Moldova: social laundry and personal hygiene centre opened in Leova with EU Support
On 2 October, a social laundry and personal hygiene centre was officially opened in the city of Leova in Moldova. The initiative is part of a joint effort by the European Union and the Government of the Republic of Moldova to address people’s urgent social needs.
In the newly-renovated and fully-equipped space, elderly people living alone, persons with disabilities, vulnerable families, and low-income individuals will be able to wash their clothes free of charge. Beneficiaries will also have the opportunity to socialise and receive support, feeling part of the community.
The inauguration event brought together representatives of the European Union, local authorities, civil society organisations, and community members.
“We invest in such social projects because they improve people’s lives and bring Europe closer to every member of the community. Europe is a place where every person is respected, and access to basic things – such as hygiene and dignity – is a right for all,” said Martina Spernbauer, Team Leader, Cooperation Section, at the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova.
The total budget of the project is around €39,900, of which around €27,000 was funded by the European Union. The laundry is equipped with modern facilities: several high-performance washing machines, dryers, sinks, showers, as well as furniture for the beneficiaries’ comfort. Community volunteers were involved in setting up the space, helping to create a welcoming and functional environment.
The social laundry was developed as part of the project, ‘Promoting CSOs as partners in developing resilient social services’, funded by the European Union and implemented by a consortium consisting of Keystone Moldova, Dorcas Foundation-Moldova, and the ‘Neoumanist’ Association for Education.
So far, 16 social laundries have been launched across different localities in the Republic of Moldova under the project, already benefiting more than 1,500 people.
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