Jersey sponsor helps homeless Romanian mother

Lily was raised in an orphanage, and had to flee her foster home when life became dangerous

A sponsor from Jersey is donating monthly to help a homeless mother in Romania, an aid organisation has said.

Changed Lives said Lily was raised in an orphanage, and had to flee her foster home when life became dangerous.

She became pregnant whilst sleeping rough, and the charity made an appeal for support with Mustard Seed Jersey.

The sponsor, who wishes to remain anonymous, said she came forward to ensure Lily and her daughter had long term and sustainable support.

Nelu Radu, from Changed Lives, said life had been very hard for Lily.

He said: "She didn't have food to eat and she had to live on garbage - the father of her baby left her and she was pregnant on the street.

"She was pregnant on the street with no one to accept her and we agreed to take her in."

The charity shared the appeal for help with the Jersey-based Mustard Seed charity, which has helped people in Romania for nearly 30 years.

"She now understands that someone will take care of her and not abandon her, it was very impressive from people in Jersey to be so generous," Mr Radu said.

Rose Pallot said the sponsor came forward to ensure Lily and her daughter had long term and sustainable support

Rose Pallot, founder of Mustard Seed, said the sponsor knew how important her donations were.

She said: "She told me how she's going to continue to pray for Lily and her daughter.

"I can never get over how compassionate this island is, and I keep thinking compassion fatigue will set in, but it never does."

Lily said the support from Jersey would change their lives.

"I want to thank you very much. God bless you - thank you."

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