The European Union will support joint initiatives of the civil society from both banks of the Nistru River with up to €20,000 per project in the framework of the fifth phase of the EU “Confidence Building Measures” Program, implemented by UNDP. Project proposals should increase confidence among people living on both banks, by involving non-profit organizations in addressing joint problems in a participatory manner, IPN reports, quoting a press release of UNDP Moldova.

Recommended activities include, but are not limited to: health, including social protection; culture; environment protection; education; sports, including tourism, and local development.

The selection criteria and other details are available on UNDP website. The deadline for submitting project proposals is April 18, 2019, 4pm.

In 2018, NGOs from both banks of the Nistru joined efforts for 30 impactful projects. Among them was the opening of the Perinatal Schools in Criuleni and Tiraspol, the Centers for training in first medical aid in Bender and Varnita. Thanks to the EU grants, palliation services and the social service “Mobile teams for families with children with special needs” became operational on the left bank of the Nistru river.

The fifth phase of the EU “Confidence Building Measures” Program was launched in January 2019. The Program contributes to confidence building among the inhabitants from both banks of the Nistru River by involving them in joint projects.