The Bureau for Diaspora Relations of the State Chancellery announced the start of the enrolment for the sixth governmental program DOR – *Diaspora * Origins * Returns that is intended for the second generation of migrants native of Moldova, IPN reports.
The enrolment period last from March 15 until May 15. Both children and young people from the diaspora and from the Republic of Moldova can online on www.dor.md, in the Apply rubric.
In a press release, the Bureau for Diaspora Relations said that to take part in DOR 2018, the candidates must be aged between 12 and 17 and must understand and speak Romanian (intermediary level). The places will be filled according to the first come, first served principle. Applicants must annex a copy of the passport. As last year, priority will be given to the persons who haven’t taken part in the program so far.
The DOR program will be implemented during August 20-28 this year under the auspices of the Government of Moldova. Its goal is to strengthen the emotional, cultural and identity ties of the young people with the country of origin.
This year, the DOR participants will have a diverse program of new activities and surprises, including creative, sports, educational and linguistic activities in an interactive style.
Unlike the children from the diaspora, those from Moldova will be admitted to DOR 2018 based on a contest where the participants will formulate the DOR (longing) concept in relation to migration in an artistic form (essay, poem, song, drawing, photo, video, etc.). The files will be assessed by a mixed commission that will consist of representatives of the Bureau for Diaspora Relations, the State Chancellery, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research and other institutions. The results will be made public on May 25.
Participation in the DOR program is free. All the costs will be covered with state budget funds. The participants cover only the travel expenses to/from Moldova.
Over 500 children from 15 countries, among which is Moldova, took part in the DOR program so far.
