About us
An organization rooted in the community
The Public Association “Pas cu Pas Regiunea Sud” is a non-governmental, apolitical, public benefit and non-profit organization, established through the voluntary association of its founding members.
The organization was registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova on November 13, 2013, and operates in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, Law No. 86/2020 on non-commercial organizations, and the organization’s Statute.
The Association operates for an unlimited period, based on the principles of legality, transparency, equal rights, autonomy, and self-governance, promoting the socially beneficial nature of its activities.
Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova · November 13, 2013 · Cahul, Southern Region
2013
Registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova · November 13, 2013 · Cahul, Southern Region
Identity
Mission, Vision and Purpose
Mission
Human rights and participatory democracy
Development and implementation of programs across various fields: public health, human rights, legal sector, economy, education, participatory democracy, and good governance.
Vision
Quality of life for vulnerable groups
Improving the quality of life of key vulnerable groups — children, youth, and the general population — facing hardship and at risk of marginalization and social exclusion.
Purpose
Values of an open and inclusive society
Promoting the values of an open society, the rule of law, gender equality, violence prevention, participatory democracy, and the protection of vulnerable people in the Republic of Moldova.
12
years of activity
35
implemented projects
2000+
beneficiaries
15
partners
Objectives
Organization objectives
01
Promoting democracy and human rights
- Promoting democracy, human rights, and transparency of public administration
- Participation in the development and evaluation of public policies and legal framework
- Organizing training, advocacy, and awareness activities
- Supporting the development of civil society and active citizen participation in public life
- Promoting democratic values and the rule of law
02
Prevention and combating of gender-based violence
- Combating violence against women and girls and other forms of gender-based violence
- Raising public awareness about the phenomenon of violence
- Providing support, protection, and counseling to victims of violence
- Collaborating with authorities and organizations to develop and implement prevention policies
- Promoting healthy relationships through education and training
03
Public health and medico-social rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation of vulnerable groups through comprehensive medico-social and legal support
- Implementing prevention and awareness programs on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, drug addiction, and other socially impactful diseases
- Creating and developing community centers
- Promoting a healthy lifestyle
- Psychological and social support for children and youth from vulnerable families
04
Education and socio-professional integration
- Promoting lifelong learning
- Developing skills and socio-professional integration of vulnerable people
- Developing social entrepreneurship
- Increasing employability
05
Community development and social inclusion
- Community mobilization and organization
- Promoting sustainable development at the local level
- Increasing social responsibility
- Creating cooperation platforms between organizations and initiative groups
06
Strengthening organizational capacity
- Providing technical, informational, and material support to organizations and communities
- Developing the skills of members and partners
- Engaging national and international experts
- Implementing grant mechanisms to expand impact
- Promoting transparency and institutional accountability
Areas of intervention
Areas where we operate
Health and medical services
Youth and community development
Security and local resilience
Civic participation and participatory budgeting
Environment and regional infrastructure
Citizens’ rights and access to justice
How we work
Principles of operation
Human rights and participatory democracy
Transparency and financial accountability in all organizational activities
Collective decision-making
Decision-making with the involvement of members and beneficiaries
Equality and non-discrimination
Ensuring equality and non-discrimination in all relationships and activities
Avoiding conflicts of interest
Systematic prevention and management of conflicts of interest
Use of resources for statutory purposes
Full use of resources exclusively for the organization’s statutory purposes
Political non-involvement
No political involvement and no funding of parties or electoral candidates
What we do in practice
Our activities
01
Human rights and participatory democracy
Transparency and financial accountability in all organizational activities
02
Trainings, conferences and advocacy campaigns
We organize training events, public conferences and awareness campaigns to influence policies and change mindsets
03
Psychosocial, legal and advisory services
We provide direct assistance to beneficiaries through specialized psychological counseling, legal support and social consulting services
04
National and international partnerships
We build and develop collaborative relationships with organizations in Moldova and abroad to amplify the impact of our interventions
05
Social entrepreneurship and economic activity
We carry out economic activities, including social entrepreneurship initiatives, to ensure the sustainability of the organization in accordance with the law
06
Grants and support for community initiatives
We provide grants and support local initiatives that contribute to community development and the inclusion of vulnerable groups
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