Project goal The project aims to empower rural communities by creating opportunities for young people and women to participate meaningfully in local decision-making processes, particularly through participatory budgeting. Where we work The project is implemented in five rural communities: Lingura (Cantemir District), Carbuna (Ialoveni District), Roscani (Anenii Noi District), Cobilea…
Beyond the Classroom: Extracurricular Experiences for the Future
Project: “Beyond the Classroom: Extracurricular Experiences for the Future” Implemented by: Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi) Location: Gymnasium from Boghiceni, Hincesti district Project goal: Every child in Boghiceni aged 7–14 will have the opportunity to learn in a more friendly and innovative school environment that motivates them to stay in…
ERYM – Empowering Rural Youth in Moldova
ERYM is a three-year empowerment program implemented by the Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi). The project is aimed at enabling Moldovan youth to discover their talents, passions and interest and develop them in a way that helps young people maximize their potential and become active, healthy and passionate members of…
Synergy of practices to counter civic apathy among young people in Central and Eastern Europe
Learning together and bringing home what works At iRi, Institute for Rural Initiatives, we want young people to have real opportunities to learn, get involved, take initiative and have a say in what happens in their communities. But meaningful youth engagement does not happen simply because we organise another activity…
MEET UA: assisting Ukrainian kids and youth rehabilitate and integrate into Moldovan society
Problem Background Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, the terrible war brought overnight a number of social, economic, political and humanitarian challenges and first of all lives lost, tragedies in many families. Apart from the serious geo-political implications, apart from the sudden growth of prices and other uncertainties in Moldovan society –…