Pupils and teachers from the "Grigore Grigoriu" Theoretical High School in the village of Cîrnățeni, Căuseni district will now have a safer journey on their way to school. The area in front of the high school will be upgraded with the support of the EU Confidence Building Measures Programme, implemented by UNDP. 

The school, attended by more than 350 students, has not seen any repairs to its schoolyard since the high school was built in 1989. The courtyard in front of the educational institution will be modernized by laying paving stones, landscaping driveways, installing curbs and recreation areas. A ramp will be installed at the main entrance to the school building, thus improving equitable access and inclusivity of the educational institution. 

"We run different activities in the courtyard of the high school and its renovation became necessary due to the deteriorated asphalt, which posed a risk of injury to the children. Our school is attended by children from the locality, but also from other parts of the country, we even have teachers from Tiraspol, Tighina (Bender) specialized in arts such as music theory, music, etc.," says Natalia Paniș, the principal of the "Grigore Grigoriu" Theoretical High School with arts profile from the village of Cîrnățeni, Căuseni district. 

The village of Cîrnățeni, along with 11 other communities, has been receiving support for sustainable local development since spring 2024. Since then, the formed initiative group has been assisted in identifying, formulating and planning local initiatives. This is how they were able to participate in the competition for the selection of infrastructure projects funded by the EU Confidence Building Measures Programme, implemented by UNDP.

"Now that we have been supported and will have funding from the European Union, we are delighted. The whole community benefits, especially since this initiative involves better infrastructure for children and this project idea was supported by all inhabitants when the priority issue was chosen," says Maria Carauș, president of the CSO "Speranța" from Cîrnățeni. 

In addition to the EU financial support, the contribution of the community of Cîrnățeni and of diaspora will top-up the budget for the infrastructure works, namely the installation of a new fence at the entrance to the schoolyard. 

"When we talk about accessibility, especially to information and services, it is very important for us to be able to raise awareness about the problems that are happening in the community. Every citizen needs to find their voice in community development," adds Vera Ciuchitu, member of the working group. 

Previously, in 2016, the "Grigore Grigoriu" Theoretical High School in Cîrnățeni benefited from another infrastructure project, which included the renovation of the facade and roof of Block A. Also, these works were carried out with the support of the EU Confidence Building Measures Programme, implemented by UNDP. 

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