March 21, 2024 News

Peer supporters are crucial in supporting people with mental health problems, says Inga Cociorva, a peer supporter in Moldova

In Moldova, there is a clear need for the development of social and mental health services to provide proper support and care. Peer supporters are people with personal life experience in mental health who use their own experience to support others with similar conditions. With the support of Caritas Czech Republic, several recovered people have been trained for the role of peer supporter. We spoke to Inga Cociorva, whose own recovery experience led her to become a peer supporter.

December 7, 2023 News

Years are just labels applied by people that divide us, says young student Tudorița from Moldova who joined our intergenerational initiative

19-year-old Tudorița Burduniuc is passionate about medicine and human connections. As a student at the Medical College in Bălți, Moldova, Tudorița goes beyond her medical books and stethoscope, dedicating time for the common good. Together with 80 fellow youths, Tudorița participated in an initiative by Caritas Czech Republic that engaged young individuals in the community and built bridges between generations. She shared with us her motivation for joining this initiative and the experience she gained from interacting with her peers.

November 29, 2023 News

How Caritas Czech Republic encourages the involvement of Moldovan youth in the community: Interview with two young activists

Loredana and Nicoleta, two young activists from Moldova, met along a shared journey that led them towards active community involvement. Through its new initiative, Caritas Czech Republic has inspired 80 young people to engage in community, guiding them to build bridges between generations. 20-year-old Loredana and 17-year-old Nicoleta shared with us their intergenerational experiences and common aspirations for a better future.

November 30, 2022 News

What is it like to coordinate a humanitarian project in Moldova? Interview with Cristina Rogojina from Caritas Czech Republic

Nine months ago, our activities in Moldova were primarily focused on development. However, with the start of the war in Ukraine, Moldova has become a second home for more than 95,000 refugees, and aid organisations had to adapt quickly to the situation. We spoke with Cristina Rogojina, project manager at Caritas Czech Republic, about the organisation’s shift towards humanitarian aid and her own motivation to help Ukrainians fleeing the war.

September 15, 2022 News

I am happy to help those in need, says a nurse from Moldova

Natalia is a nurse in one of the home care centres that Caritas Czech Republic opened in Moldova. She regularly visits elderly and disadvantaged people, providing them with health check-ups, but also talking to them so they do not feel alone. In the interview, she talks abour her experience and the needs of Moldovan seniors. 

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