Page updated, 29/Aug/2023
Winters in the northeast of Romania can be cold and warm clothing is essential. For some years we received donations of knitted items from groups and individuals who all enjoy knitting and we have been able to provide an outlet for their labours by taking knitted garments, blankets and toys to some of the needy families in Romania. We have been able to provide bedding and knitted blankets to local authorities, charities and individuals who are helping refugees from the war in Ukraine.
Goods brought into Romania from the UK are now regarded as imports from outside of the European Union and are subject to ‘third country’ rules. Revised customs regulations stipulate that hand-knitted items are regarded as new and therefore subject to rules relating to labelling and quality control; RoAF does not have the facilities to verify the necessary compliance so we can no longer accept them as aid items. However, the efforts of our loyal knitters were not wasted; we have been able to pass our residual stock on to a charity operating in Uganda.
These photos illustrate the types of garments, blankets and toys which have been prepared by our knitting groups; click on any of the photos to visit our gallery for enlargements and other photos.
Help for refugees:
Knitted items sent to Uganda:
