Thousands of children in Moldova are growing up without their parents. Their mothers and fathers have left to earn money in the west or in Russia. The children of these migrant workers are bearing the brunt of rising poverty in the country. Schools are empty and many are closing down.Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe. Since Russia moved to punish the government's pro-Europe policy by slapping an embargo on Moldovan products, the situation has worsened. One third of the population now lives and works abroad because there is no work at home.
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