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.
Every year our joy, here at BOL reaches new heights with the large number of students, teachers and schools opening their doors and hearts to be equipped and motivated how to treat personal and social issues boldly and successfully. Being part of their lives and helping them build strong characters and set proper priorities in life has brought so much encouragement to the team and potential as we follow positive results in changed lives.
In the first week of December Children and Youth Development Program held a special meeting for 97 teachers coming from various schools in the country, from all three regions, center, north and south.
During 18-20 May, about 100 people, missiologists, pastors, civil activists, politicians and business man from over 20 nationalities came together in Chisinau to engage in a very important dialogue around one of the most current subjects, The Church as an Ambassador for Reconciliation.
With new year of work our joy grows more and more, as we are challenged to reach out numeric and qualitative more young people. For this year, over 300 young people have spent a lot of time with us this, of whom 257 have completed the first and second phases of BOL’s training programmes. They allowed themselves to be influenced by trainers and mentors, while influencing each other and engaging in interactive education along with social transformation initiatives.
What is Art House? For sure it's something more than just a house... Art House is something more than just numbers and measurements; it is the house of opportunities, the house of second chance, all for the benefit of BOL beneficiaries suffering from lack of material support.
FOCUS Camp - the place where over 100 teenagers this summer gathered to bring to life unforgettable moments. Fun games, Olympic competitions, group challenges, trainings, individual and group discussions, singing and dancing, where just few of the activities that made the week of camp unique and beneficial.
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.
