How to help Ukrainians if you are in Moldova
From the beginning of the war until March 11, about 300,000 people fled from Ukraine to Moldova, although the authorities claimed to be able to accept only 10,000. By March 16, the number of refugees had decreased to 99,000 people, which was over 5% of the population of Moldova. Accommodation, fundraising and collection of basic necessities, medical and legal assistance became an acute problem.
Refugee support centres have been operating in Moldova since the beginning of the war. We have compiled a list of centres, fundraising campaigns, and other initiatives you can choose from to help refugees.
Moldova for Peace Project hosts and helps accommodate migrants from Ukraine. The project has been launched by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Government of Moldova. They work in several directions, which include coordination of volunteers, provision of transportation and accommodation, as well as supply of essential goods and services.
How you can help:
- provide transportation,
- give free shelter to refugees,
- buy and donate essential goods to volunteer centres,
- work in the warehouses, distribute donations,
- give legal advice,
- provide medical/psychological support,
- become a support line operator,
- help at border checkpoints.
SOS Украiнцi Молдова is another group where refugees can seek help. The information about what help is needed is posted directly to the feed, so you can directly help those in need.
NGO Charity Centre for Refugees in Moldova. Currently, 11 centres in Moldova have been authorized by the National Social Assistance Agency: these are temporary accommodation facilities for refugees from Ukraine in Bălți, Ocnița, Glodeni, Comrat, Ștefan Vodă, Cimișlia, Călărași, Strășeni, Basarabeasca, etc. You can find out where and to which centre or institution the money raised is transferred on the page of this project. Donations are primarily spent on diapers, baby food, hygiene products, warm food, etc.
Links to fundraisers to help refugees in Moldova
- The Ministry of Finance has opened an account for humanitarian donations in support of the Ukrainian people.
- Humanitarian aid
- Fundraising via MAIBANK
- EcoVisio fundraiser
- Caritate.md fundraising campaign for food and medications.
- Guvern 24 (Government 24) is a government crowdfunding project to help refugees
In addition to raising money, volunteers donate and distribute basic necessities. What you can donate:
- folding beds
- mattresses
- blankets
- pillows
- plaids
- towels
- bed linen
- clothing and footwear
- new unused toys and games
- tableware
- personal care products
- cleaning agents
- diapers
- canned foods, other packaged foods
Addresses of charity collection centres for refugees:
- Moldova Film, Hîncești str., 61;
- Exhibition Centre Moldexpo, Ghioceilor str., 1;
- Technical University of Moldova, Studenților str., 9/7;
- Railway Workers Palace of Culture, Decebal Blvd, 2.
Individuals are not allowed to donate culinary products, frozen foods, animal products with the exception of honey, canned meat and fish, dried or condensed milk.
All products must be in intact packaging from the manufacturer, with a legible expiration date.
The Volunteer Coordination Centre is located right in the Government building, in the meeting room on the ground floor.
Those who want to help please call 080080011.
Groups and online resources for collecting items
- Decoratii.md Collection of essential items for refugees
- Collecting items and groceries Casa Bună
- MESTO Collecting items for refugees
- Caritas Volunteers for transportation, sorting and verification of donations
Providing professional help (if you are a psychologist, lawyer, medical professional, etc.)
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