Radu's Return

Radu left Moldova in 2006 and moved to Ireland “for a better job and more money.” For five years, he lived in Dublin and worked a variety of construction jobs. By 2012, however, he could not find enough work to support himself. He decided to return to Moldova.

Radu did not have enough money to return on his own. A friend told him to apply for assistance through IOM, so Radu made an appointment at the Dublin office. Radu returned to live with his parents and quickly found a job. “I had no difficulties when I returned. It is my home.” He received a reintegration grant and used the fund to start a farm.

In 2013, Radu spoke with IOM staff in Moldova about his farm. It is producing enough that he is able to support himself and his parents with the profit. Radu is glad to be in Moldova and does not plan to move again.