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DRC has been operational in Moldova since mid-2022, when its presence was established as part of the emergency response to displacement caused by the war in Ukraine. Based out of Chisinau, DRC works at key locations in the country - primarily at border crossing points – providing humanitarian assistance and support to Ukrainian refugees and the communities hosting them.

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Displacement trends

Source: | UNHCR

Core sectors Moldova

Protection
Economic Recovery
Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding
Shelter and Settlements
Camp Coordination and Camp Management

Displacement Trends

Definitions

EDPs: Refugees under UNHCR’s mandate
IDPs: Internally displaced persons
Asylum seekers: People whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined
Stateless: People not considered as nationals by any State
HST: People living in Host Communities
OIP: Others in need of International Protection
OOC: Others of Concern

Source: UNHCR

See definitions here

Forecast

DRC forecasts are based on a machine learning tool that has been developed to predict forced displacement (IDPs, refugees and asylum seekers) at the national level 1-3 years into the future.

See all available forecasts here

DocumentsAll Documents

Operational Profile: DRC Poland, Moldova and Romania

20 Sep 2023

Moldova INGO Forum Letter Ahead of the Second European Political Community Summit

01 Jun 2023

Infographics: DRC Ukraine Crisis Response and a Summary of Achievements in Europe 2022-23

16 Mar 2023

Ukraine - One year of war: Report on DRC's crisis response

10 Mar 2023

Dashboards | Ukraine crisis response

01 Sep 2022

Why we are there

Refugees in Moldova are vulnerable and with needs believed to be largely unaddressed. There are significant protection gaps related not least to a lack of documentation and data on specific needs, vulnerabilities, and risks among refugees who are primarily women and children from Ukraine. 

Only a small group of refugees reside in Refugee Accommodation Centers (RAC) with access to basic services and support. Little is known of refugees living in host communities and informal reception centres.

There are also concerns regarding the ability for refugees and other vulnerable groups to reach assistance in rural areas, especially for children due to the concentration of services in the capital, the high rate of informal payments, and the discrimination of some population groups.

What we do

DRC started operations in Moldova early 2022 and has been working with local partners, academia and national duty bearers in the capital Chisinau, and in border areas such as Balti, Ialoveni, Straseni and Calarasi to where most refugees are arriving from Ukraine.  

From the onset, DRC's approach has been to train and improve the capacity of local civil society organisations, and support their reorientation towards provision of humanitarian assistance. 

The diverse needs, priorities and preferences of the affected population and local Moldovan communities is what guides DRC support. Working with local partners and tailoring activities to locally defined needs strengthens community engagement and ensures meaningful community participation. 

The interventions in Moldova help build resilience and capacity to cope with shocks from seasonal and climatic challenges and in any potential crisis in the future.  

DRC in Moldova supports delivery of humanitarian aid within three sectors, namely Protection, Economic Recovery, and Camp Coordination & Camp Management.  

Protection  

DRC builds capacity to identify vulnerable cases and facilitate referrals to other agencies and services providers. Among the most vulnerable are unaccompanied and separated children, families with children, single mothers, pregnant and lactating women, babies, infants, persons with disability, elderly, persons with health conditions, suspected victims of trafficking and victims of sexual and gender-based violence.  

Tangible interventions on the ground help beneficiaries access their rights and relevant services. Such services and needs can range from adequate shelter and accommodation, registration, and legal assistance - to medical care, psychosocial support, social services, transportation, food, and non-food items.   

Provision of psychosocial support, and access to accurate, reliable and timely information, as well as referrals to other specialist agencies/services, protection by presence, dedicated case management and follow-up can greatly reduce distress in a constantly unsecure situation.   

Economic Recovery 

General basic needs of the refugee population are currently covered by several actors involved in multipurpose cash assistance; however, doubts exist as to how long this assistance will last. Refugees, the host population and other people of concerns have seen their purchase rate decrease by a third with the rampant inflation, employment opportunities are limited with the situation creating a potential cause for tensions between the refugee and host community 

Shelter & Settlements

DRC in Moldova works to address needs of refugees residing in informal refugee asylum centers, as well among vulnerable host community members, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities. 

Targeted infrastructure interventions help improve safety and living conditions. These include small-scale site upgrades around critical shelter as well as water and sanitation ensure standards adapting to winterization. These activities have a culture sensitive approach and a focus on safeguarding children and creating access for people with specific needs.

Working in collaboration with

Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Novo Nordisk Foundation
Novo Nordisk Foundation

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