Across Borders Inclusive Education

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A NEXT Romania - Rep.Moldova

Date of latest update: 2026-01-27

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Description (EN):

The common challenges that both countries are facing are related to: war in Ukraine and security risks, due to proximity of military actions; the consequences of COVID-19 pandemics on the quality of education and health; demographic decline in both countries lead to the decrease in number of children in education institutions.Both countries share some common sectoral challenges,especially those related to education:the disconnect between the skills and knowledge taught in schools and the requirements and expectations of the job market;limited knowledge,skills and tools to address the psycho-educational needs of particular groups of children and to promote the values of diversity,equity and inclusion.A problematic segment is represented by children with special education needs these are children with disabilities,children from minority groups,migrant children,refugee children,gifted children, children in state care and other groups which have specific characteristics.Among the problems faced by children with special educational needs we can mention:the lack of trained educational staff that could support the inclusion of these children, insufficient adapted didactic materials,the resistance to change of school staff, as well as parents and other children.The overall objective of the project is developing and implementing active cross-border measures in Romania and Moldova for social and educational inclusion of children at risk in order to increase educational inclusion and social acceptance in the target schools by the end of the project.Thus,active cross-border measures will improve the capacity of 30 schools and 30 teachers,as well as 8 NGOs and 12 institutes to implement innovative educational program to increase access to education inclusion of 400 children at risk and social inclusion and acceptance of children with special educational needs.Through the development of the cross border network, we provide the framework for the exchange of ideas,good practices in the activities that take place in the school,but also in the community.8 NGOs and 12 institutions involved in education participant to consultations and involved in cross border network of inclusive education -This output ensures the transfer of expertise between the organizations in the 2 countries for the implementation of educational programs in schools and educational services that ensure access to inclusive education for all children with SEN.1 educational program with sensory elements for children developed and implemented - 150 children from Romania who will benefit from the educational program with sensory elements. 30 schools from Romania and Moldova will implement active educational inclusion measures - The schools involved will use the Inclusion Index to perform a self-assessment regarding their degree of inclusion of children with special educational needs and will implement the program anti-stigma.Cross-border cooperation in inclusive education offers a holistic approach in addressing the diverse needs of students and schools and to create common solutions.Together we will coordinate and implement activities to create and consolidate a cross-border network that includes both schools from Romania and Moldova, as well as institutions and NGOs, which aims to facilitate the exchange of experience, the sharing of good practices in inclusive educational programs and ensuring collaboration even after the completion of the project. Cross-border cooperation in inclusive education offers a holistic approach in addressing the diverse needs of students and schools and to create common solutions.Together we will coordinate and implement activities to create and consolidate a cross-border network.The novelty of the project comes from several perspectives: 1.A cross-border cooperation network will be created and developed with the role of responding to the challenges that arise in the integration/inclusion of children at educational risk or educational or social exclusion (children with special educational requirements, poor children, refugee children, etc.). 2.The exchange of successful educational programs that have been applied by the Lead Partner and Partner in their countries of origin. The Programs - Index of Inclusion and Think outside..stigma! are 2 educational programs that have been successfully implemented in Moldova and Romania-both programs have been shown to be effective.This exchange of educational programs that have proven their effectiveness in both countries will lead to the improvement of practices in the field of inclusive education in Romania and Moldova. 3.One educational program with sensory elements for children with special educational needs will be developed and implemented in Romania this program will have support from the Moldavian partner which has experience in implementing programs with sensory elements/sensorial rooms

Expected Achievements (EN):

Developing and implementing active cross-border measures in 30 schools, 8 NGOs and 12 institutions in Romania and Moldova for social and educational inclusion of 400 children at risk in order to increase educational inclusion and social acceptance in the target schools by the end of the project. Thus, active cross-border measures will improve the capacity of 30 schools and 30 teachers, as well as 8 NGOs and 12 institutes to implement innovative educational program to increase access to education, social inclusion and acceptance of children with special educational needs. Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education will also implement inclusions that create the framework for the development of activities that facilitate inclusive education. Through the development of the trans-frontal network, we provide the framework for the exchange of ideas, good practices in the activities that take place in the school, but also in the community.

Project outputs: Cross border cooperation between 2 organizations from Romania and Republic of Moldova.(EN)
1 educational program with sensory elements for children with special educational needs developed and implemented(EN)
Index of inclusion implemented in 30 schools from Romania and Republic of Moldova(EN)
Website: https://ro-md.net/en/programme-2021-2027

Thematic information

Education and training Social inclusion and equal opportunities Community integration and common identity

Priority: (VI-A_Ro-Mo_2) Social Development across Borders

Priority specific objective: RSO4.2. Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and on-line education and training

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights

Type of intervention: 150 Support for tertiary education (excluding infrastructure)

Partners (2)

Lead Partner: Asociatia Salvati Copiii Iasi

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 919727908

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 9943180

Address: Aleea I. Simionescu , nr. 6, 700408 Iasi, Romania

Department address: Chimiei BD, no.35, 700393 Iasi, Romania

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: https://salvaticopiii-iasi.ro/

Total budget: EUR 163 474.60

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 147 127.14

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 90.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 16 347.46

Contractors:

Name: ADVANCE SERVICES ADVERTISING
VAT registration or tax identification number: RO38151523
Name: PROMOTOP MKT SRL
VAT registration or tax identification number: 16562293

CCF MOLDOVA - COPIL, COMUNITATE, FAMILIE

Name: CCF MOLDOVA - COPIL, COMUNITATE, FAMILIE

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 919727908

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 1011620001828

Address: Ave. Hancesti 64/V, MD-2028 Chisinau, Moldova

Department address: A. Puskin str. , MD-2012 Chisinau, Moldova

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.ccfmoldova.org

Total budget: EUR 163 116.15

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 146 804.53

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 90.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 16 311.62

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CCF MOLDOVA - CHILDREN, COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES

Across Borders Inclusive Education

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Save the Children Iasi Association

Across Borders Inclusive Education

Lead partner

Project partner

Summary

Project name (EN): Across Borders Inclusive Education

Project acronym: ABIE

Project ID: ROMD00143

Project start date: 2025-06-14

Project end date: 2026-12-13

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

Think outside ... Stigma! Project implemented by Save the Children Iasi Branch, financing by EEA and Norway Grants 2009-2014
Implementation period: 01 June 2015 - 30 April 2016, value 83.255 Euro.
Think outside ... Stigma! Project implemented by Save the Children Iasi Branch aims to develop active measures for social inclusion and education of children with mental health disorder (ADHD, anxiety, autistic spectrum disorders) in Moldova region of Romania in order to increase the access to education and the level of their social acceptance.
Thus, were developed and implemented 126 anti-stigma programs by 214 trained teachers from 107 schools in seven districts of Moldova. Through anti-stigma programs implementation were developed accepting differences skills among 4 303 children, 2 613 parents were informed about the peculiarities of the behavior of children with emotional and mental health disorders like ADHD, anxiety or autism and 2 548 teachers were informed of the acceptance of differences and integration of children who manifests disorders in the field of mental health. Also, 6 022 students participated in awareness activities regarding social and educational inclusion of children with mental health disorders; were conducted 3 regional consultations where 105 representatives of public institutions, NGOs and parents of children with mental health disorders were consulted and they contributed to elaborate a policy paper through which Save the Children Iasi supports expediting interventions in the field of child and adolescent mental health, more specifically, expediting procedures and actions for implementing the National Strategy for mental health of child and adolescent 2015 – 2020.
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This project responds to the Save the Children strategy for respecting children's rights to education and non-discrimination, through which a series of programs, projects and analyzes related to their respect were proposed and developed.Through these projects, the premises of this project were created, which is based on the experience gained in the implementation of innovative educational programs, working with teachers and institutions involved in education, but also with parents and the community in order to facilitate the integration of children with special educational requirements .The Think outside ... Stigma project! was in correlation with: Law no. 272/2004 on the protection and promotion of children's rights,National strategy for the protection and promotion of children's rights 2014-2020.In continuation of the steps in the best interest of the child, this project responds to these laws and strategies, to which it is supplemented National strategy for the protection and promotion of children's rights 2023-2027"Protected children, safe Romania" .
The strategy restates the underlying principles
promoting and respecting children's rights, as adopted by the previous strategy, which covered the period 2014-2020 adding new ones to them.The current Strategy aims both to align with the EU Strategy on the rights of the child,
adopted in 2021, as well as with the other framework policy documents, adopted at the European and national level.The accumulated expertise, through the implementation of the Think outside project ... Stigma! creates the premise for the development of this project by replicating the following actions: Implementation of the anti-stigma program in schools; The training of teachers to implement programs and develop skills to accept differences both among children and adults
(EN), "School YES!", with a total budget of 762,660 euros, project co-financed from the European Social Fund through the Human Capital Operational Program 2014 - 2020, Priority Axis 6 "Education and skills", Investment Priority 10 (i) "Reduction and prevention of dropout early school and promoting equal access to quality pre-school, primary and secondary education, including formal, non-formal and informal learning paths for reintegration into education and training", MySMIS project code: 104951. It took place between 22.05.2018 - 21.05 .2021.The purpose of the project: increasing access to education and social inclusion for 430 children, of which 105 are Roma and 60 from rural areas, by providing an integrated package of psycho-socio-educational services and developing professional skills among 240 staff didactic. Results:Preventing school dropout for preschoolers from vulnerable groups; Preventing school dropout for children from vulnerable groups, through the following types of specialized interventions offered: After school Program, "Second Chance" educational recovery program, School reintegration;The implementation of two social innovation programs: Mobile School and the first program in Iași County for psycho-socio-emotional preparation for the transition into a new education cycle;Development of the educational infrastructure for preschoolers and schoolchildren;Parental education programs based on positive discipline for 84 parents;Services for professionals in education and child protection. (EN) | The School Yes Project! was in correlation with: Law no. 272/2004 on the protection and promotion of children's rights, the framework law adopted in order to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on the territory of Romania;
National strategy for the protection and promotion of children's rights 2014-2020.
In continuation of the efforts in the best interest of the child, the new project responds to these laws and strategies, to which it is supplemented
National strategy for the protection and promotion of children's rights 2023-2027
"Protected children, safe Romania" with the aim of ensuring, with the involvement of children, the effective realization of the rights of all children, including the most vulnerable, in all areas of life, by ensuring full access to quality public services.
Through the School Yes! project the premises of this new project were created, which is based on the experience gained in the implementation of innovative educational programs (psycho-socio-emotional training program for the transition to a new cycle of education, the Mobile School), work with the teaching staff and the institutions involved in education, but also with parents and community in order to facilitate the integration of children with special educational requirements
(EN), The main objective of the cross-border project was to improve the child protection system in Iasi County (Romania) and in Cantemir and Leova counties (Republic of Moldova) by increasing the level of interaction and developing the network of professionals involved in child protection field. The aim of the project was to share and distribute good practices in the child protection system in the two countries: Romania and the Republic of Moldova by:creating a cross-border group of experts from the districts of Cantemir, Leova (Republic of Moldova) and Iasi county (Romania);creating maps of social services aimed at meeting the needs of families and children;developing the network of professionals involved in the field;the elaboration and distribution of 300 copies of the "Guide of good practices";
creating of a cross-border team of trainers;created and developed a common training curriculum - 10 trainings in total for child protection professionals;providing the training for specialists - 200 professionals from both countries were trained;4 study visits for professionals were organized; 2 study visits for members of the child protection commission from the two countries: 1 visit to Iasi, Romania of the commissions from Leova and Cantemir counties, Republic of Moldova and 1 visit of the Child Protection Commission from Iasi to the Republic of Moldova.The target group were decision makers in the field of child protection: members of the commissions for the protection of children in need, specialists in the protection of children's rights, mayors, as well as professionals from education, police, health, as well as child protection practitioners: social workers, teachers, psychologists, doctors, etc.
(EN) | There are clear synergies with global, European and national policies and strategies in the cross-border project. Global policies state that education should prevent and combat all forms of discrimination and racism, and equip children, young people and adults to interact positively with their peers from diverse backgrounds.
There is a synergy in cross-border cooperation in inclusive education offering a holistic approach to addressing the diverse needs of students and schools and to create common solutions. By fostering collaboration, sharing resources, and promoting understanding, Save the Children and CCF Moldova project will contribute to creating more inclusive, supportive, and equitable educational environments.
There is a synergy on the proposed intervention with the new project
- Cross-border consultation in order to identify network members;
- Developing a cross-border network as an active measure for the educational inclusion of children with special needs;
- Training seminars (2) for network members in order to implement the Index of Inclusion
- Providing guidance to implement the Index of Inclusion in 30 schools and 20 NGOs and institutions involved;
- Training seminars (4 sessions) for network members to implement anti-stigma educational programs in schools and communities;
- Mentoring in order to implement the anti-stigma program;
- Study visits (4) and exchange of experience between members of the cross-border network;
- Final cross-border conference
(EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 326 590.75

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 293 931.67

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 90.00%

Co-financing sources:

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

4 cross border consultation
8 NGOs and 4 institutions involved in education identified as network members
30 schools from Romania and the Republic of Moldova identified as network members
Cross-border network created
2 Workshops for members of the cross-border network for inclusive education
50 members of the network develop their skills to work together in a cross-border network
Implemented the cross- border network’ s action plan
A strategy and an action plan of the cross-border network for inclusive education will be developed.
50 members will develop their skills in applying the active measure - the Index of Inclusion
30 school staff at the seminar which will present the Index in their schools
Seminar reports
60 mentoring sessions for schools to transfer expertise
50 members of network will develop their skills in applying the active measure anti-stigma program.
30 schools have developed their skills to implement the educational program Think outside...stigma!
8 NGOs and 4 institutions that develop their skills to implement the program Think outside...stigma!
Seminar reports
240 activities to implement the educational program Think outside....stigma!
60 mentoring sessions for implementing the educational program
400 children who benefit from activities from the educational program Think outside...stigma!
4 study visits will be organized.
educational program with sensory elements for children with special educational needs developed
150 children from both countries who will benefit from the educational program
15 schools from the cross-border network will benefit from the implementation of the program
1 set of sensory materials
1 project launch conference
1 intermediate results conference
1 project final conference
Web page and logo of the project
promotion through social media
Posters
Rollup
Spider
Promotional bags of the established network
USB stick

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyDanubeRegion By creating the cross-border network, the exchange of best practices and experience between teachers, representatives of NGOs and representatives of institutions from both countries, Romania and Moldova, we respond to strategies that prioritize the development of inclusive education structures, services, funding and workforce. Through the training and mentoring activities of 30 teachers and 30 representatives from institutions and NGOs from both countries, skills will be developed to implement two innovative educational programs that ensure a response to the priority of the strategy regarding the increase of prosperity in the Danube region by investing in people and capacities.
SeaBasinStrategyBlackSea Cross-border cooperation in inclusive education offers a holistic approach in addressing the diverse needs of students and schools and to create common solutions.
Together we will coordinate and implement activities to create and consolidate a cross-border network that includes both schools from Romania and the Republic of Moldova, as well as institutions and NGOs, which aims to facilitate the exchange of experience, the sharing of good practices in inclusive educational programs and ensuring collaboration even after the completion of the project.
Thus, the Save the Children Iasi and CCF Moldova project contributes to the CMMABS objective of stimulating cooperation with civil society organizations in order to facilitate sustainable development and increase the resilience of society.
Other The project, through the training and mentoring activities of teachers and representatives from institutions and NGOs, from the two countries, the development and implementation of innovative inclusive educational programs and strategies in school and community, which will ensure a change in method, involvement of children, is consistent with and contributes to the implementation of the measures of Global (UNCRPD, The SDG 4), European (The 2018 COUNCIL of European Union RECOMMENDATION, the 2021-2030 Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities objective) and national (The Education Code, Moldova - 2030 Strategy and the (draft) Education 2030 strategy) policies and strategies which states that education should prevent and combat all forms of discrimination and racism, and equip children, young people and adults to interact positively with their peers from diverse backgrounds , prioritize the development of inclusive education structures, services, funding and workforce

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 001 - Enterprises supported (of which: micro, small, medium, large), Measurement unit:
RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A NEXT Romania - Rep.Moldova

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