Past Democracy Commission Small Grants

 2001-2002

The Association for Civic and Political Culture of Moldova

Radu Gorincioi

Chisinau January 10, 2001

PURPOSE: to continue to produce a weekly electronic bulletin dedicated to the non-governmental sector in Moldova. It will be issued in Romanian and English in two versions: short and complete.

Ecoteora NGO

Constantin Manolache

January 10, 2001

to develop and publish a guide "How to Obtain and Use Environmental Information" with the circulation of 3000 copies in Romanian and Russian. The guide will contribute to a more active and efficient participation of the population in the decision-making process on environmental issues that have a great social impact.

"Harmony" Center, Tiraspol

Fiodor Granovschii

January 10, 2001

PURPOSE: to organize a summer school for young volunteers that will gather thirty participants from Chisinau and Tiraspol and a training course on conflict resolution. The school will focus on lectures about democracy and human rights, business-culture, art of communication and alternative options for drugs.

Savvo-Astra TV Station, Riscani, Balti judet

Valeriu Coseac

January 10, 2001

PURPOSE: to produce its own programs that will touch upon a big variety of topics including human rights, environment, land reform, youth education, poverty eradication, healthcare etc. Each program will last 30 minutes and will respond to community needs.

The Joint Committee for Democratization and Conciliation, Chisinau

Iurii Ataman

January 10, 2001

PURPOSE: to organize two one-day seminars, one in Chisinau and the other in Comrat, Gagauzia entitled "Youth at the Threshold of the XXI Century" that will gather students from both regions to discuss common projects related to the non-governmental sector and peaceful methods of conflict resolution.

Contact Center,  Chisinau

Aliona Niculita

January 10, 2001

PURPOSE: to organize six seminars on "Volunteer Management" for NGO representatives and potential volunteers in Balti, Soroca, Chisinau, Comrat and Cahul, as well as a National conference "Volunteering - an Element of Social Partnership" that will highlight several aspects related to volunteerism such as, international practice of volunteer initiative, volunteering as a way to involve citizens in solving community's problems and building democratic society.

Youth Helsinki Citizens' Assembly, Chisinau

Natalia Sineaeva

January 10, 2001

PURPOSE: to publish two special issues of the Moldovan edition of the international youth magazine "The Collage - Chisinau versus Tiraspol" (100 pages) in Romanian, English and Russian with the circulation of 600 each.

Gender-Doc NGO

Maxim Anmeghichean

January 10, 2001

PURPOSE: to organize five interactive workshops on awareness regarding homosexuals' issues and their legal rights in Moldova for students of the Journalism Department of local universities, psychologists, NGO leaders, as well as for high schools teachers.

The Center for the Development of Participatory Democracy,

Gabriel Mumjiev

March 21, 2001

PURPOSE: to promote interethnic tolerance, identify ways and strategies to harmonize interethnic relations on the territory of Moldova.

Gender-Center NGO

Valentina Lungu-Bodrug

March 21, 2001

PURPOSE: to prevent trafficking in women by informing and educating the young generation about this phenomenon and its consequences for the society. The NGO will publish a leaflet "Trafficking: Reality and Consequences" that will be attached to the students' cards and will organize one-day ten training courses on combating trafficking in women for 240 students of the Moldova State University and Technical University in Chisinau, Cahul University and Balti University.

The Journalists' Union of Moldova

Valeriu Saharneanu

March 21, 2001

PURPOSE: to develop an annual report "Mass media in the Republic of Moldova in 2000. Statements, Evaluations and Tendencies" that will describe and analyze the impact of mass media in the Moldovan society.

"Ora Locala" Newspaper

Nicolae Rosioru

March 21, 2001

PURPOSE: to publish a supplement entitled "Ora Locala Liberty" that will cover mainly human rights issues and the role of women in the society. The supplement is designed as an ABC of Democracy for the population of Chisinau judet.

Youth Center "Piligrim-Demo," Tiraspol

Andrei Ponomarev

March 21, 2001

PURPOSE: to draw the attention of young people towards the issue of interethnic relations in Moldova and involve them actively into the process of development of a new democratic and interethnic society.

The Center for Transparency and Democracy, Chisinau

Petru Jitaru

March 21, 2001

PURPOSE: to raise public awareness on corruption in higher education institutions in Moldova.

Cutezatorul NGO, Falesti, Balti judet

Vitalie Cimpoies

March 21, 2001

PURPOSE: to inform the population of Falesti, Balti judet, about the role and the responsibilities of public institutions, to encourage active public participation in the decision-making process and promote information of public interest by organizing information campaigns.

The Federation of Trade Unions

Grigore Slanina

Chisinau

March 21, 2001

PURPOSE: to initiate an experimental course "The Role of Trade Unions in the Society" at the International Relations and Political Science Department at the Moldova State University.

Balti Judet Youth Council,  Balti

Nicolae Moscalu

March 21, 2001

PURPOSE: to contribute to the development of local initiatives and to the active involvement of the young people from rural areas of Balti judet in different activities at village level.

The National Center for Child Abuse Prevention, Chisinau

Vitalie Popescu

March 21, 2001

PURPOSE: to increase community awareness of abuse against children and teenagers, to contribute to establishing partnership relations between young people from Moldova and Transnistria, preventing cases of child abuse and developing an efficient system of identifying and reporting cases of children and teenagers' abuse.

The Association of Students with Disabilities "Gaudeaumus"

Natalia Buga

June 26,2001

PURPOSE: to contribute to the integration of young people with disabilities from Chisinau into the academic environment by increasing their number at local universities. In order to reach this objective, the organization will carry out a number of activities: a summer school for the disabled, a conference and a training course for university professors on challenges faced by disabled students. It will also publish a bulletin.

"Calancea-Cinema" Studio

Valerii Calancea

Chisinau

June 20, 2001

PURPOSE: to contribute to the population's civic education and reduce ethnic and political tensions in Moldova by familiarizing citizens and international organizations with the process of demining of 85 ha of land in Pohrebea, Transnistria (a break-away region).

The Center for Health Promotion and Education "Health"

Vasile Sofronie

June 25, 2001

PURPOSE: to raise public awareness regarding democratization, consumer protection, diseases' prevention and health-related issues in Edinet by producing and broadcasting radio programs.

"Copii Bugeacului" NGO Zirnesti

Tatiana Botezatu,

June 25,2001

PURPOSE: to inform teenagers (11-16 year old) from three villages (Zirnesti, Cucoara, Rosu) of Cahul judet about human rights legislation, as well as help them apply their rights in everyday life. This will be achieved by organizing 11 seminars that will combine theory and practice focussing on basic human rights, and publishing 400 copies of a booklet "Let's change the world together".

"Credo" Charity Association for Abandoned Children and Prisoners

Tatiana Sergunina

June 22,2001

PURPOSE: to contribute to the adjustment and reintegration of juvenile offenders in the society and prevent their degradation as personalities by providing them with artistic and scientific literature, newspapers, movies and music. "Credo" plans to develop the already existing library in Lipcani colony where there are 90 juvenile offenders.

The Independent Journalism Center

Angela Sirbu

June 25, 2001

PURPOSE: to contribute to the development of student newspapers in different regions of Moldova. The project targets high school students from Transnistria, Gagauzia and other parts of Moldova who are currently producing or are planning to produce newspapers.

The Independent Press Association

Dorina Osipov

June 25,2001

PURPOSE: to improve the accounting system used by its 14 newspaper-members in different regions of Moldova. Common accounting software will allow the Association of Independent Press to have up-to-date information on the financial situation of each member, redirect its activities to prevent the closing down of papers, or to exclude those members which get support from political parties.

The Independent Society for Education and Human Rights "SIEDO"

Anatol Beleac

June 20,2001

PURPOSE: to increase legal literacy of high school students in the Republic of Moldova, promote principles governing a democratic society and rule of law by publishing 3 textbooks "Noi si Legea/ The Law and Us" for grades 10 through 12 of high schools and as well as teacher's guides in Romanian and Russian.

"Jurnal de Chisinau" Newspaper

Val Butnaru

June 27,2001

PURPOSE: to improve its appeal by diversifying its content, increase the number of pages (up to 16) and the circulation (up to 8,000), and thereby to become economically viable.

The National Association of Young Managers

Natalia Titica

June 25,2001

PURPOSE: to establish an Employment Center that will provide free consulting to young people regarding job opportunities, organize training courses on ways of finding a job, CV writing, performance at an interview etc.

The National Women's Studies and Information Center

Galina Precup

June 25, 2001

PURPOSE: to inform and train mostly rural women on the legal rights provided by the Convention on Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

"It's Time to Live" NGO

Maxim Berlean

June 25, 2001

PURPOSE: to produce and broadcast a TV talk show "The Decision" on the basis of several round table discussion that will focus on human rights, the role of women in the society, and the collaboration among state, private sector and the NGO sector.

"Canal X" TV Station

Petru Condratchi

Sept. 18,2001

PURPOSE: to promote democratic principles, a civil and an open society and change the mentality of youth by producing and broadcasting a series of TV programs in Briceni, Edinet judet.

The Center for Human Rights of Moldova

Alexei Potinga

Sept.18,2001

PURPOSE: to raise public awareness regarding basic human rights and contribute to human rights protection in the regions of Moldova through its three regional branches located in Balti, Cahul and Comrat.

The Center for the Promotion of Freedom of Speech and Access to Information "ACCES-INFO,"

Vasile Spinei

Sept.18,2001

PURPOSE: to develop, publish and distribute a Guide "Access to Information" in Romanian with the circulation of 5000 designed for all categories of population. The guide will be developed in the form of a micro-encyclopedia and will include all aspects related to access to information.

The National Association of University Women

Silvia Chiriac

Sept.18,2001

PURPOSE: to reduce the risk of domestic aggression and provide domestic violence victims with assistance to reintegrate into the society by publishing a book "Face to Face" focusing on some theoretical and practical observations of the staff of the Center for Assistance and Protection of Domestic Violence Victims based in Balti.

"Vocea Basarabiei" Radio Station

Veaceslav Tibuleac

Sept.18,2001

PURPOSE: to raise public awareness regarding democratic values and institutions by initiating a series of programs under the general topic "Support and Development of Democratic Institutions in Moldova. Study of the History of the Western Democratic Institutions"

"Business School"

Dmitrii Parmacli

Sept.19,2001

PURPOSE: to publish a bulletin "Young Entrepreneur" in Romanian and Russian, which will highlight the tragic consequences of illegal transit of youth of the border of the country and will offer useful information related to entrepreneurship, including legislative framework, registration of businesses, taxation, accounting standards by organizing 24 four-hour training courses for young people (twice a month).

"Ecosfera" NGO

Corneliu Mirza

Sept.18,2001

PURPOSE: to continue publishing the bimonthly magazine "Ecosfera" that will promote environmental education among young people, will inform them about the current state of nature, national and international legislation on environment, public participation in environmental decision-making and access to justice related to environmental issues.

The Youth Council of Tighina

Tudor Cislaru

Sept.19,2001

PURPOSE: to organize two one-day seminars, "We Have Equal Rights" and "AIDS and STDs Prevention" for students from secondary and high schools, youth NGO leaders from Tighina judet and Transnistria (a break-away region).

"ProUman" NGO

Mihail Melnic

Sept.18,2001

PURPOSE: to translate into Romanian international laws on Human Rights of Persons with Mental Disorders, publish two books and a guide "The Right to be Equal" focusing on the protection of rights of people with mental disorders and organize a conference "The Need to Adjust the National Legislation on the Protection of Human Psyche to International Standards."

"Cuvintul Liber" Newspaper

Ion Mititelu

Sept.19,2001

PURPOSE: to publish a biweekly supplement, which will cover a broad range of issues related to gender equality, domestic violence, discrimination against women and children, trafficking in women, sexual exploitation, prostitution, social migration and its consequences.

Eco-Arta NGO

Vasile Mungiu

March 26, 2001

PURPOSE: Raise public awareness regarding environmental issues in Moldova through fine arts and promote environmental culture among young generation.