Iulian is 11 and has a dream: to be a soccer goalkeeper. But if nothing changes in Iulian's life, he will continue to play soccer only in his dreams. Iulian has spastic tetraparesis. His left foot only touches the ground with the tip of his toes. Every step hurts. And because of this, even his shoes break every two to three weeks.
His father tried as much as he could to get him into the city to see specialists. They haven't found a solution yet.
And even though other overwhelming problems have come upon them - the father had an accident at work and the mother left - they are not alone.
Mrs. Tica, the local social worker, was there for them when they needed to file for disability, when they needed social benefits for Iulian and his siblings, and when they changed their home.
In this way, they have more resources to face some of the challenges that can be overwhelming for any family.
Iulian still requires treatment to walk. He needs the attention of professionals to direct him to the specialized medical services he needs.
The support of social workers is essential to help vulnerable families access the health and social services they need.
Activate a monthly donation now. The needs of vulnerable children are complex. Month by month, your donation helps vulnerable children access social, medical, support, and educational resources.
Donate now. Help Iulian and other vulnerable children access quality services with the support of social workers. Thank you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund, working to protect and promote the rights of every child, everywhere. We work to help the most vulnerable with health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more.
Thanks to support from donors like you, we have been able to make a difference for children in need, to save, nurture, and protect the most vulnerable. We are active in over 190 countries and territories and have helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization.
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