Two early education institutions in the municipality of Cahul were visited by ARCI, the mascot of the Continuous Training Center in the Electoral Field (CICDE), as part of an educational activity organized by the Electoral Council of the Cahul district electoral constituency, in partnership with CICDE. 

The activities took place at Nursery-Kindergarten No. 14 "Spicușor" and Nursery-Kindergarten No. 8 "Prichindel," bringing together 75 children eager to discover, through play and interaction, the first concepts of democracy and civic participation. 

Alongside ARCI, the young participants learned what elections mean, how decisions are made in a team, what the secrecy of the vote represents, and how a polling station operates. The children had the opportunity to discover the specific elements of the electoral process, such as the ballot, the voting booth, and the ballot box, in a manner suited to their age. 

At the end of the activities, each child received as a gift the CICDE mascot - the hedgehog ARCI, a coloring book, and an educational puzzle, leaving with beautiful emotions, new knowledge, and many smiles. 

Through such initiatives, we contribute to the early development of civic culture and the promotion of democratic values, such as responsibility, fairness, respect, and community involvement. 

Civic education begins at the earliest ages. 

Democracy is learned and cultivated in every generation.

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