The Annual General Meeting of the charitable association PRO UMANITAS e.V. took place on 18 February 2026. The President of the association, Mr. Vladimir Nadkrenicinii, presented the members with the activity report for 2025, and the association’s auditor, Mr. Oleg Djigun, presented the audit report regarding the review of PRO UMANITAS e.V. activities for 2025.During the meeting, the annual budget and the annual activity plan for 2026 were approved.

Today, another meeting took place with families who have been receiving long-term financial support from the organization Hilfe für Osteuropa Todtnau-Seelscheid e.V. Todtnau, (Deutschland).

During the meeting, information was presented about the work of the organization as well as about the donors who collect funds for people in need in Moldova. The families received the financial assistance with deep gratitude.

This was the first of two planned meetings for this year.

In the middle of the night, a fire broke out in a poor family’s home while the mother and her child were asleep. Within a few moments, the family lost even the few essential belongings they had.

In this difficult situation, the Franziskusgemeinschaft (Pinkafeld, Austria) was the first to respond and immediately offered help. Thanks to this support, we were able to provide a mattress and bed linen, as well as firewood, coal, and essential food supplies.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank the Franziskusgemeinschaft and say: God reward you — for giving us the opportunity to stand by this affected family together.

Dear friends, we are happy to inform you that starting today the electronic version of the 2025 activity report of PRO UMANITAS e.V. is available in German.

During the winter months, many vulnerable families in the community of Grigorovca are unable to purchase sufficient heating material. Thanks to the support of Hilfswerk Liechtenstein e.V. the most disadvantaged households received coal in time, enabling them to heat their homes during the cold season and reduce health risks caused by low temperatures.

The assistance was deliberately prepared in advance without informing the beneficiaries, making it a great and unexpected surprise for many. Especially during a period of severe frost, with temperatures reaching -15°C, this support brought not only physical warmth but also hope and the reassuring feeling of not being forgotten.

During the Christmas season, as part of a special initiative, several Christmas gatherings were held for refugee children as well as for children who have suffered from the consequences of the war in Ukraine. These meetings were a sign of hope, safety, and human closeness for the 1420 children—and a quiet testimony that God’s love sustains us even in difficult times.

The events were personally organized and conducted by Bishop Leon Dubravskyi of the Diocese of Kamianets-Podilskyi (Ukraine). At the end of each gathering, the children received Christmas gifts. For many children, this was a moment of genuine joy and a warm feeling of not being forgotten.

Financial support for this initiative was made possible thanks to the organization “Hilfe für Ost-Europa Todtnau-Seelscheid e.V.”; the financial administration was handled through PRO UMANITAS e.V. May the newborn Christ Child bless these children with peace and comfort, and grant strength and blessing to all who help. Our sincere gratitude goes to “Hilfe für Ost-Europa Todtnau-Seelscheid e.V.” and its President, Ms. Ursula Honeck, for their generous support and compassionate commitment.

Winter at our organisation always begins with a special celebration – St. Nicholas Day, a day children look forward to with great excitement. This year as well, Saint Nicholas visited the children involved in the various child-support projects of Pro Umanitas e.V. A total of 624 children, as well as staff members, received their St. Nicholas gifts.Our heartfelt thanks go to our sponsors:

Help for Children in Need (HCN), Evilard, Switzerland; Menschen Helfen e. V. Seehausen, Germany; Hilfswerk Liechtenstein e. V., Triesen, Liechtenstein; Catholic Parish of Schierling, Schierling, Germany. Thanks to their generosity, we were able to bring great joy and warmth to our children and to all those who care for them every day.

This special Christmas celebration took place in the village of Grigorovka, Singerei District, at the “Hl. Maria” Children’s Day CenterThe children welcomed St. Nicholas — Bishop Leon Dubravskyj — with bread and salt in a very warm and heartfelt way. In addition, each of the 136 children presented St. Nicholas with a beautiful rose as a sign of love, gratitude and deep appreciation.A particularly touching moment was the joint singing of Christmas carols with St. Nicholas. He was accompanied by artists from Kamianets-Podilskyi, who, despite the language barrier, managed to engage the children in joyful singing and dancing.Two little angels accompanied the celebration and gave it a special atmosphere. At the end, all children received their long-awaited gifts. A highlight of the day was the shared festive meal, during which Bishop Leon sat together with the children at the same table — a gesture that deeply touched everyone.

Last Saturday, St. Nicholas from Kamianets-Podilskyi, represented by Bishop Leon Dubravskyi, visited the “Hl. Maria” Children’s Day Center in the village of Grigorovka, Singerei District. During his visit, he became acquainted with the wide range of activities at the center. He visited the courses in radio engineering, woodworking, dancing, foreign languages, sewing and sports, as well as the computer classes for younger children and a separate group for older children.With great joy, the children presented their work and offered handmade gifts to St. Nicholas. The visit was a visible sign of support, appreciation and encouragement for the children and for the entire center team.

Yesterday, an important meeting took place between the head of the charitable organization PRO UMANITAS e.V. and the Bishop of the Diocese of Kamianets-Podilskyi (Ukraine), Leon Dubrawski. The main topic of discussion was the organization of this year's Christmas campaign. The main goal of the campaign is to provide Christmas gifts for refugee children and for children who have suffered due to the Russian aggression in Ukraine. The implementation of this campaign will be personally overseen by Bishop Leon Dubrawski. At the end of the meeting, a corresponding agreement was signed. The campaign is being financed – for the second year in a row – by the charitable organization Hilfe für Osteuropa Todtnau-Seelscheid e.V. (President: Mrs. Ursula Honeck) from Todtnau, Germany.

During each visit to Grigorauca, Dr. Roithmeier, President of the association Menschen Helfen e.V. brings joy and light into the hearts of the children. This time, too, he did not come empty-handed – he presented the children with more than 20 beautiful footballs.

The children’s excitement and gratitude were boundless. Thanks to this loving gesture, they can now enjoy playing football with joy and enthusiasm for many years to come. We sincerely thank Dr. Roithmeier for his generosity, care, and tireless support of the children at the “St. Mary” Day Center in the village of Grigorauca, Sîngerei District.

For a long period, the children from the day center “Saint Mary” in the village of Grigorauca, Sîngerei District, faced difficulties in winter due to poor heating and in summer because of the heat.

This year, thanks to the financial support of the association Menschen Helfen e.V. Seehausen, Germany the necessary air conditioners were purchased and installed.

Thank God, these problems are now a thing of the past, and the children can enjoy their favorite activities in good and comfortable conditions.

As part of a charitable initiative, 30 needy families from the village of Cozești, Sîngerei District, received coal for the winter.Volunteers from the village, who have various means of transportation, actively took part in the action and delivered the coal directly to the recipients’ homes.

On behalf of all recipients, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the association Menschen Helfen e.V. Seehausen, Germany for their kind hearts and their caring support for those in need.

Once again, the visit of the members of Menschen Helfen e.V. inspired the teachers and children of the “St. Maria” Day Center in Grigorauca to showcase their talents.On October 4, 2025, there was dancing and singing, woodworking in the carpentry workshop, training in the sports room, and computer presentations.“You can see on the children’s faces that they feel comfortable here, that they are learning many important things for their lives and future — and that they enjoy it,” observed Dr. Robert Roithmeier, chairman of Menschen Helfen e.V.

Twice a year, members of the association Menschen Helfen e.V. visit their support project – the “St. Maria” Day Center for Children in the village of Grigorauca, Sîngerei district. The date of this year’s autumn trip was not chosen by chance.This year, the members were invited to the German Embassy’s reception in the Republic of Moldova on the occasion of German Unity Day. The German Ambassador, Hubert Knirsch, welcomed the association Menschen Helfen in his opening speech, and later there was an opportunity for personal conversations as well.“For our work with the children, it is important to know how the country is developing and what is essential for their future education,” explained Stephanie Neumeir-Schrank, the association’s vice chairwoman.The President of the Moldovan Parliament, Igor Grosu, also spoke with the members about their project in Grigorauca, which provides the children not only with a daily meal. The children’s center is a safe place for 136 children, where they can play, create, and learn.The embassy reception was a highly interesting evening, with valuable exchanges for the further development of their work in cooperation with Pro Umanitas e.V.

The children of the center “St. Maria” had the opportunity to meet with representatives of the police, who conducted a practical and informative lesson on safety rules – both inside the institution and in public spaces, when crossing the streets and while riding bicycles or scooters.

The police officers explained in detail how children should behave correctly in traffic and emphasized that following traffic rules is an essential condition for protecting life. The pupils listened with interest, asked questions, and gained knowledge that could one day save their lives.

A great deal of interest was also sparked by the presentation of police equipment: protective gear.

We believe that such educational activities represent not only an investment in the safety of children but also a sign of God’s care for all of us. We sincerely thank the police for their involvement and dedication, with the faith that their work will bear valuable fruit and save lives.

August is the only month when employees of all BUNVOLENTIA projects and the “Saint Maria” Daycare Center have the opportunity to rest. In this regard, the children received food packages at the end of July, which they will use in August, as they do not have access to full meals during this time. This wonderful initiative was made possible thanks to the financial support of our partners, namely the Don Bosco Foundation, Switzerland, HCN, Switzerland, Menschen Helfen e.V. Germany, and Hilfe für Osteuropa Todtau-Seescheid e.V Germany."

Today, the traditional meeting of the needy families took place — families who have been receiving financial support for many years from the organization "Hilfe für Osteuropa e.V." (President: Mrs. Ursula Honig, Germany). Unfortunately, Mrs. Honig was not able to attend this meeting. Nevertheless, all the families received assistance from the donors, for which they are very grateful.

The children from the BUNVOLENTIA project and the „Holy Mary“ children's center in the village of Grigorauca actively help elderly, sick, and lonely citizens during the summer period. In this way, they express their gratitude to the sponsors for the received help and also become role models for their friends in terms of social activities.

The summer of 2025 will be a special memory for the children attending the “St. Mary's” Day Care Center in the village of Grigorauca, Singerei District.The program included a visit to one of the city's enterprises, lunch at a pizzeria, a city tour, and much more. Despite being tired, the children joyfully shared their impressions of what they had experienced on the way back.

As a sign of appreciation for their work, an excursion was also organized for the center’s staff.

On behalf of the children and the staff of the "Holy Mary" Day Center, we sincerely thank our partner Menschen Helfen e. V. Seehausen from Germany.

Despite the current situation in Ukraine, Mr. Fritz Wallner visited Ukraine from May 30 to June 1, 2025. There, he familiarized himself with the charitable projects for which he organized fundraising. During his visit, he spoke with refugees whose homes were destroyed due to the war. The meetings with Bishop Leon Dubravsky, who daily cares for the refugees, left a particularly strong impression on him.

Mr. Fritz Wallner, who has been funding charitable projects in Moldova for many years, has completed his visit to Moldova. First, he visited the children's center „St. Maria“ in Grigorauca, where he is actively involved in the implementation of the project for the procurement and installation of solar batteries and other necessary equipment.The project was successfully completed. After that, he visited the village of Mihailovca, where he continues to be actively involved in the financing of the BUNVOLENTIA project. The children from these centers gave him a warm and friendly welcome.

The President of "Help for Children in Need" (HCN), Mr. Peter Garst, and the Vice Presidents, Mr. Edwin Hollenstein, Ms. Isabelle Eva Hollenstein, and Ms. Cornelia Elly Hollenstein, visited Moldova in May. This was Mr. Garst's 36th trip. Our Swiss partners visited their projects: 15 BUNVOLENTIA day care centers, the St. Petru Day Care Center for Seniors, the Student Assistance Project, and others. At the same time, our guests were warmly welcomed at the refugee center in Chisinau. This project is also supported by the HCN charity. They were greeted with flowers and homemade gifts everywhere. The guests had the opportunity to spend time with the children and share lunch with them. This allowed them to witness how the children are well fed and cared for.

During a visit to the project in the village of Iezarenii Vechi, the mayor of the village presented Mr. Hollenstein with a certificate granting him the title of honorary citizen of the village.

Representatives of the association "Menschen Helfen e.V." (Germany) arrived for a visit in Moldova. Traditionally, they visited the Day Centre for Children “Saint Mary” in Grigorauca village, Singerei district, which they have been financing for 19 years.

The guests had the opportunity to view the children during their activities in all 9 courses. At the same time, they noticed the progress of each course. In gratitude for the provided support, the children prepared a performance in English. Locals also were present at the concert to greet and thank the sponsors personally. The guests were amazed at the excellent performances of the children and rewarded them with sweet surprises for their great effort.

On behalf of all children, their parents, the employees of the children's day center, the local authorities and the residents of the Grigorauca village, we would like to thank "Menschen Helfen e.V." for the great willingness to help and the great support for the neediest children and families in Moldova! God bless you!

On Easter eve, 107 of the most needy families from the municipality of Grigoraua, Singerei District, received food parcels. This project was made possible through the financial support of Hilfswerk Liechtenstein e.V. Triesen, Liechtenstein, Ms. Senzi Büchel, Liechtenstein, and the Franciscan Community of Pinkafeld, Austria.

For 19 years, the "St. Maria" daycare center in Grigorauca, Singerei district, has struggled due to frequent power outages. In winter, the problems were exacerbated by the lack of heating, and the center was unable to organize normal activities for the children. The center is attended by 136 children from low-income families.

Thanks to the financial support of our partners Brocki Hombrechtikon, Switzerland; Ms. Regina Weiss, Germany; The Roman Catholic Parish of Schierling and Mr. Fritz Wallner, Germany, Ms. Brigitta Walder, Landquart, Switzerland, we were able to purchase and install solar panels and other necessary equipment. This also significantly reduced the center's maintenance costs.

On behalf of all the children and their parents, we would like to thank our sponsors.

The Annual General Meeting of the charitable association PRO UMANITAS (PU) took place on March 12, 2025. PU President Vladimir Nadkrenicinii reported to the members on the association's activities during 2024, and PU Censor Oleg Djigun presented the report on the review of PRO UMANITAS activities in 2024. The meeting approved the annual budget and the annual activity plan for 2025.

Traditionally, a meeting was held with families who have been financially supported for 30 years by the organization "Hilfe für Osteuropa e.V." President Mrs. Ursula Honeck, Germany. Unfortunately, Mrs. Honeck was not able to visit our country this winter. However, all 23 families received help from donors.

On behalf of all beneficiaries, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mrs. Ursula Honeck for many years of tireless commitment to those in need.

The German association Menschen Helfen e.V. President Dr. Roithmeier has been taking special care of families who lack the financial means to purchase combustible materials in winter for many years. 25 of the neediest families received sufficient coal last week. This ensures that their homes are warm.

On behalf of all recipients, we would like to express our sincere thanks to our sponsor.

A significant number of large families and sick elderly citizens in the village of Grigorauca in the Singerei district received sufficient coal.

This ensures that their homes are supplied with heat until the end of the winter period.

On behalf of all recipients, we would like to thank the non-profit organization Hilfswerk Liechtenstein e.V. for the financial support of this project.

From January 14, 2025, another 25 children from needy families will have the opportunity to receive a nutritious diet and pursue their favorite activities in various areas.

This is the concept of the recently opened BUNVOLENTIA project.

BUNVOLENTIA projects were founded in 2006 on the initiative of Mr. Peter Garst, President of the Swiss aid organization Help for Children in Need (HCN).

So far, 377 children from low-income families have been supported by the BUNVOLENTIA projects.