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Distribution of food packages and donations in kind
Direct help on site in Călărași and surroundings
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Alexandra, Frank, Gregor, Alfred, Astrid
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This time we travel not by car, but with Air Moldova from Frankfurt to Chisinau. From there we proceed by mini bus to Calarasi. (The journey by car from Germany takes about 25 hours ...)
This time we travel not by car, but with Air Moldova from Frankfurt to...
Children inside a Moldovan house in a village.
Children inside a Moldovan house in a village.
The boy is allowed to choose a toy from the big suitcase. Without hesitating he takes the ball ...
The boy is allowed to choose a toy from the big suitcase. Without...
...he may also choose a cuddly toy ;-)
...he may also choose a cuddly toy ;-)
There is great joy about the toys ...
There is great joy about the toys ...
For a long time the children wave to their friends out the window.
For a long time the children wave to their friends out the window.
For about 50 particularly needy single parents, elderly and families with disabled family members large food packages are packed and distributed.
For about 50 particularly needy single parents, elderly and families with...
There are many moving moments during distribution.
There are many moving moments during distribution.
The warm caps of our knitting ladies are always welcome.
The warm caps of our knitting ladies are always welcome.
Particularly needy families receive a heating allowance.
Particularly needy families receive a heating allowance.
Fruit is expensive and obviously a rarity for all children. The bananas are eaten immediately ;-)
Fruit is expensive and obviously a rarity for all children. The bananas...
A couple, 88- and 92-year-old, is happy. When the man hears that the guests come from Germany, memories come up and some sentences in German are exchanged. A very intense experience ...
A couple, 88- and 92-year-old, is happy. When the man hears that the...
Family photos from long ago ...
Family photos from long ago ...
A sick couple ...- the man is almost blind. The two of them cry with joy and embrace the visitors.
A sick couple ...- the man is almost blind. The two of them cry with joy...
A single mother with four children lives in a social housing, which is paid by the city. She immediately remembers Alexandra, because three years ago, the family also got a package.
A single mother with four children lives in a social housing, which is...
The large fruit bags are much appreciated by the children, while the mothers are of course glad to receive pasta, rice, potatoes, oil, flour, sugar, etc.
The large fruit bags are much appreciated by the children, while the...
Many life stories deeply impress us. Diseases, lack of healthy food and firewood, dilapidated houses, a much too small pension, are part of everyday life.
Many life stories deeply impress us. Diseases, lack of healthy food and...
After the city area of Calarasi we drive to Bahmut, a village nearby. Again, a list of people in urgent need of support has been prepared. This boy gets a warm jacket - he has none -, stockings and a cap.
After the city area of Calarasi we drive to Bahmut, a village nearby....
Only after a few minutes the boy realizes that he might keep the jacket and the other things ...
Only after a few minutes the boy realizes that he might keep the jacket...
We will remember the little "wow" in the silence, when the football is handed over.
We will remember the little "wow" in the silence, when the...
On foot, the packages are sometimes carried over long distances to the houses and huts. The "streets" are no longer passable for the mini-bus without four-wheel drive.
On foot, the packages are sometimes carried over long distances to the...
Also this girl is happy to get a cuddly toy.
Also this girl is happy to get a cuddly toy.
Distribution continues until late night. Here is Astrid with a fruit bag for about four euros. Each family gets a bag, in addition to the large food cartons, a sack of potatoes and a canister of oil.
Distribution continues until late night. Here is Astrid with a fruit bag...
Alfred gives away the last stuffed animal from Germany ...
Alfred gives away the last stuffed animal from Germany ...
In the mini bus where the next stop is discussed. Front: Victor, the second mayor. He also participates in the distribution until late in the evening ...
In the mini bus where the next stop is discussed. Front: Victor, the...
Slowly it crawls out of the jacket. At first, the girl who has been rejected by his parents is not aware that it will be his.
Slowly it crawls out of the jacket. At first, the girl who has been...
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The mayor of the city of Calarasi himself distributes the fruit bags to needy families.
The mayor of the city of Calarasi himself distributes the fruit bags to...
Three kindergardens are also visited.
Three kindergardens are also visited.
Every child also gets a large bag of fruit that it may take home to its parents and siblings.
Every child also gets a large bag of fruit that it may take home to its...
Many children say a poem or sing a song before receiving the bag.
Many children say a poem or sing a song before receiving the bag.
The little ones happily carry the heavy bags to their place.
The little ones happily carry the heavy bags to their place.
Some impressions of the paths and roads outside the city ...
Some impressions of the paths and roads outside the city ...
Gregor carrying a cardboard box on his shoulders to hand over ...
Gregor carrying a cardboard box on his shoulders to hand over ...
Shannon and Reaggy are volunteers from New York and North Carolina who want to help improve the situation for the people. The two accompany the team and help diligently ..
Shannon and Reaggy are volunteers from New York and North Carolina who...
Frank on his way back to the car ...
Frank on his way back to the car ...
Sometimes you can do "skiing" on the mud. Creative approaches are required. Raeggy and Alexandra ...
Sometimes you can do "skiing" on the mud. Creative approaches...
The winterly landscape in the colors gray and brown. By 2015 it was cold down to -20°C and snow was falling. This time it is a different experience ...
The winterly landscape in the colors gray and brown. By 2015 it was cold...
View from the mini bus ...
View from the mini bus ...
Alfred, Astrid and Alexandra in front of the city hall in Calarasi.
Alfred, Astrid and Alexandra in front of the city hall in Calarasi.
The prepared lists are reviewed, the contents of the packages discussed and a plan for the next days established. In the mayor's office, Mr. Nicolai Melnic.
The prepared lists are reviewed, the contents of the packages discussed...
On the second day early in the morning in Christina's kitchen where we are having breakfast. The young family, with Sofi and Vitali, lives in a one and a half room apartment ...
On the second day early in the morning in Christina's kitchen where...
Kitchen with cooker in the country ...
Kitchen with cooker in the country ...
A courtyard ...
A courtyard ...
Everywhere in the city and in the country there are working wells, many of which are in regular use.
Everywhere in the city and in the country there are working wells, many of...
The houses of the people are often dilapidated and partly dangerous to live in. Igor Godea, the acting mayor, accompanies us in the village.
The houses of the people are often dilapidated and partly dangerous to...
Windows are often broken and / or are insulated with plastic wrap or repaired to become "double windows".
Windows are often broken and / or are insulated with plastic wrap or...
Water damage from leaky roofs, crooked walls, which are provisionally supported; mold, large cracks in the masonry and damp walls are found in most of the apartments and houses.
Water damage from leaky roofs, crooked walls, which are provisionally...
"Running" water: Water is poured into the container, there is a small faucet, and underneath the sink. The only source of water in the house of a 88- and 92-year-old couple ...
"Running" water: Water is poured into the container, there is a...
The kitchen ...
The kitchen ...
Another kitchen with the just received bag of potatoes.
Another kitchen with the just received bag of potatoes.
Entry to a house.
Entry to a house.
The outbuilding is tilted 20 degrees to the side - how long will it hold?
The outbuilding is tilted 20 degrees to the side - how long will it hold?
A toilet
A toilet
Farm gate in Calarasi.
Farm gate in Calarasi.
Immediately after arrival, the first bulk purchase is already done in Chisinau. Christina and Nicolai (the mayor) have come to pick up the goods and buy directly with the team.
Immediately after arrival, the first bulk purchase is already done in...
On top of the shopping cart piled up blankets for the elderly. One costs 10 €.
On top of the shopping cart piled up blankets for the elderly. One costs...
The biggest shop in Calarasi. Here the rest is bought for the packages and packed in boxes. In the "showroom" all products are exhibited with price. Long lists are noted down and given to the staff at the cash desk.
The biggest shop in Calarasi. Here the rest is bought for the packages and...
At the goods issue the purchased goods are received. Here is a look into the warehouse.
At the goods issue the purchased goods are received. Here is a look into...
The boxes are brought by the shopkeeper by truck to the town hall. From there, the distribution takes place with the mini-bus in several rounds.
The boxes are brought by the shopkeeper by truck to the town hall. From...
Bulk purchase of potatoes on the market.
Bulk purchase of potatoes on the market.
We buy at different stands so that several dealers may profit.
We buy at different stands so that several dealers may profit.
Transport to the mini bus ...
Transport to the mini bus ...
Here warm slippers for grandmothers and grandfathers are purchased.
Here warm slippers for grandmothers and grandfathers are purchased.
Together with Christina, Gregor purchases also toothpaste and brushes, as well as soap.
Together with Christina, Gregor purchases also toothpaste and brushes, as...
Too fast, the days are over and it is time to say goodbye. Many THANKS to ALL friends who have made these actions possible with their support !!
Too fast, the days are over and it is time to say goodbye. Many THANKS to...