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.
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.
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.
This year our team of volunteers and leaders from Balti decided to celebrate love outside of their close circles of friends or family. They went in the center of the city to reach couples of various ages through a special social action dedicated to LOVE.
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.
This year during Christmas time Comrat Center has opened wide its door for more than 300 teenagers who participated at the special holiday events. Starting with 16th of December till 21st, the Urban team, along with volunteers from Way to Success courses enjoyed the kids with plenty of interactives, competitions, games and beautiful explanation of the Christmas holiday’s real meaning, with special gifts at the end for everyone.
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.
