Refugees from Ukraine can learn Romanian, thanks to EU and UNDP support
Refugees from Ukraine can learn Romanian language at courses conducted with the support of the European Union's Mayors for Economic Growth initiative, implemented by UNDP.
The courses last for three months and take place three times a week. They are adapted to the needs and level of knowledge of the participants and the teaching is interactive, using audio and video learning materials. Up to 20% of participants are Moldovan citizens working in public institutions, reads a statement of UNDP Moldova.
By the end of the year, around 80 refugees from Ukraine will benefit from Romanian language courses at the Alecu Russo State University of Bălți and the State University of Comrat.
“This initiative aims to contribute to the social and economic integration of people who have been forced to settle in our country because of the war in Ukraine. We are offering them the chance to learn Romanian and, as a result, to find a job easier,” says Valentin Croitoru, project coordinator at UNDP Moldova. The Mayors for Economic Growth initiative, second phase (2021-2024), aims to ensure inclusive economic growth and job creation by supporting local authorities in the Eastern Partnership countries.
Under the initiative, five Moldovan localities hosting refugees from Ukraine will benefit from EU support for the development of infrastructure and public services this year.
Five communities will benefit from grants totalling €355,000: Cărpineni, Volintiri, Copceac, Cimișlia and Drochia. They will use EU funds to improve local infrastructure and facilitate the socio-economic integration of Ukrainian refugees settled in these localities.
