Beniamin B. (born in February 2010), along with his brother, Luca, are two of the newest members of our family. Soon after Beniamin's parents got married, they decided to move abroad to Italy, where they worked for four years. After the birth of their second child, the family decided to move back to Romania.

However, after seven months filled with numerous verbal and even physical conflicts, some even in the presence of their children, the father decided to return to Italy and abandoned his family. He stopped not only providing and caring for his family back home, but also any type of communication.

Since then, Beniamin's mother remarried and has tried her best to provide for all her children. However, after the birth of two other children with her new husband, it became increasingly clear to her that they would not be able to adequately provide for Beniamin and his brother. Her second husband is doing his best to find enough work to cover all family expenses, but often falls short of meeting the children's needs.

Both brothers are currently in high school, but Luca had a hard time keeping up with his studies last year - he was spending a long time traveling to and from school, could not always get there in time, did not have enough time to finish his homework or money to invest in his education and was so exhausted from all these matters that his grades reflected all these issues. He was at imminent risk of dropping out of school.

Realizing this danger and the fact that Beniamin, who was just admitted to high school, could end up facing the same problems, their mother asked us to take her boys into our care and ensure that they have a proper chance at growing up in an environment that would offer them all that they need, from housing, food, clothing, medical care to educational help and support. Years prior, she was a recipient of financial aid through our Brother's Keeper program, and, knowing our ministry's work so well, she did not hesitate to ask for help.

The brothers are now both part of our House of Joy. Beniamin is slowly adjusting to his new life. He is eager to continue high school and do his best in his studies so he can become a good mechanic and financially help his mother and other siblings.

We support him in visiting his family during weekends and school breaks. Oftentimes, he spends his time helping his mother around the house.

Please join us in praying for Beniamin and his family. We are thankful God has provided a home away from home for him, and we bring this child before our Father. May the Holy Spirit work in his life and bring him to saving faith! May He guide him in all decisions and comfort him as he navigates the challenges of this new chapter of his life.