About The Moldova Project

Who We Are

The Moldova Project (TMP) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to protecting vulnerable children and supporting at-risk families across the Republic of Moldova. Founded in 2008 by three young women – one Moldovan and two British – TMP was born from a strong belief that every child deserves dignity, safety, and a real chance at a better future.

Over time, our mission has grown beyond individual family support. While children remain at the heart of everything we do, our work now addresses the root causes of vulnerability through community-level interventions. From creating child-friendly spaces in schools, to organizing campaigns, improving infrastructure, and training local service providers – TMP works to strengthen entire communities, not just individual households.

What began as a grassroots initiative has become a respected partner for both state institutions and international organizations working in the fields of child protection, social assistance, and humanitarian aid.

What Defines Us

Our Vision

From broken homes to resilient communities, envision Moldova’s countryside transform as forgotten children find hope, struggling parents discover strength, and villages once trapped in poverty rise together into a future bright with possibility.

Our Mission

To disrupt intergenerational cycles of vulnerability by providing comprehensive support for holistic family transformations that foster empowerment and resilience in youth and families in Moldova.

Our Core Values

Compassion, Empowerment, Collaboration, Integrity, Transparency, Sustainability, Resilience/Adaptability.

Moldova is a small country with a big heart. Hidden between Romania and Ukraine, it is home to about 2.5 million people, most of them living in rural communities where traditions are strong and neighbors still know each other by name. It is a country of warm hospitality, rolling hills, and families who share generously—even when they have very little.

But behind this beauty lies a quieter truth. Around 1 in 3 children in Moldova faces some form of poverty or social vulnerability. In many villages, families struggle with limited access to healthcare, psychological support, and early childhood development services. Over 1 million Moldovans now live and work abroad, leaving many children in the care of grandparents or relatives. This creates emotional gaps that no statistic can fully describe.

Every day, communities, local leaders, volunteers, and organizations work to build something better. The Moldova Project stands alongside them, supporting families who want to protect their children, stay together, and break the cycle of vulnerability.

This is Moldova: A country rich in soul, challenged by inequality, but moving forward through resilience and kindness.
A place where even a small act of support can change the future of a child—and sometimes, an entire family.

Recent national and international data reveal the depth of the challenges many Moldovan families still face, especially in rural areas, where poverty, limited services, and social risks continue to shape daily life.

of the rural population lives below the national poverty line.

1 in 0

of the rural population lives below the national poverty line.

of children aged 2–14 experience some form of violent discipline at home.

10,000+

children live without at least one parent present for long periods due to migration.

100,000+

Moldovan citizens living abroad, shaping family separation and rural vulnerability.

10%

of women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime.

11%

of people living in Moldova do not have access to improved water.

of rural residents have access to a flush toilet.

1 in 0

rural households cannot afford adequate heating during winter.

10%

of Moldovans aged between 18 – 29 would like to leave the country, according to a UNICEF survey

About Moldova

Leadership

Victoria Morozov

Founder & President

Victoria is one of the founders of the charity and acts as the President of The Moldova Project since its foundation. She coordinates all activities of the charity, manages the team, liaises with local authorities and government ministries, organizes fundraisers, and volunteers in many other activities of the charity. Victoria holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, dedicating herself to The Moldova Project on a volunteering basis.