Moldova

Real lives

Rebuilding a life: A young girl struggles to overcome the trauma of trafficking
Dorina was born in a small village in the Republic of Moldova. Abandoned by both her parents at a young age, she grew up poor in her grandparent’s house. As soon as she graduated from secondary school, she went to the capital, Chisinau, to find work. There she met Valera, an acquaintance from her village who promised her a better job as a waitress in Moscow. “The salary and the tips are very good,” he promised. “And if you don’t like it you could come back at any time.”

Moldova's disabled children: A personal portrait
Wheelchair-bound individuals have been isolated and lacked opportunities to participate in society in Moldova. Now a UNICEF-supported initiative has put an end to their isolation.

Day care centre gives physically disabled children and their parents new hope
Some 15 per cent of disabled Moldovan children are sent to residential institutions where they lose all family ties, but a day care centre has radically changed parent's options for care.

Moldova's community centers for early education assume the role of kindergartens
Community centres for early education are providing vital alternatives to kindergarten services that have become too expensive for many Moldovans. Here children are able to develop their personalities and learn to express themselves.