Supporting Children in Rural Communities

Moldovan Children living in poverty and without adequate care are at risk of abuse, violence, trafficking and exploitation. The Moldovan parliament has demonstrated a serious commitment to improving conditions for women and children by adopting a new economic growth and poverty-reduction programme.

Together with our partner organisation Speranta and the Ministry of Social Protection, Children on the Edge is working to create Child and Community Centres in rural Moldova where poverty is most evident.

These Centres serve vulnerable children of all ages and aim to protect and support these children as well as build community relations.

They act as a safe place for children and young people to receive help with schoolwork, a daily nutritious meal, or simply act as a safe place to hang out and undertake recreational activities.

Children who have dropped out of school receive the necessary support to help them return to education. These children and their families also benefit from specialist support from social workers and psychologists.

Vocational training opportunities are available for young people as well as specialist training on the risks of human trafficking, and a range of other issues that affect the communities.