Casa Mariana – History

Casa Mariana was initially built to provide a home for the three younger children who live at The Sanctuary. It is situated in Igisu-Nou in Transylvania and after two years of building, was opened on 9th April 2013.

Named Casa Mariana after a very brave lady who lived in a shack on a rubbish dump with two of the children who are going to live there, Mariana died of AIDS in 2007, but before that she left the children to be cared for by Love Light Romania. A brave lady who has left a legacy of hope to her children and future generations of her family, this was her parting wish.

The three children who will live in Casa Mariana, all have mothers who were infected with HIV, they thankfully have tested negative. Casa Mariana represents a house of hope, built to protect and guide and show that from living in a shack on a rubbish dump a better life can be created. The house will continue to be a light of hope for a brighter future to children born into a feral life.


For anyone who has ever loved a child, you will be moved by the extraordinary work of Love Light Romania. Casa Mariana, a new project lead by Ron and Jo Jowett, has saved and transformed the lives of children who lost a parent or are in danger of losing a parent infected with HIV/Aids. It has given these children love and hope, when they were faced with loneliness and despair. If you are lucky enough to see the work of Love Light Romania, it will make an impression on you that will last a lifetime. - Robin Nydes, Chairman, F.R.O.D.O.

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Mission Statement

Love Light Romania brings hope and relief to children, young adults and families who are suffering HIV/AIDS. Opportunities for a bright and productive future, to children and teenagers living a feral lifestyle, with an aim to stop cycles of poverty in future generations. Our mission is to listen and support the lives of those who are discriminated against, be-friend and care for those who are lonely and forgotten.

The association attends to the individual needs, providing practical help and support. Our policy is humanitarian service, where the work of the mission is primary. We highlight and give further insight into the need surrounding both HIV/AIDS and poverty issues. By being a voice for those who are weak and treated with disdain, we ensure that children, young adults, entire communities do not struggle alone.

We believe that every person has the right to a healthy life without discrimination. That there is always hope, where there is sickness or where there are children living a feral life in squalor. If we care for the children, educate them and give them opportunities, we bring opportunities for a brighter future.

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