Elena Dragalin, president of the „Moldova AID” Association from the USA had visited the Diaspora Relations Bureau

These days, Mrs. Elena Dragalin, founder and president of the „Moldova AID” Association from the USA and a reference name among the community of Moldovans settled in this country, visited the Diaspora Relations Bureau.

Mrs. Elena Dragalin is a faithful promoter of the image of the Republic of Moldova abroad and identifies time for actions and projects oriented towards the needs of the country of origin: nine editions of the Moldovan-American Convention – a platform for communication and mutual aid of the North American diaspora; three editions of offline event „Adoptă un Vote” – meeting of the diaspora from around the world, attended by members of the diaspora from 18 countries; the Diaspora Greens Moldova project; charitable actions; the Accessible for All campaign that benefits disabled people from Moldova; the first Resource Center for Children with Autism from the Republic of Moldova, etc.

A special role is occupied by the projects implemented for the locality of origin, being the initiator and active member of the Association of Natives, also a beneficiary of the Governmental Program „Diaspora Engagement Hub”. The actions implemented aimed at local development and the consolidation of different community groups: young people, women, children, the elderly, in this case, the promotion of small rural businesses and local products.

During the discussions, our guest spoke about the activity he carries out, coming up with initiatives that could be carried out in partnership with BRD. Ms. Dragalin has an impressive experience of collaboration with our institution, having ideas and a desire to get involved in new projects, especially in connection with the organization of the Diaspora Congress.

Nadejda Zubco, head of the Diaspora Relations Bureau, thanked to Elena Dragalin for the visit and for the interest shown in the Bureau's activity, noting that BRD encourages and supports the initiatives of citizens of the Republic of Moldova from the diaspora and also aims to maintain a constructive dialogue with these.