Yes, You Can Make a Difference on the One-Year Anniversary of the Russian Invasion As we reflect on the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we remember the countless innocent victims of this conflict and the devastating impact it has had on vulnerable communities in Moldova. As a past supporter of the Moldova World Children's Fund, you have helped us make a significant difference in the lives of children and families in need. Today, we urgently need your help once again. The prolonged and devastating conflict has caused a massive refugee crisis in Moldova. Ukrainian refugees, majority women and children, are in desperate need of assistance. Your donation can help us provide critical resources such as food, shelter, and medical care to those who have lost everything. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of the crisis and wonder whether our individual actions can make a difference. But we are reminded of the story of the boy and the starfish: As the boy picked up one starfish at a time and threw it back into the ocean, a man asked him why he bothered. "There are too many starfish," the man said. "You can't possibly make a difference." The boy picked up another starfish, threw it back into the ocean, and said, "I made a difference to that one." Unfortunately, we can’t save all Ukrainians. But together, we can make a meaningful effort. We can make a difference for many that depend on the generosity and kindness of people like you. Your donation will make a difference to the many Ukrainian refugees in Moldova. It can help provide a sense of hope and relief to those who have been forced to flee their homes. Your support can give them the resources they need to begin rebuilding their lives. We ask you to join us once again in supporting the Moldova World Children's Fund. Your donation will make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Together, we can make a significant impact and provide critical support to those impacted by this crisis. Thank you for considering a donation, and for continuing to stand with us in our mission to help children and families in need. Donate Today: https://moldovawcf.org/ Thank you for your continued support, (fb)

Dear friends, we haven’t posted in a while but for the last two months we worked tirelessly as our dear president of Moldova World Children’s Fund- Ray West visited Moldova. We would like to share with you the most critical moments of his visit. First of June - on the occasion of International Children's Day in the park of the Technical University of Moldova, was organized a wonderful party for children from Ukraine who have taken refuge in the Republic of Moldova and live inside the 4 student dormitories of TUM. Mrs. Olesia Shevchenko, the wife of the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Moldova, was the guest of honor next to the families from Ukraine. It was a wonderful day thanks to the bighearted people who dedicate their time every day so that nothing misses in the placement center, respect, and congratulations to Mr. Anatol Alexei and Mrs. Elena for everything you do! This party was organized and funded by Peace Winds Japan, they made it a real celebration with everything needed: fun, sweets, toys, bicycles, and cartoon characters! A wonderful team that has several projects around the country and is always where it is needed. The party was closed with a surprise Mrs. Olesia Sevchenko together with Ray West, President of Moldova World Children's Fund in North Carolina, made the children. So many beautiful and good people from different countries and continents work to create a happy and peaceful environment for children! On June 2, Ray West, President of Moldova World Children's Fund, and Irina Rusanovschi- in-country manager had an official visit to the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova. They had the honor to discuss with His Excellency Ambassador Marko SHEVCHENKO, the completed projects and the possibility to collaborate in the future to help the people of Ukraine. They also talked to the ambassador's wife, the esteemed Mrs. Olesia Shevchenko, about visits to refugee centers and the necessities for children. The people of North Carolina have always been by the side of the children of Moldova and now together we will be by the side of Ukrainian children. For a happy future, we need happy children! Another wonderful project is to improve the conditions in the refugee centers. One of the problems is the sanitary conditions. During Ray West’s visit, the first container with 4 shower cabins and a container with toilets were installed at the Placement Center in Costesti. This project is carried out in partnership with Momentum Solutions, SmartAid, Moldova World Children's Fund, and CICD "PHOENIX". Beautiful things are done together! Another donation (food, pillows, blankets) for the Moldova Film warehouse, was made, where hundreds of refugee families come every day to receive humanitarian aid. All the respect to Mrs. Natalia Rahmistriuc and the team from Moldova Pentru Pace, who do great things! The second trailer with solar panel was installed at the Institute of Mother and Child, where from the first days since the war began in Ukraine were hospitalized over 500 refugee patients, mothers, and children out of which over 50 mothers from Ukraine gave birth here and have received all the necessary prenatal and postnatal care. This donation was possible thanks to partners and sponsors: SmartAid, Footprint Project, Lifting Hands International, Moldova World Children's Fund, and CICD PHOENIX. Beautiful things are done together! Also, we would like to mention that since the beginning of Russian aggression in Ukraine, Moldova World Children's Fund in collaboration with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova has provided assistance to temporarily displaced Ukrainian citizens in Moldova and to those that are still in Ukraine, civilians, and militaries- with food, medical supplies, recovery equipment, etc. Let it be peace on earth! (fb)