Celebrating Youth Week in Moldova

From 8 to 16 August, the Youth Festival 2025 takes place in Moldova, bringing together the creativity, engagement, and energy of the new generation through a series of events — from discussions and workshops to music and fun. Participation is free.

The events are organised by the National Youth Council of Moldova (NYCM) with EU support in the context of International Youth Day, celebrated on 12 August. The Europe Café team has also joined the initiative.

The 2025 edition brings together young people from all regions of the country, with a special focus on the municipality of Edineț, designated as Youth Capital 2025, and on Chișinău, which will become the main hub for youth-dedicated activities during this period. 

Youth Weeks will facilitate open dialogue between young people, decision-makers, the private sector, youth organisations, and international partners, encouraging young people’s active participation in decision-making processes.

This year’s programme includes:

Youth Caravan – a series of local events designed to bring young people closer to valuable resources, information, and development opportunities:

• Căușeni – 8 August
• Rezina – 9 August
• Cimișlia – 12 August

International Youth Day (IYD) in Edineț, 12 August – a local event with participation from young people in the region and local authorities.

International Youth Conference – 15 August
The Digital Park Chișinău will be the venue for an event where young people can share their ideas, ask questions, engage in debates, and learn how they can actively contribute to building a more inclusive, fair, and youth-friendly Moldova.

Youth Festival
On 16 August, young people from across the country will gather for the 2025 Youth Festival, held at Veronica Micle Square (Vlaicu Pârcălab Street) in Chișinău. Starting from 15:00, the festival will offer a variety of thematic zones where you can explore democracy, education, art, entrepreneurship, international opportunities, relaxation, and music.

Youth Week 2025 is organised by the National Youth Council of Moldova, with the support of the European Union, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Switzerland, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), the Norwegian Refugee Council, and the Danish Youth Council. The events are held in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Research and the National Agency for the Development of Youth Programmes and Activities.

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Press release