Activity Report for the year 2014

Annual Report
2014
By:
Viorica Turcan
Edelweiss Foundation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT US
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AREAS OF ACTIVITY
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REVIVE MOLDOVA CAMPAIGN
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a. Edelweiss supports the national social fundraising campaign REVIVE MOLDOVA
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b. “Revive Moldova” Social Campaign launching concert and the first visit at The
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Institute of Mother and Child
c. Several non-governmental organizations get involved and support the project
Revive Moldova
d. Tandarica Theatre from Bucharest came to Chisinau to support Revive Moldova
Campaign
e. First playroom for children was inaugurated in the framework of Revive Moldova
campaign
f. Sports open lesson for pregnant women, within the “Revive Moldova’ Campaign
g. The young people from Chisinau Youth Orchestra joined REVIVE MOLDOVA
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Campaign
h. Impressive gesture from Moldovan singers
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i. Donation from a couple on their wedding day
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j. The first success of Revive Moldova campaign
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h. Revive Moldova Telethon
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i. Completely modernized delivery room at the maternity of The Institute of Mother
and Child!
j. Ukrainian Petro Poroshenko supports Revive Moldova Project
Unprecedented modernization at IMC
Revive Moldova Campaign continues: A new wings of IMC maternity was modernized
Social: A carefree start of school for a needy family from Leova
A new surprise for the kids from a foster home from Hincesti
Odoras Journal Christmas party
Social: Edelweiss helps the triplets born at the Institute of Mother and Child
Cultural: 150 conductors have gathered together to save the choral art in Moldova
Cultural: The best doina singers from Moldova, awarded by Edelweiss at Doina Festival
Cultural: Winter concerts were brought to Moldova by Edelweiss
Educațional: K1 Moldova Championship for amateurs
Educațional: Sensational publishing released
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Performances of our athletes
Edelweiss Gala Surprises. 2nd Edition.
Number of beneficiaries and categories
COMMUNICATION
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CONTACTS
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Financial Declaration
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ABOUT US
DENUMIREA: FUNDAŢIA „EDELWEISS” ORGANIZAŢIE NECOMERCIALĂ
Edelweiss – herbaceous perennial plant of the Compositae family, with
leaves and flowers are covered with white hairs, growing in the mountains;
queens-flower, noble white, wool-flower, lion’s paw. [< germ. EdelweißI].
Lion’s paw (lat. Leontopodium alpinum) was declared a natural monument
and is protected since 1933.
The name chosen for the Foundation is symbolic – Edelweiss literally translated from German
meaning – noble white – a plant declared a natural monument, representing something rare and
precious. The most precious in a modern society are its people, the Foundation aim at supporting
young talented people, offer opportunities for the disadvantaged and contribute to the society.
The 3 main areas of activity chosen by the EDELWEISS Foundation are: cultural, educational, and
social, thus covering the essential features of public activities of the country and being able to
create a conglomeration of opportunities, which ones fructified, will lead to positive and sustainable
results for Moldova.
Slogan: „ Support the people who will support Moldova”
Foundation’s Mission. The Foundation has the mission to contribute to the development of the
society by developing projects in the following areas: cultural, educational and social.
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AREAS OF ACTIVITY
SOCIAL AREA
Over the years, Edelweiss Foundation supported the socially vulnerable layers of the Republic of
Moldova, particularly families in distress, elderly and institutionalized children. The year of 2014
was marked by the launching of social fundraising campaign REVIVE MOLDOVA together with The
Institute of Mother and Child (PMSI IMC), which is the main state institution from the Republic of
Moldova to provide medical sirvices at the highest level, in the areas of pediatrics, neonatology,
obstetrics and ginecology. In april of the current year, a national social fundraising campaign have
started, named REVIVE MOLDOVA with the slogan A NEW LIFE, in partnership with EDELWEISS
Foundation for th Development of the Republic of Moldova.
CULTURAL AREA
Edelweiss cultural projects support and promote talented people from Moldova. This year we
witnessed a successful continuation of “Classic Music for ALL”, which gathered 30.000 spectators
willing to listen to classic music performed by 67 young instrumentalists – Chisinau Youth Orchestra.
Also, a national conference of choir conductors was organized. The event took place Saturday, April
5th 2014, resulting in a complete success, which gathered 150 choir conductors from the 33 regions
of Moldova. The participants at the conference raised issues related to choral creation under the
managerial and educational aspects, and at the end of the event approved a resolution to be sent
to central and local authorities
EDUCATIONAL AREA
Education is a priority for Edelweiss Foundation, because the young people of the Republic of
Moldova need motivation and encouragement to develop their talent in the fields they are
passionate about. The best athletes of the country competed against each other at the K1 Amateur
Moldova Championship, with the support of Edelweiss Foundation who helped aver 60 fighters to
participate at this event. Also this year, a fantastic genre book was published for the first time in
the Republic of Moldova. Therefore, the first edition of “Fire Wolf and Princess of Scythians” book
was released.
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PROGRAMS AND BASIC ACTIVITIES
“REVIVE MOLDOVA” SOCIAL CAMPAIGN
Edelweiss supports the national social fundraising campaign
REVIVE MOLDOVA
“Revive Moldova” Project is carried out at the
national level, in the period of April 12th 2014 – April
12th 2015, aiming at raising funds (from donations,
sponsorships) to be used in the renovation and
modernization of the biggest maternity from the
Republic of Moldova, Institute of Mother and Child.
During the mentioned period of fund raising, the
scheduled actions will be carried out with high
transparency: renovation works, modern medical
equipment purchase – according to the necessities
of the Public Medical-Sanitary Institution “Institute
of Mother and Child” from Chisinau. The nationwide
social fundraising campaign is an absolute premiere
for the Republic of Moldova.
The “Revive Moldova” Campaign aims at informing the general public about the importance of this
maternity, raising awareness and generating a social involvement, solidarity and generosity
movement. At the end of this projects, some ambitious results are planned to be achieved: reduce
the risk of pathologic births by ensuring free access to modern medical care; offer constant
consultations, treatments and quality medical assistance to women planning to conceive a baby,
mothers with small children, of all social layers across the country.
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In numbers, the ultimate goal of the project is to collect the sum of 18.563.913,38 MDL (eighteen
million, five hundred sixty-three thousands, nine hundred thirteen and thirty-eight lei) – amount
necessary to cover all the costs for modernization works at the Institute of Mother and Child. The
most important planned investment refers to the opening of the first Prenatal Screening Center
and Outpatient Diagnostic Department in a public institution, which will be available for patients of
diverse social classes, giving the circumstance in which Moldova is the only country in the region
where the government does not offer the future mothers access to such a diagnostic center.
“Revive Moldova” Social Campaign launching concert and the first visit at
The Institute of Mother and Child
The fundraising campaign for the benefit of The Institute of Mother and Child (IMC) was launched
on April 12th 2014, during a charity concert offered by the famous singer Laima Vaikule and local
artists such as Tania Cerga and Catalin Josan. The concert, which gathered more than 1.100 people,
represented the first event of the nationwide campaign.
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The first donations for the Institute of Mother and Child were made by Laima Vaikule, a 10% of the
total amount required by IMC was donated by Edelweiss Founder Vlad Plahotniuc, as well as
Catalin Josan and Tania Cerga donated their honorariums.
Several non-governmental organizations get involved and support the project
Revive Moldova
Representatives of major non-governmental organizations, gathered at a debate organized by The
Institute of Mother and Child from Chisinau, expressed their intention to support the fundraising
campaign Revive Moldova. On behalf of Swiss Cooperation Office in Moldova, Revive Moldova
campaign will receive support to find donors and sponsors, who will help to collect the necessary
funds for the renovation works planned for this year.
Boris Gilca, UNFPA Assistant Representative in Moldova, discussed about the effects the Revive
Moldova will have at the national level. Also, the UN representative mentioned that together with
the adherence of the country to the European Union, such projects will become more visible, and
Moldova will have access to more foreign funds.
Tandarica Theatre from Bucharest came to Chisinau to support Revive
Moldova Campaign
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“Tandarica” Theatre offered two exceptional performances of “The Goad and Three Kids”(rom.
Capra cu trei Iezi) play at the National Philharmonic Hall, in the framework of “Revive Moldova”
Campaign. The money collected from ticket sales were transferred to the accounts of the Institute.
Being in Chisinau for the performance of “The Goat and Three Kids”, the actors from Tandarica
visited the maternity, who is the beneficiary of the fundraising campaign Revive Moldova.
First playroom for children was inaugurated in the framework of Revive
Moldova campaign
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Starting with May 31st of the current year, the children hospitalized at the Institute of Mother and
Child will be able to play in a specially equipped room, at the maternity from Chisinau. The
playroom is the first project of the REVIVE MOLDOVA Campaign, opened in the presence of singers
Adrian Ursu, Marcel and Cornelia Stefanet and Edelweiss Founder, Vlad Plahotniuc.
The playroom was renovated from scratch, equipped with furniture in bright colors and toys for
children of all ages, who are being assisted at the Institute of Mother and Child.
Sports open lesson for pregnant women, within the “Revive Moldova’
Campaign
Dozens of pregnant women participated at a sports open lesson, organized by The Institute of
Mother and Child, in partnership with Edelweiss Foundation and Unica Sport network. For twenty
minutes, mothers have made a series of exercises suitable for pregnancy period, under the
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supervision of specialized coaches. The event was held outdoors in the park of the Institute of
Mother and Child in Chisinau.
The young people from Chisinau Youth Orchestra joined REVIVE
MOLDOVA Campaign
Talented musicians from Chisinau Youth Orchestra joined the fundraising campaign "Revive
Moldova”, for the modernization of The Institute of Mother and Child.
Over 1500 people attended a spectacular classic music concert on Friday, August 22nd, offered by
Chisinau Youth Orchestra in the Cathedral Square form Chisinau. The open air concert was the first
out of three, offered by the young orchestra in the framework of “Revive Moldova” Fundraising
Campaign. The crowd, present in the Cathedral Square Friday evening, could listen to some most
known classic pieces, performed by young musicians from Chisinau Youth Orchestra, conducted by
Adriano Marian, Gabriel Bebeselea and Mihail Secichin. The event was attended by several
personalities from the field of culture, collaborators and partners of the young people from
Chisinau Youth Orchestra. The open air concert concluded with the speaches of Monica Babuc,
Minister of Culture; Lucia Culev, Head of Culture Department at City Hall; Elena Marian, President
of Choral Music Association.
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On August 23rd, classic music admirers had the opportunity to listen to several famous pieces by
honorable composers like Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Felix Mendelssohn and Igor Stravinski, in the
exceptional performance of Chisinau Youth Orchestra. The concert was held at the Organ Hall from
Chisinau, and was the fourth from the series of summer concerts dedicated to the social campaign
Revive Moldova, for the modernization of The Institute of Mother and Child. The 60 young people
from Chisinau Youth Orchestra dedicated their performances of this summer to mothers and
children who will benefit from the modernization campaign of the maternity from Chisinau.
On August 24th Valentina Nafornita offered an exceptional performance at the National Palace
from Chisinau, in the support of Revive Moldova Campaign. The beloved Moldovan soprano, which
performs on the stage of Vienna Opera House and is highly appreciated at international level, held
a remarkable concert in Chisinau. For the first time, the artist sang with her husband the baritone
Mihai Dogotari on the same stage, being accompanied by Chisinau Youth Orchestra. The event
gathered remarkable personalities such as Iurie Leanca, the Prime- Minister, Margareta Timofti, the
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first lady, Monica Babuc, the minister of Culture, Octavian Bodistean, the Minsiter of Youth and
Sports, Eugen Doga, the famous composer and many others. The artists were encored three times
and left the stage in the sound of applauses.
The concerts organized at the end of this week in the framework of Revive Moldova campaign were
a total success among the Chisinau citizens.
Adrian Ursu and Irina Negara, impressive gesture for Revive Moldova
Campaign
The singer Adrian Ursu and his family made a donation worth 10.000 for Revive Moldova campaign,
dedicated to the modernization of The Institute of Mother and Child from Chisinau. Adrian Ursu
and his wife Irina Negara visited the maternity where their daughter Irina was born, and now is
eleven months old.
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Unexpected gesture of a newlywed couple: they made a donation for Revive Moldova on their
wedding day.
Two young people from Chisinau chose the
most special day of their lives to join Revive
Moldova campaign.
On their wedding day, Olga and Alexandru
Andrusca went to The Institute of Mother and
Child
and
offered
a
donation
for
the
modernization of the maternity.
The first success of Revive Moldova campaign: The Institute of Mother and
Child has a new admission wards, completely modernized
The admission ward of the maternity at the Institute of Mother and Child (IMC) was completely
renovated and modernized, within the Revive Moldova campaign.
The Edelweiss Founder, who runs the Revive Moldova campaign, and Stefan Gatca, the Director of
The Institute of Mother and Child, cut the ribbon at the inauguration of the freshly renovated ward.
Dozens of doctors, beneficiaries, mothers and project’s supporters were present at the event, and
contributed with donations of different values to help the national fundraising campaign .
Renovation works have profoundly changed the appearance and quality of the conditions from the
admission ward of IMC Maternity. The patients enter a very welcoming hall, furnished with new
furniture, and can enjoy comfort and modern treatment conditions in the 7 rooms and freshly
renovated cabinets.
The opening of the admission ward marked the successful completion of the first stage of
renovation and modernization works at the maternity, financed from the donations collected in the
framework of Revive Moldova social campaign.
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Admission ward. Before
Admission ward.After.
REVIVE MOLDOVA TELETHON. GOAL ACCOMPLISHED: 1.000.000 EUROS RAISED FOR THE
MODERNIZATION OF THE INSTITUTE OF MOTHER AND CHILD
Revive Moldova campaign has reached its goal, the Institute of Mother and Child has 1 million
euros for the reconstruction works and modern medical equipment for the benefit of mothers and
children.
The statement was made at the end of the Revive Moldova Telethon, by Edelweiss Founder Vlad
Plahotniuc, and Andreea Marin, who hosted the Revive Moldova Telethon. The two went together
to the Institute of Mother and Child, and handed the collected funds certificate to the management
of the medical institution.
Andreea Marin thanked Moldovans for their generosity and solidarity in supporting this noble
cause during one inspirational day, which gathered many donations. Thus, 411.735 lei were
collected by people from all around the country. Edelweiss Foundation added 566.998 lei in order
to reach the objective.
Throughout the day, people have proved their generosity, by participating at Revive Moldova
Telethon. Personalities answered to the calls at the marathon’s call center, using a donation special
line, which was overloaded throughout the day. They received calls not only from Moldova but also
from Romania, Italy, Portugal, Great Britain, United States – all of them having connection to the
Institute of Mother and Child.
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Many families with children and grandparents, groups of colleagues or friends went to make
donations at the campaign’s collection boxes. The medical staff of the Institute of Mother and Child
offered a one day salary.
Well known personalities and guests visited Publika TV or called the hot-line showing their support
to the cause. The Ambassador of Romania, Marius Lazurca, came with his family in order to deliver
a solidarity message, while the soprano Valentina Nafornita called the studio to encourage the
Moldovans to get involved.
We would like to remind you that from 411.735 lei, collected in the framework of the Telethon,
50.340 lei were collected by means of phone calls, 33.165 lei from text messages, while 162.164 lei
were raised at the collection points at Publika TV, 76.062 lei in Balti, 51.169 lei in Cahul and 38.835
lei at IMC. At the end of the Telethon Edelweiss Foundation offered a donation of 566.000 lei.
Revive Moldova Telethon, organized by Edelweiss Foundation and hosted by popular TV star
Andreea Marin at Publik TV, was held Saturday, October 19th, from 8 am an lasted 11 hours. The
Telethon provided new ways of raising funds for the modernization of IMC. AT the same time, with
the occasion of the telethon, four collection boxes for donations were opened in Chisinau, Balti and
Cahul. In Chisinau people could make their donations at two collection points one at the maternity
ward of the Institute of Mother and Child and second at Publika TV studio, 1 Ghioceilor Street. In
Balti, the collection box was placed at “Vasile ALexandri” Theatre, and in Cahul – at “Bogdan
Petriceicu Hasdeu” University.
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Completely modernized delivery room at the maternity of The Institute of Mother
and Child!
The Maternity of The Institute of Mother and Child has the first completely modernized delivery
room supplied with modern equipment. This project was successfully carried out after major
renovation works, undertaken within Revive Moldova Campaign.
Before the first patients benefit from the new improved maternity, Vlad Plahotniuc, the initiator of
the Revive Moldova national campaign insisted on having a religious sanctification ceremony. The
ceremony was held by his Grace Peter, the bishop of Ungheni and Nisporeni regions.
On this occasion, His Holiness stressed that offering modern conditions to mothers and newborns
in maternity, the families are being encouraged in Moldova. "We are so happy that there are
people like Mr. Plahotniuc who made everything possible to see this facility renovated. Children,
the future of our country, are being born here” said His Beatitude.
The campaign is a total success being supported at national and international level, recently being
collected the full amount required for completion of modernization process, in 2015.
Petro Poroshenko, the president of Ukraine, supports Vlad
Plahotniuc’s project on modernizing the Institute of Mother and Child:
“it is a vivid example of what can be achieved through involvement”
The message of Revive Moldova social campaign is supported by the president of Ukraine Petro
Poroshenko. The Ukrainian President highly appreciated the ambitious actions undertaken to
modernize the Institute of Mother and Child – during his last night visit to the maternity from
Chisinau, together with the social campaign initiator, Edelweiss Founder, Vlad Plahotniuc.
“This project is a perfect example of what can be achieved through involvement, because it is
extremely important to offer good conditions for future mothers. Due to this type of projects the
changes in the society are much more visible”, mentioned Poroshenko at the Institute of Mother
and Child.
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The President of Ukraine mentioned that Revive Moldova campaign is similar with a project carried
out in his country, having as a goal the modernization of perinatal centers. “I encourage this
campaign, with a very significant name for Moldova. We have a similar project in Ukraine, which
aims at developing the perinatal centers. I believe that together with the revival of the country
begins with the revival of these centers”, mentioned the chief of the Ukrainian state.
Edelweiss Founder, Vlad Plahotniuc, also the initiator of the modernization project of the Institute
of Mother and Child, spoke about the motivation to invite Petro Poroshenko to visit this maternity,
as well as about the importance of Revive Moldova project. “I am very happy to have the
opportunity to invite today such a special guest, the President of Ukraine and a good friend of mine,
Petro Poroshenko. I have recently been in Kiev, and discussed about our project and he instantly
agreed to support it”, said Vlad Plahotniuc.
“Our countries have many things in common, we share the same aspirations. I am happy to notice
that in this medical center of national importance are born children of different nationalities,
including Ukrainians. We want to create the best conditions. The messages of support from our
friends are very important to us”, mentioned the initiator of Revive Moldova, Vlad Plahotniuc.
The social Campaign Revive Moldova was launched in April during a charity concert organized by
Edelweiss Foundation. Since then, thousands of donations were made, and many important
personalities from Moldova and abroad, politics, businessmen joined the campaign and send
encouraging messages. The campaign was a real success and all the necessary funds for the
renovation works were raised. The first stages of the modernization project were carried out, and
the new words of the maternity are put into use.
Unprecedented modernization at IMC. Revive Moldova Project will
continue next year
The extensive renovation and modernization works at the Institute of Mother and Child have
spectacular result until today, and will continue in 2015, with the help of the collected donations
within Revive Moldova campaign. A balance of the project and setting further steps were discussed
during the IMC working meeting, Thursday November 27th.
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The modernization that is happening now has no precedents in the history of the medical
institution. Since the start of the project, in just a few months, the project managed to renovate
and equip the admission ward with modern furniture and equipment, a ramp to facilitate the
access of patients to the maternity was built, and one of the delivery rooms was modernized
according to European standards.
In less than six months, the Revive Moldova campaign has shown extraordinary results within our
institute, said the IMC General Director, Stefan Gatcan. He appeared satisfied that the necessary
funds for the 6 stages of the modernization project were fully raised within the Revive Moldova
campaign. He presented the records of expenses during a working meeting. The IMC director
projects that the works will finalize in 2015.
The IMC patients and the medical staff already benefit from better conditions at the maternity.
“Revive Moldova Project is an extraordinary motivation for the doctors from the admission
department. Now we can offer the best conditions to receive and consult patients. The mothers
who come back to us for the second or third time are pleasantly surprised by what they see,
especially that now we have modern equipment almost in every room, and we can easily monitor
every complication that may occur during the consultation of the patients. Now we have trainings
on how to use the new equipment and are more calm because we now exactly the diagnoses of our
patients”, says the Head of Admission Ward of the maternity, Doctor Victor Botnari.
Revive Moldova Campaign continues: A new wings of IMC maternity
was modernized
Starting today, mothers and their new-born children
will be able to recover in modern and renovated
rooms, in the maternity of the Instotute of Mother
and Child. A new wing of the maternity was opened
for patients in the presence of His Eminence Vladimir,
Metropolitan of Chisinau and All Moldova, the
initiator of the Revives Moldova campaign, Vlad
Plahotniuc, and medical staff from the Insitute of
Mother and Child.
Metropolitan Vladimir held an emotional consecration service and thanked everyone for
involvement and solidarity proven in their support for Revive Moldova social campaign.
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“We are on the eve of Saint Nicholas holiday, when traditional people offer gifts. We offer present
to children, but Vlad Plahotniuc offers a bigger gift for the entire country: the modernization of the
Institute of Mother and Child. Everithing that is done here is for th ebettre of citizens and the
Republic of Moldova”, said His Beatitude Vladimir.
Since launching the Revive Moldova Campaign for the renovation and modernization of the
maternity, a total amount of about 1 million euros was raised, making it possible to start the
renovation works, for the first time in three decades.
Next year, the same project will renovate and equip other dozens of childbed rooms, will build a
modern operation room and the first outpatient diagnostic department - Prenatal Screening Center
will be opened.
SOCIAL AREA
A carefree start of school for a needy family from Leova
Boestean family from Cahul has eight children; five of
them are going to school. Alexandru, the oldest one, is
a second year student at Technical University from
Chisinau. The family cannot cover the cost of school
supplies from the salary of the father and children’s
allowances.
Before the start of a new school year, Edelweiss
foundation support needy families and offers school
supplies, thus encouraging the kids to go to school and
continue their education despite all the difficulties.
A new surprise for the kids from a foster home from Hincesti!
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The 21 children from Brindusa foster home from Hincesti were very surprised to see again some of
Edelweiss volunteers, who came to visit for Christmas.
For the first time, children became friend with Edelweiss team during Yes or No TV show,
broadcasted on Prime TV, when the foster home became the beneficiary of the TV show and of
important donations made by Edelweiss Foundation.
The surprise of a new encounter came before Christmas, when the kids were visited by Edelweiss
volunteers in Hincesti. The children receive candies and home appliances from Edelweiss
Foundation; they sang and danced for Santa Claus.
“Brindusa” foster home is hosting 21 orphan children, coming from socially vulnerable families or
victims of domestic violence.
See who were the special Edelweiss guests, at Odoras Journal
Christmas party
At this year’s Christmas party organized by Odoras
journal, Edelweiss Foundation came along with three
beautiful and large families. Each family was blessed
with triplets and quadruplets, and together with their
children became the special guests of Edelweiss
Foundation at the Christmas party.
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In addition to the donations receive from Edelweiss, presents for the kids and home appliances for
every home, the three families received another good new: the children will appear on the pages of
Odoras Journal, starting next month.
Edelweiss helps the triplets born at the Institute of Mother and Child
The little Ionel, Nicoleta and Gabriela wre born in
a young family from a village from Cahul. Their
mother Olesea is only 23 years old.
Edelweiss Foundation offered presents and
necessary supplies to the triplets born at the
maternity n Chisinau.
CULTURAL AREA
150 conductors have gathered together to save the choral art in Moldova
The prize of 50,000 lei offered by Edelweiss
during Performance Awards Gala (December
2013), was used by the Association of Choral
Music and Musicians Union to organize the
first time in Moldova, a national conference of
choir conductors. The event took place on
Saturday, April 5th, and was a success, bringing
together over 150 choir from the 33 regions of
the country.
The conference addressed issues related to choral creation from the managerial and educational
point of view. At the end of the conference the participants approved a resolution to be presented
to the local and central authorities.
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Supporting traditions: The best doina singers from Moldova, awarded
by Edelweiss at Doina Festival
Edelweiss
Foundation
helps
promote
our
traditions and the discovery of talented artists
who will preserve them. Edelweiss sponsored
the Festival of Doina, at its 3rd Edition, which
took place during the period of October 21st –
24th in Chisinau.
The best and genuine 10 Doina singers, selected during the contest on October 23rd, receive
awards worth ten, eight and six thousands lei, offered during Doina Festival Awards Gala. The
grand prix was offered to Marcela Voicu from Chisinau, handed by the Minister of Culture, Monica
Babuc. The Festival of Doina was organized for the third year in a row by Radio Moldova. The
project aims at identifying the most talented Doina singers, folklore singers and cultivating the love
for this lyric and traditional music genre. Folk Doina is registered in UNESCO heritage patrimony.
Winter concerts were brought to Moldova by Edelweiss
The first of the three concerts was exclusively held in the Republic of Moldova, in front of 800
spectators. Under the stick of the conductor Adriano Marian, the young people from Chisinau
Youth Orchestra offered a pop symphonic concert, performing well-known popular songs with a
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symphonic touch. Together with the Orchestra, Catalin Josan, RUPT, Alex Calancea, Cristina Pintilie
and Marinela Parlico created an outstanding atmosphere in the crowd.
“It’s something special. Symphonic orchestra is something different, it gives you a special state of
mind when listening live, this music brings a lot of energy”, said Catalin Josan.
Alex Calancea also mentioned the exceptional atmosphere send from the stage to the public by the
43 young instrumentalists, supported by Edelweiss. “It is wonderful to have such youth in
Moldova”, said Alex Calancea.
The second winter concert was offered by 250 choir performers, who represent 10 groups from
across the country, during an anniversary edition of the National Festival Colinde, Colinde. Genuine
carols were performed during this concert.
The third winter concert, Ballet meets symphony, managed to convey the winter holidays spirit
with sequences from ballets “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake”, signed by Piort Tchaikovsky. The
orchestra was conducted by Gabriel Bebeselea, one of the leading conductors in Romania.
The winter events were organized by Edelweiss in partnership with Chisinau Youth Orchestra. The
young instrumentalists from study in Moldova and abroad and are supported fir several years by
the charity foundation patronized by Vlad Plahotniuc.
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EDUCATIONAL AREA
The best athletes of the country competed at K1 Moldova Championship for
amateurs.
160 athletes competed at the K1 Moldova
Championship for amateurs, in Chisinau
within
a
truly
spectacular
event.
K1
Federation of Moldova in partnership with
Edelweiss Foundation organized this year’s
championship bringing it to the European
level. A national lot of athletes will be formed
to
represent
Moldova
at
international
competitions.
Sensational publishing released with the help of Edelweiss
A first fantasy book was released in the Republic of Moldova. Thus the first release of “Fire Wolf
and Princess of Scythians” will soon be available to the public. Written by Ghendaie Postolachi and
illustrated by Sergiu Puica, the book was received with great enthusiasm by those present at the
book release. This book will read by many people, as it is “patriotic”, modern and brings a novelty
in the literature for children.
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We are proud of the performance of our athletes!
At the end of a successful year for our K1 fighters,
Edelweiss Foundation decided to award the
athletes for their performances, during an
anniversary gala.
The president of the K1 Federation and of FEA Association, Dorin Damir, mentioned that 2014 was
a successful year for many athletes, and promised that the year of 2015 will be even more fruitful.
Edelweiss Foundation awarded 16 of the young athletes who achieved performances and medal
from diverse European and world competitions during 2014, especially at the European
Championship in Vilnius in November.
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EDELWEISS GALA SURPRISES
Edelweiss Foundation organized an evening of beautiful emotions and surprises to mark 4 years of
activity, alongside hundreds of beneficiaries from across the country.
Popular star Andreea Marin was the host of Edelweiss gala Surprises, and also in collaboration with
the foundation patronized by Vlad Plahotniuc, the one to announce about the donations that
changed the lives of five families in distress.
One by one, the families present at Edelweiss Gala as simple spectators, were surprised by Andreea
Marin and asked to get on the stage. The public has heard the stories and hardships experienced
by these families and extraordinary and exciting moments were lived both on stage and in the
crowd. Emotions erupted every time when Edelweiss announced details on donations - carefully
prepared - to fulfill the dreams of these families.
The most emotional and culminant moment of the evening was the meeting between the Edelweiss
Founder Vlad Plahotniuc and Petru Chirita, a young man known to the public due to his
participation at a TV talent show. Vlad Plahotniuc said that he himself had heard the story of Petru
Chirita on TV, and impressed with this young ambitious man, he immediately decided to help him.
During the Edelweiss Gala Surprises event, another four families received support. The foundation
will cover the annual cost for treatment of a girl from Grecu family, who was diagnosed with eye
cancer. Cristin and Ionela brothers from Lingura village, Cantemir, already have new and modern
hearing devices. Nicolae Rijac, the boy who defeated leukemia thanks to Edelweiss, is going
through recovery treatment, also covered by Edelweiss along with financing the renovation of the
boy’s family house. Edelweiss will finance the cost of musical studies of Cristina Andries, so that
she can prepare for a bright future carrier she dreams about.
“All of these are made possible due to an amazing Edelweiss team, that you don’t see, but you
should know they are always there”, mentioned Andreea Marin. At the end of the Gala event, the
Romanian band Holograf offered an outstanding show to all friends of Edelweiss Foundation.
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NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES AND CATEGORIES
Beneficiaries of the Foundation are individuals – orphans, families with many children, elderly
people, disabled people, students, young specialists, athletes, socially unprotected people,
families in need, personalities of culture – as well as non-governmental organizations and
other institutions who work with these type of people, who can benefit, under the conditions
of the law and Foundation’s statute, from certain payments, services or receive a part of the
foundation’s property, or societies or cultural or educational associations, or for the promotion
of education and sport.
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THE YEAR OF 2014 GATHERED
82 039 BENEFICIARIES FROM DIVERSE CATEGORIES.
57 608 beneficiaries of social programs and activities
17 871 beneficiaries in the cultural field
6 560 beneficiaries of scholarships, educational activities and sports
TOTAL BENEFICIARIES IN 4 YEARS OF ACTIVITY: 422
722 BENEFICIARIES.
COMMUNICTION
Communication is a very important tool including for Edelweiss Foundation. Besides the standard
communication methods such as telephone, fax or e-mail, the Edelweiss team use the official
Edelweiss website www.edelweiss.md , where everyone can leave a message in “Contacts” or
download the Application Form:
News Page
Photo/Video Gallery Page
Edelweiss Foundation also displays all the activities videos on its Youtube Channel, and the
beneficiaries or people who are interested about the Edelweiss activities can „like” the official
foundation’s page, thus being informed about the organization’s plans and projects:
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Youtube Channel
CONTACTS
„EDELWEISS” Foundation
1/1 Dimitrie Cantemir blvd.
MD - 2001Chisinau,
Republic of Moldova
Tel/fax: +373 22 809 083
E-mail : [email protected]
Web: www.edelweiss.md
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Edelweiss Foundation Facebook Page
FINANCIAL DECLARATION
Financial reports
I.1.
To this declaration are attached copies of financial reports developed by
the noncommercial organization for the reported year ending on
December 31st, with signatures and seals of financial bodies the reports
were presented to.
I.2.
In case the non-commercial organization founded commercial companies,
to this declaration will be attached the copies of financial reports of
these companies with signatures and seals of financial bodies the reports
were presented to.
The sources and amount of funds and materials obtained during the reported
year.
The sources and amount of funds and materials obtained during the reported year will be
listed in details in the order, as follows in the table 1..
Tabelul 1. (MDL)
Source of income
I. Sources resulting from conduct of business as provided in the
articles of incorporation documents
Source value
8 963 699
1.1. Membership fees, levies, material and non-material contributions
of founders and members of non-profit organization
7 734 182
Contributions from the founder
7 734 182
Total per 1.1.
7 734 182
1.2. Financing and special purpose revenue
1 229 517
A) Philanthropic donations
734 834
B) Grants
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C) Simple donations
494 683
Donations from Anastasia Lazariuc
269 334
Donations from Dublu Sens SRL
353 500
Donations from Laima Vaicule
100 000
Donations from divers donors and individuals
12 000
Total per 1.2
1.3. Other income from statutory work (collections from lectures
organizing, exhibitions, auctions, fundraising activities, sports
activities and other actions)
Total per 1.3.
1.4. Revenues from economic activity under the provisions of
constitutional documents
Total per 1.4.
1.5. Financial/material revenue from other activities provided by
constitutional documents
Total per 1.5.
total per I.
8 963 699
II. Sources resulting from auxiliary economic activity (not provided in
statutory provisions)
2.1. Income from dividends from investments (securities, obligations,
bank deposits or other investments)
Total per 2.1.
2.2. Income resulting from the use or disposition of property
Total per 2.2.
2.3. Income from other sources not prohibited by legislation
Total per 2.3.
Total per II.
Total surces
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8 963 699
Grants received in foreign currency shown in Table 1 in MDL in the amount, corresponding to
currency equivalent on the moment of receiving.
I.
Data about use of financial resources and / or received materials.
3.1. The use of financial resources and / or received materials.
Presenting data on the use of financial and/or material funds is shown in Table 2, indicating the
sources of defrayment by areas of activity.
Table 2. (MDL)
Use of financial and/or material means
SOURCE OF DEFRAYMENT
Special destination
expenditures specială
Projects
General
purpose
1. Sources resulting from conduct of business
according to statutory provisions
5 758 284
2 352 761
494 683
1.1. Membership fees, levies, and non-material
contributions of founders and members of nonprofit organization
4 528 767
2 352 761
494 683
1.2. Financing and special purpose revenues
1 229 517
A) Philanthropic donations
734 834
B) Grants
C) Simple donations
1.3. Other income from statutory work
(collections from lectures organizing,
exhibitions, auctions, fundraising activities,
sports activities and other actions)
1.4. Revenue resulting from economic activity
under the statutory provisions
1.5. Financial/material income resulted from
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Administrati
ve cost
494 683
other activities under statutory provisions
2. Sources resulting from auxiliary economic
activity (not provided in statutory provisions)
2.1. Incomes from investments dividends
(securities, obligations, bank deposits or other
investments)
2.2. Incomes resulting from the use or
disposition of property
2.3. Income from other sources not prohibited
by legislation
Total defrayment
5 758 284
2 352 761
494 683
3.2. The amount of expenditures distributed by destinations.
The amount of expenditures distributed by destination of use of financial and/or material
means is shown in table 3.
Table 3 (MDL)
Use of financial and/or material means by destination
TYPE OF COSTS
Total program
direct cost,
including:
Supplies
Salaries and social
fund breakdown
Equipment
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Revive
Moldova
Edelweiss
Awards
Gala
Cultural
projects
Education
projects
1 319 006
1 033 755
4 466 222
1 160 497
183 204
43 273
4 466 222
1 160 497
254 562
436 872
493 154
468 431
General
Delegation and
transportation
costs
315 806
14 899
72 280
70 280
Other costs (rent)
2. Total general and
administrative
costs,
494 683
including:
Supplies (office and
household)
11 241
Salaries and social
fund breakdown
349 775
Delegation and
transportation
costs
44 643
Other costs
(specify)
Total costs
89 024
1 319 006
1 033 755
4 466 222
1 160 497
494 683
3.3. Information about number of members in management bodies, employees, consultants,
experts, service providers and the value of salaries and other labor costs.
Information about number of members in management bodies, employees, consultants, experts,
service providers and the value of salaries and other labor costs is shown in table 4.
Table 4.(MDL)
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POSITION
Personal costs
Management
6
Permanent Employees
5
Part-time employees
-
-
Consultants
-
-
Experts
-
-
Other labor costs (provided services)
Total labor costs
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Number of
people