The Association Against Domestic Violence "Casa Mărioarei" is a non-governmental, democratic, independent, non-political and non-religious association founded in 2000 at the initiative and support of First Lady Antonina Lucinschi in order to provide support to women and children survivors of domestic violence.

Since its establishment, the Association has focused on preventing and combating gender-based violence. In 2004, the Association opened the first Center (at national level) of social, legal, psychological assistance and temporary shelter for women and their children - survivors of domestic violence.

During the years 2000-2014, the Association Against Domestic Violence "Casa Mărioarei" implemented over 20 projects and assisted over 15,000 women and children - survivors of domestic violence.