5 reasons to support PFR in 2026

When you decide to donate, you want to know that your money goes where it's needed. That it makes a real difference. That the organization you support is trustworthy.

Here's why Prison Fellowship Romania Foundation deserves your attention in 2026.

1. Measurable impact - not promises, but results

PFR doesn't speak in slogans. It speaks in verifiable figures:

·        ~15% recidivism rate among participants in prison programs - 3 times lower than the national average of 40-50%

·        20,000+ vulnerable people supported annually

·        167,000+ hot meals served annually through the Kitchen of Hope

·        18,000+ children with incarcerated parents supported through the Angels' Network since the program's inception

·        65-70% reintegration rate at the Social Inclusion Center

Every figure has a face. Every percentage has a family behind it. The impact is not abstract - it is concrete, local, and continuous.

2. Total financial transparency

PFR publishes annual, externally audited financial reports. You can see exactly how the money is used.

Some concrete examples of impact per donation:

·        30 lei = a hot meal for a vulnerable person

·        50 lei = a child prepared for school with supplies

·        100 lei = two children equipped for the new school year

·        200 lei = three children kept warm in winter with clothes and footwear

·        500 lei = a family saved from hunger for one month

PFR's social store has a gross margin of 78%, and 100% of the revenue is reinvested in programs. There are no dividends, no shareholders - just impact.

3. Over 30 years of experience

PFR has been operating since 1993. It is not a pilot project. It is not a fleeting initiative. It is an organization with over three decades of continuous experience, tested by crises, political changes, and the harsh realities of the Romanian social system.

In these 30+ years, PFR has distributed goods worth over 30 million Euros, developed 8 active programs, and built partnerships with 34 prisons and dozens of public institutions.

Relevant accreditations:

·        AJPIS accredited provider - licensed for social services

·        Official ANP Partner - National Administration of Penitentiaries

·        Recognized by the Romanian Government as a public utility organization

·        PFI Member - part of the largest global reintegration network, with UN consultative status (ECOSOC)

4. Holistic approach - not a program, but an ecosystem

Many NGOs offer only one type of support. PFR sees the person as a whole.

A former detainee doesn't just need a job. They need accommodation (Inclusion Center), food (Kitchen of Hope), counseling (Prison Programs), clothes (Community Assistance and Social Stores). Their children need mentoring (Angels' Network). Their family needs material and emotional support.

PFR covers this entire chain. Each program connects with the others. Each beneficiary can access multiple forms of support, depending on their needs.

This integrated approach is why the results are so good.

5. Every contribution multiplies

Your donation does not remain isolated. It multiplies through the chain effect of PFR programs:

A child who receives school supplies through the Angels' Network stays in school. An adult who receives counseling in prison does not re-offend. A former detainee who goes through the Inclusion Center finds a job. A family that receives food through community assistance can use the saved money for bills.

Every leu invested returns multiplied - in safety, in whole families, in people who contribute instead of consuming public resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know my donation goes where it's needed?
PFR publishes annual, externally audited financial reports. It is AJPIS accredited and recognized by the Romanian Government as a public utility organization.

Can I donate something other than money?
Yes. PFR accepts donations of food, clothing, furniture, hygiene products, and equipment. You can also donate time - as a volunteer.

What is the 3.5% redirection?
You can redirect 3.5% of your income tax to PFR by filling out form 230 and submitting it to ANAF. It costs you nothing extra - the money would have gone to the state anyway. 

Can companies support PFR?
Yes. Companies can redirect 20% of their profit tax or become partners through corporate donations of goods or sponsorships.

How many people does PFR support?
Approximately 150-200 volunteers are active in prisons and another 200 in communities. Thousands of individual donors and dozens of partner companies contribute financially and materially.

How you can contribute now

We don't expect perfection. We expect involvement.

·        Donate online → pfr.ro/pages/donate

·        Redirect 3.5% of income tax 

·        Become a volunteer → office@pfr.ro

·        Donate goods → contact the PFR team for collection points

·        Share — make known what PFR does. Visibility saves lives

Every gesture counts. Every leu multiplies. Every person supported is a story being changed.