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I got my zest for life back, says Varvara, a senior woman from Moldova
September 5, 2022 News

I got my zest for life back, says Varvara, a senior woman from Moldova

Migration has affected almost every family in Moldova. Young people in particular are leaving the country and leave behind elderly people who cannot and usually do not want to leave Moldova. The years go by, and these people become lonely and in need of help. Varvara Cecoi used to be a lonely senior too, until she received help from Caritas Czech Republic.

Ukrainian refugees in Moldova will receive cards for food and hygiene products
August 17, 2022 News

Ukrainian refugees in Moldova will receive cards for food and hygiene products

Around 350 refugee families from Ukraine will receive cards worth 1,500 MDL ( around €75) for three consecutive months from Caritas Czech Republic to temporarily ensure their food and hygiene security. The project, funded by Caritas Luxembourg, will give refugees the dignity of choice in meeting their basic needs and help them restore a sense of normality.

30 teenagers from Criuleni, Moldova, became advocates for a sustainable environment
August 8, 2022 News

30 teenagers from Criuleni, Moldova, became advocates for a sustainable environment

Caritas Czech Republic organized an Eco Summer Camp for Moldovan teenagers. They learned how to reuse, reduce and recycle human-made waste, how to be responsible towards our environment and much more. After joining the camp, 30 young Moldovans are now passionate advocates for environmental protection. 

How to become a qualified home caregiver: Interview with a member of the Nursing Committee
August 2, 2022 News

How to become a qualified home caregiver: Interview with a member of the Nursing Committee

In Moldova, the number of people requiring long-term care at home is constantly growing. This has increased the need to train specialists who can provide medical and social care at home. Recently, a qualification standard for the profession of “home caregiver” has been approved. Caritas Czech Republic cooperated closely with local authorities and external partners to introduce the new profession of caregiver.

Life in refuge: Ukrainians in Moldova
July 25, 2022 News

Life in refuge: Ukrainians in Moldova

The war in Ukraine has turned the lives of millions of innocent people upside down. For over five months, the war has shattered Ukrainians' plans, leaving them without a home, security and stability. Since the first day of the war, Moldova has been sheltering Ukrainian refugees and providing them with urgent humanitarian assistance. After five months, Ukrainians hosted in the Moldova's shelters say they have settled in. They are gradually getting back to the normal course of life, trying to heal their invisible wounds.