A Hospice of Hope for Moldova

Our founder, Graham Perolls, has recently returned from a visit to Moldova. He met with a Senior Engineering Project Manager, who advised on the "roadmap" for completing the project to build the first in-patient hospice in Moldova. He inspected the land plot and was pleased with the potential it offered. Graham also met with the President's advisor on health in order to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Health Ministry. This will help in accessing institutional funds. He had a good meeting with the Dean of the Architecture School in Chisinau and discussed various options regarding the appointment of an architect. He was pleased to be able to spend time with the clinical team based at the "Centre of Hope" in Chisinau, where the home-care team is based and where patients can attend the day centre and out-patient clinic. His visit coincided with the week when women are celebrated and the fundraising team had raised the amazing sum of $25,000 through selling "martisor"- small tokens to mark the beginning of Spring and to wish each other happiness. So far, 17% of the total funds needed has been raised, so there is a big challenge ahead, but Graham said "there are so many patients in Chisinau with complex needs that need the shelter and care that an in-patient hospice can provide. We will not leave any stone unturned in order to turn this dream into a reality." 

Below is an update recently received from Mihai,  physiotherapist from our hospice team in Chisinau, Moldova.

 “Between September and December 2025, I provided physiotherapy at the Day Care Centre and through home visits, supporting patients with chronic and neurological conditions. During this time, I carried out 99 home visits and 115 day centre sessions, offering personalised therapy to each patient. 

Each session included assessments to guide therapy, exercises to build mobility, strength, balance, and coordination, and manual therapy and stretching to ease pain and maintain flexibility. Breathing exercises helped with relaxation, and carers were trained in how to safely help the patients, and prevent complications, so they could continue making progress at home.

Many patients became more mobile, experienced less pain, and could manage daily activities more easily. They also engaged more with their exercises, and families became more involved, learning how to support recovery and boost confidence and independence.

There were challenges, including patients with advanced impairments, multiple health issues, or fluctuating conditions, as well as some patients being hospitalised. Their plans were adapted as needed and I provided guidance to carers to help them cope with difficult situations. Working closely with doctors, nurses, and other staff ensured care was coordinated and goals were regularly reviewed.

It is very rewarding to see the improvement that is possible through good care and emotional support."

We have attached some photos of Mihai working with some of his patients, and the hospice care team.