The European Union provides €100,000 through its “EU4Moldova: Focal Regions” Program, implemented by UNDP and UNICEF, to support the local authorities of Cahul and Ungheni to immediately respond to the needs of refugees from Ukraine arriving in the Republic of Moldova, IPN reports, quoting a press release of UNDP.
A batch of humanitarian aid has been delivered to temporary shelters in Cahul and Ungheni, comprising home appliances, light generators, electric heater fans, electric air heaters and flashlights. 300 beds, 350 mattresses, 700 sets of bed linen, duvets, and towels will be donated in the next coming days.
“It is extraordinary to witness the generosity in how the Moldovan population has welcomed the refugees from Ukraine fleeing the Russian aggression. Along with many other avenues of support to the Republic of Moldova, the European Union has provided €100,000 through its ‘EU4Moldova: Focal Regions’ program, to strengthen the local authorities in addressing the emerging needs of both the refugees and the host communities, together with our partners UNDP and UNICEF. This will contribute to the inclusive integration of refugees in Cahul and Ungheni regions,” stated Jānis Mažeiks, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova.
Dima Al-Khatib, UNDP Resident Representative to the Republic of Moldova, said that further they will facilitate the socioeconomic integration and inclusion of refugees through access to employment opportunities and public services as well as ensuring social cohesion in host communities.
In Cahul and Ungheni regions there are 24 temporary shelters, with a total capacity of over 1 000 places for hosting refugees.
