European Integration Agency

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

Blvd Rakovski 13-A-41
Haskovo
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 888 814141
E-Mail
eia.bulgaria@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
mikev777@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
rozichka8088@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Others
  7. Youth and education
General Information
EIA Headquarters - Haskvo, Bulgaria EIA Branch 1 - Kyustendil, Bulgaria EIA Branch 2 - Vidin, Bulgaria EIA Branch 3 - Burgas, Bulgaria European Integration Agency - registered in 2009 in Bulgaria as a legal entity, registered according to the Law for non-profit legal entities and has more than 40 partner organizations in Bulgaria and abroad. In 2011, EIA registered its own branches in the towns of Kyustendil, Bourgas, Vidin, which covers all cross-border regions of Bulgaria. Funding sources: a) Donations, sponsorships and bequests from Bulgarian and foreign natural and legal persons; b) Income from additional economic activity of the Association within the meaning of Art. 3, paragraph 3 of the Entities Act - if it is connected to the main activity.; c) Transfer of rights and claims; d) Interest on cash and deposits; e) Grants and other projects in which the Association participates; f) Other lawful sources Involved and interested in becoming a partner in any project which involves the betterment of the average person's everyday life.
Mission and Objectives

Purpose:
To aid any person, organization or entity in a disadvantaged situation.
Some of the main goals of EIA are:
1. To assist the learning process of European integration and increasing public awareness of the relevance of political and economic theories of integration processes, methods of policy making in the European Union, the methods of political lobbying, forming common policies and the need for accelerating the integration process to a successful policy of social and economic cohesion within the European Union.
2. To promote social integration and personal realization of citizens by preventing discrimination, protecting human rights and implementation of horizontal principles in human resource development.
3. To support the informal community groups, youth groups, environmental organizations, NGOs, municipal and government bodies and others in the implementation of their initiatives.
4. To generate concrete solutions to major socio-economic problems: improving the quality of human capital, improving basic infrastructure, enhance economic competitiveness, better use of the economic potential of cultural heritage, overcoming intra-regional differences in country, improving the pace of social development.
5. To establish and maintain contacts with Bulgarian and foreign organizations, institutions and their representatives for the joint implementation of programs and projects.

Main Projects / Activities

Projects:
"Improving skills of producers towards stronger links" 20112007CB16IPO008-2009-1-086
"Improved Agriculture Improved Social Links" 2007CB16IPO008-2009-1-081
"Cover history without boundary" 2007CB16IPO008-2009-1-049
“Savoring Unique Nature - Bicycle tourism in support of Nature (SUN)” 2007CB16IPO007-2011-2-086
Activities to achieve goals:
The EIA works closely with local administrations and organizations. It consults, coordinates and acts as a liaison between local, neighboring and international organizations. Its key areas of intervention are the introduction and integration of EU mandates, regulations and human rights action into all areas of life and enhance the citizen in the participation of civil society and decision making process.
EIA makes Propositions and defends publicly on draft regulations corresponding to the objectives of the Association Examination and, if necessary submission of proposals to control and regional authorities to amend or repeal regulations support the exercise of legal right in the public interest and promotion of human rights as fundamental values of civil society in Bulgaria;
Over the last year the EIA has actively been involved in bringing to light and prosecute cases of medical negligence resulting in deaths as well as heading a campaign for uniting local consumer protection organizations into a more streamlined cooperation.
Currently, meeting the present needs of people in Bulgaria and thinking of those of the future generations –from the ecologic, economic and social point of view, our Agency implements 3 educational projects which aim to increase knowledge, capacities and capabilities of people in the fields of cultural tourism, milk and forage production as well as wine production and vine cultivation and in other site human rights, social inclusion and the rule of law and improve their capacity to influence policy and decision making processes.
The EIA has also recorded several socio-economic problems in the region and generated concrete solutions to the most pressing issues.
By their actions and projects EIA support sustainable economic development in Bulgaria built on the comparative advantages, improve the overall social development and promote social cohesion among people and communities, improve the quality of life by efficient use of natural resources as well as protection of natural, cultural and historical heritage values.
In the same time in the development and implementation of their projects EIA observe the horizontal themes: Equal opportunities, Sustainable development and Climate change.
The agency brings greater public awareness for basic rights and laws both in country and in the EU, thereby building a more active and responsible society. It is streamlined at bring to light specific EU laws and mandates which defend the interests of ordinary citizens, as well as the unique regional traditions, needs and characteristics.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The EIA boasts a dynamic team of professionals with extensive experience in various fields and from various backgrounds. Through cooperation with other such teams and members in the ALF Network both the EIA, ALF and ALF's other member will be able to better create strategic partnership and empower individuals, organizations and entities to maximize their potential for the betterment of humanity.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

EIA would like to become an active partner in the ALF network to interact with, aid and cooperate withe the other partner organizations in the network in order to better reach it's and ALF's goals.

Contact (1) Full Name
Michael Vassilev
Head of the organisation
Ivanka Gyobeklieva
Contact (2) Full Name
Rozalina Gyobeklieva