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Luna iunie la EcoVisio: vizite de studiu, capacitarea ONG-urilor și instruiri în eficiență energetică.
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Here we are, halfway through summer — the temperature outside is rising, everyone is gradually going on vacation... but we at EcoVisio are continuing our work. The first month of summer was particularly busy, with many study visits and other activities in the fields of energy efficiency and NGO capacity building.
We invite you to browse the sections below to find out what we managed to achieve in June ⬇️ |
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| New moderators for the Keep Cool climate change game in Gagauzia |
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On May 23-24, we organized a training course in Comrat, at the AXIS youth center, on how to lead this board game for those who work with young people and others. Thirteen representatives from seven different organizations participated in the training course. Find out more in this post.
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| Study visit to Ungheni: the place where tastes and meanings are born |
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On May 28, together with 18 farmers from the left bank of the Nistru River, we went to Ungheni to learn more about Trei Bobițe — a place where modern production is combined with tradition and attention to quality. The founders of the company told us how simple ingredients are used to create tasty and healthy products. Read more here.
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| Creating the first energy community based on renewable sources requires a lot of information, clarity, and involvement |
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In this context, the village of Cociulia hosted the second information session within the project "Piloting the renewable energy community." This time, together with expert Irina Apostol, we analyzed the selection regulations for establishing an energy community in the territory of GAL Colinele Tigheciului. We talked more about it here.
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| Peer-to-peer learning between NGOs |
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We have created an online space dedicated to the exchange of ideas, lessons learned, and case studies from the associative sector. In recent months, colleagues from organizations across the country—from Florești to Cimișlia—have come together in several online workshops as part of the capacity-building program "Strong NGOs for Resilient Communities." More details here.
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| Spring School for Young Trainers and Entrepreneurs 2025 |
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Between April 14 and 17, the EcoVisio Training Center in Rîșcova hosted an intensive training program that brought together 25 young trainers, facilitators, and social entrepreneurs from Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, and Moldova. It was a launchpad for new partnerships and bold ideas, inspiring a new generation of leaders to contribute to building stronger, greener, and more resilient communities. Read more here.
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| Visit to the Research Institute for Field Crops "Selecția" in Bălți |
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On June 12, 16 farmers from the left bank of the Nistru River joined us on a trip to Bălți, where agriculture is practiced with care, knowledge, and respect for nature. We discovered experimental fields with crop rotation and natural methods, organic and conservation farming practices, and ideas that can take root in every household. More details about the study visit here.
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| Study visit of international journalists to Moldova |
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From June 17 to 22, we had the pleasure of hosting 18 journalists from six countries (Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Germany, and France) at EcoVillage Moldova in the village of Rîșcova. These journalists are passionate about the environment, sustainability, and solutions journalism, and they participated in the SDG MEDIA LABORATORY for Green Journalism project. During the six days, participants explored Chișinău, the EcoVisio Training Center, forests, wetlands, and villages, conducting field research in independent groups. The invited experts helped us address topics such as conflict-sensitive journalism in climate reporting, reforestation, organic farming, and more. Read more here.
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| Training on energy efficiency in rural areas |
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Two intense days (June 14-15) of training, full of meaning and inspiration, took place at EcoVillage in Rîșcova. During the sessions, participants learned not only how to save energy, but also why this is vital—from a financial, environmental, and social perspective. More here.
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| The Ungheni experiment continues! |
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After a promising start on Mihai Viteazul Street, our Moldova #FărăDeșeuri multiplier team went door to door, talking directly to each family. It was more than an information campaign — it was a sincere conversation about how we can take concrete steps together toward a cleaner city. The specialists distributed reusable bags for the separate collection of plastic, metal, and cardboard, explaining clearly and simply how the waste should be prepared. Find out more in this post.
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| Our team attended the event organized by the Moldova Food Bank |
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We have discovered figures that are difficult to ignore: nearly 1 million people in Moldova, or one-third of the population, face food insecurity. One in three children lives in extreme poverty, without consistent access to clean water and sufficient food. What can you do? Find out in this post.
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| Opportunities: get involved! |
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| First meeting to establish the Climate Platform in Moldova |
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We want the Moldovan Climate Platform to bring together key actors from the public sector, civil society, the private sector, academia, and development partners to coordinate climate initiatives and promote concrete lobbying, advocacy, and awareness-raising actions.
📆 The event will take place on July 14, 2025, between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the VisPas Chisinau Complex.
During the sessions, you will have the opportunity to express your institutional or personal position on climate challenges and contribute with concrete examples and proposals for shaping the strategic direction of the Platform.
📩 To confirm your participation, please complete the registration form by July 10. |
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| Webinar: Financial independence of NGOs. How to develop your own services? |
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More and more NGOs in Moldova are looking for sustainable solutions to continue their work without relying solely on grants. One of the most promising directions is the development of their own services—activities that not only generate income but also have a real impact on the community.
We invite you to a webinar dedicated to developing your own services, with trainer Lucia Ioncu, finance manager at AO EcoVisio.
📆 Date: July 10, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Format: Online (link will be provided after registration)
Working language: Romanian
📌 Registration form here.
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| The course "At the Limit of Waste" |
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Do you feel like you produce too much waste, but don't know where to start making a change? We invite you to a course that will help you understand, step by step, how you can reduce waste in your life and how to create sustainable habits.
The course is online, free, and accessible, whether you are just starting out or already have experience in waste reduction. It will be held in Romanian!
📆 Registration deadline: July 15, 2025
📌 Fill out the registration form here.
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| Keep Cool game session |
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If you are passionate about the environment, curious about climate change, or simply want to make your weekend more interesting, come and discover Keep Cool, the strategy game that shows you how today's decisions change the future!
Whether you're new to #KeepCool or want to test your skills with a new strategy, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m., at the EcoVisio office (downtown, Chișinău).
📌 Reserve your spot by filling out the participation form here.
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| Two-day intensive training course dedicated to the practical aspects of organic farming |
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The program will cover the following topics: practical agroecology, technologies for sustainable agriculture, certification of organic products, marketing and sales of organic products.
The learning format includes practical sessions, masterclasses, and group discussions.
📆 The training will take place on July 18 and 19 in person, in Russian, with the opportunity to ask questions and develop your own action plan.
📌To register, please fill out this form by July 12. |
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| Take part in an innovative training course as part of the SDG Kids project! |
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Are you a preschool or primary school teacher looking for creative ways to address important topics with children? We invite you to join a group of 15 dedicated teachers for two days of learning and inspiration!
Take part in a two-day interactive training course, where you will learn how to use storytelling as a tool for teaching SDGs when working with children.
📆 When: August 7-8
📌 Where: EcoVillage, Rîșcova village, Criuleni district
🗣️ Working languages: Romanian and Russian
Apply here by July 24. |
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Impact Days 2025
People. Emotions. A flurry of ideas per square meter. Innovation and social impact. That's how we would describe the third edition of the Impact Days Moldova conference! We would like to thank everyone who was part of the process and is determined to make their way in the field of social entrepreneurship and impact business.
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International Conference "Social Student Companies in Action" - watch the live broadcast from the event on June 4, dedicated exclusively to social entrepreneurship in education, with participants from Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, and Germany.
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The #MeetTheTeam series continues!
Who else but Aliona can turn a landfill into a place of education and viral content? 🙌 For a #WasteFree Moldova, we need clear information, creative ideas, and people who know how to communicate them—from north to south. In short: we need an Aliona. 💚Be careful what glass you bring to the office – and don't refuse to answer the questions in her voxes. |
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#EcoVisioRecommends "Girls learn about energy and save the world with every kilowatt"
In the midst of the admissions period, ZUGRO is launching the campaign "Girls learn about energy and save the world with every kilowatt" – a call to girls in Moldova to embrace a modern, well-paid, and meaningful field: energy efficiency.
Discover the study offer and more details here.
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There were more materials promoted in June in the area of waste management, agrifood and social entrepreneurship... Unfortunately all those materials are only available in Romanian (the main language spoken in the Republic of Moldova) or Russian, that's why they are not included in the English version of the newsletter. However, if you want to have a look at them, see the button below. |
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