Amazon in-kind contribution helps over 35,000 vulnerable people in Romania
Amazon in-kind contribution to UN migration agency helps over 35,000 vulnerable people in Romania
Bucharest, Romania – 17 June 2024 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Romania has successfully concluded the distribution of nearly 100,000 essential items generously donated by Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer.
This significant humanitarian effort, beginning with the delivery of the items in mid-October 2023, has reached over 35,000 individuals across Romania, including over 25,000 Ukrainian refugees, more than 500 other third-country nationals, and over 8,500 vulnerable Romanian people, such as Roma and people experiencing homelessness.
Amazon’s generous donation specifically consisted of 97,173 assorted items of clothing and 2,190 packs of soap, where each pack had 3 soap bars. As of 31 May 2024, all these items were successfully distributed to people in need all across Romania by IOM Romania and our partners countrywide.
The distribution of these vital goods has been carried out in collaboration with several key stakeholders, ensuring swift and efficient delivery to those in need. In particular, the Directorate General for Social Assistance in Bucharest (DGASMB), played a crucial role in carefully packing the boxes and distributing at RomExpo in Bucharest, while the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) and Inspectorate General for Emergency Situation (IGSU), both part of the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI), helped to facilitate the transportation of much of the goods to counties across Romania. The continuous support from our dedicated partners has been instrumental in ensuring that these essential items reached those most in need.
“Amazon’s extraordinary generosity, together with the unwavering support of our partners, have enabled us to touch the lives of thousands of vulnerable individuals, and for that we are extremely grateful”, said Mircea Mocanu, Head of IOM Romania. Adding, “This aid represents hope, dignity, and the affirmation that these people are not forgotten. With the help of our friends and partners, this activity has had a profound impact on the well-being of the recipients, helping them to rebuild their lives with dignity.”
On behalf of Amazon, Anna Derinova-Hartmann, Corporate Citizenship Program Manager at Amazon, stated, “We are thrilled to express our profound gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate on the donation initiatives in Romania. This project has been a uniquely enriching experience for us. It has not only taught us invaluable lessons but has also significantly strengthened the bonds between our organisations. We look forward to continuing our work together, building on the solid foundation we have established through this partnership.”
Good quality clothing and basic hygiene supplies are not just physical necessities, but they are essential for maintaining human dignity, fostering a sense of normalcy, and providing comfort during challenging times. IOM Romania remains committed to supporting displaced individuals and vulnerable communities, continuing its mission to provide humanitarian assistance and promote the well-being of all.
IOM Romania looks forward to working with Amazon again for future collaborative humanitarian activities.
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Social posts:
Delivery of Amazon goods to Cluj county by Inspectoratul General pentru Situații de Urgență (IGSU) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI), in April 2024:
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/908105398021801
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C7BLz9PIpoW
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1790985535579996289
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7196751289542737920
Delivery of Amazon in-kind contribution to Maltez branch in Cluj-Napoca, 09 April 2024:
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/906095761556098
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C65diQDN9Yd
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1789898620193706486
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7195664312344997888
Delivery of Amazon in-kind contribution to the Roma community in Pata Rât, Cluj, in April 2024:
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/904130175085990
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C6xvJmFhnfW
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1788811455967461791
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7194577148777582592
Delivery of Amazon to Maltez kindergarten for disabled children on 09 April 2024 in Cluj-Napoca:
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/898068755692132
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C6aj6lCPboy
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1785549719281807843
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7191328890517147648
Delivery of Amazon clothing to Maltez in Paulesca, Argeș county, on 8 April with help of DSU/IGSU:
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/890164669815874
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C57qlLIi8Cd
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1781201562905333826
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7186967255237210112
DSU/IGSU collection of Amazon clothing for distribution to Argeș, Sibiu, and Cluj on 8 April 2024
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/885626336936374
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C5pozpkvhbx
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1778664349500121157
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7184430048873975808
Delivery of Amazon clothing to Maltez in Valea Crișului on 27 March 2024
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/879148220917519
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C5P5LvroSS7
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1775041220676358454
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7180806913213759489
Delivery of Amazon clothing to Maltez in Târgu Mureș on 13 March 2024
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/869111758587832
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C4pX4rCMhoj
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1769619998543421932
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7175385691328016384
Delivery of Amazon clothing to SIPRI in Sibiu on 27 February 2024
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/858077226357952
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C37BzqrIy8p
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1763097520291684852
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7168863213231538177
Support to DGASMB Women's Information and Support Center in Bucharest with Amazon clothing
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/849701133862228
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C3W-kBoIr4C
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1758023838489825755
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7163789527138955264
Delivery of Amazon clothing to Constanta, with support of DGASMB and DSU
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/847679060731102
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C3PQSe6t6wy
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1756936926660047213
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7162702619893837824
Delivery of Amazon clothing to Maltez for vulnerable people in Sfantu Gheorghe
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/845633640935644
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C3HhzJ4M8TD
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1755849511241724166
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7161615204395532288
Delivery of Amazon clothing to Arad, with support of DGASMB and DSU
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/844241544408187
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C3CYUqBOZb6
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1755124987126853706
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7160890675851370497
Delivery of Amazon clothing to Valcea, with support of DGASMB and DSU
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/842771671221841
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C29OcXjtMja
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1754399458538766718
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7160165153802473472
Amazon winter clothing delivered to Isaccea border crossing with Ukraine
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/840131364819205
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C2y7U3yIOB6
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1752950156708958214
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7158715849501990912
Delivery of Amazon clothing to Iasi, with support of DGASMB and DSU
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/835445581954450
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C2g5waUoKNd
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1750413441737847145
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7156179134556086272
Christmas Clothing to vulnerable children, with Maltez, Bucharest, with support of Amazon
- https://www.facebook.com/IOMRomania/posts/822273529938322
- https://www.instagram.com/p/C1tTkTjNJvT
- https://x.com/IOMRomania/status/1743154359662436836
- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7148916026246688768
Instagram Story Highlights Reel: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18006371891275287
For further information, please contact:
James Michael Wilson, Senior Communications and Media Coordinator, jwilson@iom.int
About IOM Romania
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) first started its work in Romania in February 1992. IOM Romania concentrates its efforts on: Integration of Beneficiaries of International Protection and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs); Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR); relocation and resettlement of refugees; inclusion and capacity development; the fight against trafficking in human beings; as well as crisis and emergency response.
