Moldova • Social support
- Sector: Social support
- Headquarters Country: Moldova
- Founding Year: 2004
- Operating Regions: Moldova
- Founders: Dennis W. Felty
- Problem Identified: people living in difficult social situations, including people with disabilities
- Solution Offered: To contribute to the improvement of the legal and regulatory framework of the social protection system for vulnerable people, including people with disabilities; To contribute to the reform of the social care system for people with disabilities through the promotion of deinstitutionalization and reintegration with families and community services; To support the development of community-based social care services for people with disabilities and other people living in difficult social situations; To encourage and support the active participation of people with disabilities in political and social life of the Republic of Moldova; To support the inclusion of people in difficult social situations, including people with disabilities, in mainstream community services, including schools, kindergartens, health services, and social services; To contribute to the reduction of poverty by promoting employment for families living in difficult social situations and people with disabilities; To help change public attitudes toward people in difficult situations, including people with disabilities, and promote an environment of inclusion and equal opportunities for the development of all community members regardless of race, language, disability, sex, or age.
- Social Impact: To address the discrimination of people living in difficult social situations and people with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, Keystone Moldova supports individuals and families to become self-advocates and advocates and helps them become involved in local and national advocacy activities.
- Website: http://www.keystonemoldova.md/en/
- Score: 8 First aid and emergency services
