We are pleased to announce that in the 2025–2026 school year, we have launched the “Student with the highest academic growth” Scholarship Program in 3 rural communities in the country (Lingura village, Cantemir district; Cirnatenii Noi village, Causeni district, and Nicoreni village, Drochia district). The aim of this program is…
On August 12, 2025, the final event “It works” took place in Chisinau, bringing together over 35 participants from various fields of society (active citizens, representatives of local public administrations, local NGOs, as well as guests from the State Chancellery of the Republic of Moldova, the European Union in the…
Electoral capacity building for NGOs and local media – a step towards more transparent elections Chisinau, July 15, 2025 – The Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi) organized a capacity building activity dedicated to representatives of civil society in rural areas and representatives of the local media, with the aim of…
Good practices in civic engagement and local development inspire 5 rural communities At the end of June, the Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi) organized an exchange visit to the village of Mascauti, Criuleni district, bringing together 25 representatives from 5 partner communities (LPA representatives, civil society, school teachers, entrepreneurs, young…
Over 30 young leaders from 5 rural communities in the Republic of Moldova gathered in Chisinau for the Young Influencers Forum, an event dedicated to the exchange of ideas, open dialogue, and promoting the involvement of young people from rural areas in the community development processes. Organized as part of…