We Launch the “Youth Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (YELI)” – Engaging Youth for a Better Future!

Our organization is pleased to announce the launch of a new ambitious project: “Youth Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (YELI)”, funded through the “EU4Youth: Youth Engagement and Empowerment” project, co-funded by the European Union and BMZ, and implemented by GIZ under the “Strengthening Civil Society in the Eastern Partnership” program.

Through YELI, we aim to:

• Strengthen youth civic engagement at the local, regional, and national levels, with a special focus on the Southern Development Region of the Republic of Moldova;
• Develop essential skills and knowledge for young leaders to actively engage in democratic processes and create sustainable community initiatives.

The program includes a series of structured activities that will support young people to become active leaders in their communities:

• Leadership Bootcamp: A four-day event dedicated to leadership skills development and teamwork;
• Mentorship sessions: Personalized guidance for each participant, offered by experts;
• Local action plans: Development and implementation of civic initiatives in two selected communities through an idea competition.

Who can participate?

We will launch an open call to select young leaders from as many localities in the southern region as possible, such as Cahul, Taraclia, Cantemir, and others. The goal is to support local civic initiatives and amplify the voices of young people in their communities.

This program represents a strong commitment by our organization to support youth civic engagement and to contribute to building a better future for communities in the Republic of Moldova. Through this project, young people will benefit from resources and training that will help them become key actors of change in their communities.

This project would not be possible without the support of the European Union, BMZ, and GIZ Moldova. We thank them for the trust and resources provided to make this project a reality.

Stay connected for more information about the YELI program and how young leaders are making a positive impact in their communities.

📸 Photos courtesy of: GIZ Moldova