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The process of questioning young people in the framework of the Municipal Survey on identifying the needs of young people in Chisinau municipality continues

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The volunteers of the Youth Centers in Chisinau municipality have started an extensive process of consulting young people through a municipal survey aimed at identifying their main needs, concerns and expectations. The survey is being conducted both offline, through the presence of volunteers in public spaces in all sectors of the capital, and online, through a form accessible to all young people aged between 14 and 35.

How can you take part?

Young people interested in expressing their opinion can fill in the online questionnaire by clicking here:
🔗 Municipal Youth Needs Survey

Participation in the survey is confidential and the answers collected will be used solely for the purpose of analyzing and developing more effective policies and programs for young people.

ALSO READ: Young people in Chisinau invited to participate in the Municipal Survey on their needs. It can be filled in exclusively online!

Why is this survey important?

The collected results will provide the authorities and youth organizations with a clear picture of the challenges facing young people in Chisinau. Based on this data, concrete solutions tailored to their real needs can be implemented.

In addition, the findings of the survey will be presented at the Municipal Youth Forum in April, which will discuss policies and initiatives aimed at developing a more youth-friendly city.

READ ALSO: Municipal Youth Forum 2025: Chisinau’s young people define their European path

A Chisinau for young people, built with their involvement

This initiative gives every young person the opportunity to contribute to the improvement of services and programs dedicated to them. The more young people take part in the survey, the more relevant the results will be, and the more effectively the measures adopted will respond to the realities in the community.

Be part of the change! Voice your opinion and help shape a more youth-friendly and youth-oriented Chisinau!

At the Botanica Youth Center, young people learn how to build healthy relationships in the Personal Development Program

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At the Botanica Youth Center, young people had the opportunity to participate in a new session of the Personal Development Program, a project dedicated to those who want to improve their communication and interpersonal skills. The theme of this session, “The Relationship Code: Deciphering the Secrets of Effective Communication!”, provided the participants with a set of essential techniques to communicate clearly and effectively in various social contexts.

During the workshop, young people learned how to prevent conflict, identify dysfunctional communication patterns and how to build healthy relationships based on trust, respect and empathy. Through interactive activities and facilitated discussions, they gained valuable knowledge that will be useful in both their personal and professional lives.

The Personal Development Program continues to be an important opportunity for young people, giving them the tools to develop in a balanced way and to build strong interpersonal relationships. Stay tuned for future sessions that will explore new topics of interest for the development of young talents in Chisinau.

Want to make people laugh? Join the Chisinau Stand-Up Club!

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On April 1, humor was in the spotlight at the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, where young people from the Stand-Up Club, coordinated by comedian Vlad Sliusarenco, tested their creativity and stage presence in front of the audience. The event was an opportunity for the participants to practice their stand-up skills, telling jokes and stories that drew laughter and applause.

The Stand-Up Club, an initiative dedicated to young comedy enthusiasts, aims to provide a learning and experimentation space for those who want to improve their storytelling techniques, joke structure and stage confidence.

How can you become part of the Stand-Up Club?

Young people who want to discover the secrets of humor and develop their comedy acting skills are invited to join the club.

📅 When. Every Tuesday from 16:00

📍 Where? Municipal Youth Center Chisinau, Str. Mitropolit Varlaam, 90

✅ Who can participate? Young people between 14 and 35 years old

🔗 Registration: Participation form

 

This initiative supports young people who want to express their ideas in a creative way and overcome their fear of public speaking. The Stand-Up Club is not only about jokes, but also about personal development, spontaneity and interaction with the audience.

Chisinau is finalist in the European Youth Capital 2028 competition

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Chisinau has been selected as one of the five finalist cities competing for the title of European Youth Capital 2028, as announced by the European Youth Forum. Along with the Moldovan capital, Leeuwarden (the Netherlands), Paralimni (Cyprus), Pernik (Bulgaria) and Podgorica (Montenegro) were also in the running.

Sursa: youthforum.org

Source: youthforum.org

This nomination reflects the efforts of the local administration, youth organizations and municipal institutions to make Chisinau a more youth-friendly and accessible city.

Next steps in the competition

By June 17, 2025, finalist cities must submit detailed documentation, including a program of youth events and activities for 2028. On the basis of these submissions, an independent jury and panel of experts will provide recommendations to improve the applications.

The cities will then submit the final versions of their submissions by October 7, 2025, followed by the final interview and winner announcement ceremony in November.

What does the European Youth Capital title mean?

This title is awarded annually by the European Youth Forum to a city that demonstrates commitment to the development and support of young people through public policies, educational, cultural and social initiatives. The European Youth Capital city benefits from international visibility and becomes a hub for youth events across Europe.

What’s next for Chisinau?

The team at the Chisinau Municipal Youth Centre, together with youth organizations and under the aegis of the Chisinau City Hall, will work on a detailed plan of activities and policies for young people. This plan will form the basis of the city’s final candidacy and will contribute to increasing Chisinau’s chances of becoming European Youth Capital 2028.

The final decision will be announced in November 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Municipal Youth Forum 2025: Education, Career, Civic Engagement, and Solutions for the Future of Chișinău

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On April 12, 2025, young people from the capital are invited to take part in the Municipal Youth Forum, an event dedicated to identifying the needs of youth and proposing concrete solutions for community development. The Forum is organized by the Chișinău Municipal Youth Center and the General Directorate for Education, Youth, and Sports, under the auspices of the Chișinău City Hall, and will take place at the Urban Business Center, starting at 10:00 AM.

What topics will be addressed?

Held under the theme “Chișinău’s Youth on the European Path: Opportunities, Challenges, and Active Involvement”, the Forum will include panel discussions and hands-on workshops focused on four key areas:

  • Education and European mobility – scholarship opportunities, Erasmus+ programs, and funding for youth
  • Employability and entrepreneurship – support for developing professional skills and integrating into the labor market
  • Civic participation and democracy – the role of young people in decision-making processes and promoting European values
  • Social challenges and local solutions – active youth involvement in the sustainable development of Chișinău

The event will bring together national and international experts, representatives of local authorities, and youth organizations, offering participants the opportunity to actively engage in discussions and contribute to the development of a final resolution with proposals for improving youth policies.

The Municipal Youth Survey – What do young people in Chișinău want?

Before the Forum, young people can take part in the Municipal Youth Survey aimed at identifying the needs of youth. The survey runs from March 14 to April 5, 2025, and is conducted by the Chișinău City Hall, the General Directorate for Education, Youth, and Sports, and the Chișinău Municipal Youth Center. Its goal is to shape public policies that reflect the real needs of young people.

The survey results will be presented during the Forum and will help set strategic priorities for the future. Young people can complete the online questionnaire here: Municipal Survey.

How to register?

Participation in the Forum is free, and those interested can register by completing the form available here: Forum Registration.

The Municipal Youth Forum 2025 is a platform for dialogue and action, where young people in Chișinău can influence the decisions that directly affect them. If you want to be part of the change, come and make your voice heard!

Young people in Chisinau invited to participate in Municipal Needs Survey

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The volunteers of the Youth Centers of the Chisinau municipality have started an extensive consultation process with young people, through a municipal survey aimed at identifying their main needs, concerns and expectations. The survey is being conducted both offline, through the presence of volunteers in public spaces in all sectors of the capital, and online, through a form accessible to all young people aged between 14 and 35.

How can you take part?

Young people interested in expressing their opinion can fill in the online questionnaire by clicking here:

🔗 Municipal Youth Needs Survey

Participation in the survey is confidential and the answers collected will be used solely for the purpose of analyzing and developing more effective policies and programs for young people.

ALSO READ: Chisinau youth invited to participate in the Municipal Survey on their needs. It can be filled in exclusively online!

Why is this survey important?

The collected results will provide the authorities and youth organizations with a clear picture of the challenges facing young people in Chisinau. Based on these data, concrete solutions tailored to their real needs can be implemented.

In addition, the findings of the survey will be presented at the Municipal Youth Forum in April, where policies and initiatives aimed at developing a more youth-friendly city will be discussed.

READ ALSO: Municipal Youth Forum 2025: Chisinau’s young people define their European path

A Chisinau for young people, built with their involvement

This initiative gives every young person the opportunity to contribute to the improvement of services and programs dedicated to them. The more young people take part in the survey, the more relevant the results will be, and the more effectively the measures adopted will respond to the realities in the community.

Be part of the change! Voice your opinion and help shape a more youth-friendly and youth-oriented Chisinau!

Stand-Up Club for young people at the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center! Participation is free and the coordinator is Vlad Sliusarenco  

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Young people in Chisinau who want to develop their sense of humor and public speaking skills now have the perfect opportunity. The Chisinau Municipal Youth Center is launching the Stand-Up Club, a space dedicated to those who want to learn the art of comedy with Vladislav Sliusarenco, an experienced comedian.

Meetings will take place every Tuesday from 16:00 at the center’s headquarters in 90 Mitropolit Varlaam Street. Participation is free of charge and registration is by filling in the online registration form.

Stand-up comedy is one of the most popular forms of entertainment, based on funny monologues and direct interaction with the audience. Unlike other forms of comedy, where there are set scripts, stand-up comedy is all about authenticity, spontaneity and the ability to improvise.

There are many benefits to joining a comedy club:

  • Improves public speaking – You will learn to control your emotions and capture the attention of an audience.
  • Develops creativity – You will understand the mechanics of humor and learn to create original jokes.
  • Build self-confidence – Stand-up helps you to express your ideas freely and manage audience reactions.
  • Train spontaneity – Unforeseen situations become more manageable through improvisation techniques.

The Stand-Up Club is open for beginners as well as for those who already have comedy experience and want to improve their technique. Under the guidance of Vladislav Sliusarenco, participants will learn how to build their own style and adapt their material to suit the audience.

Vladislav Sliusarenco is one of Moldova’s leading comedians, known for his appearances on local and national stages. His experience in stand-up makes him an ideal mentor for young people who want to step into the world of comedy.

To join the Stand-Up Club, you need to fill in the online application form and be ready to develop your creativity in an interactive and relaxed environment.

If you like making jokes and want to learn how to present them like a real pro, the Stand-Up Club is waiting for you!

Buiucani Youth Center Buiucani is hiring a Youth Worker!

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Buiucani Youth Center announces the launch of the competition for the position of Senior Volunteering and Youth Participation Specialist.

Requirements for the position:

  1. Know the particularities of psycho-social and physiological development for the different developmental stages of adolescents and young people;
  2. be familiar with the rights and needs of young people;
  3. possess techniques for observing young people in their living environment, in their everyday relationships and actions;
  4. know how to apply educational methods which encourage personal development, communication, mobility, self-control, life skills and the ability to integrate young people into society;
  5. planning, teamwork, cooperation and communication skills;
  6. adaptability and flexibility in the performance of duties;
  7. other requirements stipulated in the job description.

Conditions for participation:

  • Hold citizenship of the Republic of Moldova;
  • has university / or professional technical post-secondary / post-secondary non-tertiary studies, preferably in the field of social sciences;
  • has at least 1 year experience in youth work;
  • is under 35 years of age on the closing date for applications;
  • has knowledge of Romanian;
  • is medically fit (certified by a family doctor) for the performance of the duties;
  • has no criminal record (criminal record certificate);
  • has not been dismissed in the last 3 years pursuant to Article 86 (1) (l), (m) and (n) of the Labor Code (confirmed by sworn statement)

Duties and powers of the principal specialist:

  1. Drafts orders on the implementation of programs and activities for young people;
  2. organizes and implements youth programmes and activities in accordance with the approved plan;
  3. participates in capacity building courses and sessions in youth work;
  4. carries out tasks delegated by the Head of Section/Head of Youth Center in the sectors;
  5. develops the individual activity plan;
  6. submits activity reports.

The application form (as per Annex no.1 to the Instruction), a copy of the identity card and the declaration confirming that he/she is aware of the legal requirements and criteria for the organization of the interview shall be submitted to the address: 99 Dosoftei Street, Office no.13, Human Resources Management Directorate or to the e-mail cadredgets@gmail.com, by April 14, 2025, 17:00. Person responsible for providing additional information and receiving documents – Veronica Donțu, tel: (022) 201618.

On the day of the interview candidates shall submit personal documents for verification of the veracity of the data indicated in the application form:

  • copy of identity card;
  • a copy of your employment card and other documents proving your length of service and/or voluntary work;
  • copies of documents supporting studies, further training and work placements;
  • motivation letter;
  • letter of recommendation;

attached file: Competition for Youth Center Specialists (1) (1) (1) (1) (4)

You can read more details on the website of the Directorate-General for Education, Youth and Sport, HERE

Chisinau Municipal Youth Center is hiring youth workers!

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The Chisinau Municipal Youth Center announces the launch of the competition for the position of Head of the Volunteering and Youth Information Section!

Requirements for the position:

  1. To know the peculiarities of psycho-social and physiological development for different developmental stages of adolescents and young people;
  2. to know the rights and needs of young people;
  3. possess techniques for observing young people in their living environment, in their everyday relationships and actions;
  4. know how to apply educational methods which encourage personal development, communication, mobility, self-control, life skills and the ability to integrate young people into society;
  5. planning, teamwork, cooperation and communication skills;
  6. adaptability and flexibility in the performance of duties;
  7. other requirements stipulated in the job description.

Conditions for participation:

  • Moldovan citizenship;
  • has a university degree
  • at least 1 year experience in youth work;
  • under 35 years of age on the closing date for applications;
  • has knowledge of Romanian;
  • is medically fit (certified by a family doctor) for the performance of his/her duties;
  • has no criminal record (criminal record certificate);
  • has not been dismissed in the last 3 years pursuant to Article 86 (1) (l), (m) and (n) of the Labor Code (confirmed by sworn statement)

Duties and powers of the Head of Section:

  1. ensures and organizes the work of the Section;
  2. draws up the Section’s activity plan and is responsible for its implementation
  3. Approves the work plans of the principal specialists employed in the Section;
  4. collaborates with the Lead Specialists of the Youth Centers of the Sectors on the qualitative implementation of youth programs and activities;
  5. develops the job descriptions of the staff employed in the Section
  6. manages the documentation of the Section;
  7. reports on the work of the Section;

Submission of documents:

The application form (as per Annex no.1 to the Instruction), a copy of the identity card and a declaration confirming that he/she is aware of the legal requirements and criteria for organizing the interview, shall be submitted to the address: str. M.Dosoftei,99, office no.13, Human Resources Management Directorate or to the e-mail cadredgets@gmail.com, by April 14, 2025, 17:00. Person responsible for providing additional information and receiving documents – Veronica Donțu, tel.(022) 201618.

On the day of the interview candidates shall submit personal documents for verification of the veracity of the data indicated in the application form, as follows:

  • copy of identity card;
  • a copy of their employment card and other documents proving their length of service and/or voluntary work;
  • copies of documents supporting studies, further training and work placements;
  • motivation letter;
  • letter of recommendation;

Attached file: Competition for the head of the Chisinau TC (1) (3)

Also, the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center announces the launch of the competition for the position of:

  • Senior Specialist, Volunteering and Youth Information Section
  • Senior specialist, personal development and youth leisure activities department

Job requirements:

  1. have knowledge of the psycho-social and physiological developmental particularities for the different developmental stages of adolescents and young people;
  2. be familiar with the rights and needs of young people;
  3. to possess techniques for observing young people in their living environment, in their everyday relationships and actions;
  4. know how to apply educational methods which encourage personal development, communication, mobility, self-control, life skills and the ability to integrate young people into society;
  5. planning, teamwork, cooperation and communication skills;
  6. adaptability and flexibility in the performance of duties;
  7. other requirements stipulated in the job description.

Conditions for participation:

  • Hold citizenship of the Republic of Moldova;
  • has university / or professional technical post-secondary / post-secondary non-tertiary studies, preferably in the field of social sciences;
  • has at least 1 year experience in youth work;
  • is under 35 years of age on the closing date for applications;
  • has knowledge of Romanian;
  • is medically fit (certified by a family doctor) for the performance of the duties;
  • has no criminal record (criminal record certificate);
  • has not been dismissed in the last 3 years pursuant to Article 86 (1) (l), (m) and (n) of the Labor Code (confirmed by sworn statement)

Duties and powers of the principal specialist:

  1. draws up draft orders on the implementation of youth programs and activities;
  2. organizes and implements youth programmes and activities in accordance with the approved plan;
  3. attends courses and capacity building sessions on youth work;
  4. carries out tasks delegated by the Head of Section/Head of Youth Center in the sectors;
  5. develops the individual activity plan;
  6. submits activity reports.

The application form (as per Annex no.1 to the Instruction), a copy of the identity card and the declaration confirming that he/she is aware of the legal requirements and criteria for the organization of the interview shall be submitted to the address: 99 Dosoftei Street, Office no.13, Human Resources Management Directorate or to the e-mail cadredgets@gmail.com, by April 14, 2025, 17:00. Person responsible for providing additional information and receiving documents – Veronica Donțu, tel: (022) 201618.

On the day of the interview candidates shall submit personal documents for verification of the veracity of the data indicated in the application form:

  • copy of identity card;
  • a copy of your employment card and other documents proving your length of service and/or voluntary work;
  • copies of documents supporting studies, further training and work placements;
  • motivation letter;
  • letter of recommendation;

attached file: Competition for Youth Center Specialists (1) (1) (1) (1) (4)

More details, you can also read on the page of the Directorate-General for Education, Youth and Sport, HERE

Contest “Graduate of the Year 2025” – Opportunity for 12th grade students from Chisinau  

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Students of the 12th grade in Chisinau have the chance to be recognized for their academic excellence and their involvement in extracurricular activities through the municipal contest “Graduate of the Year 2025”. The event is organized by the General Directorate of Education, Youth and Sport (DGETS) and aims to identify and reward this year’s most successful graduates.

According to the organizers, the competition aims to stimulate and support young people who have distinguished themselves through outstanding academic results, extracurricular activities and active involvement in society.

Participation categories

The competition is divided into eight categories and two winners will be chosen in each category:

  • Best humanities graduate
  • The best graduate in the real profile
  • Best graduate in artistic profile
  • Best graduate in information technologies
  • Best innovative graduate
  • Most active graduate promoting volunteering
  • Best graduate in sports profile
  • Most active graduate in the field of ecology

How students can apply

To enter the competition, students must submit an application file including:

  • CV of the candidate
  • Copy of identity card
  • the decision of the teaching board of the educational establishment
  • Transcript of marks with overall average after the first semester of the academic year 2024/2025
  • Diplomas and certificates of academic and extracurricular performance
  • Evidence of participation in competitions, Olympiads and competitions (photos, publications, online links)

Applications will be reviewed by DGETS and each participant can apply for only one nomination.

Applications must be submitted to DGETS, 99, Mitropolit Dosoftei St., office 14, between May 5-13.

Stages of the competition

  • March 12 – Publication of the rules
  • May 5-13 – Submission and registration of applications
  • May 14-19 – Evaluation of applications
  • May 30 – Award ceremony

Awards for excellence

The best graduate of the year will receive a prize of 10,000 lei and a diploma of merit. The winners of the other categories will be rewarded with 7,000 lei and a diploma.

Graduate of the Year 2025 is not just a competition, but also a recognition of excellence in education and community involvement. It is an opportunity for young people in Chisinau to highlight their achievements and inspire future generations.

More details: Rules on the awarding of prizes for excellence to graduates in the framework of the “Graduate of the Year – 2025” municipal competition