Day by day, a story to better know the commitment of Doctors with Africa Cuamm in responding to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and Moldova. In the following weeks space will be given to multiple voices, protagonists of a journal that aims at witnessing small but concrete actions- not covered by mass media, that every day make a difference to many.
It reached its final destination the humanitarian aid cargo donated to Cuamm by the Italian Agency for cooperation and development (AICS). It is a 9 tons cargo containing basic goods to support affected population in coping with the freezing winter ahead.
November 22th 2022 – 800 thousands: according to data, this is the number of displaced people who have fled the most damaged areas of the country and have arrived in town, claims Natalia. Green eyes and red hair, the hands of those who work tirelessly, never backing down instead, always on hand to help.
15 novembre 2022 - I left by my own to later find out that I was part of a team. I decided to go to Chisinau because I wanted to play my part in this situation of deep suffering for many and therefore contribute to the emergency response by offering my medical experience. Hence, I joined Cuamm.
September 22th 2022- Efforts are constantly tho silently made in the two centres where Cuamm works in Moldavia and Chisinau, namely MoldExpo where mainly Ukranians are host and Testemitanu, where the majority are the Romani.
In Chisinau's center, like in alla big cities, there are invisible people. With the hep of sisters of Mother Theresa of Calcutta, we help two of them, in the hope that they may suffer a little less.
A fearful but obstinate humanity, not getting overwhelmed by the last events in Chisinau city, Moldova.
Bear is a kind of mascot for Vrb in Chernivtsi. He helps his master distribute medicines and gives some joy and lightheartedness to the children he meets.
We’re talking about primary humanitarian goods and medical kits, made available to Doctors with Africa CUAMM on Ukranian population behalf by the Ministry of the Foreigh Affairs and the International Cooperation.
These areas, like ours, accomodate many internally displaced people. For that reason, the help that we get from Cuamm and Ulss 7 is very important. It is also a huge demonstration of solidarity and closeness.
Italy keeps coming up in this mission. We speak more Italian than English. This is a mark of the deep connection between Italy and Moldova. This relationship goes far beyond the current emergency, rooted in a strong relationship of work and trade that is now reciprocal.