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Awarded Civic Medal in 2015 by the president of Republic of Moldova. Awarded British Empire Medal in the Queen’s 2017 New Year Honour list for services to children with special needs in northern Moldova. Author of Get MAD! The Life and Times of a Madwoman
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MAD-Aid began with a simple mission—to deliver essential aid such as hospital beds and wheelchairs to those in need. On their first trip, founders Victoria and John were struck by the overwhelming scale of need. At one point, John admitted, “It’s beyond our capabilities.”
Everything changed when they met Alexandru, a nine-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who had just received his first wheelchair. Smiling, he said, “Now I can see the trees outside, not just the leaves from my bedroom window.” In that moment, Victoria and John knew they couldn’t stop.
They realized they had a choice—but many of the people they were helping did not. Even helping one child could change a life, and that was reason enough to continue.
Over a decade later, MAD-Aid has delivered more than 1,200 wheelchairs, supported isolated communities, and recycled large volumes of medical aid. The organisation has also built a care complex serving hundreds of disabled children each year, along with a high-quality care home for the elderly. Their work has even contributed to improvements in health and social care legislation in Moldova.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, MAD-Aid expanded its efforts, using Victoria’s logistics expertise and global network to support both the UK and Moldova. The team has also played a vital role in helping thousands of displaced Ukrainians—providing aid to those in Ukraine, sheltering in Moldova, and arriving in the UK.
Today, Victoria and John continue to lead MAD-Aid, supported by a team of trustees, volunteers, ambassadors, and staff working together to keep making a difference.
At MAD-Aid, our mission is simple yet profound: to empower lives and transform communities.
Provide support and resources for disabled individuals, including equipment, education, and socio-medical services, to help them achieve their full potential.
Acknowledge and address systemic inequalities and work towards policies, programs, and practices that provide equal opportunities and access.
Promote recycling, reusing, and repurposing in medical and specialized equipment.
Utilize analytics and data insights to inform strategies, improving efficiency and results across initiatives.
Foster partnerships and encourage participation from local stakeholders to enhance support and collaboration.
Only by working together with public and private partners and stakeholders can we maximize impact and create lasting change.
The Mad Aid mission
Building Better Lives, Creating Stronger Communities
At MAD-Aid, we empower lives and transform communities by providing essential aid like wheelchairs. Join us in our journey of compassion and making a difference.
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