Lyudmila Borodina
Director of OSORC
Has led the organisation since its foundation in 2001, developing coordinated social, rehabilitation and developmental services, early support, family support and preparation for independent living.
About OSORC
A nonprofit organisation in Tiraspol, working since 2001. We develop early support, rehabilitation, family support and independent living skills.
The centre’s history
OSORC began as an initiative led by parents. A Tiraspol family association brought together 368 families raising children with developmental differences. They wanted access to education, connection and support that was then difficult to find.
In September 2001, with support from European organisations and the Chișinău organisation ACASA, OSORC opened in Tiraspol in a former kindergarten. Lyudmila Borodina became its director.
Early intervention, developmental activities, social participation and craft workshops gradually took shape. Sewing, pottery, woodworking and souvenir making helped young people build independent living skills and prepare for future employment.
Mobile services brought support closer to children and adults who found it difficult to attend the centre. Family support, psychological and legal consultations, autism support, creative activities and shared experiences developed alongside them.
Since 2022, OSORC has also provided humanitarian, psychological, social and legal support to people displaced from Ukraine in the Transnistrian region. Today the centre brings specialists and families together to create opportunities for development and participation in community life.
Our principles
- Everyone can develop
- We recognise each person’s strengths and create opportunities to develop their abilities.
- Dignity and rights
- We respect everyone’s right to education, development, participation and a dignified life.
- Families are partners
- We make decisions with families and share knowledge they can use in everyday life.
- Individual and early support
- We consider each person’s pace, needs and circumstances, and start support as early as possible.
- Independence and work
- We support daily living, social and practical work skills so people can become more independent.
- Participation in community life
- We create opportunities to learn, work, connect and be creative alongside others.
- Professionalism and collaboration
- We keep learning, develop our practice and bring families, specialists and partners together.
Team and leadership
Larisa Gorbatenko
Programme Coordinator
Has worked at OSORC since 2001 and is a founding member. Coordinates projects, social service development and collaboration with partners.
Lyudmila Savitskaya
Chair of the Parents’ Committee
Represents parents and families, contributes to discussions about service quality and accessibility, and supports communication between families and specialists.
Galina Khalyuk
Chair of the Practice Development Council
Coordinates practice development, exchange of experience and improvements to professional approaches, programmes and services.