The Local Student Councils of Chisinau have set their priorities for 2025!

The presidents of the Local Students’ Councils in the sectors of the Chisinau municipality met to establish the priorities and directions of action for 2025. During the meeting, held under the aegis of the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, emphasis was placed on collaboration, active involvement of students in the community and promotion of their initiatives.

The event was also attended by Petru Grecu, director of the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, together with Victoria Grigorcea, coordinator of pupils and students, who offered support in the planning process and valuable perspectives on the future of students’ activities.

What are Student Councils?

Student Councils are an organizational structure through which students can express their opinions, initiate projects and actively contribute to the improvement of the educational environment. These councils operate on several levels:

1. The School Council of Students (SCS): It is formed within each educational institution. SCS represents the school’s students, identifies their needs and promotes local initiatives, collaborating with the school administration for a better educational environment.
2. Local Students’ Council (LSC): It brings together representatives of the school councils in a locality or sector. In Chisinau, each sector has its own LSC (Botanica, Buiucani, Centru, Ciocana, Râșcani). The LSC coordinates the activities of the school councils and promotes the interests of students at the local level.
3. Municipal Council of Students (MCS): MCS represents students from all over Chisinau and brings together MCS leaders from all sectors. Established in 2020, MCS works with municipal authorities and youth organisations to support pupils’ initiatives.
4. National Council of Students (NCS): It is the national structure that brings together representatives from all districts and municipalities, including Chisinau, which has 4 delegates. The NCS collaborates with the Ministry of Education and other institutions to promote students’ rights and their participation in the decision-making process.

In the autumn of 2024, according to the new regulation of the Student Councils, Local Student Councils were established in each sector of Chisinau municipality: Botanica, Buiucani, Centru, Ciocana and Riscani. These structures are an important platform for young people in each sector, giving them the opportunity to get involved in community projects, develop initiatives and collaborate with local authorities.

The role of Youth Centers

The Youth Centers in the municipality, together with the Municipal Students’ Council, play an essential role in supporting these structures. They contribute to creating an environment that encourages young people’s involvement and personal development. In 2025, the focus will be on developing projects that meet students’ needs and promoting their participation in decision-making.

This meeting marks a new beginning for young people in Chisinau, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and involvement in the life of the community. With the support of the Student Councils and Youth Centers, the students in the municipality have the chance to become leaders of their generation, actively contributing to the development of a better educational environment.