A generation reborn through mentorship

General Objective:
The Youth and Sports Panel within FERM 2025 proposes an innovative approach focused on developing a regional mentorship network under the banner of the Moldova International Youth Academy. For four days, top students from the Moldova Region (Romania), the Republic of Moldova, and historic Romanian communities in Ukraine will engage directly with established mentors from key fields vital to the region’s future.

The Academy offers young people a practical platform for learning, inspiration, and connection, preparing them for strong careers, authentic leadership, and active involvement in society.

Tematici principale

  • Individual and group mentorship, organized by fields:

    • Economy & Entrepreneurship
    • Public Health & Medicine
    • Culture, Education & Innovation
    • Defense & Public Order
    • Diplomacy & International Relations
    • Arts & Creativity
    • Research & Science
    • Finance & Banking
    • Sports & Performance

  • Practical workshops and case studies

  • The formation of a permanent mentorship network through the Moldova International Youth Academy and the digital platform MoldovaHUB

  • Team-building and sports activities

Participants

  • High school students from 9th–10th grades in Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine

  • Mentors – experienced professionals from a wide range of fields

  • Representatives from universities, public administration, the private sector, and youth organizations

Mission

Let’s connect young people with role models who can change their lives through mentorship, practical education, and authentic leadership.

Mentoring, Education and Role Models for Youth

Vatra Dornei, July 9-12, 2025

Panelul 8 Program – Mentoring, Education and Role Models for Youth

Day 1 – July 9: Mentoring for the Future – Role Models and Life Lessons

  • Objective : Training young people through direct mentoring, leadership and initiative.

Program:

  • 09:30 – 10:00 | Official opening
    • Welcome speeches
    • Introducing the mentors and the panel’s objectives
  • 10:00 – 11:30 | Session 1: Moldova International Youth Academy – The new generation platform
    • Academy Mission: mentoring, education, leadership
    • Mentor network structure
    • Academic, sports, economic and social partnerships
  • 11:30 – 12:00 | Networking break
  • 12:00 – 13:30 | Session 2: Thematic Mentoring – First Mentor-Youth Meetings
    • Formation of groups by domain
    • Main themes: Values, Failure, Courage
  • 13:30 – 15:00 | Lunch break and recreational activities
  • 15:00 – 16:30 | Session 3: Career and Entrepreneurship
    • Applied workshop coordinated by mentors
    • Building a career plan
  • 16:30 – 17:30 | Conclusions and open discussions

Ziua 2 – 10 iulie: Mentorat prin Sport, Sănătate și Stil de Viață

­Objective: Integrating mentoring into sports education and risk prevention for young people.

Program:

  • 09:30 – 10:30 | Session 1: Sport and character – lessons from champions
  • 10:30 – 11:00 | Break
  • 11:00 – 12:30 | Session 2: Health, Sports and Risk Prevention
    • Health education workshop with mentors
    • Substance use, healthy lifestyle
  • 12:30 – 14:00 | Break and sports competitions
  • 14:00 – 15:30 | Session 3: Applied Mentoring in Sport and Health
    • Nutrition, discipline, sports, stress management
  • 16:00 – 17:30 | Practical activities and sports demonstrations

Ziua 3 – 11 iulie: Cum construim rețeaua de mentorat?

Obiective: Establishing the framework for ongoing mentoring and integration into local and regional communities.

Program:

  • 09:30 – 10:30 | Session 1: Moldova International Youth Academy – Permanent Network
    • How do we continue after FERM 2025?
    • Online platform (MoldovaHUB)
  • 10:30 – 11:00 | Break
  • 11:00 – 12:30 | Session 2: Thematic Mentoring Groups – Personal Strategies
    • Leadership, financial education, work-life balance
  • 12:30 – 14:00 | Break and team-building activities
  • 14:00 – 15:30 | Session 3: Funds and Partnerships for Continuing Mentoring

15:30 – 17:00 | Official closing of the panel

Ziua 4 – 12 iulie: Consolidarea comunității mentor-tânăr

Obiective: Creating a lasting and authentic connection between mentors and young people.

Program:

  • 09:30 – 12:00 | Outdoor activities
  • 12:00 – 14:00 | Outdoor lunch
  • 14:00 – 16:00 | Final workshop – How do we follow our mentors?
    • Individual post-event mentoring plan
  • 16:00 – 17:00 | Feedback, conclusions and official closing

Fișă de mentor

mentor-sheet

Invitație oficială

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