History & Culture
P&T
Small Grants &
Post Evac
Site Strategy
Staff
100

What are the languages spoken in Moldova?

Romanian, Ukrainian, Russian, Gagauzian, Romani, Bulgarian

100

How many Volunteers have served in Moldova and how many were evacuated?

Since 1993, over 1500 PCVs served in Moldova and 80 have been evacuated in 2020 

100

How many grants have Volunteers completed in Moldova?

700 grants since 1998

100

Out of 32 raions, how many have PCVs served in? 

30 out of 32

100

What is the cumulative years that the P&T staff have served in Peace Corps Moldova? 

111 years! Imagine that!

200

When did Moldova gain independence? (1980-2000)

August 27, 1991

200

What are the Peace Corps Moldova programs?

Community and Organizational Development 

English Education 

Health Education 

200

What post had the first reprogrammed SPA activity?

Moldova!

It was our COVID Educational Response Program.

200

How far is the furthest site from the Peace Corps office? 

5 hours 

200

Who was inspired to join Peace Corps P&T Staff by a PCV?

5 staff: Elvira+Ninela+Ana+Eugenia+Elena 

300

What is Martisor? 

Mărțișor is a celebration at the beginning of spring.

300

What is Moldovan gold?

COD Success Story: Alyssa!

300

What is a CoP?

It's a community of practice. We have two very active CoPs to support our partners.

300

What is the typical size of a Volunteer community? 

Various : from 1200 up to 20.000 inhabitants 

 rural/ semi-urban 

300

Who was an intern or on PST staff before becoming a full-time P&T Staff?

4 Staff: Elvira+Cristina+Tereza+Ninela

400

What is Moldova most famous for?

The biggest wine collection awarded by Guinness Records Book including more than 2 mln. bottles is Mileștii Mici Cellar, located in Moldova!

400

What are the 3 seasons in Moldova?

HE Success Story: Stephanie!

400

How have we supported Moldovan youth since evacuation?

YES Summer series & YES Clubs

400

Is it true that internet is easier to find than an indoor toilet?


YES!

400

Who is inspired by site visits in the spring? 

Rita 

500

Who is the current President of the country?

Maia Sandu

500

How many varieties of grapes are there in Moldova?

EE Success Story: Valerie!

500

T or F: Our P&T team has not been busy during the great pause?

 

FALSE!


500

Do we place Volunteers in the same site? 

Yes! Our goal is to cluster.

500

Who is the most sarcastic male P&T staff member?

Vitalie