Twelve representatives of the General Inspectorate for Migration of the Republic of Moldova enhanced their professional capacities in resilience, well-being, teamwork, and effective performance in stressful and crisis situations during a three-day Training of Trainers. Based on the Guidelines on Strengthening the Resilience of Employees of the General Inspectorate for Migration of the Republic of Moldova, developed by the Council of Europe, the training promoted a stress-sensitive and resilience-oriented approach. Participants gained practical tools to recognise stress reactions, enhance self-regulation, establish healthy boundaries, and prevent burnout, preparing them to further share this knowledge within their institution.
Reflecting on the key messages of the training, Dr Sabiha Husić, Director of Medica Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the author of the Guidelines, emphasised that strengthening resilience begins with understanding stress and developing self-awareness, while also requiring a supportive organisational culture that values well-being and mutual support: “The training provided participants with an opportunity to better understand everyday stress and its impact on their work, as well as ways to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue while strengthening their own resilience. Recognising emotions, talking about them, and developing strategies to understand and manage them are not signs of weakness. On the contrary, they are indicators of personal strength, self-awareness and professionalism”, she mentioned.
Highlighting the impact of the Training of Trainers, Mr Victor Pelin, Head of the Temporary Accommodation Centre for Foreigners of the General Inspectorate for Migration, emphasised the role of trained facilitators in strengthening resilience and promoting well-being across the institution. He noted: “This training is an important step towards strengthening resilience within the General Inspectorate for Migration. It has equipped us with practical knowledge and facilitation skills that will help us better support both ourselves and our colleagues. While the Guidelines provide a solid foundation, their true value lies in their day-to-day application. As trainers, we have a responsibility to lead by example, share this knowledge with our colleagues, and encourage open discussions about resilience and self-care.”
The activity was organised by the Council of Europe within the framework of the project "Strengthening the Human Rights Protection of Refugees and Migrants in the Republic of Moldova: phase II", funded and implemented under the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2025–2028.