mother smiling down at baby in arms

Moldova

Vladislava, a Jewish Ukrainian refugee mother, holds her baby in Chisinau, Moldova on May 15, 2022. The Moldovan Jewish community has mobilized through Agudath Israel Chisinau Central Synagogue, a HIAS partner, to help Jewish refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine. (Adri Salido/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

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2022

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Since the war in Ukraine began, the Republic of Moldova has become a key refuge for Ukrainians fleeing the conflict. More than 1 million people have crossed into Moldova during this period, with an estimated 120,000 refugees currently residing in the country.

HIAS, alongside local partners, plays a vital role in Moldova’s refugee response, focusing on multiple areas of support. This includes direct assistance, community engagement, mental health care, and legal assistance for vulnerable groups, particularly women and girls, ensuring their safety and protection from violence.

Moreover, HIAS strengthens the refugee support system by building the capacities of partners, women-led organizations, and local authorities.

9,400

people received services in 2024

Our Work

At HIAS Moldova, we empower underserved and vulnerable refugees by promoting economic empowerment, community engagement, and protection, and addressing violence against women and girls and mental health needs. We care deeply about the well-being of displaced people and provide a compassionate approach.

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We protect refugees and displaced people by offering legal support, preventing and responding to violence against women and girls, looking after children’s rights, providing safe housing, ensuring access to food, and resettling refugees. These approaches are all tailored to local contexts and are designed to strengthen communities to support people forced to flee violence and persecution.

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Support Community Mental Health

HIAS’ community-based mental health programs promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities affected by crisis and conflict so they can heal and rebuild their lives.

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A HIAS legal client sits and talks with a client in this thumbnail for the video

We protect refugees and displaced people by offering legal support, preventing and responding to violence against women and girls, looking after children’s rights, providing safe housing, ensuring access to food, and resettling refugees. These approaches are all tailored to local contexts and are designed to strengthen communities to support people forced to flee violence and persecution.

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Impact Story

Tatyana, a Ukrainian woman who fled from Odessa, seeks shelter in Costesti, Moldova on March 28, 2022. (Gian Marco Benedetto/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Domestic Violence Survivors Find Support to Start Anew

With the support of the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), HIAS Europe and our local partners are improving access to essential services to support survivors and prevent violence against women and girls.  

In Moldova, HIAS works with women-led organizations the Roma National Center (CNR) and Biaz Gul to provide survivor-centered case management, mental health care, and awareness sessions to prevent sexual and domestic violence. 

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HIAS’ services are free. If someone tries to charge you for services claiming they represent HIAS, please report it at our confidential email address: ethics@hias.org. HIAS has a zero-tolerance policy on fraud and corruption. 

For any other inquiries please email us at info@hias.org.

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