"Know the country that hosts you!" - first youth program for refugees inclusion

They set off for Orheiul Vechi and will have a stop at the Orhei Youth Center, they will have traditional dishes, lots of fun and communication.

“The program we are launching today is just a link in the chain of strategic interventions we are developing for young people and with them. Along with the initiatives to get to know the tourist locations, the local traditions and culture, all those interested have the opportunity to learn Romanian at the Orange Safe Spaces, and at Youth Centres,  they find multiple services and opportunities. Our goal is to increase the resilience of young Ukrainians and Moldovans, so that they can develop and realize their potential, even in times of crisis", said Nigina Abaszada, UNFPA Resident Representative in the Republic of Moldova.

In her turn, Mariana Turcan, advisor to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, welcomed the young participants and underlined the strengthened effort of the Government of the Republic of Moldova together with the UN agencies in R. Moldova in the humanitarian response.

Roman Banari, CNTM, partner-organization: "Our goal is to ensure the process of social inclusion of young refugees in Moldova and their connection with the locals, so as to create a platform and a place for them to socialize. They will get to know touristic attractions, such as Orheiul Vechi, Cetatea Sorocii, but also other beautiful destinations we have in the country."

The program will organize 6 Youth Tours (visits) in at least 10 localities in the Republic of Moldova with the participation of at least 120 young refugees from Ukraine and young people from Moldova. The groups of young people will visit destinations such as Orheiul Vechi, Soroca, Prutul de Jos reservation, Plaiul Fagului and others.

The launch event took place at Orange Safe Space, one of the 10 spaces created by UNFPA to provide immediate assistance to refugee youth and women. The program "Know the country that hosts you" is developed in partnership with the National Youth Council of Moldova.