Association Footura

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

Odrin 14
1303 Sofia
Bulgaria

Telephone
0887883980
E-Mail
footura@dir.bg
E-Mail (2)
info@footura.com
Mobile Phone
0887883980
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2013
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Others
  3. Youth and education
General Information
National movement Union for development of sport and sports culture FOOTURA has as main purpose the development and promotion of various sports, as well as activities for sports and cultural tourism, exchange programs, etc., through organization, grants and respective support to individuals and teams, sport events and other events with charitable and / or demonstration purposes on the territory of Bulgaria and abroad. All activities of the Association are oriented towards amateur and collegiate model of practicing sports to motivate children, young people and amateur athletes to an active and healthy lifestyle and the Association constanly seek to attract new people to support the ideas and goals of Footura and to practice sports in the best possible conditions.
Mission and Objectives

Some of our objectives are:
1. Development of youth activities, initiatives and projects, supporting healthy lifestyles and physical education of children and youth.
2. Defending national policy of the Republic of Bulgaria the strategic place of sport, sports culture and sports education among teenagers and amateurs.
3. Work to restore and expand existing and create new connections between people, organizations, regions and other structures based on sport and sports culture and specific sports events - both in Bulgaria and abroad.
4. Promoting the achievements, projects and initiative of individuals and organizations in the field of amateur sport.
5. Supporting our members for better implementation and solve certain social issues of training and competence on issues related directly to sports and topics beyond.
6. Involve a wide range of citizens and civic organizations in the activities of the Association, forming partnerships with companies concerning their support to the Association and its objectives, as well as dialogue with central and local executive authorities and their affiliates on opportunities for joint initiatives and projects related to the objectives of the Association.
7. Formation and supporting sports teams at the Association (also individual athletes) to participate in amateur and / or professional competitions and tournaments in various sports, as well as building and managing the activities of the Academy of Football and / or other sports games.
8. Creation and development of better infrastructure for the practice of amateur sport, which increases motivation and keeps the commitment of young people.
9. Participation in public life and public dialogue on the issues of youth and sports - both directly and indirectly (through the Internet).
10. Improving the health of the population and improve the quality of medical services in the country.
11. Supporting local governments in identifying current problems of the community in the field of sport and health, and support for their solution.
12. Develop, implement and coordinate development projects.
13. Collection, maintenance and dissemination of information on existing national and international investment, credit, humanitarian and others institutions and their conditions of investment, credit and assistance.

Main Projects / Activities

«Greedy for Sport» Sofia Municipality, 2014
"Students practice" to the Ministry of Education, 2013-2014
«FARE-against racism in football with partners UEFA and EU", completed projects in 2013 and 2014
«Erasmus + Project Junior HOP» 2015
«Erasmus + Project Promoting healthy practices in sports clubs», 2015
"European Week of Sport» 2013, 2014, 2015
«International Day of Sport, the United Nations» 2014 and 2015

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Association Footura can contribute with development of activities and projects connected with our main objectives and values - youths, inter-cultural relations and sports. We would like to create bridges between cultures - as we do and now - currently we work with partners from Jordan, Italy, Greece, Romania, Cyprus, Turkey, Latvia, etc. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to be members of Anna Lindh foundation in order to achieve better results in international communication, to find more international projects opportunities and to have more trustful Bulgarian and foreign partners. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Emiliyan Metodiev
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Footura