16 Lozenetz Str.
1421 Sofia
Bulgaria
- Environment/Sustainable development
The Foundation was created on the basis of the Ecological Manifesto, urging humanity to rethink its life on Earth and prepare for a new way of life - more generous, ecological, energy and resource efficient and sustainable. With its activities, the organization helps to increase democracy, the inclusion of young people in civil society and the fight against climate change. ManEco is foundation run by 6 people from which 2 working full time. We have 8 permanent partner organizations and many more with which collaborate.
ManEco depends on both national and international funding as from this year the annual budget of the organization will reach 50 000 EUR for the first time. We organize educational workshops and develop projects in the area of sustainable tourism, environmental education, youth empowerment, circular economy and more. Our main partners are Junior Achievement Bulgaria, WWF Bulgaria, Wind of Change. We are also part of international networks such as YOUNGO and FYEG.
We strongly believe that humanity can change and deal with climate change. But if we want that to happen we should work in all possible ways to keep the global temperatures well below 1.5 degrees Celsius. The ideological framework of the Ecological Manifesto is much in line with the concept of the Deep Ecology Movement of Arne Naess. We appreciate technology and its potential but we prefer to change the morals of the people for the better so that technology can be managed properly and used only to ease our lives or solve problems.
Main activities of “Ecological Manifesto – ManEco” are:
- raising awareness events such as movie screenings, photo exhibitions and discussions;
- projects – environmental education, sustainable tourism
- research on topics such as climate change, conflicts, ecological diplomacy, recycling, sustainability, circular and shared economy, youth;
- consulting on topics like climate change, carbon footprint, just transition, circular economy and green entrepreneurship
- work with youth – trainings, youth exchanges
We can represent the ALF Network in the country or if there are more organizations part of it we can be coordinators and encourage them to be more active. We can share opportunities and experience through our channels of communication and encourage people to be more involved in related topics.
ALF Network is chance for us to meet like minded organizations, form new partnerships, be inspired with new ideas, adopt new practices and provide new opportunities for Bulgarian citizens and youth.