Centre for European Intiatives

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

29 A Tsar KAloyan str.
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria

Telephone
00359 42979278
Fax
00359 42979278
E-Mail
eurocentresz@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
00359 887 094124
Website
http://www.lex.bg/members/fcei1
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Youth and education
General Information
CEI is a foundation working in public benefit. It is not a corportate organization and it does not have membership. The Board of directors involve 3 people - experts in law, regional planning and economic development. Other 2 coordinators are currently working part time on our programs. We organize training courses, seminars, exchanges and study visits. We work in close cooperation with local authorities in South-Eastern parts of Bulgaria and also with local NGOs, community centres, etc. We use innovative approaches like forum theatre. Our annual budget resources depend on financial support by donor programs.
Mission and Objectives

CEI aims to stimulate the citizens participation in the decision making processes on a local and regional level by studying and applying European positive practices and experience. We mainly address our projects to youngsters and disadvantaged women aiming to encourage their self-confidence and motivate them participate in public life.The activities of the organization are focused on youth public discussions, open forums, regional meetings, cultural fairs, training courses for youth workers,etc.

Main Projects / Activities

CEI is an organization of young professionals, who have already been involved as a leading or partner organization in international youth activities, supported by “Youth” and “Youth in Action” program /Romania, Greece, Turkey – 2005; Germany, Bulgaria – 2006; Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia – 2007, United Kingdom, Greece – 2008, Bulgaria, Romania – 2009; Bulgaria, France and Luxembourg - 2010/.
The organization also has expertize in forum theatre approach and has developed its own methodology for implementing it in rural communities.

Contact (1) Full Name
Krasimira KAmenova
Head of the organisation
Krasimira Kamenova
Contact (2) Full Name
Mincho Serbezov