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Izidor with children at summer camp

Izidor’s first 10 months in Romania – and counting!

In April 2016, as Izidor was packing up to head back to the United States after a one-month visit to Romania, he received a one-year job offer from Love Light Romania (LLR). Izidor decided to stay and work with the nonprofit whose mission it is to serve orphans and the poor around Medias. Ten months later,…

Izidor Ruckel and Azota Popescu interviewed on Mix Actual.

Mix Actual: Brașov, Romania

Izidor Ruckel and Azota Popescu (left) of the Catharsis Association interview on Mix Actual inBrașov, Romania. Watch the full interview here.

Izidor joins the staff at Love Light Romania

Breaking News: Izidor Ruckel moves to Romania

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA>> In a Bucharest apartment last week, Izidor Ruckel was packing to return to the United States when his phone buzzed. “Hi Izidor, sorry do not want to disturb you, I know you are busy,” said the text message. “But I really would like to talk with you about something…” The next sentence stunned…

Izidor and Sarah on ProTV's La Maruta

ProTV’s La Măruţă: Bucharest, Romania

Izidor, filmul copiilor salvati din Iad Cătălin Măruță, well-known host of the talk show “La Măruță,” interviewed Izidor Ruckel and his manager, Sarah Padbury, about Izidor’s efforts to turn his life story into a film. Watch the interview here.

Izidor interviewed in BBC video

BBC News: London, United Kingdom

The Brixton Broadcasting Corporation (BBC News) interviewed Izidor Ruckel about growing up in a Romanian orphanage. View the story on BBC News. (4 minutes) Listen to the BBC Radio interview. (11 minutes)

BBC radio coverage of Izidor

BBC Radio: London, United Kingdom

BBC Radio in-depth interview with Izidor Ruckel on Mar. 28, 2016 about institutionalized life in Communist Romania. Listen to the BBC Radio interview. (11 minutes) View the BBC News story. (4 minutes)