Vladimir Paraschiv
I grew up in a Moldovan village, where I learned freedom and self-reliance. Seven years in an orphanage shaped me even more, giving me resilience, sensitivity, and a steady belief that a better future is built together. Those years formed a simple rule I try to live by: care for people and life will support you in different ways. Later, the Alps of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and my time in Germany, drew me toward openness, order, and ideas. In Switzerland and Liechtenstein I studied philosophy and understood better from the locals how and why we need to act with integrity. In Germany I completed an MBA and gained a clearer sense of how to turn care into practical support for those in need. Beyond work, arts and yoga are part of how I live and give back. I support a small community museum in Chișinău that hosts weekend lectures open to all. This cultural place also holds small concerts and philosophy evenings that bring likeminded people together. My yoga practice keeps me steady and present, and our volunteer community makes this work joyful as we explore ideas, culture, and work on inner discipline together.