The Soros Foundation-Moldova’s mission is to promote open society values and to contribute to the democratization of the society in Moldova.
The Soros Foundation-Moldova (SFM) is a non-governmental, non-for-profit, non-partisan private organization, founded on May 29, 1992, by the financier and philanthropist George Soros. As a national foundation, we launch, operate and finance projects in various areas. In 2014, the foundation develops and implements a range of programs and activities that address specific areas of needs including media, legal reform, good governance, civic engagement and public health.
Since 1992, SFM has served as a major private donor in the Republic of Moldova, but also as an efficient implementing agency in various projects. We have built lasting partnerships with UNDP, World Bank, DFID, Sida, Global Fund, etc. as well as with local and central Moldovan governments.
Having an extensive experience in working with national and local NGOs, SFM has developed excellent cooperation with all active NGOs in Moldova. This undoubtedly is an asset in implementing any grant-related program.
In addition to this, the Foundation has gained extensive experience in grant making and grants management, in line with transparent financial and administrative procedures.
The Soros Foundation – Moldova does not offer charity help, support for technical or scientific projects. Grants are given only for specific projects and not just for the general support of the organization.
Over the period from 1992 to 2012, the Foundation supported a great number of initiatives in various areas implemented in-house and by non-governmental organizations, community groups, academic and cultural institutions in the amount of over 87,951,672 USD.