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Description
The “PROSPECT” initiative brought together Ukrainian refugees and the local community in Cahul in a process of healing, learning, and collaboration. Through essential support for children during the cold season, psychosocial sessions, awareness workshops, and intercultural activities, the project provided a safe and inclusive environment where women, children, and vulnerable families were supported in becoming more resilient and connected to one another.
Objectives
Providing essential support for vulnerable children during the cold season (clothing and footwear).
Promoting mental health and resilience through interactive psychosocial sessions for children and adolescents.
Raising awareness of children's rights and abuse prevention.
Encouraging intercultural dialogue and social cohesion through creative workshops and community events.
Empowering women (both refugees and locals) through economic trainings and creative workshops.
Methodology
The “PROSPECT” project was designed and implemented through an integrated approach focused on the real needs of beneficiaries and building authentic bridges between refugees and the local community in Cahul. The methodology combined concrete interventions, non-formal education, and community activities to support the personal and social development of children, women, and vulnerable families.
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Essential Cold-Season Support
38 pairs of shoes and 37 clothing vouchers distributed to vulnerable children, selected through a transparent process.
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MHPSS Workshops
Interactive sessions for children focused on emotional expression, stress reduction, and the development of empathy.
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Awareness Activities
Workshops on children's rights, online safety, and abuse prevention – delivered using interactive and creative methods (e.g., “Red Flag” game, safety maps).
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Community Events
Children’s Safety Day, “Common Roots” Tree Planting Campaign, tote bag painting, and making of traditional Martisor – all aimed at connecting refugees and locals.
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Cohesion and Inclusion Fair
An interactive event at the Community Center featuring workshops led by refugees and local volunteers (e.g., wreath-making with Anna Vadaturskaea).
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Empowerment Training for Women
A practical workshop on starting a business: planning, financing, marketing – followed by individual mentoring.
What we offer
Material assistance for children from vulnerable families.
Safe spaces for expression, learning, and socialization for children and adolescents.
Activities that bring refugees and locals together through art, traditions, and community collaboration.
Entrepreneurial training and emotional support for women.
Voluntary engagement and community strengthening around the values of inclusion and solidarity.
Areas of involvement
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Social Inclusion and Child Protection
Integrated activities offering material, educational, and emotional support for children and families.
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Mental Health and Non-Formal Education
Interactive sessions for children and adolescents focused on prevention, safety, and emotional expression.
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Economic and Cultural Empowerment
Workshops and trainings for women, building on traditions and creative skills for economic sustainability and integration.
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Intercultural Dialogue and Local Solidarity
Events that connect diverse communities and build bridges through empathy and collaboration.
Beneficiaries
Approximately 120 people – children, women, and youth (including refugees and local residents)
Expected results
7 psychosocial support activities organized for children and adolescents.
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2 workshops on children's rights and 1 session on online safety.
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1 “Children’s Safety Day” event with intergenerational participation.
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1 Community Cohesion Fair with over 20 women participants.
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1 tree planting campaign with 20 participants and a newly created community garden.
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1 tote bag painting workshop (20+ children and parents), 1 Martisor-making workshop (27 participants).
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1 economic empowerment training for 20 women, followed by mentoring sessions.
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New collaborations (e.g., with AXIS organization from Comrat – 4 psychology sessions delivered at the Center).
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Inspirational story: Anna Vadaturskaea – a refugee and cultural facilitator who successfully used her skills for the benefit of the community and her own family.
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Partners and Funders
This program is implemented by the Regional Center for Community Development with the support of:
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