NGO “Verbina”’s presentation:
NGO “Verbina” works with the aim to strengthen capacity of workers and actors that implement initiatives that benefit socially disadvantaged persons in the Republic of Moldova. NGO “Verbina” implemented several projects that strengthened capacity of local governments’ and civil society representatives to work in the field of youth education. Also, NGO “Verbina” imple
mented several projects that resulted in establishment of classes adjusted to the needs of children with severe disabilities, children with autism and classes of psychological counselling within schools. NGO “Verbina”’s beneficiaries are directors of schools and boarding schools, doctors and school nurses, social workers, youth with disabilities, parents, socially disadvantaged young people and orphans. NGO “Verbina”:
- is member of the Coordination Council of the Alliance of NGOs active in the field of Child and Family Protection in Moldova;
- is founding member and member of the Coordination Council of the Alliance of Organization for Persons with Disabilities from the Republic of Moldova;
- is founding member and member of the Coordination Council of the Federation for Rights and Resources for People with Autistic Disorder;
- is member of Handiplanet Echanges, France;
- is member of EASPD, Belgium. NGO “Verbina”’s funders are:
- The Swedish Organisation for Individual Relief - SOIR Moldova;
- Soros Foundation Moldova;
- East-European Foundation, Republic of Moldova;
- GIZ Office Moldova;
- Embassy of Canada to Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova;
- British Embassy in Chisinau;
- Netherlands Embassy in Bucharest, Romania;
- Cordaid Foundation, the Netherlands;
- Weeshuis der Hervormden, the Netherlands;
- Caritas Antoniana, Italy;
- Argidius Foundation, Switzerland;
- ERSTE Foundation, Austria. NGO “Verbina”’s partners are:
- Ministry of Education of the Republic of Moldova;
- General Department for Education, Youth and Sports, Chisinau Municipality;
- Inspectorate of Education of Brasov District, Romania;
- CED Groep, the Netherlands;
- Vacances Educatives Pour la Responsabilite et la Autonomie, France. NGO “Verbina”’s media partner is Radio Moldova International. NGO “Verbina” operates throughout the Republic of Moldova and Transnistrian region. NGO “Verbina”’s human resources are university professors, psychologists, social workers, teachers and doctors. NGO “Verbina” has an office of 220 m2 located in Chisinau City’s center, a room for activities with a capacity of 50 seats and all the needed equipment for activities’ organization. NGO “Verbina”’s team:
- Ana Levinte –Executive Director;
- Alisa Costin – Advocacy and Communication Coordinator;
- Magdalina Sontia – Inclusive Education Coordinator;
- Marina Ostafii – Accountant.
