Notice of Funding Opportunity 2018 Funding Opportunity: PAS-CHISINAU-FY18-10 Program: Moldova: American Resource Center Program Announcement Type: Cooperative Agreement Funding Amount: Up to $100,000, pending the availability of funds CFDA: 19.040 Opening Date: June 18, 2018 Closing Date: August 1, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. GMT+2 Program: Chisinau American Resource Center Program Public Affairs Section of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
On May 29, 2018, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released the
2017 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department of State. Religious freedom is both a core American value and a fundamental human right. Mandated by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, the IRF Report describes the status of religious freedom in foreign countries and U.S. actions and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 6 June, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: International Religious Freedom, USG Report
Joint Statement on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in the Republic of Moldova* Chisinau, 17 May 2018 – Everyone – without distinction of any kind – is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, including the right to be free from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 18 May, 2018 | Topics:
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UNITED STATES EMBASSY CHISINAU May 16, 2018 PRESS RELEASE U.S. and Moldovan Experts Discuss Path Forward in Bilateral Cooperation to Counter Nuclear Smuggling Chisinau, Moldova – The United States and Moldova are committed partners in the global campaign to keep terrorists or other malicious actors from acquiring nuclear or other radioactive (R/N) materials that could ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 18 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
One-month Fellowship for Journalists from Moldova at Voice of America in Washington, DC July – August 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Chisinau opens applications for four one-month fellowships in the United States for journalists from the Republic of Moldova. In partnership with Broadcasting Board of Governors, the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau will provide the opportunity to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
Five member Jazz ensemble the Myrna Clayton Experience (Atlanta, Georgia), is led by “America’s Songbird” Myrna Clayton. Myrna has performed across the world in Germany, France, Great Britain, Nigeria, Russia, and Belarus as well as across the U.S. The Westside Winds 24-piece “big band” Jazz orchestra regularly features her. The Georgia Council of the Arts recently recognized her ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 14 May, 2018 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
May 3, 2018 Dear Members of the Moldovan Media: On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, thank you for the essential service you provide to Moldova. An independent and pluralistic media environment is essential to the effective functioning of a representative and democratic government. You contribute greatly to Moldova’s continued path toward reform by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2017 Preface We are a nation founded on the belief that every person is endowed with inalienable rights. Promoting and defending these rights is central to who we are as a country. The
2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (The Human ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 24 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: HHR, Human Rights Report
Notice of Funding Opportunity: PAS-CHISINAU-FY18-08 Program Description The U.S. Embassy to the Republic of Moldova seeks a qualified implementing organization that will manage the “Television Content Fund” program, which aims to increase the quality and quantity of locally produced content on Moldovan television through co-productions that expand investment and employment in the media space. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support increasing the capacity of minority leaders and increase representation of minority groups in political parties. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 6 April, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Moldova is pleased to announce the annual competitions for the Fulbright Scholar Program, the Fulbright Faculty Development Program, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program awards non-degree grants to senior researchers, university lecturers, or experts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its AEECA/ESF Public Diplomacy Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 28 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
March 28, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Moldova commends the Government of the Republic of Moldova for acting in solidarity with the United Kingdom and its allies and neighbors in holding Russia accountable for its actions violating international law and threatening European security. Standing with its European and international partners, the Republic of Moldova showed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 28 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
Welcome to the wild world of sports, where drama and the human spirit play out on the stage of competition. The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat. Welcome to American Film Days, 2018. This year’s theme is Sports and the Human Spirit. From basketball to boxing, baseball and American football – these films will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 28 March, 2018 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy Chisinau is pleased to announce a call for grants proposals from potential implementing partners for the 2018-2019 English Access Microscholarship Program (ACCESS). The purpose of the Access program is to provide disadvantaged youth with an opportunity to learn the English language and enhance leadership through teaching the basics of American culture and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 20 March, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, is seeking applications from qualified U.S. or overseas-based Non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other qualified organizations for a Grant to implement a program entitled “Engagement of Civil Society in Overseeing and Reporting Criminal Justice Sector Abuses”. The authority for this Request for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 20 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Special American Business Internship Training (SABIT) program has established a program to train up to 18 professionals from the Eurasian IT Startups sector. SABIT provides trainees the opportunity to become familiar with a U.S. industry sector and its regulations, establish valuable business relationships, learn about innovative technologies, equipment, and services, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 5 March, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Special American Business Internship Training Program (SABIT) has established a program to train up to 20 specialty food & beverage packaging professionals from Eurasia. SABIT provides trainees the opportunity to become familiar with a U.S. industry sector and its regulations, make contacts to establish valuable business relationships, learn about innovative ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 2 March, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) brings international teachers to the United States for a six-week program that offers academic seminars for professional development at a host university. Teachers are nominated to participate in the Fulbright TEA Program based on their educational experience, academic training, leadership and professional experience. The program provides outstanding secondary school ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 16 February, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
During February 1-2, 2018, U.S. Embassy in Bucharest together with U.S. Embassy Chisinau organized the first ever Regional Workshop in combating Trafficking in Persons “Executive Leadership in the Response to Trafficking in Persons”. International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau supported the participation of 9 Moldovan stakeholders in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 15 February, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute is an intensive short term exchange program whose purpose is to foster relationships among young Europeans and Americans to build strong linkages and an awareness of shared values. The four week program will enable teenagers to explore U.S. foreign policy priorities such as youth engagement, support for democracy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 1 February, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
U.S. Department of State Embassy of the United States of America in Chisinau, Moldova Public Affairs Section Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-CHISINAU-FY18-05 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.900 CFDA Title: AEECA PD Programs Program: Media Program: American Film Showcase Announcement Type: Opened Competition Announcement Date: 2018-01-29 Deadline for submission of proposals: 11:59 PM, Moldova Time, March 01, 2018 The U.S. Embassy seeks ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 29 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Embassy of the United States of America in Chisinau, Moldova Public Affairs Section Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-CHISINAU-FY18-03 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 19.900 CFDA Title: AEECA PD Programs Program: Grants for Media Program: Informational Cinema Announcement Type: Opened Competition Announcement Date: 2018-01-29 Deadline for submission of proposals: 11:59 PM, Moldova Time, March 01, 2018 The U.S. Embassy seeks ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 29 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
2018 Applications Open: January 29 – March 2
Start Your Application Launched in 2016, the Young Transatlantic Innovative Leaders Initiative Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) of the U.S. Department of State and is supported in its implementation by The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF). Entrepreneurs are a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 29 January, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
On January 23 2018, The U.S. Embassy donated 56 TETRA radio stations (52 portable stations and 4 mobile stations) to the Police of the Republic of Moldova. The new equipment will be used by the Police Brigade, ”Fulger” (42 portable stations and 3 mobile stations), bike patrol officers of the National Patrol Inspectorate (10 portable stations) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 25 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Police Reform
At this time, scheduled passport and visa services will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. This website will not be regularly updated until full operations resume, with the exception of emergency safety and security information. *** Toate serviciile consulare şi de viză oferite de Ambasada SUA la Chișinău vor continua în ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 29 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Mission to Moldova seeks to strengthen independent media and the development of the local production capacity in the Republic of Moldova in the interests of plurality of views, editorial independence, and the development of good quality local creative and informational content. We invite interested parties to submit project proposals for funding consideration. All submissions ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 18 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Welcome Remarks at the CCA Media Conference Ambassador James D. Pettit December 15, 2017 Thank you, Dragos, for your invitation to be here today. Thank you, Dumitru, for the work you are doing through the Council of Europe to keep the legislative process moving forward to modernize Moldova’s media regulations. The U.S. Embassy is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 15 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases
Scholars and professionals from institutions of higher education or research focused organizations are encouraged to apply for a 5-week Study of U.S. Institutes summer program in one of the following fields: American Politics and Political Thought, Contemporary American Literature, Journalism and Media, Religious Pluralism in the United States, U.S. Culture and Society and U.S. Foreign ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 13 December, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
The U.S. Embassy invites Moldovan non-profit and non-governmental organizations to submit project proposals to the Democracy Small Grants Program. This program supports projects that foster the development and education of civil society in Moldova. It is a focused yet flexible mechanism that provides seed money for unique and sustainable projects, particularly projects that help develop ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 13 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Corruption is the #1 problem in Moldova. Corruption affects all of our lives. Corruption impairs our education. It affects endangers our health. It damages our property and compromises our security. Corruption is OUR problem, and each of us can fight it. Join with me by pledging to fight corruption, resist it, and never be part ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 9 December, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
Teachers from public schools, as well as administrators including teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, and ministry of education officials, are encouraged to apply for a 5-week SUSI summer program in the U.S. Application deadline: January 11th. The Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary Educators are intensive post-graduate level academic programs with integrated study tours ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 5 December, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders from Europe are intensive short-term academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The SUSI programs for Student Leaders from Europe are five-week Institutes that consist of a balanced ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 21 November, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
Hello! According to the Gagauz folk calendar, the year is divided into two parts. On November 8th, the summer period closes and people thank God for the past season. Wholeheartedly I congratulate you on the occasion of Kasim holiday. I wish you share the feeling of brotherhood, unity, kindness and love not only today, but ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Chisinau is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2018 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grants program. The Ambassadors Fund was established by the U.S. Congress in 2001 to help countries preserve their cultural heritage and to demonstrate U.S. respect for different cultures around the world. Last year ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 7 November, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists Ambassador James D. Pettit November 2, 2017 A free and independent media is the cornerstone of a democracy. It is no accident that the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of the people to think, speak, and publish their views and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 2 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases
Since 2013, United States Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section (INL) in Moldova have supported International Organization for Migration (IOM) projects to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Moldova in combating and preventing irregular migration and transnational crime. On October 26, INL supported the opening of the North Regional Office of the Bureau for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is a fully-funded scholarship for one semester of non-degree academic study at an assigned U.S. college or university. Participants are emerging leaders committed to their home communities. During the Program, Global UGRAD participants ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 26 October, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
The United States Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Section (INL) in Moldova is proud to continue the partnership with the General Police Inspectorate in opening the first Community Police Center in Chisinau. As a result of this partnership, on October 19, 2017 the first Community Police Center in Chisinau was opened. Ambassador Pettit officiated the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 20 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered. We regret the inconvenience to Diversity Visa entrants. In order to ensure fairness and protect the integrity of the process for all those concerned, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 16 October, 2017 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Events, Family Immigration, Immigrant Visas, News, Press Releases, Visas
| Tags: DV Lottery, DV-2019, Green Card Lottery
On Saturday, October 7 Ambassador James Pettit participated in the launch ceremony of the first ever Moldovan police bicycle patrol unit. The event began at the Embassy, where the National Chief of Police Alexandru Pinzari and Ambassador Pettit led a bicycle ride of the entire 20-officer bicycle patrol unit through the city streets of Chisinau ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 10 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
October 5, 2017 Chisinau, Moldova – Delegates from the United States and the Republic of Moldova met today in Chisinau under the auspices of the United States-Moldova Joint Commercial Commission (JCC). Deputy Minister of Economy and Infrastructure of the Republic of Moldova Vitalie Iurcu and Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 6 October, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
On September 26, the U.S. Embassy in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova launched the project: Preservation of Early 19th-Century Bessarabian Charters and Historical Documents. A grant was awarded to the National Library of Moldova by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to preserve, restore and publicly ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS announces the call for 2018 – 2019 FLEX Exchange Program FLEX is a US Government sponsored program which offers the opportunity to spend one academic year in the US studying in an American high school living with an American host family. Recipients of FLEX scholarships are selected by an ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 8 September, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
Scholars and professionals from institutions of higher education or research focused organizations are encouraged to apply for a 6-week Study of U.S. Institutes program in U.S. National Security and Policymaking. The institute will take place from January 4 to February 16, 2018 at the University of Delaware in Newark, DE. The Institute includes a four-week academic residency ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 6 September, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
On August 27, the Republic of Moldova celebrates its 26th year of independence. I and my American and Moldovan colleagues at the U.S. Embassy in Moldova are privileged to advance our key relationship with the Republic of Moldova. I have met so many young and talented people whom I believe will drive Moldova toward a better ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 26 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases
On August 15, 2017, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the
2016 Annual Report on International Religious Freedom at the U.S. Department of State. Religious freedom is both a core American value and a fundamental human right. Mandated by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, the IRF Report describes the status of religious freedom in foreign countries and U.S. actions and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 16 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Press Releases
| Tags: International Religious Freedom, IRF, USG Report
On August 16th, 2017, the U.S. Ambassador to Moldova James D. Pettit officiated over the Swearing-in Ceremony for 52 new Peace Corps Volunteers. These 52 Volunteers arrived in Moldova on June 7 and recently completed a rigorous course of training to become English and Health Education teachers and Community and Organizational Development advisors throughout Moldova. During ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 16 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Peace Corps Moldova
During the tour of the Military Training Center of the National Army Bulboaca, U.S. Ambassador James D. Pettit together with Deputy Commander of the National Army, Col. Eduard Ohladciuc, observed the reconstruction and modernization of the military base, renovated in the framework of the “Global Initiative for Peacekeeping Operations” (GPOI), funded by the U.S. Government. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 10 August, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
WHAT IS THE GLOBAL PEACE OPERATIONS INITIATIVE (GPOI)? Established in 2005, GPOI is the U.S. contribution to the G8 Action Plan to improve international peacekeeping operations. Since 1997, the GPOI program and its predecessor programs have trained national forces of over 53 nations for international peace operations. Moldova joined the GPOI program in 2012 with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 10 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Moldova is pleased to announce the annual competitions for the Fulbright Scholar Program, the Fulbright Faculty Development Program, and the Fulbright Foreign Student Program for the 2018-2019 academic year. The Fulbright Scholar Program awards non-degree grants to senior researchers, university lecturers, or experts in various fields who have a doctoral degree, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 3 August, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
On July 28th, the U.S. Ambassador James Pettit officiated the opening ceremony of Cimislia Fire and Rescue Station, which has been renovated through the efforts of U.S. Department of Defense/EUCOM Humanitarian Assistance Program. The project worth $530,000 consists of ground-up construction of the new building and construction of the access road to the main road. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 28 July, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
The United States is disappointed by the decision of Parliament and the Moldovan government to disregard the most important Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR recommendations regarding its revised electoral code. Adoption of the revised code calls into question the government’s stated goal of a democratic and European future for the people of Moldova. We will continue ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 24 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The purpose of this announcement is to inform interested parties about funding opportunities through a cooperative agreement. According to U.S. Embassy data there are currently over 4500 Moldovan alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs, out of which at least 2000 reside in Moldova. The fact that these alumni live in various towns and villages, are of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Alumni
“Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security. “But worst of all, the crime robs human beings of their freedom and their dignity. That’s why ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 28 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Report
On June 23 2017, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova, Andrei Galbur, and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Bridget Brink, met in Chisinau to relaunch the U.S.-Republic of Moldova Strategic Dialogue with a principals’ meeting. The leaders recognized the achievements made since ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the arrival of the 32nd group of U.S. Peace Corps volunteers to Moldova. On Wednesday, June 7, fifty- eight volunteers will arrive at Chisinau Airport. Before beginning their service, the volunteers will have a 10-week “Pre-Service Training,” to study Romanian or Russian, learn about Moldovan culture and have ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 8 June, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Peace Corps
On Friday, May 19 in Washington, D.C. International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Deputy Assistant Secretary Daniel Foote signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Moldovan Minister of Internal Affairs Alexandru Jizdan that reinforced both sides’ commitments to reforming and modernizing law enforcement practices and institutions in Moldova. The memorandum signing was the culmination of a week of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 23 May, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: INL
On May 18, 2017, LTC Jeffrey Muir participated at the dedication ceremony of newly renovated facilities at Middle School in Rosietici, Floresti Raion. The project cost $75,000 and implemented through the U.S. DoD/EUCOM Humanitarian Assistance Program in the framework of the Rural Sanitation Program. The project consisted of renovation of the sanitation facilities, medical unit, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Chisinau, 17 May 2017 – On the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we express our support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons in the Republic of Moldova. We note that the 16th LGBTI Festival “Moldova Pride” is currently taking place. As the values of tolerance and respect ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 17 May, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy is very happy to invite movie lovers and the general public to the yearly American Film Festival in Tiraspol. The 11 movies featured in this year’s lineup, most of which have been awarded Oscars, include a variety of stories, some based on important events and inspiring individuals in our shared past, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy Chisinau will offer limited services on Friday, April 21, 2017. Please call 022408300 for assistance.
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 21 April, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy cordially invites the Moldovan public to the 11th edition of the American Film Festival, which will take place at the Odeon Cultural Center April 26 – May 1, 2017. The entrance to all screenings is free of charge. Ambassador James D. Pettit will open the festival on Wednesday, April 26 at 18:00. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 20 April, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, Press Releases
By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 19 April, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Press Releases, Video
The U.S. Embassy is very happy to invite movie lovers and the general public to the yearly American Film Festival. This year’s film festival honors our common heritage. The 14 movies featured in this year’s lineup, most of which have been awarded Oscars, include a variety of stories, some based on important events and inspiring individuals ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 11 April, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Moldova is pleased to announce the 2017 annual competitions for the Fulbright Scholar Program, the Fulbright Faculty Development Program, and the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the 2018-2019 academic year. The Fulbright Scholar Program awards non-degree grants to senior researchers, university lecturers, or experts in various fields who have a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 10 April, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
The Alumni Small Grants Program provides seed money to qualified individuals and organizations for sustainable projects that benefit the broader Moldovan community. Grant proposals must support projects that address a tangible need in a community and have measurable outcomes. Extra consideration will be given to projects that address the current needs of rural communities and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 5 April, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, News, Press Releases
Daniel Vodă – a Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Program alumnus currently working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova tells in this interview about how this experience in the U.S. that has changed his life. This is the fifth video of a special project dedicated to the 25th anniversary of cooperation between the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 30 March, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
Dear Teachers of English, This is an announcement for a new series of “American English Webinar Series 6” for EFL teachers to share with your colleagues! We encourage teachers to hold group viewing sessions- please let us know if you’re interested. These slots are offered on a first come, first serve basis! In brief, this webinar series ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases
Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the U.S. – Moldovan diplomatic relations together with
Chelsey Green and The Green Project that will be touring Moldova March 23-27 . The Green Project has released three recorded projects that sold worldwide. Their highly anticipated second CD debuted on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart at #22 and iTunes Jazz Chart at #7! We’re looking forward to seeing you at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy Chisinau is pleased to announce a call for grants proposals from potential implementing partners for the 2017-2019 English Access Microscholarship Program (Access). The purpose of the Access program is to provide disadvantaged youth with an opportunity to learn the English language and enhance leadership through teaching the basics of American culture and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 23 March, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the U.S. – Moldovan diplomatic relations, Ambassador James D. Pettit will inaugurate a photo exhibition on Tuesday, February 28, at 3:00pm at the National Fine Arts Museum in Chisinau. The exhibition features 33 photographs and documents that highlight the evolution of the relations between Moldova and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 27 February, 2017 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: 25YearsTogether
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishment of U.S. Moldovan diplomatic relations the U.S. Embassy, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, will open a photo exhibit on Tuesday, February 28, at 3:00p.m. at the National Fine Arts Museum of Moldova. The exhibition is part of the line ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 24 February, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
U.S. Embassy invites media to the presentation of “The Chisinau Ghetto, 1941-1942” – a book by Paul A. Shapiro, Director of International Affairs and Director Emeritus of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The book is the first major study of the historical events ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 8 February, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, News, Press Releases
Description: This call for proposals is aimed to encourage applying organizations to help the U.S. Embassy to promote English teaching from all over Moldova to implement different teaching methods and techniques in their classes, thus improving the quality of English teaching. The Media Literacy Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) is a high-profile public diplomacy initiative ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases
| Tags: grants
Embassy of the United States of America in Chisinau, Moldova Public Affairs Section Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-CHISINAU-FY17-06 Program: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Announcement Type: Open Competition Deadline for submission of proposals: 11:59 PM, Moldova Time, April 28, 2017 Funding per grant: $1,000-$20,000 Agency Contact: Stelian Rusu,
rusus@america.go v The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program was initiated ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Embassy of the United States of America in Chisinau, Moldova Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-CHISINAU-FY17-05 Deadline for submission of proposals: 11:59 PM, Moldova Time, March 31, 2017 Funding per grant: $10,000-$50,000 Agency Contact: Stelian Rusu,
rusus@america.gov The Democracy Commission Small Grants Program was initiated in 1994 as a flexible mechanism to enable American embassies to support initiatives that contribute to more ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Dear friends, 25 years ago, the United States established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Moldova. The entire year we will be commemorating the 25-year anniversary of our relations. “25 years of cooperation” is more than a slogan – it is a recognition of what we can achieve together. Join us in celebrating this moment ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 25 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: 25YearsTogether
Chisinau, Moldova — A group of musicians from the United States Air Forces in Europe Band will perform with the National Symphony of Moldova in celebration of 25 years of strong Moldovan – American partnerships during three collaborative concerts at the Chisinau Philharmonic 19-21 October. The concerts will feature American classical, folk, and jazz as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 25 October, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, News, Press Releases
October 19, 2016 – The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau hosted a group of media and NGO representatives to a viewing and discussion of Beautiful Corruption, a short film by Eugen Damaschin. The three-minute film provides a uniquely Moldovan view of corruption and how it affects the everyday life of residents of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 21 October, 2016 | Topics:
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 7 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Exercise Fire Shield 2016
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: U.S. Embassy Moldova, website
Online registration for the DV Lottery -2018 Program begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and concludes on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-4). DV Lottery – 2018 Program Instructions Select the English version of the
DV-2018 Program Instructions in PDF format for your convenience ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 4 October, 2016 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Visas
| Tags: Diversity Visa Lottery, Immigration Visa
On Wednesday, September 28, 2016, the United States Government and the Government of Moldova signed Assistance Agreements to support good governance and economic development in the Republic of Moldova. Under these Agreements, the United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has agreed to provide about $27 million dollars for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 28 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: USAID
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova – Exercise Fire Shield 2016 will begin September 11, 2016. Fire Shield is a multinational, combined, small unit, artillery training exercise with Moldovan, Romanian, and United States forces. The exercise takes place 11-24 September, 2016 at the Bulboaca Training Area, Moldova. The purpose of the exercise is to improve interoperability, explore concurrent ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 9 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
A group of U.S. medical experts is in Chisinau September 5-9 sharing best practices with Moldovan counterparts in treatment of burn wounds. The workshop participants demonstrate real-life techniques as part of the exercise. This week-long effort is part of ongoing cooperation between U.S. and Moldovan military and civilian personnel. This is a joint collaboration effort ...
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By U.S. Embassy Chisinau | 9 August, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: North Carolina National Guard, Training
