Volunteering in a Moldovan Orphanage

This summer my friend and I went to the Republica Orphanage in Chisinau, Moldova to volunteer for a fortnight.

The children in the orphanage were the most incredible little people in the world. They are all so special and have extrodinarily vibrant personalities. Despite the situation they are in, they all somehow manage to radiate hope. To see them smile has been my greatest ever achievement.

They are little stars shining through the darkest circumstances :)

I am going to return next year because I can't imagine my life without these children. I would urge you to watch this video which I made for them, and consider helping them yourself.

Thank you for reading!

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[doobysnaks]

i've wanted to volunteer abroad for so long ... i watched your videos ages ago and they were really touching ... how much does it cost??? i cant believe noone wants these children!!! :O

[hattyhouse]

I know. It is incredible that such beautiful, funny, clever, loving children aren't in good homes. They deserve much more. It's pretty expensive as you really need to travel with an organisation of some sort to sort things out for you there. It's £599 to do the project for 2 weeks, excluding airfair. That covers 2 meals a day, place to stay, and basically being cared for out there. It's worth every penny though.

[alexandramelvin]

hi i am going in April with my boyfriends Nan did u visit save the children as well x

[hattyhouse]

Hello! Great to hear you are going to volunteer! Yes, I went to Save the Children at weekends... there is a picture of the kids at 1:42 in the video :) I will be there this summer too! Any questions don't hestiate to ask!

[massacrelord]

wooow at 3:09 wher are u cause it looks like this road rly close to wher i live in Buiucani part of Chisinau

[hattyhouse]

I'm in the orphanage grounds in that photograph :) I may be wrong but I think the district the orphanage is in is Telecentru? I love Chisinau- glad to hear from you!

[tb2023]

I went to Moldova this Summer and had an amazing time! My heart is there!

[clashem17]

Hi, I have been looking for an organiztion to volunteer with for quite some time. What organization did you go with? would you reccomend it? I was also wondering what aspects of daily management of the kids you were able to help with? Some places limit the number of hours you can spend at the orphanage? is the one you volunteered at like this? Your help is greatly appreciated!

[pageuppagedown17]

i'm goign in september i'd love to talk when you get back message me Jessx

[lianna110]

helllooo! I am going out in June and literally cannot wait! Any tips? :) xxx