“Knowledge dial”, “Marathon of sports relays”, “Chinese style” “Photohunters” are some of the program of a sports event held on September 21, 2024, in the Rose Valley Park in Chisinau. Symbolically entitled “Together for Peace and Unity” and aiming to contribute to strengthening social cohesion between teenagers and young people from Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, the event was attended by 55 beneficiaries of the capital’s Safe Spaces, refugees and representatives of the host community.

At the opening, Lilia Nahaba, project coordinator, PRO DIDACTICA Educational Center; Natalia Grîu, UNFPA, and Cezara Cornienco, director of the Chisinau City Center of Young Naturalists, welcomed the audience, participants and supporters, emphasizing the importance of such events, which mark the fundamental values of peace, unity and solidarity, human rights, and the commitment to combat all forms of violence, to live together in harmony and understanding.

Facilitated by Irina Grecova, Ion Șargu, Octavian Grecov and Octavian Grosu, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, but not without a competitive spirit, the teenagers and young people got down to the races. Although everyone was captivated by the challenges, competitions and games on the day’s agenda, and although everyone threw themselves heart and soul into the activity, there were still winners. And although there were winners, in the end all participants were rewarded… Because, in fact, there were no losers, because sport, good humor, respectful communication, openness towards others is a gain for everyone, a step towards bringing people closer together.

The event took place within the project “Refugee Support Initiative”, implemented by the Educational Center PRO DIDACTICA, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) “, as part of the Humanitarian Response in the Republic of Moldova.

From 11-13 September, the CE PRO DIDACTICA team, represented by Mrs. Rima Bezede, Executive Director, and a group of expert trainers, went on a study visit to the memorable city of Gdansk, at the invitation of the Gdansk Community Foundation.

The purpose of the visit was to explore a unique educational and cultural program – “Gdansk Lion Cub Academy” for primary school students. The activities organized, the meetings with key participants in the program, as well as the details of how the program will be carried out, underlined the importance and necessity of broad partnerships and joint commitments.

Following this visit, we will continue to work with representatives of the Gdansk Community Foundation to identify opportunities to transfer/assimilate good practices from Gdansk and to capitalize on the experience of both sides.

In the framework of the Erasmus+ T4Green project, a 5-day training was launched at the University of Beira Interior (UBI) in Covilha, Portugal, dedicated to transforming teacher education for the green and digital transition in Armenia and the Republic of Moldova.

The event brings together over 40 teachers and policy makers from Armenia, Moldova and other EU countries (Portugal, Spain, Czech Republic), providing a platform for exchange of ideas, best practices and innovative strategies in the field of green and digital education. Participants benefit from interactive sessions, presentations and discussions focused on integrating digital and sustainable skills in the training of future generations of teachers.

The Erasmus+ T4Green project reflects our commitment to support the modernization of education and to prepare teachers for today’s global challenges, contributing to a more sustainable and digitized future. Participants explore innovative solutions to integrate sustainable development goals into the university curriculum reform process in Armenia and Moldova.

C.E. PRO DIDACTICA team, in partnership with several colleagues from the State Pedagogical University “Ion Creangă” in Chisinau and the State University “Alecu Russo” in Balti, will disseminate and capitalize on advanced experiences in the field at national level.