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The Chisinau Municipal Youth Centre has announced the 10 winning organizations of the Municipal Grant Program for Youth Organizations, 2025 edition. They will implement projects aimed at supporting the development of young people in Chisinau municipality, prioritizing volunteering, inclusion, promotion of a healthy lifestyle, personal development and mentoring.

The winning organizations and their projects

1. AO “Intellectual Games Association of the Republic of Moldova” – “DIALOGICA. Inclusion in action, 2nd edition”
2. Human Rights Association “Legis” – “I Speak, Convince, Inspire”
3. AO “Center of Excellence for Agroecological Consultancy and Development ACDA” – “Entrepreneurship for Young People”
4. AO “Development and Opportunity for All” – “Accelerate Career”
5. AO Development Training Institute “MilleniuM” – “Vector Civic”
6. AO Center for Applied Legal and Economic Studies – “Rights Protection and Financial Education for YOUTH”
7. AO National YMCA Alliance of the Republic of Moldova – “Vocational guidance and employment for young people in rural areas of Chisinau municipality”
8. AO “Caroma Nord” – “YOUTH FOR THE FUTURE: DEVELOPMENT, ORIENTATION, SUCCESS”
9. AO “Youth Resource Center AVANTE” – “MentorUp – Connect, Learn, Grow”
10. AO Institute for Innovations, Sustainable Progress and Civic Education – “Integration of young people in the labor market – legal protection and guarantee mechanisms”

In total, 2.5 million lei were allocated to fund these projects.

Organizations on the waiting list

If additional funds become available, the following 4 organizations are on the waiting list for funding:

• AO “Association for Development, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer” – “Youth for Good Governance, Education, Involvement and Innovation”
• AO “Association for Innovation, Education and Youth Development” – “Volunteer Academy: Community, People, Development (COD)”
• AO ANDA DEBATE – “Municipal Course in Academic Debates 2025”
• AO Association of Medical Students and Residents of Moldova – “Health lessons for young people”

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In February, the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center launched three Municipal Grant Programs dedicated to youth organizations, initiative groups and student councils.

The Municipal Grant Program for Initiative Groups provides financial support for projects related to volunteering, inclusion, health and personal development. The total budget is 300,000 lei and each group can apply for up to 20,000 lei. Applications are open throughout the year at programgranturi@gmail.com and assessment is made on receipt of at least two applications.

The Municipal Grant Program for Student Councils supports initiatives for democratic participation and self-governance. The total budget is 1 million lei and each council can apply for up to 10,000 lei. Applications are open until March 14, 2025, and selected projects will be implemented between April 14 and November 30, 2025.

For more details and program rules, interested young people can access:

• bit.ly/grantsGrantsGroupsInitiative2025
• bit.ly/grantsStudentCouncils2025

Chisinau Municipal Youth Center continues to support youth initiatives and create development opportunities by funding projects that have a real impact on the community.

The women’s volleyball team of the State University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Nicolae Testemitanu” ranked second at the Republican Women’s Volleyball Universiade, a competition held from February 24-26 in Chisinau. The event brought together four higher education institutions from the Republic of Moldova, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their sporting skills at the highest university level.

The USMF team was represented by players Maria-Magdalena Vicol, Ana Nicolaev, Victoria Cîrpac, Dana Ceaglei, Cătălina Corniță, Eva Iurcișina, Jana Cassa, Ionela Nicoară, Cristina Lopotenco, Adina Iapiev, Dumitrița Lefter, Andreea Lisbon, Mădălina Triboi, Sofia Gavriușenco and Inga Ceaglei. The team’s performance owes as much to the effort and determination of the players as to the training provided by coach Iulia Popova, an assistant professor at the Department of Physical Education.

The Republican Women’s Volleyball Universiade was organized by the Moldovan Federation of Student Sport and Veteran Sport and brought together the teams of the universities USMF “Nicolae Testemitanu”, Technical University of Moldova (UTM), Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM) and State University of Moldova (USM).

With this performance, the USMF team proves once again that excellence is not only limited to the medical field, but also to the sports field, promoting an active lifestyle among students.

The Municipal Council of Students held two information sessions on the Municipal Grants Program for Student Councils in Chisinau municipality. The event, moderated by Petru Grecu, director of the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, brought together representatives of the Pupils’ School Councils from the Centru, Buiucani and Botanica districts.

The young people had the opportunity to learn essential details about the application process and the opportunities offered by this program. During the sessions, participants explored the specific requirements for submitting projects, discussed funding priorities and received answers to questions related to the selection and implementation of initiatives.

The Municipal Grants Program provides financial support for projects proposed by Student Councils with the goal of improving school life and encouraging the active involvement of young people in their community. The sessions organized by the Municipal Student Councils are an important step in preparing teams to access these funds and develop initiatives with real impact in their schools.

In order to participate in the program, student councils must submit their application to programgranturi@gmail.com by March 14, 2025. Applications must comply with the requirements set out in the program rules, which are available online for consultation.

The program aims to fund projects that contribute to the development of the student community with the following areas of interest:

• Development of self-governing bodies
• Participation and democracy
• Promotion of a healthy lifestyle
• Young people’s personal development and life skills training

The total budget of the program for 2025 is 1 million lei, and each selected project can receive a maximum of 10,000 lei.

For further details, the program rules and annexes can be found at this link: https://bit.ly/granturiConsiliiElevi2025.

Eligibility criteria:

• The Student Council must be formally constituted and have minutes of constitution
• The group leader must be at least 18 years old
• If the president of the council is under 18, he/she must designate a legal representative
• The group must have at least 3 members

For questions and clarifications, those interested can contact the organizers on: 022 923 555 / programgranturi@gmail.com

 

This is an important opportunity for Chisinau student councils to turn their ideas into concrete projects with real impact on the school community.

On March 1 and 2, 2025, the Metropolitan Cathedral Park in Chisinau will be transformed into a space dedicated to female creativity and entrepreneurship. The Local Producers’ Fair returns with a special edition, offering visitors the opportunity to discover and purchase authentic products made by more than 100 women entrepreneurs from various regions of Moldova, including Transnistria, Gagauzia and refugee communities.

The event showcases a wide range of local products, from gastronomic delicacies to handicrafts. Visitors will be able to taste:

• Honey, teas and bee products
• Nuts, almonds and dried fruits
• Artisanal chocolates
• Traditional cheeses and cured meats
• Fresh and dried fruit and vegetables

For those with a passion for handicrafts, the fair will offer trinkets, handmade jewelry and other handcrafted creations, perfect to mark the coming of spring with a special gift.

The organizers aim to promote gender-responsible procurement, encouraging the public to support local women-run businesses.

In addition, the event will also attract partners from the private sector, including companies that are signatories to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), representatives from supermarket chains and online commerce platforms. It will give women entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their products to a wider audience and make valuable connections for the development of their businesses.

The Local Producers’ Fair is organized by UN Women Moldova, the Association of Women in Agriculture and Tourism of the Republic of Moldova and Eurocivis, in partnership with Kaufland Moldova and with the financial support of Sweden and the Swiss Cooperation Office (SDC).

The National Youth Council of Moldova (CNTM), the associative structure that brings together 37 youth organizations, announces the extension of the deadline for submitting applications for the competition for the selection of teams of experts/experts who will deliver training sessions for youth and women associations. The deadline for submitting applications is now February 28, 2025.

About CNTM and the “Civic Involvement for Youth and Women’s Empowerment” project

Founded on February 18, 1999, CNTM promotes youth rights and represents the interests of youth organizations in the process of developing, implementing and evaluating youth policies in the Republic of Moldova. CNTM’s activity is based on principles such as solidarity, organizational and functional autonomy, transparency, freedom of opinion and expression, equal rights for its members, and professionalism.

The “Civic Involvement for Youth and Women Empowerment” project aims to advance gender equality and youth inclusion in Moldova by supporting civil society organizations in the development, implementation and monitoring of national and regional policies related to EU accession and the promotion of youth and women’s rights. This project is funded by the European Union and co-funded by Sweden and implemented in partnership with the East Europe Foundation, the National Youth Council of Moldova, the Partnership for Development Center and the NGO Regional Development Agency in Tiraspol.

The training and the targeted module

The project aims to train 50 youth and women’s organizations on “Analysis and planning of budgets from a youth perspective”. Within this programme, the selected experts will deliver two rounds of trainings, each targeting 25 participating organizations. The trainings will cover key topics such as planning a youth budget, using tools to promote social responsibility, activating and mobilizing in advocacy campaigns, etc.

Tasks and responsibilities of the experts

The experts will have the following responsibilities:

• Development of the training curriculum and detailed agendas for each session, as well as support materials for participants (if applicable);
• Delivery of the two rounds of training, each of which will include the three modules essential to the capacity of youth and women’s organizations to analyze and plan budgets;
• Evaluation of participants’ progress and preparation of a post-activity report, which will include the skills acquired, participants’ feedback and recommendations for improving future trainings.

Requirements and skills needed for applicants

Experience working in the preparation and delivery of training programs is essential. Applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Knowledge of the legal framework in the field of youth, gender equality, inclusion, civic mobilization and social accountability;
• Relevant experience in training organizations on the mentioned topics;
• Good communication skills in Romanian and Russian are mandatory;
• Ability to develop curricula and deliver interactive and effective training sessions.

Application procedure

Candidates must submit a complete application containing the following documents:

1. Updated CV with information relevant to this competition;
2. A draft training curriculum for the module(s) to which they are applying. Each module should be described separately, including training methods, topics covered and practical exercises;
3. Financial offer per training day (in MDL, net).

Dossiers should be sent by e-mail to corespondenta@cntm.md with the mention “Dossiers experts – training program for youth and women’s associates youth budget analysis and planning from a youth perspective”.

The deadline for applications is February 28, 2025.

It is important that applications are complete as incomplete applications will not be considered.

Evaluation criteria

The selection of experts will be based on the following criteria:

• Knowledge of the legal framework and the areas mentioned (20 points);
• Experience in training organizations in the specific areas (30 points);
• Experience in delivering capacity building and training programs (20 points);
• Quality of the proposed training curriculum (30 points).

The maximum possible score is 100 points.

Contact

For further questions or information, interested persons can contact the project coordinator, Mihaela Frosineac, by e-mail at mihaela.frosineac@cntm.md.

It is important to note that the selection process will be carried out in accordance with the principles of non-discrimination, without distinction on the basis of nationality, race, religion, sex, age or any other criteria.

This application opportunity is part of a project supported by the European Union and Sweden, aimed at developing the voluntary sector and promoting the active involvement of young people and women in decision-making and implementation of public policies.

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