🇲🇩 Moldova - Social Support

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What other forms of social support/welfare should I know about? (Buddy systems, etc.) Who is eligible? How does someone apply?

There are no particular forms of social support/welfare, except the support offered by volunteers and various NGOs.

List of organizations that currently provide non-material assistance

EU+ program free flights for refugees to another EU country

Free legal assistance of UA Support for refugees from different countries.

Are there any social benefits I can claim such as child support?

There is a cash assistance program created by UNHCR according to which each eligible refugee is entitled to 2,200 MDL/month. The grant will be renewed for refugees remaining in the country.
Find more information on how UNHCR is helping children in Moldova here .

Are there any social benefits for pregnant and nursing women?

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How can I meet and socialize with other Ukrainians in a similar position?

Currently, there is a centralized refugee camp in Chisinau, Moldova, at MoldExpo Center, located in Str. Ghioceilor 1, Chișinău 2008. There you can meet and socialize with other Ukrainian people, as well as volunteers.

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Are there specific social supports available to me if I am elderly?

There is a cash assistance program created by UNHCR according to which each eligible refugee is entitled to 2,200 MDL/month. The grant will be renewed for refugees remaining in the country.
There is no specific support program for elderly people.

Are there specific social supports available to me if I have a disability?

There is a social assistance set of measures and activities carried out to meet the social needs of the person or family. Social benefits are provided in the form of compensation, allowances, social assistance, material and other benefits. To apply for this you to go to one of the Directorate Offices listed in the bottom of the page .

How can I help others? What volunteering organisations could I join?

You can support Ukrainians as a volunteer by joining one of the following groups:

Moldova for Peace ; United Planet ;
Ajutor ucraineni în Moldova / SOS Українці Молдовa ; Помощь беженцам в Молдове ;
Telegram Помощь беженцам из Украины ;
Or click on 'I want to help' on dopomoga.gov.md to get more resources.

How can Ukrainians apply for a Ukrainian pension abroad?

According to the Ministry of Reintegration, Ukrainians who were forced to go abroad due to the war can now send an application for the appointment or renewal of a pension by mail.

An application for the appointment (renewal) of a pension can be sent to any territorial body of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, regardless of the person's place of registration.

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