Activities carried by Caritas Moldova:

The main source of inspiration for Caritas is Social Catholic Doctrine, teaching of Gospel and Church, basic principles of providing social assistance and legal framework in force. Three principles lie at the basis of the daily activity: Personality, Solidarity and Subsidiarity

Caritas started with humanitarian help received from west – clothes, footwear, hygienic items and food packages. Later on, we proceed to projects for supporting the population, such as: „Coal and firewood”, „Help to the victims of calamities”, „Gifts and holidays for Easter and Christmas”, renovation of orphanages, pharmacy for poor, establishment and support of kindergartens, organizing summer holidays for children, etc.

In 1999, Caritas Moldova began implementation of long term projects, such as: Home Care, Social-medical Centres, Program for preventing illegal migration, Farm in Grigorauca village, Day centres for children from vulnerable families in Balti and Ribnita, Rehabilitation centre for children with physical disabilities in Singerei, hospitalization of needy patients, endowment of hospitals with medical and paramedical equipment, scholarships for students, etc.

Today, Caritas Moldova carries out its activity on the territory of Moldova through 11 branches (Caritas offices in Parishes) and a National Bureau located in Chisinau. The main directions of activity for Caritas Moldova, focus on the following areas:

1. Capacity building

2. Social-medical assistance

3. Education

4. Community development

5. Actions in cases of calamities