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.
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.
Celebrations within Early Learning Center always bring charm and joy to our small students and their mothers. For each event we try to create a different atmosphere, where both mothers and children join hearts together and grow in relationship as they learn to rejoice and show appreciation.
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.
5D program has been designed within the last year to reduce teenagers' negative behavior and streets influence that often times ends with criminal involvement or makes them victims of violence, abuse and oppression. We decided to help teens find practical ways of avoiding the dangers and develop life skills in all the dimensions of their lives.
Success of social transformation is usually measured by achieved changes in the lives of people and number of actively involved leaders. We believe that alternative and continuing education can make this difference in lives of future and actual leaders in Moldova. Our team decided to go beyond the limits, and designed a different educational set within the context.
This February we were thrilled by the idea of organizing a special meeting for our Way to Success graduates, a meeting that will assist and train their experience as consumers within society and especially their fresh steps in the field of employment. Over 45 graduates said yes to our invitation and came excited to participate at the training.
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.
