Ms. Ana, the principal of Lunga Primary School in the village of Lunga, Florești District, discusses the impact of the “HP-YMCA Initiative for Rural Education” project and the importance of the support provided to students and families in the community at the start of the new school year.

The school backpacks and bags donated to the institution have already been distributed to the students and are being used at school every day. For the children, these represent not only practical and necessary support but also a boost that enables them to start the school year better prepared and with greater confidence.

By providing these backpacks, the project helps support the educational process and reduce some of the expenses families face at the start of the school year. At the same time, each donation conveys a message of encouragement and support to the children, motivating them to participate actively in school activities and to view education as an opportunity for their personal development and future.

The impact of the initiative can be seen directly in the beneficiary communities, where the backpacks have already reached the children and accompany them to class every day. For students in rural areas, such support helps create better conditions for education and ensures a start to the school year marked by greater confidence, joy, and motivation.

Through the “HP-YMCA Initiative for Rural Education,” over 18,000 school bags and satchels have reached students in educational institutions across the Republic of Moldova. The initiative addresses the concrete needs of children and families and contributes to promoting equitable access to education.

YMCA Moldova thus continues to stand by students, families, and educational institutions, contributing through concrete actions to creating more opportunities for children and supporting education in communities across the Republic of Moldova.

Each backpack provided is more than just a necessary school item—it is a source of support for education and confidence, and a step forward toward a future filled with greater opportunities for every child.