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One of the most emotional moments of the Chisinau 2025 Youth Centers Gala was, without a doubt, the one dedicated to the volunteers. Thirty young people who, throughout this year, did not sit on the sidelines, but chose to be actively involved, present, consistent and responsible. They are the ones who have put energy, time and heart into every activity, transforming the Youth Centers into real living community spaces.

These volunteers are not just participants, but models of activism and civic involvement. They have been the driving force behind workshops, events, campaigns and initiatives dedicated to young people in the capital. Through their work, the Youth Centers have become more than just buildings – they have become places where ideas come to life and young people feel listened to, supported and encouraged to grow.

30 most active volunteers of 2025

At the gala, the most involved volunteers from each Youth Centre were honored, recognition that comes as a clear sign that their work is seen and appreciated.

Chisinau Youth Center
Leonid Antoniuc, Anișoara Covali, Eva Neamțu, Paula Albot, Iana Șefcenco, Ariana Jemanean, Maxim Blacovschi, Nicoleta Chiriac, Sanda Fală, Viorica Iepure, Renata Clepalo

Ciocana Youth Center
Nicoleta Matei, Corina Roșca, Nica Strochi, Beatrice Cernițan, Sabina Șargu, Bianca Stoianov, Maria Ioniță

Botanica Youth Center
Adela Cula, Denisa Lapieva, Gabi Petrov, Felicia Bodiu, Felicia Axenti, Iustin Gorgan

Risccani Youth Center
Gabriela Ciobanu, Mirela Apostol, Alexandra Prescureanu, Anastasia Smirnova, Ilina Efremov

Buiucani Youth Center
Polina Munteanu

This award is the community’s way of clearly saying: “We see you. We appreciate you. What you do matters.” Every hour of volunteering, every project completed and every young person supported has contributed to the change we want to see in Chisinau.

A gala of gratitude and teamwork

The Youth Centers 2025 Gala, hosted by the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, was more than a celebration. It was a moment to reflect on an intense year, full of social initiatives, educational activities and thousands of young people who have found a safe place to express themselves and develop.

The results of 2025 are clear proof that teamwork works. Collaboration between centers, volunteers and youth workers has been at the heart of all the successes.

The big winners of the 2025 Youth Centers Gala

In addition to volunteers, the gala also recognized the centres and professionals who made a difference:

  • Best Youth Center: Botanica Youth Center
    Congratulations to Dan Cernat for the vision, leadership and outstanding results of the entire team.
  • Most appreciated youth worker: Iurii Caraman (Buiucani Youth Center)
    Awarded for constant dedication and genuine relationship built with young people.
  • Most active youth worker: Dan Cernat and Victoria Grigorcea
    Thanks for their inexhaustible energy, creativity and courage to launch projects with real impact.

Together for a stronger community

This year’s Gala sent a clear message: young people matter and their involvement changes communities. We are proud of each and every volunteer and youth worker who contributes every day to making Chisinau a city of opportunities, dialog and development.

Together we build a stronger, more supportive and engaged community.

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