From a family hobby in Comrat, the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, Republic of Moldova, to a growing local business, Sergey Bykov and his family are building more than premium natural seasonings – they are creating opportunities, resilience, and stability in the region through local entrepreneurship.
Through the Peace Dividend Initiative (PDI) Moldova SME Acceleration Programme, supported by Switzerland, Santa Verde is expanding its production capacity while strengthening business skills through mentorship and training.
For PDI, this is what peace dividends look like in practice: supporting small businesses that create livelihoods, connect communities, and help regions grow through opportunity rather than division.