Țiriac Foundation Supports Habitat for Humanity Romania’s Efforts to Rebuild Homes Affected by the Floods in Broșteni, Suceava County

Țiriac Foundation is joining Habitat for Humanity Romania’s efforts to support families affected by the severe floods that struck Suceava County in July 2025. Through this partnership, Habitat for Humanity Romania will be able to intervene directly in the community of Broșteni, one of the most severely affected localities, to rebuild safe and durable homes for vulnerable families.
Following the torrential rains of July 27–28, more than 800 homes in the area were affected, 40 of which were completely destroyed. The community of Broșteni suffered significant damage, with many families left homeless or living in unsafe conditions.
With the support of Țiriac Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Romania will carry out a complex reconstruction intervention in Broșteni, which includes:
• Repairs and rehabilitation for 18 homes severely affected by flooding;
• The complete reconstruction of one new, safe, and energy-efficient home;
• Three “Build Back Better” interventions, through which homes will be strengthened and adapted to local risks, becoming models of resilience and sustainability for the community.
In total, 22 homes will benefit from the contribution of Țiriac Foundation, amounting to over USD 495,000.
The interventions are carried out within Habitat for Humanity’s Pathway to Permanence program, which focuses on transitioning families from temporary solutions to permanent and durable housing. These actions aim not only at physical rehabilitation but also at rebuilding community spirit, through the involvement of local volunteers in the reconstruction process.
“The partnership with Țiriac Foundation allows us to reach those in greatest need, offering real support and long-term housing solutions to families in Broșteni. It is a collaboration that shows what we can achieve when the non-governmental and private sectors act together for the benefit of the community,” said Roberto Pătrășcoiu, National Director of Habitat for Humanity Romania.
“Țiriac Foundation reaffirms its commitment to stand by communities in difficulty. The project implemented in Broșteni represents an investment in the safety and dignity of people affected by the disaster, as well as an important step toward rebuilding their confidence and hope,” added Teodora Dumitru, President of Țiriac Foundation.
The reconstruction project in Broșteni will run over a period of 12 months and will include, in addition to construction works, volunteer activities and training for community members, enabling them to acquire practical knowledge on disaster prevention measures and resilient construction.
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About Habitat for Humanity Romania
Habitat for Humanity Romania builds decent housing for low-income families and constructs from scratch or rehabilitates community facilities in vulnerable communities. The organization also implements disaster prevention and response programs, as well as advocacy initiatives in the field of social housing.
Habitat for Humanity Romania works for a world in which everyone has a decent place to live.
Since 1996, the organization has helped over 100,000 Romanians through housing programs and community development initiatives, and has built from scratch and rehabilitated more than 5,100 homes, with the help of over 50,000 volunteers.
More details about the organization are available in the annual reports and at www.habitat.ro.
About Țiriac Foundation
Țiriac Foundation is a non-profit, apolitical, and non-governmental organization, established at the initiative and through the commitment of Mr. Ion Țiriac, with the purpose of contributing to the development of sport and encouraging its practice among children and young people in Romania, as well as supporting communities in need through social interventions with community-level impact.
More details about the organization are available at www.fundatiaiontiriac.ro.