On October 28, 2026, in Chișinău, Asociația Maxwell marked the official launch of the “iChoose” educational program in the Republic of Moldova, at an event hosted by Centrul de Excelență în Pedagogie “Alexei Mateevici”.
🤝 The launch took place in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova and Camera Bilaterală de Comerț Republica Moldova–România, bringing together representatives of educational institutions, Asociația Maxwell, the Maxwell Leadership Foundation, and supporters of young people's personal development.
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🎓 “iChoose” is an educational program that encourages students to develop critical thinking, make responsible decisions, and cultivate healthy attitudes in everyday life.
Because every conscious choice can become a step toward a better future!
🎤 The event, moderated by Andrei Crigan, President of Camera Bilaterală de Comerț Republica Moldova–România, brought together valuable perspectives from education, leadership, and the business community.
Speakers included:
🔹 Victoria Bercu, Director of Centrul de Excelență în Pedagogie “Alexei Mateevici”, the host of the event.
🔹 Liudmila Stihi, State Secretary at the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova.
🔹 Florin Băcioiu, General Manager, Asociația Maxwell, who presented the Association's mission and the “iChoose” program.
🔹 John Griffin, Vice President, Maxwell Leadership Foundation, who joined online and shared a perspective on the foundation's impact worldwide.
🔹 Daniela Buimistru, Regional Manager for the North-East (including the Republic of Moldova), Asociația Maxwell, who spoke about implementing the program in the Republic of Moldova.
🔹 Mariana Juc, Director of Școala Profesională nr. 5 Chișinău, who offered a perspective on institutional collaboration.
🔹 Emilia Todorova, certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team România, who shared the perspective of a former student of Școala Profesională nr. 5 Chișinău on the importance of the program.
🔹 Magda Bei, Project Coordinator for the Republic of Moldova, Asociația Maxwell, who spoke about the importance of young people's personal development from the perspective of the business community.
🔹 Lecturer Bogdan Constantin Neculau, PhD, Facultatea de Psihologie și Științe ale Educației, Universitatea “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași, who offered a perspective on institutional collaboration.
💜 Thank you to all the guests, partners, teachers, and everyone involved in organizing this launch!
The launch of the “iChoose” program in the Republic of Moldova marks the beginning of new educational opportunities for students.
Beyond this event, the true value of the program will be built in the classroom, where teachers will encourage young people to think, choose, and act responsibly.
🤝 Together We Make A Difference!
We invest in young people. We invest in the future.