IRFF Moldova – charity for peace, Interview with Cirpala Nicolae Executive director IRFF Moldova

How did this organization come about?

-IRFF ONLUS Moldova (IRFF ONLUS was founded from the inspiration of IRFF Italy) is a non-governmental, and is a public, non-profit agency working to eliminate poverty, malnutrition, and disease. Founded in June 2001(we was officially registered in June 2001 at R. Moldova Justice department), IRFF ONLUS Moldova has sought to accomplish this goal by creating and sponsoring development projects that stimulate an exchange of knowledge, skills, and service between developed and developing countries.

Who is eligible to assist in your peace building efforts?

-Hosting hundreds of interns and volunteers every year we are looking for people who are independent workers with good written and verbal communication skills.

You have made this very convenient for people overseas who want to help, but cannot in person.  Have you had success and interest from those who volunteer from home?

-          Sure every year additionally to tens of volunteers from abroad there are hundreds of volunteers and youth locally in Moldova benefiting from our services.

What are some of the qualities you look for a volunteer?

- Though not a pre-requisite, the following background is preferred: a demonstrated interest in such subjects as international relations, peace building, fundraising and NGOs. However, experience and academic qualifications can be matched with adequate enthusiasm for the area.

What inspires you to want to make Moldova a better place? 

- Moldova, the corner of Paradise and land of heavenly fruits and wine. A fairy-tale country, a country full of legends, a land of dreams… These are epithets used by the visitors to describe the territory between Prut and Nistru rivers. They also called Moldova – “The Swiss of the East”. The Moldavian people are well known by their hospitality. Every householder has a room in his house, named “Casa Mare” (the Big House), and prepared special for the guests. Step inside and you will find yourself in a world full of kindness and warmth, songs and art objects executed careful by different generations. It will make your heart and eyes fell joy.

But there are another part of the story as you may know our small country the poorest in East Europe is separate in 2 parts Moldova and Transnistria with a political conflict, also its have a lot of other problems as underdevelopment country.  Therefore our organization with its goal: offering the psychological and financial aid to all those who are in needs start to help solving these problems by joining the UN millennium development goals throw our projects since 2001.

How can those who want to help contribute to your organization?
- To contribute there are many possibilities like: volunteering virtual or directly in Moldova, donating , bringing sponsors, partners  and funds to our specific projects, partner with our organization in international projects  etc. Every one has a place for their talents in our organization

What are 3 things a person can gain from volunteering and interning in this program?

-          First of all they get priceless experience in our international organization. Second our organization is the best place where volunteers and interns could use and develop their talents. Third and most important is that participants are helping directly people in needs.

How will volunteering have an impact on those in Moldova?

-          Volunteering programs at our organization has already very big impact on those in Moldova from our programs benefit directly orphaned children, disabilities children, marinated youth, families and elders.

What aspects of volunteering need the most attention in your organization?

-          The following aspects of volunteering need the most attention in our organization:

-          -Media - writing articles etc. media work

-          - IT    - administration of computers and networks

-          -Image maker - making booklets, creating video spots, creating thematic photos, creating promotional materials

-          -Organizing activities for children in orphanages - sport and swimming instructors, team building etc. human development games

-          - Teachers  - English, Italian, French, German, Spanish languages

-          - Fundraising - Writing and proof reading grant proposals, researching and contacting sponsors

-          - Project research and creation – researching grant opportunities and creating projects to fulfill requirements. Justifying proposals with statistical evidence as well as forging domestic and cross-border partnerships.

-          - International communication -researching and contacting potential International partners

-          -      Interfaith peace building- visit and cooperate with different faiths, developing spiritual life, ministry volunteers, mind and body harmony.

How people could contact you?

-          To contact us any time for more information about the program 24/7 - at Skype irffmd or tel. 37369006351 or fax.37322738330 email pacea21@gmail.com, social networks id irffmd

PS: (you support is gradually appreciated additionally are very welcomed partnerships and sponsorships, donations for the program just contact us for even more)

Bettie Ingram Reporter