in 2023), this project aims to enhance access to inclusive, non-formal education for girls and instructors (two Roma women from the village) by equipping the space with assistive technologies, being encouraged also by the priority no. 1 of the IWA Charity Committee, namely Education and Inclusion.
Amount: 24,900 RON |
Fundatia pentru Educatie, Stiinte si Arte (FEDUSA) | Scoala Gimnaziala Mogosani Project: This project aims to transform school libraries in rural areas into modern, vibrant resource centers, equipped with appropriate furniture and an updated, relevant collection of books. Date: 23 June, 2026 |
Asociatia Romana pentru Nou-nascutii Indelung Spitalizati – ARNIS Project: The grant was directed toward the 3 neonatal intensive care units in Bucharest: Maternity Filantropia, Hospital Cantacuzino, and University Hospital. The funds will allow ARNIS to provide essential materials: purchase DIY and craft supplies for art therapy sessions, basic equipment such as printers and laminators required for the creative activities, as well as educational brochures for the families and catering for participants. Amount: 25,000 RON Date: 3 July, 2026 To know more about the organization, visit https://arnis.ong/ |
Asociatia M.A.M.E. Project: The aim was to improve the accessibility, safety, and comfort of the services offered free of charge at the Little Stars Center, a multidisciplinary support center dedicated to children facing serious health challenges and disabilities. The project includes the purchase and installation of: 1. A stair-climbing wheelchair lift (stair climber/elevator chair) designed to safely transport children who use wheelchairs or have severe mobility impairments so that they can access the therapies provided within Little Stars Center. 2. A new air conditioning unit for the ground-floor waiting area, where children and their parents spend time before attending therapy sessions. Amount: 22,860 RON To know more about the organization, visit https://asociatiamame.ro/ |
IWA Charity Committee
The IWA Charity Committee is composed of volunteer IWA members who meet monthly to review funding requests and ensure all documentation is complete and compliant. Committee members visit each requesting NGO before funding is approved and conduct follow-up visits to monitor the implementation and impact of funded projects.
