INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

TRAKIA, BL. 96-E, FL.7, AP.34
PLOVDIV
Bulgaria

Telephone
00359887694188
E-Mail
office.ipcp@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
info@ipcp.eu
E-Mail (3)
apiplovdiv@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2002
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information
International Platform for Citizen Participation (IPCP) is an International non-governmental organization working actively to foster human rights and local democracy. Founded in 2002 as a small initiative of the National Forum API, IPCP is today an important INGO connecting the local authorities and civil society. IPCP has members from more then 20 countries that share interests in theory, methods and practice of active citizenship. IPCP promotes discussion among local and regional authorities, schools, vocational centers, foundations and non-governmental organizations dealing with human rights, local democracy and active citizenship and with those in related fields. Staff: Director External Relations Resource and Development Unit Coordinator Local coordinators
Mission and Objectives

The purpose of IPCP is to enhance international understanding and friendship through educational, cultural and humanitarian activities involving the exchange of ideas and experiences directly among peoples of different countries and diverse cultures.

Main Projects / Activities

IPCP works on :
- strengthening of European integration in different geographical areas;
- active citizenship and citizens' participation;
- fostering of equal opportunities and young people;
- sustainable economic development;
- employment policy, quality of work and social inclusion
The IPCP's working method is based on:
- decentralized and multilateral cooperation: cooperation between local, national and international partners;
- fostering of partnerships: partners exchange best practices and create common projects to reach common benefits;
- technical assistance and training addressed to local authorities, associations and NGOs (capacity building).
It does this through the exchange of experience, ideas and information and supports members to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of the sector.
All our projects are published at www.ipcp.eu as well.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

As an organization active both on national and international level, the IPCP will contribute the network and in particular:
IPCP offers a range of services to members in order to assist them in developing projects and increasing the networking. IPCP also promotes the sharing of best practice across its members. This is complemented by a range of other communications, including a variety of online and e-communications, all designed to keep members up to date with news and issues that are of relevance to the sector.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Taking into consideration the ALF facilitates and supports the action of civil society of the Euro-Mediterranean Region in priority fields which affects the capacity for individuals and groups to share values and live together, we are strongly interested to support this efort.
We are interested in particular to take part in the intertaional programme of the Foundation, focused on activities in fields which are essential for human and social dialogue:
• Culture and Creativity
• Education and Intercultural Learning;
• Urban Spaces and Citizenship
• Media and Public Opinion

Contact (1) Full Name
STOYKA BELEVA
Head of the organisation
STOYKA BELEVA