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Ukrainian refugees sheltered in Moldova start enjoying life again
April 28, 2022 News

Ukrainian refugees sheltered in Moldova start enjoying life again

At the summer camp of Cosnita village in Dubasari district, 130 refugees from Ukraine are currently accommodated. For them, life is divided in two parts -  until February 24, 2022 and after this awful day when Ukraine was attacked by Russia. Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova provided the summer camp with necessary equipment, such as washing machines, refrigerators, but also blankets and pillows, to ensure that the refugees have a comfortable place to stay in a new country.  

Stories of refugees: The password "Newborn from Ukraine" ensured shelter for Alexandra's family
April 19, 2022 News

Stories of refugees: The password "Newborn from Ukraine" ensured shelter for Alexandra's family

At just one months old, Alexandra's granddaughter embarked on a path of wandering and faced obstacles too harsh for a newborn. When Alexandra, her daughter and newborn granddaughter left the city of Odessa, the women did not know where they were going and what awaited them. We found Alexandra taking care of her niece at the Republican Experimental Center for Orthopedic Prosthetics and Rehabilitation in Moldova (CREPOR), which was equipped by Caritas Czech Republic. Alexandra remembers the hardships they faced until they felt safe.

Stories of refugees: Soldiers pointed a gun at us because of the Ukrainian anthem
April 11, 2022 News

Stories of refugees: Soldiers pointed a gun at us because of the Ukrainian anthem

”In the neighbouring house there was a family hiding in the basement. I knew there was a pregnant woman there. One day her husband went out to find some food and medicine for his wife. While looking for food, he became a target of a gunfire. The man was killed on the spot.” This is how Natalia Starostenco from Kherson, Ukraine, remembers the day she ran away with her family from the explosions and bombings happening in Ukraine. Today, Natalia is staying in Moldova, where she received help from Caritas Czech Republic.

Caritas Czech Republic is helping thousands of refugees from Ukraine in Moldova
March 23, 2022 News

Caritas Czech Republic is helping thousands of refugees from Ukraine in Moldova

 For almost a month now, Moldova has not stopped receiving war-torn people. According to official data, nearly 5% of the country's population now consists of Ukrainian refugees who have decided, at least temporarily, to stay in Moldova until things return to normal. Caritas Czech Republic supports the refugees and provides them with shelter, hygiene supplies and more.

Caritas Czech Republic has equipped three placement centers with necessary items for refugees
March 15, 2022 News

Caritas Czech Republic has equipped three placement centers with necessary items for refugees

It has been more than two weeks since a wave of Ukrainian refugees began arriving in the Republic of Moldova. Caritas Czech Republic has been helping refugees since the first day, providing them with basic needs, and will continue to do so.