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title: "How Moldova's Euroclubs help young people shape their communities"
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/89418/how-moldova-s-euroclubs-help-young-people-shape-their-communities
published: 2026-11-11T05:27:00Z
language: en
author: "Gabriela Melnic"
section: "Social"
source: radiomoldova.md
---

# How Moldova's Euroclubs help young people shape their communities

> Moldova's EU Euroclubs bring together more than 1,000 young people through educational activities, reliable information and opportunities to develop skills and engage in their communities.

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Moldova's EU Euroclubs bring together more than 1,000 young people through educational activities, reliable information and opportunities to develop skills and engage in their communities.

**A network of 30 clubs and information centres**

Fourteen Euroclubs operate in educational institutions across the country, while 16 EU Information Centres are hosted by libraries. Beyond providing information about the EU, the networks give young people space to build communication skills, learn to identify disinformation and create social media content.

“Euroclub activities began with meetings, information sessions and development opportunities for young people. Over the years, they have grown into welcoming communities,” Lilia Duca, coordinator of the EU Information Centres and the Euroclub Network in Moldova, said on Radio Moldova's Zi de Zi programme.

**Building critical thinking and media literacy**

One of the networks' key roles is to help young people distinguish reliable information from falsehoods. Through organised activities, members learn to verify information and counter disinformation with arguments and concrete examples.

Academic opportunities and international mobility are also among the topics that attract considerable interest. Scholarships, Erasmus+ programmes, travel opportunities, access to the labour market and professional skills development are among the subjects young people want to learn more about.

The network encourages members to follow opportunities published on the European Union's official website in Moldova and take part in programmes that can broaden their horizons.

“Young people understand that if they want to live in a prosperous country, they must get involved in decision-making today, take an active role, vote and make their voices heard,” Duca said.

**From information to civic participation**

For young people looking to make a difference in their communities, joining an Euroclub can be a first step towards greater civic involvement.

“An Euroclub provides young people, first and foremost, with a community and access to reliable information. It broadens their horizons through exchanges with other young people. They also have access to training resources and can take part in activities available through the European Commission's website at any time,” Duca explained.

Other initiatives, including the Young Communicators School and EU Accelerator, complement the network's activities. They help prepare young people to communicate accurate information, engage in informed discussions and promote European Union opportunities in their communities.

Through these programmes, young people are encouraged to become better informed and more actively involved in public life. The Euroclubs provide a setting where they can gain the experience, knowledge and confidence needed to contribute to the development of their communities.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**

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