Building Bridges Across Borders
A delegation from Moldova visited the Swedish municipality of Tomelilla to exchange perspectives on social services and community collaboration. This exchange connects with Cross Cultures Project Association’s work of connecting communities through cooperation.
Learning Through Exchange
The Moldovan delegation, including state representatives, explored how Tomelilla coordinates between social services, schools, police, and civil society organizations. As Moldova moves toward potential EU membership, these exchanges contribute to development of social systems.
Community Engagement
At Cross Cultures, we work with community collaboration through our Open Fun Football Schools program, which has reached 1.76 million participants across 24 countries since 1998. Our experience shows that social change often develops at the community level, as seen in Tomelilla’s work with Save the Children.
Public-Civil Society Partnership
Fredrik Gullstrand, head of the resource unit in Tomelilla municipality, shared their public-civil society partnership model. This connects with our approach of working with local volunteers and community leaders. In South Sudan, our program works with 2,000 volunteers who contribute to their communities.
Youth Development and Social Integration
The Moldovan delegation discussed early intervention programs for youth and families, which relates to our use of sport for social integration. Through football activities, we see how community engagement creates impact in communities undergoing change – including Moldova’s process toward EU integration.
International Cooperation
This exchange between Tomelilla and Moldova shows how international cooperation and knowledge-sharing supports social development. Whether through football or social services, community engagement, volunteer participation, and cross-sector collaboration help build sustainable societies.
Cross Cultures Project Association has been promoting peace and reconciliation through sport since 1998, reaching over 1.76 million beneficiaries across 24 countries. Our Open Fun Football Schools program continues to create positive change in communities worldwide.
