“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.