Moldova Edits Romanian Textbooks, Boosts School Energy Efficiency
Approximately 10,000 Romanian language textbooks will be edited this year for students enrolled in Romanian language learning courses.
This initiative was announced by Education and Research Minister Dan Perciun during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry and the international organisation People in Need.
Supporting Romanian Language Learning and School Infrastructure Development
In addition to providing support for Romanian language learning courses, People in Need will also allocate one million euros to enhance the energy efficiency of three educational institutions in the Republic of Moldova, including those within the Model Schools Network. These institutions are:
- Matei Basarab Theoretical High School in Chișinău
- Stefan cel Mare Theoretical High School in Bălți
- Mihail Ciachir Theoretical High School in Ceadir-Lunga
"This investment is crucial, especially given the current energy crisis. It will not only help reduce energy costs but also provide much-needed support for the maintenance of these school buildings," emphasised Minister Perciun. "Additional support will also be identified in the future."
Total Investment of Two Million Euros
People in Need has invested a total of two million euros in the development of schools in Moldova. According to the organisation's director, Guillermo Llinas, part of these funds will be allocated to cover the Romanian language learning costs for Ukrainian refugees and their integration into the national education system.
"This significant investment will focus on two areas: the digitization and energy efficiency of educational institutions and the development of the national education system," stated Llinas. "Thanks to the generous contribution of the Czech government, part of this investment will also be dedicated to supporting the integration of Ukrainian refugees into the national education system. Our goal is to create an environment where every child can flourish, regardless of their background."
Over 12,000 People Enrolled in Romanian Language Program
A total of over 12,000 people have enrolled in the National Romanian Language Program, according to the Ministry of Education and Research. Approximately 5,000 of them are already attending courses, with the remaining participants expected to start in July and September. It is worth noting that 38 refugees from Ukraine are also participating in the Romanian language learning program.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
