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Luna decembrie la EcoVisio: final de an, încheieri de proiecte, activități și multe resurse informative.
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The December edition is arriving late, but we preferred not to compress it into a rushed summary. It has been a very busy month: lots of activities, results, and cool stories from the communities we work with. To keep things simple and realistic, the next edition will bring together news from January and February, and when December is so rich, we are happy to celebrate it separately.
Continue to discover the sections with news, opportunities, and useful resources to learn more ⬇️
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| Impact Forum Orhei: ideas, inspiration, and concrete solutions for entrepreneurs in the region |
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In Orhei, we continued our usual Impact Forum format—regional meetings dedicated to social and impact entrepreneurship, where we discuss sustainable business models and real opportunities for those who want to create change in their communities. Read more here. |
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| Moments from IarmarEco Christmas 2025 and the Social Impact Gala |
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We gathered in the same space social entrepreneurs, companies that care about the environment and choose to be eco-friendly, people with similar values The end of the year is a time to celebrate the achievements of all those who choose to work for the good of the community and for all of us.Even if you were unable to attend the event, you can view more photos from it in this post. |
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| Documentary film as one of the most powerful educational tools |
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This topic was explored by a group of teachers during a practical workshop. For one day, in the informal setting of Queer Cafe, participants had the opportunity to learn how to use short documentaries to explore topics related to human rights, democracy, and social phenomena. We also discussed how, through documentaries, students can discover themselves and practice critical thinking, self-reflection, and empathy skills. See more here. |
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| Discussing climate change in the south of the country |
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The seminar from November 29 brought together 22 people from the region: teachers, young volunteers, and local government workers. The methods explored were aimed at increasing the soil's capacity to retain carbon and planting trees and other plants in ways that reflect the new climate reality—terracing, drought-resistant species, the Miyawaki method, complementary species, and others. Read more here. |
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| Crop rotation as a solution for healthier soil and more resilient gardens |
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On December 6, the participating women from the EmpowerHer – Climate Resilience for Women project gathered in Chișinău for an applied learning session, where they discussed how the agricultural year can be structured so that the soil is protected, production is more stable, and climate risks are better managed. Under the guidance of Vitalie Pintilei, the training combined clear explanations with practical exercises designed to transform theory into solutions that can be easily applied in households. More info here. |
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| The “A Poster for a Safer Environment” campaign has been successfully completed! |
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Organized between August and November 2025, the social poster campaign “A Poster for a Safer Environment” challenged the local community of art enthusiasts to use artistic language to talk about the most important challenges of our time: climate change, environmental protection, and building a more responsible society. This campaign was aimed at artists, creators, art students, freelancers, professional graphic designers, and anyone who loves art and believes in its power to change the world, in order to gather creative visions that would inspire communities to take action. Open the post to see the final collection of posters.
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| As the year draws to a close, we are celebrating the launch of a new project: Citizen Communities for Energy Efficiency! |
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Of the 16 localities selected for the project, in December we managed to visit four of them with information sessions on simple energy efficiency measures. Over 80 people from Chiperceni, Rădeni, Volintiri, and Sireți learned how to reduce their electricity and heating bills in winter. The information sessions will be followed by a series of activities to bring the topic of energy efficiency to the most energy-vulnerable households. In addition to education, we are planning experience-sharing activities, study visits, and grants for the energy efficiency of a public building in the selected communities. Read more here. |
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| Thank you, dear EcoVisio community! |
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2025 has been a full year: we set more than 20 projects in motion, reached hundreds of beneficiaries across different districts and regions of Moldova, and took part in international trips that brought us new ideas, courage, and valuable exchanges of experience.Thank you to everyone who follows our work, takes part, asks questions, offers constructive feedback, joins our events, and helps carry our messages further. We’re also grateful to our beneficiaries, experts, service providers, as well as the partners and donors who have supported us every step of the way. Without you, it wouldn’t have been the same (and honestly, not nearly as beautiful). Wishing you peaceful days, loved ones close by, and a new beginning filled with peace, joy, and meaning 💚 |
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| Opportunities: get involved! |
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| We are looking for a project assistant! |
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EcoVisio has launched a new complex project that aims to support rural communities in the Republic of Moldova in reducing energy poverty and transitioning to renewable energy sources. To ensure the successful implementation of this project, we are looking for a dedicated project assistant with a spirit of initiative and a desire to contribute to real change in communities, who will support the team in implementing project activities.
⌛Project implementation period: November 2025-April 2028.
📌More details about responsibilities and the ideal candidate profile here.
📩 How to apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter describing your relevant experience by January 28, 2026, to: hr@ecovisio.org, with the subject line "Energy Project Assistant." |
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| O petrecere corporativă altfel! |
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Just 45 minutes from Chișinău, an oasis of peace and humanity awaits you, where events meet nature.
💚 Looking for a special place? Discover our special holiday offer - 10% discounts on all events between December 10 and January 31, 2026!
EcoVillage Moldova is the ideal location for your event:
- Holiday team retreats
- Winter corporate parties
- Evaluation/review sessions
- Conferences and seminars
- Training courses and workshops
- Product launches and presentations
More information about the services offered by EcoVillage Moldova here.
📌 Contact details:
+373 78 901 543
ecovillage@ecovisio.org
EcoVillage Moldova
L314, Rîșcova village, Criuleni district |
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The climate is changing. To face the challenges and take care of her family's health, Olesea, the heroine of the video, decided to participate in the EmpowerHer – Climate Resilience for Women project.
Find out more about her motivation and what she learned during the project in the excerpt above. |
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The experiences of people practicing organic farming motivated Tamara, a Romanian language and literature teacher from the Hîncești district, to put her knowledge into practice and pass it on to others.
Discover the story of another beneficiary of the EmpowerHer - Climate Resilience for Women project. |
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"I feel much more prepared to start the next season in a fairer, greener, and more organic way for my children," says Natalia, a participant in the EmpowerHer - Climate Resilience for Women program.
To ensure the most successful experience possible, we provided the necessary support to enable her to participate in the project together with her son. More impressions in the video above. |
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How do social entrepreneurs in Moldova see their challenges and needs?
Between December 2024 and February 2025, EcoVisio, in partnership with the Social Entrepreneurs Association, conducted a national survey to understand the perceptions, obstacles, and needs of social entrepreneurs on both banks sides of the Nistru River. The survey was conducted with the financial assistance of Sweden and the United Kingdom within the UNDP project "Advanced Cross-River Capacities for Trade" (AdTrade).
As a result, we learned the following important points:
🟢 Access to financing, the market, and the lack of support policies are the biggest challenges facing social enterprises;
🟢 High interest rates, insufficient information about opportunities, and high training costs limit the development of social businesses;
🟢 Only a small proportion of respondents use a business plan or marketing strategy, and two-thirds said they need training in these areas;
🟢 Marketing and sales (63%), followed by financial planning (56%) and European project writing (50%), are the areas where entrepreneurs need the most support.
🟢 Most participants prefer study visits and individual consultations as a form of learning.
Read more here. |
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Leaves are left in the garden, not thrown away—this is one of the eco-friendly practices Victoria discovered through the EmpowerHer - Climate Resilience for Women project.
Discover the participant's full story in the videos above. |
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"I would recommend this program not only to other women, but also to young people, older people, and men," says Elena after participating in the EmpowerHer – Climate Resilience for Women project.
Discover more of the participant's impressions in the videos above. |
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There were more materials promoted in December in the area of waste management and social entrepreneurship which 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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