Our foundation
We support the realisation of rights and the resolution of social challenges for men, women and children affected by human trafficking and domestic violence, as well as people at risk.
- Protecting the rights and fundamental freedoms of women, men and children; contributing to a democratic, equal civil society.
- Promoting traditional family values and strengthening the family institution.
- Providing qualified social, psychological-pedagogical, legal, humanitarian and charitable support to women, men and children.
- Seeking, piloting and implementing innovative methods of social and psychological-pedagogical support for women, men and children.
- Building information, methodological and training resources for the education and re-training of specialists.
- Supporting a humanitarian education that meets society’s needs; developing cultural connections and fostering tolerance in interpersonal and other relations.
Safety, respect, confidentiality
We treat every person and their story with care — without pressure or judgment. Personal information is protected. In high-risk situations, safety and fast action come first.
Professional help, step by step
We involve specialists and support a person all the way to an outcome: understand options, choose the next step, prepare what’s needed, and receive ongoing support and accompaniment.
Integrity, legality, transparency
We work to ethical standards and within the law, and do not tolerate abuse or corruption. We build trust through clear rules, partnership and transparent reporting on results.
We treat every person and their story with care — without pressure or judgment. Personal information is protected. In high-risk situations, safety and fast action come first.
Professional help, step by step
We involve specialists and support a person all the way to an outcome: understand options, choose the next step, prepare what’s needed, and receive ongoing support and accompaniment.
Integrity, legality, transparency
We work to ethical standards and within the law, and do not tolerate abuse or corruption. We build trust through clear rules, partnership and transparent reporting on results.
- Mindful Parenting (for education professionals)
- Human Trafficking Prevention (for youth and the public)
- Human Rights: Know them to Respect them (for school students and youth)
- Information Safety (for school students and youth)
- Gender Equality and Women’s Rights (for the public and professionals)
- Annual anti-trafficking prevention campaign
- The region’s first campaign on the prevention and phenomenon of digital violence
- Activities within the international campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence”
- Student conferences, themed quizzes and trainings
Primary groups
- Survivors of human trafficking and their family members
- Survivors of domestic violence and their family members
- Unaccompanied children without adult care
- Migrants in difficult life circumstances
- People at risk
- People who use violence and want to change their behaviour
Three areas of work that reinforce one another
What our work is built on
- Direct support and case managementLegal and psychological consultations, social support and step-by-step accompaniment — from the first request to a solution — for people in crisis and at risk.
- Prevention and educationInformation campaigns, trainings and materials to prevent violence (including digital violence) and human trafficking — so people can recognise risk and know where to get help.
- Building expertise and the support systemTraining for professionals, methods and standards, and organisational sustainability — so support is high-quality, safe and accessible.
Training, materials and support for professionals. Trainings, seminars and info sessions — at our venue or on your site.
Resource Center
Numbers are real people who became safer
Results you can measure
- 30 000 +services provided
- 10000 +indirect beneficiaries
- 5000 +direct beneficiaries
- 1500 +requests in 2025
- 50 +projects delivered
Key partnerships and projects by year
Regional partners and international organisations trust us
2010–present
Partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
2011–present
Partnership with Vivere (Switzerland): “Support for (potential) victims of human trafficking in Transnistria.”
2013
“Improving the quality of life of rural women from vulnerable groups on both banks of the Dniester as a confidence-building measure,” ICAWB.
2018–2022
Partnership with the OSCE: “Strengthening the capacity of professionals for more effective prevention and combating of human trafficking.”
2021–present
Partnership with Sida: “Women’s Initiatives Development Strategy.”
2021
Start of partnership with UN Women: “Ending violence against women.”
2023–present
Partnership with ARC (Romania): “Issues affecting women.”
Support programme for returning migrants and graduates of foreign universities (from 1 June 2015): help with employment, adaptation and applying their experience at home. Vacancy navigation, information support and financial assistance during the adaptation period.
Period: 15 Dec 2016 – 31 May 2018, with financial support from SIDA, UNDP
Results: 345 beneficiaries; legal consultations (199), psychological consultations (131), social support/assistance (77); mobile outreach visits to district localities.
Results: 345 beneficiaries; legal consultations (199), psychological consultations (131), social support/assistance (77); mobile outreach visits to district localities.
Implemented by ICAWB with partners: the NPO “Women’s Initiatives” and the Association of Business Women of Criuleni district (Moldova).
Programme: 60-hour training (4 trainings): confidence & employment, legal basics of business, management, sales.
Results: 21 participants employed; 6 started their own business; 4 developed business plans.
Programme: 60-hour training (4 trainings): confidence & employment, legal basics of business, management, sales.
Results: 21 participants employed; 6 started their own business; 4 developed business plans.
Training professionals and informing the public: trainings/seminars, methodological materials and a reference handbook on identification and support for survivors.
Funding: Under an agreement with the OSCE and the NPO “Women’s Initiatives.”
Period: June–October 2018
Funding: Under an agreement with the OSCE and the NPO “Women’s Initiatives.”
Period: June–October 2018
Period: February–July 2014, supported by People in Need (Czech Republic).
Text: Outreach legal and psychological consultations in villages: help on site and support in working with state institutions.
Results: 43 people received legal consultations; 13 received psychological support; 38 documents prepared for official submissions.
Text: Outreach legal and psychological consultations in villages: help on site and support in working with state institutions.
Results: 43 people received legal consultations; 13 received psychological support; 38 documents prepared for official submissions.
Joint project of NGOs on both banks of the Dniester: training volunteers and beneficiaries in Photovoice, support for families and at-risk people, and three public photo exhibitions in different cities.
Outcome: Expanded dialogue, visibility of issues and stronger trust between communities.
Project: Reducing barriers to expanding women’s economic rights and opportunities in Moldova
Period: 1 Aug 2021 – 28 Feb 2022, supported by CIPE (funded by the Office of Global Women’s Issues).
Text: Organisational capacity building and sustainability: updating internal policies and documents, improving service quality, and identifying effective programmes of economic support for women.
Outcome: Expanded dialogue, visibility of issues and stronger trust between communities.
Project: Reducing barriers to expanding women’s economic rights and opportunities in Moldova
Period: 1 Aug 2021 – 28 Feb 2022, supported by CIPE (funded by the Office of Global Women’s Issues).
Text: Organisational capacity building and sustainability: updating internal policies and documents, improving service quality, and identifying effective programmes of economic support for women.
Period: 1 Aug 2021 – 28 Feb 2022, supported by CIPE (funded by the Office of Global Women’s Issues).
Text: Organisational capacity building and sustainability: updating internal policies and documents, improving service quality, and identifying effective programmes of economic support for women.
Text: Organisational capacity building and sustainability: updating internal policies and documents, improving service quality, and identifying effective programmes of economic support for women.
Implemented by Public Association “Demos” in partnership with “Amici dei Bambini Moldova” and the “Heart” Foundation; funded by the EU (CBM IV) with co-funding from Caritas Vienna, the Municipality of Vienna and a private European donor.
Support: Support to socially vulnerable youth (44 young people): integration and professional adaptation, and work with local authorities to develop support services.
Focus: Real skills, case support and sustainable solutions at district level.
Period: April 2017 – February 2019
Support: Support to socially vulnerable youth (44 young people): integration and professional adaptation, and work with local authorities to develop support services.
Focus: Real skills, case support and sustainable solutions at district level.
Period: April 2017 – February 2019
Continued awareness and prevention programme: a series of seminars, information materials for the public, and work with professionals and communities.
Funding / Period: OSCE agreement; June–October 2019
Activities:
Funding / Period: OSCE agreement; June–October 2019
Activities:
- 10 seminars on preventing human trafficking and irregular migration
- Development and printing of an information leaflet for the public
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Partners and donors who make support sustainable
Thank you for your trust and for working together
Recognition of our work
UN Human Rights Award — 2025
With the support of partners and donors, we were able to expand our services and make a lasting contribution to strengthening human rights in our community.
We thank our partners and our team for their commitment, readiness to help, and professionalism.
“Women’s Initiatives” continues to work where support is needed most — seeking new solutions and staying close to those who need it.
We thank our partners and our team for their commitment, readiness to help, and professionalism.
“Women’s Initiatives” continues to work where support is needed most — seeking new solutions and staying close to those who need it.
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Since 2010, we’ve provided direct support to survivors of violence and human trafficking, as well as people at risk, and we develop education programmes and awareness campaigns.
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