🏗️ FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Be part of the change bring life to the center that transforms destinies!

Together we can transform an abandoned building into a modern HUB for education and community support.

600+ children and 400+ women from 8 localities will benefit from: education, counseling, sports, entrepreneurship and cultural activities

💰 We Urgently Need Funds For:

Complete Renovation

Structure, roof, installations

Equipment & Furniture

Rooms, offices, equipment

Documentation

Permits, authorizations, projects

Already in progress: Technical documentation and topographic plan

About the Project

More than a community center – a space for education, hope and solidarity

About the Public Association „Rural Women Rise"

The Public Association „Rural Women Rise" was founded with the purpose of supporting the development of rural communities through activities dedicated especially to children and women. We believe that through education, involvement and collaboration, we can build more prosperous, more united villages better prepared for the future.

Community hub for children and women – a space for learning and growth

We aim to create a modern community hub, a safe and welcoming space, intended for educational, cultural and practical activities, both for children and for women from Zîmbreni village and neighboring localities.

This hub will become a meeting point, learning and inspiration, where community members will be able to participate in various activities meant to support their personal and professional development.

Our Activities

Discover the beautiful moments from activities with children and women from the community

Christmas Campaign

In December, we organized a special Christmas campaign, during which 147 gift boxes were distributed to children from Zîmbreni village, bringing joy and hope to the homes of families in our community.

We also organized a memorable activity for 30 children from vulnerable families, who were transported by bus to a show dedicated to the winter holidays.

147 gift boxes 30 children at show

Collaboration with AFAD

In partnership with AFAD, we organized a local program in Zîmbreni, which was attended by 22 women – housewives and entrepreneurs, offering them development opportunities and support in their endeavors.

Following the program, 3 grants were won, representing an important achievement for the participants and a confirmation of the potential of women in our community.

22 participants 3 grants won
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Our Activities Impact

145

Women Trained

in 3 localities

70

Children

Zîmbreni village, Ialoveni

Why do we need this HUB?

The villages Zîmbreni, Horești, Costești, Mileștii, Suruceni, Ialoveni, Țipala and Răzeni have significant community potential, but children's and women's access to modern educational programs, recreational activities and specialized support services remains limited.

👧 Children need:

Additional exam preparation, extracurricular activities, speech therapy and psychological counseling

👩 Women need:

Practical training, mentoring, sports activities and emotional support for labor market integration

💡 The lack of a multifunctional space makes personal and social development difficult. We will change that!

Our Vision

„Rural Women Rise Hub" will be a modern and inclusive space that will bring together educational, sports, psychological and community development programs, with direct impact on hundreds of beneficiaries from Zîmbreni locality and adjacent regions.

What We Will Offer the Community

For Children and Youth

Over 600 direct beneficiaries

Education

  • English and math courses (including BAC exam preparation)
  • Introduction to robotics and programming for beginners
  • Digital education and online safety
  • STEM workshops (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
  • Thematic camps – from village hearth to modern technology
  • Creative activities: painting, music, theater, reading, creative writing
  • After-school programs with homework support
  • Environmental education: recycling, school gardens, nature protection

Health and Support

  • Speech therapy services for speech and language difficulties
  • Individual and group psychological counseling
  • Emotion management and bullying prevention
  • Personal development: critical thinking, public speaking, leadership, self-confidence

Sports and Movement

  • Training: football, volleyball, basketball
  • Modern dance and folk dance
  • Fitness activities for children

For Women and Young Women

Over 400 direct beneficiaries

Professional Development

  • Entrepreneurship workshops – how to start a small business and basic financial management
  • Practical masterclasses: traditional cooking, sewing, handicrafts, organic farming
  • Digitalization, online promotion and IT skills
  • Leadership and rural branding
  • Professional retraining courses
  • Support for stay-at-home mothers – reconnecting to professional life, training and motivation

Support and Mentoring

  • Psychological counseling and parental education
  • Basic legal support
  • Support groups and mentoring network among women in the community
  • Support for single mothers and vulnerable women
  • Promoting civic participation and involvement in local public life

Health and Balance

  • Sports, fitness and yoga programs
  • Healthy nutrition and wellness
  • Relaxation and self-awareness activities

For the Entire Community

A hub of social and civic life

Regional Sports Events

Competitions and tournaments uniting villages

"Health Day"

With doctors, psychologists and nutritionists

Intergenerational Activities

Children and grandparents together: stories, gastronomy, crafts

Youth Volunteering

Developing civic and community spirit

Cultural Activities

Exhibitions, thematic evenings, roundtables

Solidarity Between Villages

Building a more united community

600+

Children and Youth

Direct beneficiaries from 8 localities

400+

Women and Young Women

Including single mothers, entrepreneurs, unemployed

8

United Localities

Zîmbreni, Horești, Costești, Mileștii, Suruceni, Ialoveni, Țipala, Răzeni

Expected Results

Improved school performance and reduced school dropout

Development of educational alternatives and recreational activities for children

Strengthening women's role in economic and social life

Stimulating solidarity between villages in the area

Sustainable community development and local prosperity

A stronger community, more united and happier

Our Mission

We want this hub to become a model of good practice for rural areas, a place where every child has access to quality education, and every woman feels valued, supported and capable of building her own path.

Through our projects, we contribute to reducing inequalities, promoting equal opportunities and strengthening local communities.

This dream can become reality only with your support!

Donate For the Community's Future

The Current Building

Transforming an abandoned building into a modern center for the community

Current Situation

The building in Zîmbreni village requires complete renovation to become a functional, safe and welcoming space for children and women. Currently, we are working on:

Topographic Plan

Measurements and cadastral documentation in progress

Technical Expertise

Detailed evaluation of the building's condition

Old building aerial view 1
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Every Donation Counts!

Help us transform this building into a place of hope and opportunities

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The New Building Plans

Our vision for a modern and functional space

Ina Gaidău - Architect

Ina Gaidău

Interior Design Architect - Author of the renovation project

Founder of AI DESIGN – "Architecture Interior Design" LLC, a company born from the passion for beauty, harmony and authentic comfort. After a solid career in banking, Ina chose to follow her soul's calling for creation, transforming her love for art into a profession. Today, she creates refined and functional interiors, in which each detail tells a story about the client's personality. Ina is the author of the renovation project of this center's building, bringing her unique vision to transform the space into the ideal place for women from rural areas.

Site plan

Site Plan

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Architectural Plan 2

Building plan 3

Architectural Plan 3

Building plan 4

Architectural Plan 4

The Initiative's Authors

Five strong women, united by a common vision: to create real opportunities for children and women from rural areas. With experience in entrepreneurship, social services and community involvement, they transform the dream of a community center into reality.

Ludmila Leu

Ludmila Leu

Project Author

Founder and director of "Accounting & Entrepreneurship" LLC and the Public Association "Rural Women Rise". With over 18 years of experience in CNAS, Ludmila has a deep understanding of rural communities' needs.

Zîmbreni village, Ialoveni district

Higher education - Master's degree

Angela Sîrbu

Angela Sîrbu

Program Manager

Angela Sîrbu was born in Cotiujenii Mari village, Șoldănești district, and currently lives in Chișinău. She is a program manager with over 20 years of experience in coordinating and implementing community and social development projects. Through her professionalism and dedication, Angela actively contributes to promoting initiatives that support people and sustainable local development.

Cotiujenii Mari village, Șoldănești district / Chișinău

20+ years experience in community development

Alexandra Platon

Alexandra Platon

Project Coordinator

Bachelor's degree in sociology and master's degree graduate in law. Employee at the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. Alexandra is dedicated to social equity and community support.

Ialoveni city

Ministry of Labor and Social Protection

Marina Joian

Marina Joian

Social Entrepreneur

Founder of "Blagotrans Vera" LLC and PA "Center for Social Change". Marina combines entrepreneurship with social involvement, organizing retreats and activities for women across the country.

Bălți municipality

National accounting services

Maria Haheu

Maria Haheu

Co-founder and Promoter of Creative Education

Originally from Giurgiulești village, mother of two children, settled in the United Kingdom since 2016. Maria organizes thematic events, creative workshops and masterclasses for children and women. She actively supports the community through donations, packages with clothes, books and toys for children from Zîmbreni.

Giurgiulești village / United Kingdom

Creative workshops and educational activities

Together, we build a brighter future for children and women from rural areas!

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Implementation Plan

From abandoned building to modern community center - the steps towards achievement

1

Evaluation & Authorizations

IN PROGRESS

Technical expertise, legal verification, technical project and obtaining building permits

2

Renovation Works

Structural strengthening, roof reconstruction, new installations (electrical, sanitary, heating), finishes and thermal insulation

3

Equipment & Reception

Furniture, technological and educational equipment, fire and health permits, final reception of works

4

Opening & Operation

FINAL

Team organization, activity program, official inauguration and start of activities with beneficiaries

Final Result

A safe, modern and adapted space to the needs of children and women from Zîmbreni locality and adjacent regions

Educational and recreational activities for children

Psychological support and counseling for women

Integration, education and personal development

Long-term Sustainability

The project will be sustainable through partnerships with schools, public authorities, national and international NGOs, symbolic contributions from participants and active involvement of volunteers. Thus, the center will become a permanent resource for the community.

Your donation helps us achieve every step of this plan!

Support the Transformation

Be part of our story

Every contribution counts.

Donations will be used exclusively for the renovation and equipping of the building — from roof repair to the furniture needed for educational activities.

Other ways to help us:

Involve your company

as a sponsor or partner in this community project

Donate materials

construction, furniture or equipment for the center

Join us

as a volunteer and offer your time and expertise

Together we can build a space that gives wings to dreams.

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Project partners - Helvetas, Switzerland, HEKS/EPER, NRC, ANOFM

This website and informational materials were developed in the framework of the project "Achieving Resilience Through Employment and Social Cohesion", implemented in the consortium by Helvetas, HEKS/EPER Moldova, and Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), with the financial support of the Swiss Government. Strategic implementation partner: National Employment Agency.