Disability therapies for 1,300 children in Moldova

Dear Supporter,

Moldova remains very tense. Whilst still being home to nearly 100,000 Ukrainian refugees (with it’s own3 million population already facing huge hardships) it also fears it will be next for invasion or artillery attack. 

Added to this is fear over the supply, and if supplied then the cost, of gas. They are virtually wholly dependent on Russian gas. The Tony HawksCentre, providing essential rehabilitation for over 600 children living with disabilities, has already warned that they may have to close over winter due to the cutting of gas supply. Families will also be severely affected. On a more positive note, a parent of one of the Centre’s children is setting up anew charity in Moldova for children with cochlear implants. They have been provided with equipment and 80sqm of space in which they can provide educational support. However, they have reached out to the Tony HawksCentre for financial support until the New Year. ChildAid has been very pleased to cover these costs for two months, amounting to around £1,000. Meanwhile, we are re-starting our programme of teaching the disciplines of occupational therapy. 

The mobility equipment's we sent to Tony Hawks Centre, Moldova have arrived. Tears of joy and happiness for children and their parents. Such essential and necessary equipment. 

Thank you for making our work possible 

With gratitude 

ChildAid to Eastern Europe 

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Dear Supporter,

The wonderful work of our partner Tony Hawks Centre, Moldova goes beyond free rehabilitation and therapy.  

They make sure families are well by providing food and psychological support to the parents. They offer free advice to parents and training, but also care for the wellbeing of the whole family.

When Elena had a COPM test ( COPM is a reliable, valid outcome measure that can be used in a wide variety of clinical settings to help occupational therapists work with clients to set goals and detect change in perceived occupational performance over time.) the most important performance problem for her turned out to be vision deficiency, which prevents her from improving her psycho-verbal abilities.

We were informed by our partners and sent the money to get suitable glasses for her. Elena and her mother were grateful for the kindness they received.

With the help of glasses and the occupational therapist, Elena will receive more information from the environment, she will distinguish lights, shapes, colours, objects, and so she will be able to better orientate herself in space, she will be capable of maintaining her body balance and will improve her gait.

 This could not have been possible without your support.

Thank you for your kind support

With gratitude

ChildAid to Eastern Europe

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