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.
Young people already enjoy the new issue of Escape magazine. There are again many interesting, useful and important for daily life and future topics... On the cover is Tennis Champion of Moldova - Gaby Porubin. Her story is one of the very best examples of dreaming, working hard and living according to kingdom values and principles. She is one of those young ladies that understood her passion and purpose in life and moving towards a better future... These young people among us inspire and motivate to follow...
This summer „Beginning of Life” team also organized a special camp for the graduates of „House of Change”. The event was especially dedicated to the anniversary of 5 years of activity. Besides the graduates, also participated women involved in human trafficking but who have not passed through the rehabilitation program. In total camp was attended by over 80 persons, along with „BOL” team and women’s children.
We are always open and ready to share with others our vision, methods and understanding of how non-profits can and do contribute to the changes in Moldova. This time Beginning of Life received an invitation to join III-rd UK Charities Forum that has been taking place on 12 Nov.2014 in British Embassy. Most likely in your mind will appear a question: since when BOL became a UK charity? Don’t worry Beginning of Life remains as it was truly national, Moldovan organization.
For the participants of „Way to Success” and „Way to Success 2” courses, this year’s summer ended in a special way. Starting with 29th august till the end of the month took place, outside the city of Călărași, the youth conference „IF 15/20”. In the program was included both trainings – regarding the development of social thinking and spiritual world, but also sporting activities – camp games, rope challenges, competitions and other many attractive for youth activities.
Working with women, who suffered deep trauma being sexually abused and exploited, it seems sometimes that restoration in the lives of these girls is hardly possible. Their souls, emotions, attachments and bodies are violently shattered. And who is able to gather all these pieces back… we believe, only God can. But we are called to become His tools of love and restoration. That’s why our team is continually learning. This time our team got together for special seminar on HEART therapy with Dr. Benjamin Keyes
Efforts made by the „Beginning of Life” team for the common work did not remain hidden. „BOL’s” ministry here in the local area was internationally noticed. Not long ago held place a special meeting with a group of German deputies, part of the committee for Human Rights. All started with two different people from Germany, independent of each other who advised this German deputies to pay a visit to our organization during their official time here in Moldova. The purpose of the visit was to have a general and real picture of the human trafficking and social injustice from our country.
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.
