Irina, a refugee from Ukraine, is one of more than 5,600 people enjoying temporary protection in Moldova’s Transnistrian region. Today, Irina produces eco-healthy sweets: fruit crisps, pastilles, churchkhela, sugar-free lollipops and even Belgian chocolate, decorated with natural colorings.
Her idea took shape thanks to the support of the Innovation Agency – Business Hub in Tiraspol. After completing a three-month course, Irina obtained a grant from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), which enabled her to buy equipment and furniture, partly cover rent and advertising.
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