On December 9, the Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi) organized a virtual roundtable in order to discuss existing approaches to youth issues in Moldova with a focus on things that inspire and bring positive change in the youth field. The event was attended by representatives of 17 District Councils, 20…
iRi organized a unique event aiming at discussing successful practices and achievements attained within “Minority Empowerment in Moldova”, piloted by iRi with 22 local initiative groups for four years (2014-2018) in partnership with local public authorities, entrepreneurs and specialists in community development in 22 communities from Republic of Moldova. The…
The Institute for Rural Initiatives has successfully completed the 3rd regional Peer-to-Peer event. After we held discussions with civil society representatives in the northern region of the country, in the town of Balti, and with people actively involved in life of their communities from the south region, in the town…
Participants attending the regional Peer-to-Peer event in the south of Moldova had a chance to hear first hand from mayors and leaders of the 12 initiative groups how it is possible to promote civic activism and participation in rural Moldovan communities, apparently passive. “Initially we did not have confidence and…
Local community empowerment means several things, but first of all it requires an open community with active citizens, who systematically get involved and solve multiple community issues. Is this possible in Moldova? The Institute for Rural Initiatives (iRi) believes it is possible. With a lot of effort, with constant communication,…