Supporting Ukrainian refugee children and their families in Moldova

26 February, 2025

Implementer: Step by Step Educational Program

Implementation Partners: UNICEF Moldova, LEGO Foundation Ukraine, Licurici Republican Puppet Theater

Funder: LEGO Foundation (Denmark)

Partners: Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Culture

Ensuring play-based learning opportunities for young Ukrainian refugee children in Moldova
Supporting refugee parents in childcare and integration into host communities
Strengthening the quality, inclusiveness, and accessibility of education and care systems in the Republic of Moldova, based on child-centered principles

15 Play-and-Learning Hubs (PLH) established in 15 Community Centers and kindergartens across Moldova
500 Ukrainian refugee children and 100 children from host communities benefiting from PLH services
300 Ukrainian refugee parents receiving mental health and psychosocial support services
Support, training in positive parenting, and Romanian language courses
135 events organized for Ukrainian and host families with young children (including thematic excursions with experiential learning opportunities, puppet shows, and other community events)
15,300 Ukrainian refugee children and families, as well as host children and families, participating in events
16 national trainers and 454 local trainers trained in MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) and Child-Centered Education (CCE) approaches
1,518 Early Childhood Education (ECE) staff trained in play-based learning
4,900 ECE teachers from Chișinău and Bălți municipalities, as well as the regions of Cahul, Ungheni, Căușeni, Ștefan Vodă, and Ialoveni, trained in MHPSS and CC