The Children Car Safety Foundation is a non-profit organization from Romania, dedicated to improving the safety of children in vehicles. It aims to change the attitude of parents and educators toward child transportation in order to reduce the number of road accidents involving children.
The foundation was established in 2019 and has opened several Children Car Safety Centers in Bucharest, Constanța, Brașov and Timișoara.
At these centers, parents can test and rent car seats, attend free courses on the proper installation and use of car seats, and receive advice from certified specialists.
The foundation’s projects include the National Children Car Safety Caravan, which offers car seat testing and installation sessions in various cities across Romania, as well as information sessions for parents, the First Car Seat Program, and the Selective Car Seat Recycling Program, Green for Safety.
The foundation collaborates with institutions such as the Traffic Police and the Department for Emergency Situations to provide these services.
Additionally, the foundation has launched an informative website and a Facebook page to provide up-to-date information and useful tips related to child safety in vehicles. Its initiatives have had a significant impact on the community, being recognized and awarded for its efforts in increasing road safety for children.
The Children Car Safety Foundation was founded in 2019 by Dr. Alice Dona-Mitu and Dorian Ciubuc.
Dr. Alice Dona-Mitu is a specialist in geriatrics and gerontology, with a remarkable and diverse career. She is the founder of the Children Car Safety Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the safety of children during car transportation in Romania. In addition to her work in child car safety, Dr. Dona-Mitu is also known for her medical practice in Belgium, where she heads a geriatrics department at a state hospital.
Dr. Alice Dona-Mitu has also served as a generalist medical officer within the United States Peace Corps and has extensive international experience in health and safety. This combination of expertise and dedication has led to the creation and coordination of several successful projects aimed at educating parents and improving road safety for children in Romania.
Dorian Ciubuc is a renowned event and rock concert organizer from Romania, known as the “father” of rock concerts in the country. He began his career as a sound and lighting technician for the bands Iris and Roșu și Negru in the 1980s, working with sound and lighting equipment that he personally created and modified to improve the quality of the performances.
After the Revolution, Dorian Ciubuc became one of the most influential concert organizers in Romania, organizing large-scale events and bringing renowned international artists to the country, such as Metallica, Whitesnake, and Deep Purple. He has also worked as a music producer, founding the record label Zone Records, through which he produced dozens of music albums.
For the past 4 years, Dorian has been an extremely involved grandfather, deeply concerned with everything related to the health and safety of young children.
Ana-Maria Ivan, known by her pseudonym Zanana, is a prominent figure in Romania’s parenting community and a shining example of dedication to child car safety. As an author, blogger, and coach, Ana-Maria has been the ambassador of the Children Car Safety Foundation for over 5 years, actively participating in awareness and road safety education campaigns for parents and children. She is the author of the first children’s books on road safety education through storytelling, such as “Baby Doesn’t Stay in the Seat” and “Pip Discovers the City,” which convey the importance of car safety in an accessible and engaging way.
In her role as the Foundation’s ambassador, Ana-Maria Ivan has carried out a series of awareness campaigns in schools and kindergartens, aiming to educate children, parents, and teachers about the necessity of correctly using car seats and seat belts. These campaigns include interactive workshops and educational sessions, where Ana-Maria, alongside specialists from the Foundation, discusses the risks of not using child car seats and explains how simple yet essential measures can prevent tragedies.
In addition to her public activities, Ana-Maria Ivan also provides pro-bono counseling to parents, drawing on her coaching background. Using her expertise and communication skills, she supports parents who struggle to understand and correctly apply car safety regulations. Her counseling covers both the technical aspects of car seat installation and the emotional challenges, such as managing fears related to child safety on the road.
Through her blog, Zanana.ro, Ana-Maria addresses a wide range of topics, from health and technology to family life and parenting, further solidifying her role as an influencer in the parenting community. Her blog serves as an important platform for spreading road safety messages, continuously educating the public on the importance of preventive measures for protecting children in traffic.
Roxana Sotreanu, a clinical psychologist specializing in child psychology, is known for her work in child safety and parental education. She is the coordinator for the South-East region in the Children Car Safety Foundation’s Centers Project.
She is also the author of several children’s books, including “Playing with Delia: Patience and Responsibility,” which encourages the development of patience and responsibility through therapeutic stories. Roxana Sotreanu is based in Constanța, where she runs her own individual psychology practice.
Alexa Stănescu is a journalist with extensive experience in the media field, having had a notable career at Europa FM, one of the most important radio stations in Romania. At Europa FM, she was involved in producing shows and reports focused on public interest topics, including education, parenting, and road safety, thus contributing to the information and education of listeners on essential social issues.
In addition to her work in journalism, Alexa Stănescu is also known for her personal blog, Alexisme, where she covers topics related to family life, her experiences as a mother, parenting advice, and child safety. Through this blog, she provides a platform for dialogue among parents, bringing to the forefront useful information and resources on how to raise children in a healthy and safe manner.
Her collaboration with the Children Car Safety Foundation aligns perfectly with her mission to promote proper parenting education and child safety. Alexa actively supports the Foundation’s campaigns, helping disseminate essential information about the correct use of child car seats through her communication platforms, as well as by directly participating in the Foundation’s events. Her influence helps raise awareness about the importance of road safety for children.
The Children Car Safety Project is closely connected to the Rotary International Club, with most events and Caravans being organized in partnership, as well as to the Titi Aur Academy, with whom they participate in the Driver Safety Tour.
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