Essential facilities
Access to water
A water pump makes a big difference in everyday life. We support local communities with practical solutions.
Speranța Vie Foundation · Romania
Hope that lives.
Faith that transforms.
We believe in a future where no one is forgotten. Together, we build connection, dignity and new opportunities in Romania.
Discover our new project →Putting hope into action
A small gesture.
A lasting difference.
Speranța Vie means ‘Living Hope’. Inspired by our Christian faith, we support people and communities in need.
Through words and, above all, by working together: building, restoring, growing food, offering practical help and creating places where people can meet.
Our foundation is based in Putten, the Netherlands. Together with volunteers and regional partners, we work on sustainable projects in Romania.
See what we do →01Support
Helping where the need is greatest.
02Build
Building essential facilities together.
03Restore
Restoring dignity and connection.
04Multiply
Growing hope and passing it on.
What we do
Practical help.
Visible results.
From clean water and local food production to renovations and meeting places: every project starts with the people who live there.
Sustainable development
Growing food
With a greenhouse and vegetable growing, we help communities produce food locally and develop their knowledge.
Working together
Building and restoring
Volunteers contribute their time, skills and tools to make practical improvements.
Our next major project · Stâna de Mureș
A home where no one has to be alone.
We aim to replace the dilapidated building on this site with a new, multifunctional community centre. A place where people can meet, share meals, feel valued and find renewed hope.
- Connection: a welcoming place to combat loneliness.
- Meals: a base for a future meals-on-wheels service.
- Hospitality: accommodation for around 50 guests, such as school groups, church groups and vulnerable children.
- Community: space for social and Christian activities.
A provisional fundraising target of around €100,000 has been mentioned for this initiative. The final construction budget and schedule are still being developed.
Help build this place →
Combating loneliness and strengthening connection: the planned community centre in Stâna de Mureș will be a place to meet, share meals and organise social and Christian activities. We also plan a meal delivery service and accommodation for around 50 guests. These plans have not yet been realised.
The future centre will be owned by a new local Romanian foundation, established through the church community and co-led by Ildiko Szabo. Its legal name has not yet been determined. Before funding construction, we will set out ownership, public benefit, an unpaid board, use of funds and accountability in writing.
The people behind the mission
Ordinary people.
Extraordinary commitment.
From board members to skilled tradespeople, our volunteers contribute knowledge, time and dedication.
Christiaan Boer
Chair · Has been hands-on with projects in Romania for many years, together with his sons.
David Jan IJzerman
Secretary · Self-employed landscape gardener, involved in projects in Romania for many years together with his sons.
Reinier Polinder
Treasurer · An active project volunteer.
Liviu Pavalas
Volunteer and self-employed painter from Harderwijk · Often our interpreter and a vital link between people.
René Assies
Volunteer · Actively involved in the work in Romania for many years, together with his son and sons-in-law.
Moments from Romania
Pictures that tell the story.
Get involved
Hope grows when we share.
With a donation, materials, skills or time, you can help projects make a lasting difference. Would you like to support the community centre or become a business partner? We would love to hear from you.
Donations: the official bank account and donation facility still need to be added before publication. No payment details have been invented here.
I want to help →OPENNESS & ACCOUNTABILITY
Transparency that builds trust.
Behind every project are people, resources and decisions. That is why we explain who we are, what we do and how we manage contributions responsibly.
RSIN870091499
Chamber of Commerce (KvK)42185787
Registered locationPutten · NL
Contactinfo@sperantavie.com
Our mission
Rooted in its Christian identity, the Speranța Vie Foundation supports the sustainable spiritual, social and economic development of vulnerable communities, especially in Romania. We do this through practical help, food provision, community building, evangelism and support for local churches.
Our board
Christiaan Boer · Chair
David Jan IJzerman · Secretary
Reinier Polinder · Treasurer
Remuneration policy
Board members receive no remuneration for their work. Only reasonable expenses incurred may be reimbursed.
How we use funds
Donations support practical projects: access to water, food production, renovation and the development of a community centre. Project budgets are prepared and expenditure is recorded. The centre in Stâna de Mureș is still a future project.
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Documents & plans
Visible in practice
From water pump to meeting place
Our own photographs show what the foundation works towards, keeping the link between donations and our work in Romania tangible.
Activities and results
Our volunteers provide practical help, support water and food provision, and carry out restoration work. The photographs on this website show examples; the activity plan describes the intended work. We will publish a formal annual report after the end of the first financial year.
Financial reporting
The first annual accounts are not yet available. After the end of the first financial year, we will publish the required financial information within the statutory deadline.
The first financial year and the final deed of incorporation still need to be verified.
ANBI statusANBI status has not yet been confirmed. An application or its preparation does not mean that the Dutch Tax Administration has already granted this status.
Local partnership and combating loneliness
Our partnership with the church community in Stâna de Mureș grew out of the Dresden–Romania working group of the Plantagekerk in Harderwijk. Volunteer René Assies has worked with Ildiko Szabo for more than 25 years. She will be involved in the local Romanian foundation that is yet to be established.
Combating loneliness and strengthening connection: the planned community centre in Stâna de Mureș will be a place to meet, share meals and organise social and Christian activities. We also plan a meal delivery service and accommodation for around 50 guests. These plans have not yet been realised.
The future centre will be owned by a new local Romanian foundation, established through the church community and co-led by Ildiko Szabo. Its legal name has not yet been determined. Before funding construction, we will set out ownership, public benefit, an unpaid board, use of funds and accountability in writing.
Our foundation was established on 6 October 2026. The first financial year ends on 31 December 2026; the first financial report will be prepared and published when required under the ANBI rules. ANBI recognition has not yet been granted.