UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis made a big trip this month.
The Sex And The City star visited Moldova where she met with Ukrainian refugees.
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than six million refugees from Ukraine have crossed borders into neighboring countries and beyond.
Davis, who is now on the series And Just Like That…, talked exclusively to DailyMail.com about her travels.
‘I feel very honored to be here in Moldova, spending time with Ukrainian refugees and local communities,’ the brunette told DailyMail.com
‘They have both come together as one, bringing hope to what is a very sad situation.’
Making a difference: UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Kristin Davis made a big trip this month. The Sex And The City star visited Moldova where she met with Ukrainian refugees
Davis also told DailyMail.com: ‘The challenges the refugees have had to face through being forced to leave their homes is unimaginable.
‘Yet because of the solidarity and generosity of the Moldovan communities, they have been able to find hope away from home and rebuild their lives,’ she also shared with DailyMail.com.
Kristin has supported UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, since 2014.
She has travelled to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa, Bangladesh and Moldova to learn about UNHCR´s work and the situation of refugees.
Kristin also said: ‘I was deeply moved by the remarkable strength displayed by refugees in Moldova.
‘No one plans to become a refugee, and despite the heart-wrenching experience of leaving their homes and loved ones, many are restoring their lives in Moldova.
‘This transformation would not have been possible without the kindness of the Moldovan people, who have embraced these refugees, showing them the compassion and support they deserve.’
Her take: Davis, who is now on And Just Like That… talked exclusively to DailyMail.com about her travels. ‘I feel very honoured to be here in Moldova, spending time with Ukrainian refugees and local communities,’ the brunette told DailyMail.com
She has so much heart: ‘They have both come together as one, bringing hope to what is a very sad situation,’ added the actress
Davis visited Chisinau, in the Republic of Moldova, to meet with Ukrainian refugees and the Moldovan communities supporting them.
During her visit, the star visited some of the support structures that are available to vulnerable groups, including refugees.
She met with refugee women who work at a community center supporting vulnerable women and children, including refugees and unaccompanied children.
In spite of being forced to flee their homes only last year, through their work, these refugee women have found hope away from home and are working together with the host community to offer support to the local Moldovan population.
Busy lady: During her visit, the star visited some of the support structures that are available to vulnerable groups, including refugees. She met with refugee women who work at a community center supporting vulnerable women and children, including refugees and unaccompanied children. Seen in 2010
‘Amidst the uncertainty of their situation, Ukrainian refugees serve as an inspiring example of resilience, while the Moldovan people, who opened their hearts and homes to refugees without hesitation, embody true solidarity.
‘I am grateful to Kristin Davis for her visit and her role in giving voice to the refugees. With her support, more people will have the opportunity to witness the strength and spirit of unity of both Moldovans and refugees.’ says Francesca Bonelli, UNHCR Representative in Moldova.
Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, more than 6 million refugees from Ukraine have crossed borders into neighboring countries and beyond.
More than 905,000 refugees and third-country nationals have crossed the border into Moldova, which amounts to nearly one for every three Moldovan citizens.
Her hit movie: Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin in the Sex and The City 2 movie from 2010
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UN work: Davis, meets Ukrainian refugee children at AVE Copiii. AO Association for Child and Family Empowerment ‘AVE Copiii’ is one of the first NGOs registered in the Republic of Moldova to promote children’s rights. Seen in 2022
While most refugees continued onward, around 117,000 refugees have chosen to stay in the country, most of whom are women and children. This represents a challenge for a small country with a population of around 2.7 million and limited resources.
Davis, meets Ukrainian refugee children at AVE Copiii. AO Association for Child and Family Empowerment ‘AVE Copiii’ is one of the first NGOs registered in the Republic of Moldova to promote children’s rights, and has been UNHCR’s partner for the past 20 years.
The organization promotes the social protection of families and children, especially those from vulnerable groups. They work on prevention of violence in families at risk, and the social reintegration of children who are survivors of abuse and neglect.
As a consequence of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the large number of refugee women and children, including unaccompanied and separated children, entering Moldova, AVE Copiii expanded their activities to directly assist refugee children and caregivers.
