Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe. The pandemic, the energy crisis, and the refugee crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine severely exposed the vulnerabilities of this region at it’s highest. As over half the population lives in rural areas and more than 40% of the economy relies on agriculture, people suffer from hunger and malnutrition. Heavy reliance on imports to meet food and energy needs has left Moldova vulnerable to disruptions in the supply of food, energy, and commodity imports from Ukraine and Russia.