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2010/2011

EDELWEISS

2010/2011

Annual Report

2 EDELWEISS Annual Report 2010-2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 About us

4 Areas of Activity

5 Programs and basic activities:

5 “Where is their home?” Campaign

8 “Together we Succeed!” Campaign

10 „Cultural Programs - an essential element of development!”

12 „Social Programs – Disadvantaged communities development”

17 „Educational Programs – Education Support in all its forms!”

21 Projects Generalization

22 Communication Activities

23 Partners

24 Contacts


About Us

Name: „EDELWEISS” Foundation for the Development of the Republic of Moldova

Edelweiss – herbaceous perennial plant of the Compositae family, with

leaves and flowers are covered with white hairs, growing in the

mountains; queens-flower, noble white, wool-flower, lion’s paw. [< germ.

EdelweißI]. Lion’s paw (lat. Leontopodium alpinum) was declared a

natural monument and is protected since 1933.

The name chosen for the Foundation is symbolic – Edelweiss literally translated from German

meaning – noble white – a plant declared a natural monument, representing something rare and

precious. The most precious in a modern society are its people, the Foundation aim at supporting

young talented people, offer opportunities for the disadvantaged and contribute to the society.

The 3 main areas of activity chosen by the EDELWEISS Foundation are: cultural, educational, and

social, thus covering the essential features of public activities of the country and being able to

create a conglomeration of opportunities, which ones fructified, will lead to positive and

sustainable results for Moldova.

Slogan: “Support the people who will support Moldova”

The EDELWEISS Foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit and apolitical organization,

established by the businessmen Vlad Plahotniuc with the objective of developing equal

opportunities for the talented people of the Republic of Moldova.

Foundation’s Mission. The Foundation has the mission to contribute to the development of the

society by developing projects in the following areas: cultural, educational and social.

Foundation’s Values. All the initiatives of the foundations are guided by values such as

attitude, support, cooperation, social responsibility, equality, opportunities and continuous

development. The philosophy that guides the Foundation relies on creating opportunities for

talented people, encouraging initiatives that develop people’s potential, and improving living

standards and supporting different infrastructures, necessary to build a prosperous society.

Areas of support:

1. Cultural. Programs to support talented people from various cultural fields

2. Educational. Scholarship offers, help educational institutions, trainings and education

3. Social. Support socially-vulnerable people


Areas of Activity

1. Social

A modern society is a responsible society that makes a commitment to develop disadvantaged

communities, to support vulnerable groups and persons in distress.

Over the years, the Edelweiss Foundation has carried out a number of social projects, many of

which were implemented in orphanages and retirement homes. This kind of activities support

the disadvantaged layers of the society, but because of the current situation in the country there

is a large number of inquiries, and the Foundation, unfortunately, is not able to respond to all of

them. Therefore we urge the society to engage and support our efforts. Our solidarity will lead

to the fructification of joint efforts.

The Edelweiss programs support civic involvement, the integration of disadvantaged groups

into the community life, volunteering, partnership and community development.

2. Cultural

Culture is the mechanism we use to define our identity as individuals, communities and nations.

Culture is the core element of economic development and social rebirth, and represents an

indicator of living standards.

To help develop cultural society in Moldova we intend to support a wide range of cultural

activities: literature, theater, music, fine arts, architecture, cinema, broadcasting and television,

photographic art, design, circus, folk art, and others.

The Edelweiss programs support cultural projects and personalities, support acquirement and

development of cultural and multicultural knowledge, through creating necessary conditions to

support cultural infrastructure and activities, facilitating access and encouraging wide

participation of citizens in cultural and artistic processes.

3. Educational

Education is a key aspect in a society, and the modern society requires more than ever a lot of

intelligence and creativeness abilities, therefore we aim at supporting education in all its forms.

A quality level of education is the core element of human resources development. Education

plays a key role in ensuring the economic growth, modernization of technologic and intellectual

components and increasing the population’s living standards.

Edelweiss programs support and promote talented people and their development in all areas:

science, arts, sports, management, leadership, thus contributing to the formation of human

resources who will be able to resolve the issues of contemporary world.


Programs and Basic Activities

“Where is their home?” Campaign

Period: July – October 2010

Objectives: Assist victims in the flood-hit region of Hincesti

Total direct beneficiaries: 56 pers.

In July 2010, PRIME TV broadcasting channel together with “Edelweiss” Foundation for the

Development of the Republic of Moldova launched a CAMPAIGN to offer assistance to the

victims from the floods affected regions with the name “Where is their home”. In the weeks

following the floods, the Foundation started procuring houses in the adjacent areas, unaffected

by floods, and started renovation works, thus in July of 2010 In accordance with the set

objectives, the Foundation’s Board decided to allocate funds for the acquisition of houses for

the most vulnerable families of flood victims.

The Foundation’s team put all their efforts for people not to feel neither abandoned, nor fed up

with empty promises. An overall aid worth 2 million lei was allocated to the victims of flood-hit

district of Hincesti, and within only two weeks from the disaster, tens of families received keys

from freshly renovated houses from the EDELWEISS Founder, Vlad Plahotniuc.

Moreover, each family received all the necessary for a decent life, including furniture, home

appliances, and farm land and animals.

The stories of several Edelweiss beneficiary femilies:

Boian Family Case, Sarateni v., Hincesti r.: „I found my home in the place I was born!”

Dorel and Olga Boian, 28 years old, together with their children: Roman, 7 years old, and Petrica,

2 years old along with Iulia Ababii, 80 years old are a strong and united family. When the water

flooded their house away, the Boians had no place to go and were left on the streets. Together

with their children and their grandmother Iulia, Dorel and Olga built their house in the village of

Sarateni, where they moved 4 years ago, after Olga inherited her parents’ house. They worked

hard, made repairs to the house, extended their household, settled in Sarateni and thought that

they would spend their lives and raise their children there.

When the Edelweiss team visited them for the first time, Olga Boian met them at the gate, which

was the only spot not covered by water. The house was flooded, as well as the garden, they

were able to save only their animals and a few items from the house. In their bottomless

despair, the Boian family submitted a request to the Edelweiss Foundation.


At the inquiry of Boians, Board approved the acquisition of a

house in the village of Micauti, Straseni region.

After everything happened to them in Sarateni, the Boian family

wanted to start a new life in Miscauti village, Straseni region, the

village Dorel Boian was born in.

July 2010 – flooded house

August 2010 – Boian family’s new house

The day the Boians were handed their keys, Dorel’s relatives came

to welcome them to their new house, feeling extremely happy that

they will be neighbors and live together in the same village.

Dorel Boian: “I’m so happy to be back home, where I have my aunts

and sisters. I’ve started to believe the saying ” Every cloud has a

silver lining,”, God wanted to bring us back to the village where I

grew together with my dear ones, and the Edelweiss Foundation

helped us gain our confidence.”.

Mitru Family Case, Cotul Morii v, Hincesti r.: Flood victim family returns „home”

Before the floods, Mitru Family lived in Cotul Morii village of Hincesti region. Their home and

land was the pride and foundation of this family. The Mitrus had to work overseas in turns, in

Moscow, to earn some money for the house for renovation and furniture. All the money they

have earned during the last years was invested in house and land around it.

In the fall of 2009, the Mitrus finished the renovation of the house, a modern touch with PVC

windows and doors, with tile roofing, but unfortunately they had not been given much time to

enjoy the conveniences that they had made with so much dedication and effort.

In July 2010, their house, as well as the all the houses from Cotul Morii village, was completely

flooded and right after the flooding the family was temporarily placed at dormitory of

Professional College No. 8 from Hincesti region. That is where the Edelweiss team met them,

crying and desperate.

With tears in her eyes, Natalia, 33 and Anatol Mitru, 40, told the story about the household they

had built and which disappeared underwater in few moments. Their children were also hosted

with them in the dormitory, ten-year-old Veaceslav and six-year-old Vlad, along with their

grandmothers Nadejda and Eugenia, as well as Natalia’s sister, who is a single mother of nine-

year-old Tatiana and seven-year-old Daniela. They had called for help and received it from the

Edelweiss Foundation.

On July 17th 2010, during an official ceremony, Mr. Vlad Plahotniuc, Edelweiss Founder, handed

the family the key to their new home in Lapusna v., Hincesti r. “When I entered the house, it felt

like I returned home”, confessed Natalia Mitru, overwhelmed and with tears in her eyes.


July 2010 July 2011

Mitru Family, currently living in Lapusna village, Hincesti region

Snegur Family Case, Sarateni v., Hincesti r.: The Snegur family have regained hope and confidence in future with the support of the Edelweiss Foundation

Before the floods, the Snegur family used to live in Sarateni village, Hincesti region. Alexandru 34 years old, Valentina 24 years old and their daughter, 3 years old are a modest and hardworking family, everything in their life was built through effort and hard work. Valentina was working at “Ionel” factory and Alexandru had a seasonal job in Russia. They have arranged the house, worked their piece of land and like many other villagers dreamed of a better future. Moreover, this spring they found out that their family will grow with another member and have already started planning re-arranging the house for the new baby.

The water came unexpectedly, and the Snegurs managed to save only a few personal things. After the floods, they were placed at the dormitory of the Professional College in Hincesti town. After the difficulties, fear and despair they went through, Valentina was several times hospitalized under the risk of miscarriage. August 2010

The Snegurs addressed for help to the Edelweiss Foundation, willing to move to any house, anywhere in Hincesti region. They have been dreaming of a new house, where they can feel like home again, and where they can provide a shelter for Alexandra, and the new baby coming into the world soon. “I feel very good in the new house. I am certain that we will adapt quickly to the community of Lapusna village. Finally I can breathe easier, knowing that my family has a roof and we can go through the winter away from the streets”, said Valentina, when receiving the keys to their new house, donated by Edelweiss Foundation.

Snegur Family, currently living in Lapusna village, Hincesti region – August 2011


“Together we Succeed!” Campaign

Period: November – December 2010

Objectives: Public awareness towards existing social issues and

needs, through sharing success stories and destinies of

Edelweiss beneficiaries

Total direct beneficiaries: 2,564 people

The public awareness campaign entitled “TOGETHER WE SUCCEED!” was launched by

“Edelweiss” Foundation for the Development of the Republic of Moldova together with PRIME

TV channel. The campaign aims to promote the principle of consolidating efforts to support

socially vulnerable layers of the society and to contribute to promoting the people and

successful practices for the development of the Republic of Moldova.

Several actions from various fields were implemented under this program, namely:

Social

Support the elderly in many rural institutions

Sponsorship of surgical interventions for children with congenital heart defects

Sponsorship of surgical interventions for children with infantile cerebral palsy

Donate food to victims of the flood-hit region of Hincesti

Educational

Equip pre-school institution from UTA Gagauzia with computers

Donate sports equipment to a sports hall from rural area

Equip 5 students dormitories with computers and internet

Assign awards to the best sportsmen (judo) from Moldova

Equip a music school from the rural area with music instruments

Cultural

Support cultural and artistic unions from Moldova

Sponsorship of many national/international festivals from Moldova

Support culture personalities from the Republic of Moldova

Promote the participation of disadvantaged children in cultural events


Illustration of several actions within the “Together we Succeed!” campaign:

Children with infantile cerebral palsy, operated with the support of Edelweiss

The Edelweiss Foundation offered its financial support to

3 children with infantile cerebral palsy, from the

Community Service Center for Children at Risk “Casa

pentru Toti” from Ungheni town.

The Center is serving about 40 children and appealed for

the financing of 4 surgeries for Olesea Lupu, 12 years old,

3 surgeries for Marcel Pacisin, 13 years old, and 2

surgeries for Dumitru Cozlov, 15 years old.

The Edelweiss Foundation saved the life of a child with congenital heart disease

The Edelweiss Foundation donated 7.000 dollars for the

surgery of little girls who was born with a serious heart

disease, at the Cardiologic Surgery Centre “N.Bakuev” in

Moscow. Noemi Ursan from Ruseni, Edinet was born with

crossed valves and blood oxygen insufficiency. The girl needed

prosthetic heart valves. The surgery was performed in

December in Italy, thus Noemi received a new heart.

“Together we Succeed” Campaign pays a visit to the Retirement Home from Straseni

The Edelweiss representatives visited the Retirement Home

from Straseni, which is servicing over three hundred elderly

from the town. The edelweiss team came with useful gifts for

the elderly, offering a plasma TV set and linen sets for

everyone. During the visit, the guests discussed with the

elderly and representatives of the retirement home about the

problems and needs they confront every day.

More than 750 children from socially vulnerable families and their parents had the

watched the “The Nutcracker” play free of charge thanks to Edelweiss Foundation

More than 750 children from socially vulnerable families were special

guests at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet. The event took

place thanks to the financial support of Edelweiss Foundation, which

aims at integrating disadvantaged children from many parts of the

country into the cultural life of our society. The action was organized in

the framework of the public awareness campaign with the title

“TOGETHER WE SUCCEED!” .


„Cultural Programs - an essential

element of development!”

Promoting cultural heritage of Moldova is a priority for Edelweiss, during a year of activity the

Foundation managed to implement a number of events:

Edelweiss supported the following cultural activities:

International Festivals:

International Festival “Maria Biesu Invita”, 18th Edition and 19th Edition

National Festival of Epigrams and Fables “Donici cuib de-ntelepciune”

International Festival “Doua Inimi Gemene”/Twin Hearts, in memoriam Doina and Ion

Aldea-Teodorovici, 8th Edition

National Festival of Folk Songs “Tamara Ciobanu”, 11th Edition

National Festival “Colinde, Colinde”, 1st Edition

National Festival “ Steaua CHisinaului – Steaua Moldovei 2011”, 7th Edition

Theatre Activities:

Setting up and promoting the theatre play “Pomul vietii”/The Tree of Life, by Dumitru

Matcovschi at the National Theatre “Mihai Eminescu”

UNITEM Awards 2011

Supporting the “Luceafarul” Theatre at the 50 years of activity anniversary

Edelweiss Foundation also engaged in the following cultural activities:

Anniversary Concert of “JOC” Folk Dance Ensemble

World Sport Dance Championship “Codreanca 2011”

“Cantate Domine” CD release, choral music, “Cantabile” choir

Participation of “Cantabile” Choir in the “ Voices of Europe” contest in Italy

Support cultural personalities from the Republic of Moldova

Promote access of children from socially vulnerable families to cultural activities

Support the participation of disadvantaged children in different international contests

Charity concerts

Support with equipment and inventory of several art educational institutions from rural

areas


Illustration of several cultural activities implemented by the “Edelweiss” Foundation:

"Cantabile" youth choir has won the “People’s Choice” at

Voices of Europe competition in Italy

From October 31st to November 1st 2010, “Cantabile” youth

choir from the Republic of Moldova, performed on the stage of

Porto Torres in Italy, with the support of Edelweiss Foundation.

The youth choir from Moldova was selected by dozens of

countries to participate in this prestigious contest, which they

returned from with the “People’s Choice” award.

Edelweiss Foundation, sponsor of „Steaua Chisinaului”/Star of Chisinau

Festival, 8th Edition

The 2011 edition of the Festival “Steaua Chisinaului”/Star of Chisinau, had a

social aspect, as many disadvantaged children .and youth have been exempted

from the participation fee, thus facilitating their presence at the Festival –

Contest “Steaua Chisinaului – Steaua Moldovei”.

Edelweiss promotes young talents

Between May 27-30, 2011 Belgorod city hosted the 6th Edition of the

“Garmonia” International Festival. Grace to the support of the

Edelweiss Foundation, 3 talented kids from Music School No.3 from

Chisinau participated at this event.

Edelweiss Foundation - General Sponsor of Epigrams and Fables

Festival

On 13th November, “Satiricus” Municipal Theatre hosted the

Epigrams and Fables National Festival called “Donici, cuib de-

ntelepciune”, 6th Edition, organized with the support of Edelweiss

Foundation. The event gathered dozens of epigrammatists and

humorists from Romania and Republic of Moldova.

International Festival "Invită Maria Bieșu" supported by Edelweiss

The International Festival “Invita Maria Biesu” a part of cultural

heritage of the Republic of Moldova and international opera.

EDELWEISS Foundation supported the editions from 2010 and 2011

of the festival, and will continue to support this major event.


„Social Programs – Disadvantaged

communities development”

Barbarosie Family Reunion, Hincesti region

Edelweiss Foundation runs an extensive program of social projects whose ultimate goal is to

contribute actively to the development of community life.

The social programs implemented by Edelweiss Foundation aim at supporting people with

special needs, disadvantaged families and the disabled, orphans and other socially

disadvantaged categories.

The Foundation believes in the right of individuals to build their own destiny and future. We

believe in the youth, because they prove enthusiasm, dynamism and innovative strength, and in

the elderly, because they reflect the beliefs, wisdom and experience of the years.

Edelweiss Foundation supports the following socially-vulnerable categories

People with no income or very low income

Families with many children

Single parent families

Children in the care of grandparents or other relatives

Youth from the social protection system

Elderly people

Disabled people

People with chronic diseases

Homeless people

People belonging to minority groups, possible victims of discrimination

People in crisis situations ( loss of a family member, home, job, health issues, and accidents)

The Foundation also offers its support to social organizations, as well as has implemented

common project with a range of local and international partners directed to helping the

distressed, promoting the rights and access of socially-vulnerable people to vital services and

activities.


Illustration of many social activities implemented by “Edelweiss” Foundation

Activities aimed at supporting children from the social protection system

Period: December 2010

Charity concert to bring Christmas in the hearts of 170 underprivileged children

Over 170 children from the “Drumul spre casa”/The way home Foster Home and from the Orphanage from Balti received presents, including toys, candies, slippers, office supplies within the framework of a charity concert held in Balti, with the support of Edelweiss Foundation. The singer Geta Burlacu and Alex Calancea Band performed live ethno, jazz and Latino songs during the concert in Balti, and all the funds from ticket sales were multiplied by Edelweiss and used to buy presents for the children.

Santa Claus and Snow White visited the unprivileged children from Chisinau The majority of children hosted by the Municipal Orphanage from Chisinau, an institution that serves 91 disadvantaged children, with ages between 1 and 7 years old, are either abandoned, or left by their parents in the care of the state. The Edelweiss Foundation wanted to bring light on the faces of the children who cannot enjoy Christmas with the families. Edelweiss together with Santa Claus offered presents in exchange of poems and carols. To ensure a better functionality of the institution, the Foundation donated vacuum cleaners and electric kettles. The Christmas spirit came earlier to the Pediatric Hematology Department at the Oncolocy Hospital, grace to Edelweiss

Parents, children and the medical staff of the Pediatric Hematology department of the Oncology Hospital enjoyed a special day, offered by the Edelweiss Foundation. “Copilarie fara Leucemie”/Childhood without leukemia NGO addressed an inquiry to the Foundation’s Board, and as a result the little ones enjoyed a special day with Santa Claus, Snow White, toys, candies and a lot of fun.


Sleighs, encyclopedias and gifts for the 60 children from the Gracious Joseph Orphanage from Chisinau

“Gracious Joseph” Orphanage was founded in 1995, by the

Metropolitan of Moldova. During the year 2010, with the

Foundation’s support, the orphanage benefited from a renovation

and has received multiple donations of home appliances, and the

children were equipped with supplies for the school year and

receive gifts for the holidays. At the moment the orphanage is

hosting 60 children.

The holidays came along with presents and joy. Children sat beside Santa Clause and in

exchange of poems received sleighs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, toys and candies.

Programs of support for families with many children

Family reunion with the help of Edelweiss Foundation Tears of joy in Barbarosie family, from Onesti village, Hincesti region. For two years parents have been away from their four children. Poverty and despair forced the Barbarosie couple to leave home to earn their existence. He ended up in Moscow, she – in Tel-Aviv. The real problems have emerged in the summer of 2010, when floods took their home away, and the 4 children remained in the care of their grandmother.

They were temporarily place into the school from Hincesti, where the Edelweiss team found them. The Foundation donated a big house in Onesti village, but the absence of their parents was felt every day.

The dream came true the day when their mother came back home from Israel. Veacesla also returned home. He haven’t seen his wife for two years and said he will never let her go again. “It was a real struggle to deal with raising our four children, but now we are happy to see everybody home and we are grateful from the bottom of our hearts to those who helped us, to Edelweiss Foundations and especially to Mr. Vlad Plahotniuc, for being so supportive to our family during this very hardship”, said the children’s grandmother, Vera Barbarosie.


Mother of quintuplets supported by Edelweiss Foundation

Three months after the birth of the babies, Surugiu family finally packed their things to go home. After the birth of the children, the family was supported by the “Edelweiss” Foundation for the Development of the Republic of Moldova. Surugiu family consists of 7 members, Tatiana and Serghei – the parents, Irina and Vasile – the older children and respectively the three newborn – Marius, Alexandrina and Anastasia. The doctor to assist the children confessed that is was a difficult experience,

especially when witnessing such a birth for the first time, and also stated that will continue to supervise the babies. “Edelweiss” Foundation donated to Surugiu family 10.000 MDL, the monthly salary of the Prime Vice-president of the Parliament, medicines and presents, and covered the cost of traveling home. A family with 11 children received food for Easter! Tertiuc family lives in Nisporeni town and consists of 13 members. The children of the family wave between 2 and 16 years old. Both parents lost their jobs. Lidia continues to be on a maternity leave, she used to work on a farm, and her husband found a job in the region, but it is not a stable one and the salary doesn’t cover their needs. The only financial source comes from the state, but because of the problem to issue identity documents for the children, the family has no income. The “Edelweiss” Foundation was impressed by the story of this family and could not remain indifferent. The foundation’s representatives paid a visit to Tertiuc Family to meet the children and to bring presents for the Holly Easter Holidays. Elderly support programs Edelweiss Foundation helps a disabled family

The “Edelweiss” Foundation donated a set of home appliances to a family from Floresti, where the two members, the mother and the son, are invalids and are struggling to survive, living on an allowance. Varvara Grosu is immobilized for 15 years. She has gifted hand and has a passion for crocheting, which gives her the opportunity to create small pieces of art, made of used thread, and receive a lot of appreciation and prizes at many contests. The Edelweiss Foundation was deeply impressed by Varvara Grosu’s work and personality, even though she is facing very difficult times.

The Foundation donated her some home appliances, which will help her with the daily activities around the house.


A disadvantaged family from Donduseni, helped by Edelweiss Foundation Edelweiss Foundation helped a disadvantaged family from Arionesti village, Donduseni region, offering money, food, detergents and blankets. Niculeac family is struggling to live for many years having the only income of about 400 lei allowance. The lack of financial resources left the son Roman with no opportunity to obtain a profession. Left alone with two children, the woman worked hard and raised them. She also took care of her mother who was suffering from paralysis. She used to work at the village farm, processing tobacco, but she got ill with lymphatic insufficiency and could not continue working. All the members of the family gather in one room of a few square meters, the only way to keep warm. Many times they have nothing to put on the table, even thou the son is earning some money working for wealthier villagers. “This is the first time a foundation to come to our village to help needy people, everything we have made until now was made with our own forces”, said Vasile Cantir, the mayor of Arionesti village. Social Cafeteria from Zimbreni village, re-opened with the help of Edelweiss Foundation

The social cafeteria from Zimbreni village, Ialoveni region, was re-opened with the support of Edelweiss Foundation for the Development of the Republic of Moldova. Grace to the involvement of the Edelweiss Foundation, about 100 people from disadvantaged families from Zimbreni village will have access to this social cafeteria

Support programs for people in need He defeated fate! The hero of the TV show Yer or No, Nicolae Antohi impressed the entire country with the courage and dignity he faced the distress of his life. The man became disabled 18 years ago, but he never complained of his fate and raised his daughter by himself. Nicolae’s life is split between work and hospital. Each day that passes by depends on dialysis machines. Whereas organs transplant cannot be performed in Moldova, Nicolae would have to undergo a surgery abroad. A part of the money necessary for such a surgery was donated by Edelweiss Foundation. They overcame the disease with the help of Edelweiss Foundation During the years 2010 and 2011, many people with serious health issues were helped by Edelweiss Foundation, by means of financial support for surgeries and treatments in the country and abroad.


„Educational Programs – Education

Support in all its forms!”

Edelweiss Foundation supports excellence in education by initiating and supporting a wide range of activities for and with young people in order to form and develop professional skills. Access to education for all children should be the absolute priority for Moldova. Programs carried out during a year of activity:

Provide educational institutions with modern equipment

Scholarships for children from socially vulnerable families

Promote and support sportsmen

Promote and support young researchers

Promote sportsmen at international competitions

Organize extracurricular activities for high school student from Moldova

Offer scholarships for children from socially vulnerable families

Promote and support sportsmen

Illustration of many educational activities implemented by “Edelweiss” Foundation

Activities aimed at equipping educational insittutions

A set of musical instruments worth 41 thousands lei was donated by “Edelweiss Foundation” to the students of “Maria Biesu” Arts School from Stefan-Voda town

The most talented students from “Maria Biesu” Arts School” (Stefan-Voda t.) received a set of musical instruments worth 41 thousands lei. The EDELWEISS Foundation representatives handed the present to the children on their first day of school. Right after receiving the instruments, the young talented musicians organized a small concert for the representatives of EDELWEISS Foundation and their professors.


60 pre-school institution from Gagauzia received computers with

the help of Edelweiss Foundation

The 60 pre-school institutions from Gagauzia received modern

equipment grace to a program aimed at providing computers,

launched by EDELWEISS Foundation

Students’ dormitories equipped with computers and access to Internet

Students of State University of Physical Education and Sport (USEFS) received a set of 25 computers from the Edelweiss Foundation, which were installed in the university dorms and connected to Internet

Extracurricular programs for high school students from Moldova

Respecting human rights in the Republic of Moldova, was the subject of a TVC contest which

involved the participation of 60 boarding-school students from Drochia, Falesti, Orhei, Leova,

Ungheni, and Straseni regions. The aim of this contest was to raise public awareness towards

the situation in boarding-schools and increase social inclusion of the participants as a result of

civic rights acknowledgment.

The contest was held at Ion Creanga high school in Chisinau and was organized by the

Organization for Reform and Development in Educational System in partnership with the

Foundation for the Development of the Republic of Moldova “Edelweiss”, US Embassy to

Moldova, Norwegian Embassy from Bucharest and East European Foundation.


Programs to support athletic performance

Edelweiss Foundation awarded the judo fighters

who brought victory to Moldova

Victor Scvortov, Stanislav Cernega, Marcel Trudov,

Valeriu Duminica and Sergiu Toma. These are only a

few of the Moldovan judo names. These sportsmen

brought home many medals and awards. Edelweiss

Foundation awarded the sportsmen and their coaches,

who contributed to the victories.

Stanislav Cernega won the gold for Moldova at the

European Judo Championship, Toma Sergiu and Victor Scvortov were prized with silver at the

European Cup in Amsterdam.

The weightlifting hall from Nisporeni was equipped by „Edelweiss” by latest standards

The weightlifting hall from Nispireni town was equipped according to international standards.

Edelweiss donated two modern weight bells with the maximal weight of 190 kg, 20 sets of

equipment for weightlifters including shoes, t-shirts and belts, and a large quantity of

magnesium powder, used by weightlifters to prevent the weight to slip from the sportsmen

hands.

Training the future athletes - a priority for "Edelweiss" Foundation

In the framework of “Together we Succeed” Campaign, “Edelweiss”

Foundation began its collaboration with the only handball club from

the Republic of Moldova “Olimpus-85-USEFS”, which constantly

participates at international competitions, such as European Cup.

“Edelweiss” Foundation offered the athletes from the handball team

sports equipment.


Programs promoting and supporting science

“Scientist of the Year” Awards organized with the support of Edelweiss

The seventh edition of “The Scientist of the Year” Awards of the

Academy of Science of Moldova (ASM), was held in partnership with

the Foundation for the Development of Moldova Edelweiss.

Academician Andrei Esanu, PhD in history and academician Mihai

Cimpoi, PhD in philology were nominated as the most distinguished

scientists of 2010.

The Special Award of the Academy of Science “Discovery of the Tear

2010”, appointed by Edelweiss Foundation, was handed to the academician Teodor Furdui, by

Mr. Vlad Plahotniuc, the founder of Edelweiss

Foundation, for the development of a new theory

regarding sanocreatological nutrition.

During the event, 16 other scholars were awarded by

the Academy of Sciences, and 15 scientists were

awarded with medals for participation at

international exhibitions.

Edelweiss Foundation participated at the 6th meeting of the International Fund for

Cooperation and Partnership of the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea

On 19th of March 2011, Edelweiss Foundation participated at the

Board meeting of the International Fund for Cooperation and

Partnership of the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea (BSCSIF), which took

place at the Academy of Science of Moldova.

In the spirit of full equality and mutual respect, the BSCSIF Fund aims

to contribute to developing mutual understanding and cooperation

between countries and nations around the Black Sea and Caspian Sea

on democratization, justice and human rights, fight against terrorism, organized crime and

illegal drug trafficking, the fight against addiction, economy, poverty reduction, science and

innovation, education, culture and environmental protection and ensuring sustainable and

efficient cooperation between countries in the region.

According to the BSCSIF Fund statute, its Presidency was transmitted by rotation in

alphabetical order to the following country. During this meeting, the Presidency was

transmitted from Romania to the Russian Federation. Participants at the event were several

representatives of educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, associations and

the Foundation for the Development of the Republic of Moldova "Edelweiss".


Projects Summary

PROJECTS DISTRIBUTION BY AREAS 2010

NUMBER OF EDELWEISS BENEFICIARIES

EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL CULTURAL

Direct 1286 203039 4287

Indirect 2471 4129 10620

Total 3757 207168 14907

TOTAL DIRECT BENEFICIARIES: 208 612 PERS.

TOTAL INDIRECT BENEFICIARIES: OVER 17 220 PERS.

58%

20%

22% Social

Educational

Cultural


Communication Activities

In order to raise awareness of the civil society on the issues in social, educational, and cultural

areas, Edelweiss Foundation promotes extensive campaigns in media, press and TV, regarding

the implemented activities and opportunities of the society to contribute.

Prime TV channel was the media partner of “Where is their home?” campaign, carried out

during July-October 2010 to help the victims of floods, as well as “Together we succeed”

Campaign, carried out during November – December 2010.

A photo exhibition named “Where is their home?” was organized within the campaign:

Period: August 9 – 26 2010 Location: “Stefan cel Mare” Public Garden Square

FLOOD VICTIMS’ SUFFERING ILLUSTRATED IN PHOTOS

The 12 pictures exposed in the “Stefan cel Mare” Public Garden Square, illustrate in an

exceptional way, the suffering of people hit by the rage of water. It is and exhibition of filings,

which brought together a big share of our society, according to the statements of the ones who

have seen the photographs. The exhibition was organized by the Foundation for the

Development of Moldova “Edelweiss”, founded by the businessman Vlad Plahotniuc. The

representatives of the foundation visited the affected areas, and offered assistance to all the

distressed families.

The exhibition was launched in the framework of “Where is their home” campaign, during

which “Edelweiss” donated houses to many families affected by the floods. The purpose of the

exhibition was to encourage the society to engage and join efforts to help all victims. The

pictures were opened to the public during the period of August 9-26, 2010.

Website of Edelweiss Foundation www.edelweiss.md The website of Edelweiss Foundation is a communication instrument with the society, Edelweiss programs beneficiaries, as well as with the partners of implemented projects. The website of Edelweiss Foundation is constantly updated with new programs and projects, as

well as with news on the implementation of the programs, new projects and beneficiaries’ news.

http://www.edelweiss.md/


Partners of implemented projects

Central and Local Public Authorities:

• Ministry of Labor and Social Protection

• Ministry of Culture

• Ministry of Education

• Department of Education of Gagauzia

• Local public authorities in various

regions of the country

Cultural Institutions:

• National Theatre of Opera and Ballet

• National Theatre "Mihai Eminescu"

• National Theatre „Luceafarul”

• Writers Union of Moldova

• Musicians Union of Moldova

• Theatre Union of Moldova

• Musical-choral Association of Moldova

• Cultural Society „Pasarea Phoenix”

• „Doua inimi Gemene” NGO

• State Publishing House „Cartea

Moldovei”

Educational Institutions:

• Academy of Science of Moldova

• Moldova State University

• Technical University of Moldova

• Academy of Economic Science of

Moldova

• Schools and pre-schools in different

regions of the country

NGOs:

• Regina Pacis Foundation

• Association for Disabled Children

“Humanitas”

• „Neoumanist” Association

• „Vatra” NGO

• „Copilarie fară Leucemie” Association

• ORDSE – Organization for Reform and

Development of Educational System

• „Vidoinf” NGO

Social Institutions:

• Municipal Orphanage

• Temporary foster home for children

• „Drumul spre casa” Center

• “Casa pentru Toţi” Community Service

Center

• "Casa Gavroche” Rehabilitation Home

• Gracious Joseph Oprhanage

Relevant organizations: • Judo Federation of Moldova

• Sport Dance Federation of Moldova

Edelweiss Contacts

„EDELWEISS” Foundation 1/1 Dimitrie Cantemir blvd. MD - 2001Chisinau, Republic of Moldova Tel/fax: +373 22 809 083 Email : [email protected] Web: www.edelweiss.md

The application form can be downloaded from the Edelweiss Foundation website:

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.edelweiss.md/

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