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From Odesa to Chisinau

How Ukrainian Children Found a New Home Through Sports in Moldova
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Life goes on: A mother’s story of finding safety in Moldova and move forward

Natalia was on maternity leave from her job as a hairdresser in Odesa, Ukraine, when her world was turned upside down. In February 2022, as the full-scale invasion began, her quiet life with her young son was shattered by the sound of explosions.
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25 years in support of refugees: The Story of CCR and Djavid Paknehad

Ahmad Djavid Paknehad is a well-known name among those actively involved in supporting refugees in Moldova. Originally from Afghanistan, he is now a citizen of the Republic of Moldova and the Director of the Charity Centre for Refugees (CCR), a refugee-led organisation that has provided concrete support to thousands of refugees and vulnerable citizens for over 25 years.
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A refugee’s journey of hope in Moldova

When you open the door of the recreational Centre Sunny Bunny, it is most certain that you will find Hanna Pavlova at its heart. Surrounded by children and by her employees, Hanna is attentive to everything that happens in the small business that she recently opened in Chisinau, Moldova’s capital. With her quiet determination, Hanna seems like someone who’s always been in control. But the truth is, she has had to fight for every step of the life she is rebuilding.
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UNHCR Cash Assistance Program: A lifeline for Refugees from Ukraine in Moldova

Yulia Ivashutkina, 50, is originally from Zaporozhe, Ukraine, but in recent years, she lived in Kyiv with her family. She worked in a private kindergarten and was raising two children—a son who had just started learning to play the trumpet, and a young daughter enrolled in kindergarten.
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From Odesa to Chisinau

How Ukrainian Children Found a New Home Through Sports in Moldova
View story
Life goes on: A mother’s story of finding safety in Moldova and move forward

Natalia was on maternity leave from her job as a hairdresser in Odesa, Ukraine, when her world was turned upside down. In February 2022, as the full-scale invasion began, her quiet life with her young son was shattered by the sound of explosions.
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European Union support enabled UNHCR to deliver critical assistance to Ukrainian refugees and Moldova’s most vulnerable

Press Release 31 Mar 2025

A first step toward safety: monitoring at Moldova’s borders

News Story 31 Mar 2025

The little things that keep people going: Larysa’s story

News Story 27 Mar 2025

UNHCR Moldova on Social Media: Sharing stories and impact

Service Advisor Moldova: Easily find support and services near you

Find service providers nearest to you in the Republic of Moldova.

Several Government, UN, Humanitarian, and civil society partners working within The Refugee Coordination Forum are offering a wide spectrum of services for refugees in Moldova.

UNHCR HELP: Essential information for refugees

Stay informed with the latest updates on available services and support for refugees in the Republic of Moldova. Access detailed information on Temporary Protection, asylum procedures, and other essential resources. This site, created by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, aims to provide guidance and assistance to refugees in Moldova.

From Odesa to Chisinau

Life goes on: A mother’s story of finding safety in Moldova and move forward

25 years in support of refugees: The Story of CCR and Djavid Paknehad

A refugee’s journey of hope in Moldova

UNHCR Cash Assistance Program: A lifeline for Refugees from Ukraine in Moldova