EU4Moldova Local Communities: 13 Women entrepreneurs from Edineț and Strășeni awarded financial support

On 20th June, 13 women entrepreneurs from the Edineț, Strășeni and Leova regions were awarded with an investment financial support during a special Award Ceremony held under the EU4Moldova: Local Communities programme.

The event marked another milestone in empowering women economically in rural and semi-urban areas of Moldova.

The selected beneficiaries received financial support of up to EUR 2,000 per project, awarded through an open competition designed to strengthen and expand women-led businesses. The aim of this initiative is to enhance local economic opportunities, build entrepreneurial skills and initiative for diversifying the rural economy.

Therefore, the supported projects span a wide range of sectors, including agriculture digitalization, rural tourism, beekeeping, local food processing and promotion, beauty and wellness services, catering, creative design, woodworking, metal crafting, and more.

Ilona Gruenewald, Programme Manager at EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova, emphasized the vital role of women in local development:

“The entrepreneurs we are supporting today are driving change in their communities by introducing new ideas, live and energy, creating jobs, services, social and cultural activities- overall ‚rolling up the sleeves, not only for themselves but for building a better future”.

The event also featured a panel discussion, where the women entrepreneurs shared their experiences, challenges, and ambitions, highlighting their growing contribution to the economic development of their regions.

For the full list of supported projects, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/yck96xty  

The financial support programme was a follow-up to a series of capacity-development sessions that took place earlier this year. During this, over 60 women from Edineț, Strășeni and Leova participated in a dedicated training programme aimed at strengthening their business skills in access to business funding and financial supports, accounting and taxation, and marketing and promotion strategies.

This support initiative is part of the EU4Moldova: Local Communities programme’s broader commitment to promoting gender equality, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable regional development in the Republic of Moldova.

This event was organised within the “EU4Moldova: Local Communities” programme, financed by the European Union, the German, Austrian and Polish governments and implemented by the GIZ, ADA and SFPL in Moldova.