Who we are?
The Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi) is a non-governmental and non-profit organization that promotes the socio-economic development of rural communities in the Republic of Moldova in order to increase the level of civic involvement of the population in the villages of the Republic of Moldova and hold public institutions accountable to citizens.
Our Mission
Alarmed by the general level of underdevelopment and isolation of rural communities from the Republic of Moldova and the concerning gap in development dynamics between urban and rural areas, the iRi mission is to facilitate initiatives that generate or facilitate development processes in disadvantaged/marginalized communities from Moldova.
General Directions
Main activity directions of the Institute for Rural Initiatives are activities and policies that facilitate social and economic initiatives in rural areas of Moldova, promote a spirit of social cohesion, improve the quality of education and responsible governance in villages and small towns of Moldova, and stimulate a spirit of civic activism benefitting the community.
Cooperation
The Institute for Rural Initiatives is open for cooperation with any social actor or institution interested in growing social and economic initiatives in rural communities from the Republic of Moldova. If you are interested in cooperation, please contact us via email office@iri.md or you might choose to send us a message online using our contact form.
iRi Activity
Having had two decades of activity (20 years), the Institute for Rural Initiatives has grown considerably, from very small projects implemented with no paid staff and without an office (2003-2006) to very complex programs in 2 permanent offices across the country (starting in 2014). During these 20 years of activity, iRi has promoted social initiatives aimed at increasing the level of social inclusion and human rights in its partner communities, improving the educational system, and promoting civic activism in Moldovan villages and small towns. Since 2003, the organization has continuously implemented over 60 projects in 132 communities in 29 districts across the country.
All Activities
Learn. Discuss. Act: empowering youth and local stakeholders for increasing the influence of youth on local, district and national levels
Project title About the project in a nutshell Background/context analysis Geographic location Project objectives Project expected outcomes Sustainability Project title “Learn. Discuss. Act: empowering youth and local stakeholders for increasing the influence of youth on local, district and national levels” About the project in a nutshell The project aims to…
Citizens ACT: Improving participatory governance and transparency
About the project: The Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi) through People in Need Moldova (PIN) with the financial support of the European Union is implementing the project “Citizens ACT: Improving participatory governance and transparency”. The aim of the project is to enhance trust and cooperation between local public administrations and…
Pro-Elect: Youth participating in elections
Project title Project period Implementor Issues addressed by the project Brief about the project Project partner communities Project title Pro-Elect: Youth participating in elections Project period September 2024 – December 2024 Implementor Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi) in partnership with Equal Rights & Independent Media (ERIM) with the financial support…
What our partners say about us
We worked with 18 countries in 18 years, with a lot of excellent partners, but so far we are most impressed with iRi in every aspects.
The Institute for Rural Initiatives is the place where schoolchildren from all backgrounds are challenged and inspired to become outstanding individuals and citizens.
Thank you very much, iRi! You are THE organization that succeeded to activate the spirit of community participation and civic activism in our village. Because of your work, dedication and guidance our community is more inclusive and more united.