Republic of Moldova. Eight civil society organisations have been selected to receive grants under the European Union-funded INSPIRED Moldova project, marking a significant step towards strengthening local cooperation and promoting sustainable civic engagement across the country.
Following a competitive call for proposals, the selected organisations will translate knowledge and experience into concrete, community-driven actions, implementing innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing local development and fostering dialogue between civil society and public authorities.
The eight beneficiary organisations – AO “SOS Autism” Moldova, Uniunea pentru Echitate și Sănătate, Asociaţia Obştească Inovaţii Sociale, Asociația Națională pentru Turism Receptor și Intern, Eastern European Centre for Multiparty Democracy (EECMD), Centrul de Asistență Socială Casa Speranțelor, Platforma Națională a Femeilor din Moldova, and AO Sirețenii de Pretutindeni – will each receive a grant of €10,000 to support the implementation of their projects.
With support coordinated by ALDA, these initiatives will contribute to strengthening mechanisms for public consultation and dialogue between civil society and local authorities. In doing so, they aim to promote more inclusive, transparent, and participatory policymaking processes, while increasing civic engagement, particularly among underrepresented groups.
A key component of the project is the exchange of European best practices. Through a series of international study visits in Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Czechia, and Italy, participating organisations will gain first-hand insights into innovative approaches to local governance.
These exchanges will facilitate the transfer of knowledge and support the alignment of local practices with European standards, fostering sustainable and effective governance models.
The selected organisations have been recognised for their strong commitment to promoting democratic values and applying European best practices at the local level. Their projects are expected to contribute to building more resilient communities, where citizens are actively involved in shaping public policies and local development processes.
INSPIRED Moldova, running from 2024 to 2027, aims to create a more enabling environment for civil society in the Republic of Moldova. By empowering civil society organisations to actively participate in political dialogue at local, national, and digital levels, the project supports the country’s broader democratic development and European integration path.
Building on the momentum of Moldova’s EU accession process, the initiative facilitates dialogue on the conditions necessary for a thriving civil society, as well as on the reforms linked to accession negotiations. Through targeted capacity-building, the project strengthens the role of CSOs as key actors in democratic governance, enabling them to act as catalysts for inclusive and participatory decision-making.
Particular attention is given to the involvement of underrepresented groups and women, ensuring that diverse voices are included in policy discussions. In this way, INSPIRED Moldova contributes not only to improving governance processes, but also to reinforcing democratic resilience and social cohesion.
The project is implemented by a consortium led by the European Partnership for Democracy, in partnership with ALDA, Centrul Contact, CPR Moldova, DRI, and People in Need Moldova.
By supporting civil society and supporting meaningful dialogue, INSPIRED Moldova plays a key role in advancing inclusive governance and accelerating the country’s path towards European integration.
