Project Ruth

Ruth School on a Mission for a Clean Environment

In partnership with United Way Romania and Asociația Viitor Plus, Ruth School organized the project “Mission for a Clean Environment”, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about keeping our environment clean and protecting nature.

The activities included:
• A special seminar for teachers
• Two interactive workshops for students, integrated into Green Week
• A nature trip

The students’ favorite activity? The visit to the Văcărești Nature Park! There, in the heart of Bucharest’s urban wilderness, United Way Romania volunteers guided the children through a lively and hands-on session about the importance of water for the environment.

The students explored, asked questions, discovered new things, and grew even more connected to nature.

We thank the volunteers, teachers, and partners for their passion and dedication in making this project possible. Together, we hope to have inspired a more conscious and environmentally responsible generation.

By the end of 1992, what we now know as Project Ruth was simply a faithful “yes.” A group of young people from Providence Church were given a challenge: find a name that could carry the heart of Providence Church’s mission in Ferentari: offering an open door, a meal, and education to the Roma community, often marginalized and considered unqualified.

They found it in Ruth, a stranger who was accepted and loved by an unlikely community. A story of being welcomed, restored, and redeemed.

That became the foundation. And through Providence Foundation, that vision took shape into what we now call Project Ruth.

In March 2026, volunteers from BGAV-JMU brought that same story to life, painting it into a mural at Ruth School. Not just as art, but as a reminder: this has always been about all people being accepted, welcomed, and loved, especially within the Roma community in Ferentari.

From a name inspired by Scripture… to a life lived out in community.

More than 30 years later, the story continues and we invite you to join hands with us.

Reach out to us at [email protected].

Spring is in the air at Ruth School, and our students welcomed the new season with joy and enthusiasm!

Our fourth-grade students set a beautiful example for our small community by organizing a special Literature Workshop dedicated to the beloved folklore writer Ion Creangă. Through songs, poems, riddles, and traditional dances, they brought his stories to life in a truly memorable way.

The hall was filled with warmth and tradition, decorated with a charming folklore theme, everyone wore traditional attire, and their teacher prepared delicious homemade donuts to share.

It was a joyful and heartfelt celebration, full of smiles, emotion, and excitement. We are so proud of our students for their creativity, participation, and wonderful spirit!
Project Ruth wishes everyone a happy spring!

The Russian war in Ukraine began four years ago on February 24, 2022. Since the very first day, Project Ruth has been actively involved in supporting our Ukrainian neighbors, and this support continues today.

Four years of war, four years of unwavering support captured in four key pictures:

🏠 Hosting Ukrainian refugees in our facilities, providing shelter, meals, laundry, and a safe transitional hub for those fleeing the conflict.
🥫 Sending food aid through the 4:7 Care Box program to deliver essential supplies directly to those in need.
🏕️ Organising a camp for Ukrainian orphans in Romania, offering them a place of hope, rest, and care amid tragedy.
💛💙 Funding the two Hope Corners for first-aid trauma intervention in Ukraine, helping to provide emotional support.

We are deeply grateful for all the partners who have supported these ministries through donations, prayers, and/or by coming to volunteer with Project Ruth in these initiatives.

We continue to pray that the war will end soon and that Ukraine will be granted a just and lasting peace.

We stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦