In numbers

38
faith communities
259,000
refugees supported
600
children and young people in clubs and youth groups

As The Salvation Army in Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Romania and Bulgaria, we operate as a Kingdom-focused, people-centred Army, committed to serving the whole person - body, mind and spirit. Through both spiritual ministries and practical care, we seek to bring hope, dignity and tangible love to all people, without discrimination and in the name of Jesus.

Our work includes

  • Food assistance, winter aid and family support
  • Humanitarian response
  • Community development
  • Emergency response
  • Modern slavery and human trafficking response

Leadership

Headshot of Colonel João Paulo Ramos

Colonel João Paulo Ramos

Territorial Commander

Headshot of Colonel Karin Ramos

Colonel Karin Ramos

Territorial President of Women's Ministries and Territorial Leader for Leader Development

Headshot of Lieut-Colonel David Kotrikadze

Lieut-Colonel David Kotrikadze

Chief Secretary

Headshot of Lieut-Colonel Anna Kotrikadze

Lieut-Colonel Anna Kotrikadze

Territorial Secretary for Leader Development and Secretary for Personnel

Eastern Europe Territorial Headquarters

5 Grigore Alexandrescu St
PO Box 523 mun. Chisinau
2008 MD
Moldova

Discover more

A Salvation Army team issue food vouchers for refugees
Eastern Europe
Refugees

The Salvation Army in Georgia awarded for its support of Ukrainian refugees

The Salvation Army in Georgia has been awarded the Order of St Panteleimon in recognition of its outstanding work in supporting Ukrainian refugees.

A family of five smile at the camera

Supporting refugees in Moldova

In the first days of the Russia–Ukraine war, The Salvation Army in Moldova received an overwhelming number of requests for help. Systems for registering refugees and distributing aid had to be developed quickly.

Three women, two wearing Salvation Army clothing, hold flower bouquets

Three years of war: healing the mental health scars

The Salvation Army is providing emotional support for people impacted by the continued war in Ukraine

Eastern Europe
Refugees

Colonel Richard Borrett: The Salvation Army’s ministry amidst the chaos of war

In this interview with Trans World Radio, Colonel Richard Borrett talks about the growth of The Salvation Army’s ministry in Ukraine

Eastern Europe
Emergency response
Germany, Lithuania and Poland

Hope Amidst Devastation: The Salvation Army’s Response to Storm Boris

Storm Boris has caused severe flooding in Central and Eastern Europe. Thousands have been evacuated, 19 people have died, but communities remain resilient.

Eastern Europe
Refugees

Home away from home – The Salvation Army’s constant support to Ukrainian refugees in Eastern Europe

In the first days of the Russia-Ukraine war, officers in the Salvation Army’s Eastern Europe Territory received an overwhelming number of requests for help