Aurica Burduja Mujdanovic from the USA visiting the Diaspora Relations Bureau

Aurica Burduja Mujdanovic, co-president of the “Moldova AID” diaspora association in the USA, visited the Diaspora Relations Bureau.

The dialogue focused on support mechanisms and tools for the diaspora, including identifying ways to collaborate and involve the diaspora in actions to promote the country of origin.

Nadejda Zubco, head of BRD, made a retrospective of the economic and socio-cultural Programs for the Diaspora, implemented by the Bureau, namely the Diaspora Engagement Hub / DEH, in particular the subprogramme of support for cultural and educational activities for diaspora associations. Reference was also made to the DAR 1 + 3 Program which stimulates the diaspora's contribution to local development projects. It is worth mentioning that Ms. Burduja Mujdanovic's hometown was a beneficiary in one of the previous editions of the Program, as well as contributing to the fundraising process.

In turn, Aurica Burduja Mujdanovic expressed interest about the information provided, expressing her openness and willingness to apply to future editions of the DEH Program. She shared the experience of the association's activity, namely, the organization of consolidation events within the community. One such event is the Moldovan-American Convention, an event that creates a communication platform for our compatriots in North America and responds to their needs.

In the context of the discussions, other important topics were addressed: facilitating access to document processing services for the citizens of the Republic of Moldova established in the USA; the diaspora's contribution to job creation for Moldovan migrants abroad. At the same time, the effort made by the Moldovan authorities in achieving the goal of being closer to the members of the diaspora and capitalizing on its potential was mentioned.