Moldova

A volunteer wearing an action medeor T-shirt is carrying a box of relief supplies in front of a house, from which an elderly man is walking out. He is being assisted by a second volunteer.

Since Russia’s attack on Ukraine in 2022, Moldova has taken in hundreds of thousands of refugees - an enormous challenge for one of Europe’s poorest countries.

The Impact of the Ukraine War Reaches Moldova

Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe. The rural population, women, youth, and ethnic minorities among the approximately 2.5 million inhabitants are particularly affected by poverty. Many people have left the country in search of better job opportunities and living conditions – it is estimated that about one-third of the Moldovan population lives abroad either temporarily or permanently.

Since Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova has taken in around 130,000 refugees from its neighbouring country - more than any other country relative to its population size. The political and economic consequences of the Russian war of aggression in the region significantly hinder the implementation of reforms and the maintenance of social peace.

By the Numbers: The Situation in Moldova

Around one quarter of the population lacks secure access to safe, high-quality drinking water, particularly in rural areas
Maternal and child mortality in Moldova is exceptionally high for a European country: around 14 to 15 out of every 1,000 children die before their fifth birthday
Over 30% of the population in Moldova lives below the national poverty line
Around 130,000 refugees from Ukraine are currently living in Moldova

Assistance for Refugees and the Local Population

Immediately after the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022, action medeor initiated its first aid projects not only within Ukraine but also in the neighboring country of Moldova. Together with partner organizations, our assistance in Moldova focuses both on the refugees from Ukraine and on the local host population, who are already in a strained economic situation. The projects include equipping refugee shelters, distributing relief supplies, and providing psychosocial and medical support.

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