"Professionalization of adult education centers" is the main project of DVV International representative office in Moldova, which is a part of a larger project of DVV International "Professionalization of adult education centers in Europe" and a continuation of the project "Development of adult education in Moldova", funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The strategic objective of the project is formulated for the period 2019-2027 and is aimed at presentation and dissemination of the results of successful pilot programs and best practices to attract attention to adult education issues at the level of educational policy and budget funding. 

The long-term impact of the project is, on the one hand, to improve the framework conditions for ALE in the Republic of Moldova, so that public support mechanisms are created and socially disadvantaged sections of the population can better shape their lives by participating in non-formal education programmes and, on the other hand, to ensure that sustainable ALE structures provide diverse and accessible opportunities in the context of improved policies to support the subsector.

Starting from 2023, DVV International has proposed a change of approach to the educational offer of AU Christian Philanthropy. The organization will offer a holistic approach and each beneficiary will have the possibility to choose the educational package according to her needs.

From the community of Orhei city and district, 50 women have been selected, who will have the possibility to follow an integrated course that will include 1 professional and 2 personal development courses, or 2 professional and 1 personal development or civic involvement course.

Depending on the needs of each participant, an individual educational package will be customized.

The acquired knowledge will contribute to the development and promotion of education among women in the Orhei town and his neighborhood, by providing the necessary course supports for professional and personal development, including raising awareness of the need for continuous learning. The new skills will facilitate and diversify the possibilities of further professional employment or entrepreneurship for the beneficiaries of the courses.

In order to contribute to improving relations between inmates, promoting resocialization and social reintegration, reducing recidivism and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of reintegration programs in the prison system, it is very important to involve inmates directly in the implementation of activities. Because prisoners have a deep understanding of prison dynamics and the specific problems prisoners face, their training can be more effective in addressing these problems. They can communicate more effectively with their peers and provide solutions that are more relevant and tailored to their needs.   

For this purpose the following prisoner learning needs have been identified:

1. Developing peer-to-peer counseling skills.

2. Guidance in the application in practice of the skills received as a peer-to-peer consultant (individuals will be involved in the application in the skills received and .

3. Career planning and personal development skills.

4. Development of conflict management skills.

5. Overcoming addiction to psychoactive substances.

Prisoners are the group of beneficiaries, who require the development of key skills and competencies that can be crucial for the integration of prisoners into society after release. A comprehensive reintegration program should address both practical and emotional needs and provide them with the resources and support to build a new life outside prison.   

History Competition Project for the high school students is approved for the 4th edition, 2023-2024 and is being supported financially by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the European network EUSTORY, established by the Körber-Stiftung Foundation, Hamburg, Germany. In the Republic of Moldova, the project is implemented by DVV International Moldova, in cooperation with ANTIM – National Association of Young Historians of the Republic of Moldova. The subject of the 4th edition of this competition is “Disclosure of propaganda in 20th Century History – An Appeal for Peace and Development”. 

Partner organizations are implementing a project to improve history teaching practices in schools. The project includes a history competition for pupils of senior grades and the development of an educational course (educational toolkit) for (future) schoolteachers. 

Also, the competition has the aim to create a motivating context for research in recent local history for pupils and their teachers.

The 17-month project is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and aims to improve media literacy among Moldovan adults, with a focus on the rural population in the northern part of the country.  

The project is expected to contribute to a long-term change in the behaviour of the target group and to the consolidation of Moldovan society on the path to EU integration. By supporting objective and free media, the projects contribute to strengthening the democratic resilience of Moldovan society in the fight against Russian propaganda and fake news. Developed resistance to external media manipulation will also help to prevent tensions in society and/or defuse potential conflicts, especially in the context of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.

The project will be implemented in 22 localities in 9 districts in the north of the country: Briceni, Ocnita, Dondușeni, Edineti, Drochia, Glodeni, Soroca, Riscani, Falesti, involving various groups of the population. Adults from the designated localities will meet in friendly discussions on current news topics, guided by recognized local mentors, while selected groups of young people will learn aspects of digital media product development in training camps. At a later stage of the project, both young people and adults (including seniors) will meet in media labs to create multimedia content together.

The project "Media and Information Literacy Initiative (MILI) in Moldova", is implemented by DVV International in partnership with the Association of Independent Press (API) and the Youth Media Center (YMC) with the financial assistance of the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.