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Strengthening civil society in Moldova

Government of Norway

Press release | Date: 11/11/2025

Norway is providing NOK 8.8 million in support to two new civil society partners in Moldova. The funding will be used to strengthen the efforts of these organisations to promote democracy and reform in connection with Moldova's process towards EU membership.

State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson is in Moldova today to meet with representatives of the Moldovan authorities and Moldovan NGOs. The aim of the visit is to show support for the country's new Government and discuss how Norway can best contribute in the time ahead.

'Moldova is important for European stability. By strengthening civil society and independent media, we are helping to build resilience and support the country as it moves towards EU membership,' said State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson.

Norway is providing a total of NOK 350 million in long-term civilian support to Moldova in 2025, under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. Most of the funding is being used for energy security, education and good governance, but a growing proportion is targeted towards civil society. In addition to this, Norway is providing NOK 136 million in humanitarian assistance to Moldova, which includes support for Ukrainian refugees and other vulnerable people in Moldova.

Norway has recently signed agreements with two civil society organisations on the provision of a total of NOK 45 million in support for the period 2025 to 2028. East Europe Foundation Moldova will receive NOK 30 million, and NOK 15 million will go to the CONTACT Center. The projects will provide small grants, build expertise and strengthen networks that make civil society organisations better equipped to promote democratic values.

Norway is also supporting independent media and efforts to combat disinformation. In 2025, NOK 9.5 million is being provided to the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) and NOK 5 million to International Media Support (IMS). Much of the funding will be given in the form of grants to independent media and local NGOs.

'A free and independent press is a cornerstone of any democratic state. Efforts to support independent journalism are particularly important at a time when Moldova is under great pressure from Russian propaganda,' said Mr Vad Petersson.

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs opened its embassy office in Chisinau on 26. August, 2024.