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Exchange of experience between young people from Chisinau and suburbs, ending with a Karaoke & DJ Party!

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On 9 November, young people from Chisinau and neighbouring localities are invited to a special exchange event organized by the youth centres from Cricova, Trușeni and Buiucani. Departure is scheduled for 13:00 from the Arch of Triumph in Chisinau.

Event details

Participants will depart as a group to Cricova Youth Center and Trușeni Youth Center, where they will have the opportunity to interact and exchange ideas with young people from these areas. The tour will end at the Buiucani Youth Center, where all young people are invited to have fun at a Karaoke & DJ Party hosted by Mary Sy, promising an atmosphere full of energy and music.

SEE ALSO: VIDEO: Chisinau’s young people shape the city’s future: In a discussion workshop, young people share their expectations and plans for 2025

Raffle with surprise prizes

Upon leaving, each participant will receive a raffle ticket, giving them the chance to win surprise prizes throughout the event.

Event program

  • Date: November 9
  • Time: 13:00
  • Starting place: Triumphal Arch, Chisinau

How to register?

Participation is free, but it is necessary to register in advance by filling in the form available here.

This event is a unique opportunity for young people from Chisinau and suburbs to meet new people, share experiences and enjoy recreational activities with friends. It is organized by the Chisinau Municipal Youth Centre in the context of the Youth Week in Chisinau!

Municipal Youth Personal Development Program: Opportunity for growth and learning – free!

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The Chisinau Municipal Youth Center continues to invest in the personal development of young people through the Municipal Youth Personal Development Program, designed to help them develop essential skills for the future. The programme takes the form of five interactive sessions, where participants choose their field and their trainer, thus having a personalized experience. The sessions for 14-17 year olds, coordinated by psychologist Victoria Chicu, are currently being finalized.

The latest session explored important topics such as effective communication and public speaking. We spoke to Victoria Chicu about her motivation for participating in the program and the importance of these sessions for the participants.

“First of all, I like to challenge myself, to do different trainings with different participants…” she said. “Moreover, young people need such topics, which they themselves confirm. These topics are not imposed by us, but a requirement coming from their needs.”

As for the benefits that such sessions bring to young people, Victoria Chicu emphasizes the importance: “It is an opportunity for participants to experience, not just learn theoretically. Here they can live the experience in a comfortable and safe environment, where they can manifest themselves as they feel.”

In order to better understand the impact of this program, we talked to the young participants, who shared their expectations and first impressions:

“From this program, I expect to set healthy goals, get to know myself better and meet new people,” – says Mirela, participant.

“I come with positive emotions and am looking forward to personal development through these sessions.” – says Cristian, participant.

When asked what they have learned so far, they highlighted some of the most valuable lessons:

“I learned to speak in front of an audience, to control my emotions more effectively and to make healthy decisions,” – says Mirela.

“It is essential how we present ourselves in front of an audience and how we convey our message through gestures and expressions”- says Maria Magdalena.

Finally, the participants explained why they believe that all young people should participate in personal development programs. Mirela is of the opinion that “life is about continuous personal development,” and Maria Magdalena points out that this type of program “will only benefit those interested in developing their communication skills.” Cristian adds that “young people would benefit from such programs because they develop you very well emotionally.”

The Chisinau Municipal Youth Center aims through this program to support young people in exploring and developing their skills, preparing them for the challenges of the future. If you are interested in joining the program, whether you are between 14 and 17 years old or between 18 and 35 years old, fill in the form available here and participate for free!

e-voluntar.md platform, the new digital solution for the involvement and monitoring of volunteers from the Youth Centers in the capital – Official presentation of the concept

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The Chisinau Municipal Youth Center presented the concept of the online platform e-voluntar.md, which aims to revolutionize the way of working in the framework of volunteering activities. The e-volunteer.md platform aims to become an essential tool for the efficient coordination of activities and to facilitate interaction between volunteers and their coordinators.

The launch event took place in a dynamic and friendly atmosphere, bringing together volunteers and youth workers from the centers in the capital. The e-voluntar.md platform has been designed as a virtual space where young people can find tasks according to their interests and availability. It will be a motivation system that will involve them more in personal development and volunteering activities.

During the event, Petru GRECU, Director of the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, underlined the value of this initiative for the volunteer community, highlighting how the platform can help streamline the work and increase the involvement of young people.

“This platform comes to support our volunteer coordinators in the centers so that they can manage much simpler and much easier the volunteering activity in our centers but also for the volunteers we have in the centers, more than 250 volunteers active today, so that they can get more actively and more operationally involved.”

e-voluntar.md comes with a number of interactive functionalities tailored to the needs of volunteers and coordinators: chats for teams, a clear system for distributing and monitoring tasks, points and levels for motivation, and other tools that facilitate quick and efficient organization. The platform is thus an integrated solution and all these functions are accessible in one place.

Elena Damaschin is a volunteer coordinator at the Center, and during the event she explained how the platform will transform the volunteer experience by providing a well-defined structure and a constant communication channel.

“I’m glad that our work, both my work and yours, will be facilitated by this platform which will make it much easier for us to be able to talk to each other, to plan when and how to come, so that there will be no slip-ups.”

With this launch, the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center aims to provide volunteers with a modern support, adapted to today’s times, facilitating the coordination of activities and improving efficiency and satisfaction in volunteer work.

 

 

 

 

 

Gabriela Clichici: “It’s very complicated in Moldova” | #altfel with Elena Damaschin | program

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Gabriela Clichici – expert in aesthetic trichology

We talked to Gabriela about:

  • How she opened her first business and the challenges she faced
  • Obstacles and lessons from her professional journey
  • The importance of support in personal and professional development
  • Why she returned home from abroad to build her business

We invite you to watch the show and leave your impressions in the comments!

“Organizing an event = balance between being calculated and creativity” | Felicia Graur podcast

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Felicia is an entrepreneur and founder of an event planning agency!

Among the priority topics discussed with Felicia were:

  • From Employee to Employer: Life as an Entrepreneur
  • What the public doesn’t see about an event
  • Today’s pompous events are only for Instagram or people
  • Competition – catalyst for success
  • On sacrifice: ‘I fought for it to exist, even if it wasn’t comfortable for everyone’
  • When do we really live?

We invite you to watch the podcast and leave your impressions in the comments!

“Erasmus+ & ESC Open Mic” – Opportunity for young people to explore European volunteering and education programs

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In the framework of the National Youth Week, the Chisinau Municipal Youth Centre, together with the Development Training Institute “MilleniuM”, organizes the event “Erasmus+ & ESC Open Mic” on 7 November 2024. The activity, aimed at young people aged between 14 and 35, will take place at the Ciocana Youth Center (3/2 Petru Zadnipru Street) and will start at 15:30.

About the event

“Erasmus+ & ESC Open Mic” is an initiative to promote European education and volunteering programs, such as Erasmus+ Youth and European Solidarity Corps (ESC), through the experiences shared by the young people who have participated in them. The event aims to inspire young people who are keen to explore new opportunities but are not yet brave enough to apply.

What participants will learn

Guest speakers, young people with experience in European programs, will share personal stories that can inspire and motivate the audience. They will explain how these opportunities can be found, how the application process is carried out and the significant benefits of participating. Through their stories, the organizers hope to increase young people’s interest and confidence in accessing these programmes.

Event organizers

The event is organized by the Info Centre in Moldova for Erasmus+ Youth & European Solidarity Corps, managed by the Development Training Institute “MilleniuM”. This initiative underlines the European Union’s commitment to provide free personal and professional development opportunities for young people.
For young people who want to broaden their horizons through international experiences, “Erasmus+ & ESC Open Mic” is an unmissable opportunity, giving them the chance to understand what it means to get involved in European projects and how they can transform their future through them.

Chisinau Municipal Youth Center launches “I choose to be a youth worker” campaign

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The Chisinau Municipal Youth Center announced the launch of the campaign “I choose to be a youth worker”, an initiative aimed at highlighting the essential role of youth workers in the network of youth centers in Chisinau. The campaign aims to present the importance of this profession and its impact on the development of young people and local communities.

The campaign will include a series of special photo and video materials designed to familiarize the public with the work of youth workers. There will also be offline activities where young people will be able to interact directly with the professionals who contribute to their training. The main aim is to inspire and inform the public about the importance of youth workers, who play a vital role in supporting young people’s development.

Access to resources and information about the Youth Worker Team

Young people interested in knowing more about this profession and the team involved can access the e-tineret.md platform, the “About Us” section, for details about the activities and commitments of this professional team.

The Chisinau Municipal Youth Center boasts the largest and most professional team of youth workers in the country and hopes that this campaign will inspire new generations to pursue a career in this field, which is essential for the Chisinau community.

National Youth Platform for Active Participation kicks off fall-winter 2024 recruitment

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Join the Youth Platform and be part of the team inspiring change!

Do you want to meet new people, grow, and put your ideas into practice? The Youth Platform is looking for energetic young people who want to make a change! If you are aged 14 and over and want to actively contribute to your community, you are exactly the person we are looking for.

What do you gain as a volunteer?

  • Practical experience that will always come in handy
  • Personal and professional development in a dynamic environment
  • Networking and new friends from all over the country
  • A community of beautiful people ready to encourage you in your new projects
  • Volunteer card
  • Delegations to national and international projects

Departments available for volunteers

Young people who apply can choose one of the following departments to work in:

  • Marketing & PR: for those passionate about promotion and communication
  • Advocacy and Meaningful Participation: for those who want to advocate for youth rights
  • Human Resources: for those interested in recruitment and team management
  • Youth Projects: for those who want to organize and implement projects

How to apply?

Those interested should complete the online application form and select the department that most appeals to them. The Youth Platform is looking for energetic individuals eager to inspire real change in society.

The deadline for applications is November 24, so young people are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to start their adventure with Youth Platform.

*This article is produced by the National Youth Platform for Active Participation

VIDEO:Young people are satisfied with the opportunities from Chisinau- VOX with the generic ”YOUng people from Chisinau”

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Chisinau Municipal Youth Center and its branches launched the Chisinau Youth Week, which will take place from November 4 to 10, 2024. The week will focus on promoting the opportunities and needs of young people.

We asked young people in the capital about how satisfied they are with the opportunities, what they would like to see more of, but also how they can contribute to the development of the youth sector.

Responses were varied: some young people appreciated the opportunities available, but mentioned that more and better promoted initiatives are needed. For example, one participant rated the opportunities with a 4, saying that there are events, but more diversity in different areas would be needed. Others were of the opinion that they are not sufficiently informed about the activities available, which affects the level of involvement.

READ ALSO: Youth Week is launched in Chisinau from November 4 to 10, with exciting activities for young people! See which activities you can participate in.

Asked what activities they would like to see more of, young people mentioned consultative meetings, concerts, volunteering projects, sports competitions and outdoor movie screenings as events that would boost their involvement. Some also emphasized the importance of informing young people in various fields, including political and social, to raise awareness.

In the end, young people expressed their desire to actively contribute to the development of the youth sector by participating in cultural activities, voluntary associations and promoting values and opportunities on social networks.

 

Youth Week is launched in Chisinau from November 4 to 10 with exciting activities for young people! See what activities you can take part in.

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Chisinau Municipal Youth Centre, together with its branches in Botanica, Ciocana and Riscani, is organizing, from 4-10 November 2024, the Youth Week – a celebration dedicated to the creativity and energy of young people. The event will feature a wide range of activities aimed at encouraging active participation, non-formal education and personal development, giving young people the opportunity to explore new areas and develop essential skills for the future.

Activities at the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center:

  • November 4: Launch of the #Dare to be a Youth Worker Campaign.
  • November 5: Self-Driven Day and presentation of e-voluntar.md online platform (17:00).
  • November 6: Workshop to discuss priorities for young people in Chisinau in 2025 (16:00), followed by a follow-up session on “Managing and Maintaining Financial Stability” (17:00).
  • November 7: Continuation of the financial discussion (15:00) and launch of the e-youth platform for access to opportunities and resources dedicated to young people (16:00).
  • November 9: Suburban Youth Exchange (13:00), Youth Marathon (13:00) and a Karaoke/DJ Party (18:00).
  • November 10: National Youth Day, with activities to end the festive week.

Activities at the Botanica Youth Center:

  • November 5, 17:30: “Volunteers in Dialogue” – a meeting to explore the experiences of young volunteers.
  • November 7, 15:00: “100 young people have their say” – an interactive session valuing the voice of young people.
  • November 8, 11:00: Training “Participation starts where it bothers you” – an opportunity to learn how to actively contribute to change.

Activities at Ciocana Youth Center:

  • November 5, 15:00: Street art drawing activity “Youth in my vision” – where young people will develop their artistic skills.
  • 7 November, 15:30: Stand-up session “What’s up”, a moment of humor and socializing.
  • November 8, 16:00: Movie night – an opportunity to relax and interact.
  • November 9, 17:30: Storytelling session – an activity to unite young people in the community.

Activities at the Riscani Youth Center:

  • November 5, 17:00: “Erudit Cafe” – a space where socializing is combined with intellectual activities.
  • November 7, 17:00: “Creative Recycling Fashion Show” – a fashion show with pieces made from recycled materials.
  • November 8, 17:00: Workshop “The Art of Handmade Things” – an activity dedicated to those passionate about handmade creativity.

All activities are free and aimed at young people aged between 14 and 35. Youth Week is a great opportunity for young people in Chisinau to actively participate in the development of their community and to get involved in projects that inspire and motivate them.