The Urban Center seeks to influence and shape a new generation of young and passionate leaders, who will be capable of taking responsibility
for making a real difference to the situation in Moldova.
Meeting face to face with victims of human trafficking, BOL realized that the nightmare these people have faced in their lives could happen again if someone will not give them a helping hand. That’s why, in March 2009, BOL established a center for victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation. The name ‘House of Change’ reflects the alternatives provided for women in need of healing:
The purpose of this center is primarily to protect young girls from violence, exploitation and trafficking networks, along with help in developing a consistent and holistic character.
The target groups are victims of domestic violence and sexual exploitation, as well as people who suffer from loneliness and depression. At the same time, BOL aims to identify and develop the skills of gifted children. Arts festivals, exhibitions and fairs bring additional incentives to improve people’s self-esteem and hope for the future.
Recognizing the desperate situations faced by vulnerable groups of Moldovan society, BOL opened a humanitarian aid center with the aim of providing assistance to the most vulnerable and needy.
It is our great joy and privilege to once again speak about the success and growth of over 350 young people and leaders from all over the country, people who are now influencers and agents of social transformation within their communities…
This fall 30 teachers and leaders from various educational contexts were invited to our 5D classes to be familiarized with the used methods on how to reach and transform the lives of vulnerable and problematic teenagers in Moldova.
It was an amazing year for us at Beginning of Life, a year in which our hard-working team and volunteers reached oud and helped thousands of people to cope with their inner, spiritual and physical problems.
The most affected, vulnerable groups of Moldovan society are found in rural communities, where people suffer from unemployment, low quality healthcare, poor education, or high out-of-pocket spending which drives them further into poverty. In the long term they may desire to go abroad and leave behind children and families. Usually, the children are the ones who stay behind, lacking parental care and support.
Over the years, we have increasingly come to realize that Moldova needs young, strong leaders to respond with compassion and transparency to the acute needs and problems of our society. To that end, the act of training and growing such leaders within our Child and Youth Development Program has always been the main concern, giving special attention and passion to reaching out and raising such people.
During the last five years of House of Change’s existence, there have been several girls who decided to run away from our rehabilitation center. And we understand why they did that. Working for many y
A news headline at the end of 2013 reported how a man who exploited the children of one Moldavian family for more than 10 years was detained at last by the police. This story developed a direct link t
In 2013 I had to carry out training for 10th grade students from one of the lyceums of the capital. Around 30 students were learning to oppose the manipulation and new kinds of traps set by traffickin
Since 2008, BOL regularly conducts research on current social issues and problems within Moldovan society, seeking to fully understand them and find relevant answers. All the results of these studies are published in books, manuals and articles.
