Moștenitorii

A public association in Bălți, Moldova, helping young people in the country’s north take part in community life since 1996.

The Duruitoarea Veche gorge: limestone cliffs, green slopes and the reservoir on the horizon
Duruitoarea Veche gorge, Rîșcani district

About us

Moștenitorii means “the heirs”. We are based in Bălți, and our recent projects took place in the Edineț, Rîșcani and Glodeni districts.

“Facilitating the involvement of citizens, mainly young people, from the northern region of the Republic of Moldova in social life.”

Our mission

What we work on

  • Youth and civic participation
  • Adult education
  • Ecology and water protection
  • Natural and cultural heritage

Who we work with

  • Children and young people
  • Teachers
  • Public officials
  • Local communities in northern Moldova

Projects

Tall trees in the Zăbriceni landscape reserve, Edineț district

2024-2025 Zăbriceni and Parcova, Edineț district

Quality water for living and health

In Parcova, 22 vulnerable households and 7 public institutions were connected to the water supply free of charge. The local water operator received equipment, and pupils learned about water and pollution.

EU4Moldova: Local Communities programme, funded by the European Union and the governments of Germany, Austria and Poland, implemented by GIZ, ADA and SFPL.

Limestone toltre near Fetești, Edineț district

2021-2023 Glodeni, Rîșcani and Edineț districts

„Stâncile Prutului” eco-tourism route

A route of about 120 km, with 12 sites to visit.

With the Terra Humana Foundation (Warsaw), funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland under Polish Development Assistance 2021.

2017-2018 Glodeni district

Creative villages

Adult education centres in village libraries, with training for librarians and mini-grants.

With DVV International Moldova, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

View of the gorge from inside the Duruitoarea Veche grotto

2017 Duruitoarea Veche, Rîșcani district

Duruitoarea Veche museum complex

The Paleolithic grotto and the gorge were turned into a museum complex together with the local authorities. It opened in June 2017.