Help us feed refugees from Ukraine

by Katalyst
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Help us feed refugees from Ukraine
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Help us feed refugees from Ukraine
Help us feed refugees from Ukraine
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Help us feed refugees from Ukraine
Help us feed refugees from Ukraine
Help us feed refugees from Ukraine
Help us feed refugees from Ukraine
Help us feed refugees from Ukraine
Help us feed refugees from Ukraine
Help us feed refugees from Ukraine

Project Report | Jul 26, 2024
Evolutionary approach to crisis response

By Valeria | an appreciator of hard work and good food

simplified and empowering check-in
simplified and empowering check-in

Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine Katalyst has been a primary resource.

The first months were very confusing. Yey we quickly evolved towards increasing the volume of donated food, setting up a functional registration and documentation system, stabilzing our logistics, focusing on fresh fruits and vegetables, then towards a zero-waste distribution style.

Even after 2.5 years we still prepare healthy food bought from local producers, and deliver to thousands of families every week. We remain the last standing refugee food bank in Moldova.

Check out interviews with some of the people who come regularly to us to pick up their vitamins: click here to watch interviews

Another way Katalyst evolved was to develop a process that allows clients to check themselves in or make an appointment, because having more control makes a big difference when you’re far from home. 

We designed our own app which has reduced waiting time, simplified the check-in process and contributed to a more fair and disciplined distribution of food. Even though it's just a few clicks, sometimes elderly need a little assistance with operating the app during their first visit. We appreciate that over 2,5 years a culture of mutual support has emerged at our distrubutions, so they are not left behind. 

Since last year we've been designing and implementing courses that help those who suffered from forced displacement re-orient their professional path and get rapidly adjusted to the needs of the local job market. Because you can give a fish, or you can teach how to fish. 

This spring we launched a new vocational program for women to learn basics of construction and repairs. 

Topics range from architecture to woodwork, masonry, insulation, even plumbing, giving participants a basic understanding of all dimensions of construction.

Because one day the dust will settle, and our visitors from Ukraine will return home to rebuild their homes, schools and communities. And giving them practical skills while they are here, not only builds confidence, but helps them focus on the horizon.

Thank you GlobalGiving and all our individual donors for your trust and support!

less waiting time and more controll in their hands
less waiting time and more controll in their hands
vitamins over calories
vitamins over calories
a regular day at our food distributions
a regular day at our food distributions
every week the menu is different
every week the menu is different
construction skills are in high demand now
construction skills are in high demand now
sometimes it's satisfying to see immediate results
sometimes it's satisfying to see immediate results
preparing to go back to rebuild Ukraine
preparing to go back to rebuild Ukraine

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Feb 28, 2024
Longest standing food bank for refugees in Moldova

By Valeria | an appreciator of hard work and good food

Jun 18, 2023
Finally, strawberry season...

By David | just one of the delivery drivers

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Katalyst

Location: Chisinau - Moldova, Republic of
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Twitter: @Katalyst_K_MD
Project Leader:
David Jesse
Chisinau , Moldova, Republic of

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