Bulgaria

NC Future Now 2006

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

Bulgaria, Smolyan district, Gudevica village 4792
Smolyan
Bulgaria

Telephone
+352 896 756 267
E-Mail
ogi@gudevica.org
E-Mail (2)
teodor@gudevica.org
E-Mail (3)
home@gudevica.org
Mobile Phone
+352 896 756 267
Website
http://www.gudevica.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
NC Future now team includes 6 members of the board and 45 members of the organization. Annual budget is average - 75000 euro. Sources of funding - ESF on Human Resource Development Programme, EEA Grant, CEE Trust, GEF, Youth in Action Programme, LLLP, local grants (M-tel Eco grant), company donations. Main activities are youth work, non-formal education and personal development for children and youth, social integration of disadvantaged young people, Eco, Civic and HR education. We conduct trainings on national and international level (Youth in Action and Euro-Med IV programmes), EVS projects, children camps, trainings for teachers, extracurricular activities in schools. NC Future now is member of networks CEEweb for Biodiversity, Rückenwind - Support of young people with fewer opportunities, International Award for young people. Main partners - local organizations, municipalities, Ministry of education, National Youth Forum, International networks (Ruckenwind, YEU), Youth organizations from Meda countries (ILE, Jordan; SDA, Egypt).
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to develop community of people who create with smile.
Through dedicated work with children and youth we help to reach positive change, we want to see in the world! To achieve this goal NC Future now organizes trainings, EVS projects, summer and winter camps, adventure trips, workshops and festivals in which children and young people accumulate a lot of useful skills and experience while having fun.
Our dream is to make the world more colorful, more sunny and closer, more harmonious and good.
NC Future now unites team of young professionals and enthusiastic people. We are interested in extensive development of programs for non-formal and extra-curricular trainings and education of children and youth in the following areas: personal development, respect for nature and civic education with care for the community.

Main Projects / Activities

2006-2012 - Work and play with children - Training course for teachers
2007-2012 - International Award for young people
2008-2009 - Future Friendly - civic education - ESF Grant.
2007-2010 - Nature ambassadors - Eco education - EEA Grant.
2011 - Ruckenwind on the field - Training for youth and social workers - YiA Programme.
2011-2012 - Ruckenwind for our future 1 and 2 - STEVS - YiA Programme.
2012 - Can Ya Makan: Human Rights 1 and 2 - Trainings for youth workers - YiA and Euro-Med IV Programme.
2012 - Еnchanting garden - Cultivating of herbs and protected plants - M-tel Eco-grant.
2012 - Different but equal or once upon a time - Children rights and intercultural learning - FRGI.
2012-2013 - Face to success - Roma integration - LLLP.
2012-2013 - Step by Step - Prevention of early school dropping - HR Development Programme.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are ready to contribute by our connections on national and international level. By our experience in international cooperation and expertise in the fields of non-formal education, Eco, Civic and HR education. We can support creating local projects and initiatives and involving other partners in National Youth Program.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

From 2011 our organization starts to develop international partnerships in the field of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. The member of our team - Ognian Gadoularov - took part of SALTO EuroMed TOTEM (Long term training course Training of trainers for EuroMed, 2011 - 2012). In that time our organization implement two projects (Can Ya Makan: Human Rights 1 and 2) in partnerships with youth organizations from Meda countries - ILE, Jordan and SDA, Egypt.
So this partnerships and projects give us motivation to expand our organizational field of work and to enter Euro-Mediterranean youth cooperation.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ognian Gadoularov
Head of the organisation
Teodor Vasilev
Contact (2) Full Name
Teodor Vasilev

Next Page Foundation

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

60 Ekzarh Iossif Str.
Sofia
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359/2/9833117
E-Mail
info@npage.org
Website
http://www.npage.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2001
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Research
General Information
The Next Page Foundation’s main office is based in Sofia, Bulgaria. It works in close partnership with international organizations and local partners in 25 countries. The Foundation is governed by a Governing Board, an executive director and a number of advisory committees. It also cooperates with a vast network of international experts. The Foundation was founded as the first spin-off organization of the OSI Information Program. In the beginning, the Foundation was implementing a strategy largely based on the twofold strategic approach taken by the former OSI publishing programs, that is, to support content provision (e.g. translations) and to create the conditions under which quality content can be published and distributed (e.g. infrastructural projects). Since late 2004, Next Page has began positioning itself and operating more independently. This coincided with the enlargement of its geographical area of activities and entering into a new and challenging area – the Arab speaking region.
Mission and Objectives

The activities of Next Page Foundation are based on the premise that access to knowledge and information is crucial for people’s participation in shaping the societies they leave in, and for promoting intercutural understanding.
The Foundation thus aims at helping the empowerment of underprivileged groups, languages and countries for an equal participation in the global dialogue of ideas. To achieve its aims, Next Page develops cultural programs and projects in the field of books, reading and translations.

Main Projects / Activities

Next Page works in 3 main areas: Arab speaking world (primarily Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan and Morocco), Roma in the world and Eastern Europe/the Balkans. The Foundation develops programs, supporting the translation flows between the languages, left at the “periphery”, prepares surveys on book-publishing and state of translations of contemporary, high-quality literature and implements projects, encouraging the intercultural dialogue through new medias, like graphic novels and comics.

Contact (1) Full Name
Yana Genova
Head of the organisation
Yana Genova
Contact (2) Full Name
Pavlina Doublekova

NGO "Pen and and Feather"

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

17 Avksenti Veleshki str.
4000 Plovdiv
Bulgaria

Telephone
032/654917
Telephone (other)
032/654913
E-Mail
pisalkaipero@abv.bg
Mobile Phone
0895857710
Mobile Phone (other)
0899319245
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

The non-profit association "Pen and Feather" Plovdiv was registered in February 2014 by a group of enthusiastic librarians from the Regional People's Library "Ivan Vazov", Plovdiv. It has about 20 members, active members - librarians. The Association's resources are from membership fees and from winning projects and programs. Main directions in the activities of the Association:  Improving the quality of library and information activities and expanding the range of library services for citizens; Encouraging and free exchange of information and ideas with organizations with related activities to realize the objectives of the Association; Development and implementation of projects and programs.  Promotion of the country's cultural and historical heritage by organizing and conducting conferences, workshops, discussions, round tables, publishing activities, etc.; Dissemination of information and promotion of good practices through advertising activity; Active participation in cultural life and creation of favorable conditions for the implementation of cultural initiatives; Improving public awareness and attracting public interest.

Mission and Objectives

Mission of the Association: To support the development of libraries and cultural organizations to ensure equal and free access of citizens to traditional and electronic resources, information and knowledge. To assist the Regional National Library "Ivan Vazov" Plovdiv and other cultural institutions to preserve, digitize and promote the most valuable of the written cultural heritage: cultural values, bearers of historical memory and national identity. The main goals of the Association are: modernization of libraries; assisting state and public bodies to promote best practices in the field of humanitarian initiatives; humanitarian, educational and cultural activity and promotion of the unique Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage;

Main Projects / Activities

NGO "Pen and and Feather" has implemented many projects aimed at promoting reading: for the "Open Arts" Foundation - for Night of the Museums, a project for the National Alliance for Work with Volunteers and the "Charles Stewart Mott" Foundation - "Plovdiv chooses a favorite contemporary Bulgarian author'; project before the National Commission for UNESCO with the Union of People's Community Centers: "The new cultural policies in Bulgaria - opportunities for implementation and participation". Participates in the Program of Plovdiv "European Capital of Culture" with a three-year project "Literary Renaissance in Plovdiv". Competitions were held for translations from German and Italian languages, literature exhibitions in Bulgaria and Macedonia, a round table "The Art of Translation", a virtual competition "European Capitals of Culture" for students, etc. In 2018, the association got involved with a project before the Civic Initiatives Foundation Workshop, financed by SAP: "A fun week of programming with the robot Finch", and in 2020 with two projects for training seminars for fun programming. In 2021 - 2022, the project "Together in diversity - traditions and literature of the ethnic groups in Plovdiv" was implemented, financed by Of "Plovdiv 2019". In 2023, four training seminars were held - "Fun Programming" and "Digitalization in Action", again financed through FRGI.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

 "Pen and Feather", through its implemented projects - "Literary Renaissance in Plovdiv" and "Together in diversity - traditions and literature of the ethnic groups in Plovdiv", fulfilled its main goal to introduce all citizens to cultural and literary values, to encourage reading, the dialogue between cultures and to promote the European literary heritage. Art and literature are unifying components of cooperation between different peoples and ethnicities, despite linguistic and religious differences. Therefore, the continuation of the work with an emphasis on the ethnic cultural and literary heritage of Plovdiv, will ensure long-term sustainability in the time.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

NGO " Pen and Feather" recognizes the goals of the "Anna Lind Foundation" to unite and inspire civil societies to build a culture based on dialogue and exchange and to fight the lack of trust and intolerance

Contact (1) Full Name
Vaska Dimitrova Tonovska
Job Title
Chairperson
Head of the organisation
Vaska Tonova
Contact (2) Full Name
Angelina Anastasova Stavreva
Job Title (2)
Vice Chairman

NGO "Unity"

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

Harmanli, 18, D-r Atanas Chochkov
6540 Harmanli, 18, D-r Atanas Chochkov,street
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 899 611 051
E-Mail
unity_found@abv.bg
Mobile Phone
+359 889 415 111
Mobile Phone (other)
+359 887 415 111
Website
http://unity1.alle.bg/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Research
  8. Youth and education
General Information
„Unity" is a non-profit public benefit organization, which works in various fields and efforts to promote and protect human rights and rule of law. It is a voluntary association of individuals and legal entities, united by the mission of supporting freedoms in order to consolidate democratic values and ideas, especially in a country with already a long period of transition and still fragile democracy. The team constitutes highly qualified lawyers, economists, sociologists and engineers actively involved the work of the Association. We are working on issues affecting refugees, their problems and rights. We participate in the development of local, regional and national strategies in all spheres of public life. We provide training to empower leaders, staff development, teaching and corporate training. We organize seminars and trainings to groups of people with common interests and goals. We work and contribute to the development and promotion of spiritual values, best practices in the development of civil society, education, culture, and sport. Part of our experts involved in the drafting of reports in the compilation of national strategies for the Operational Programs of Bulgaria to thematic working groups to the ENRD, respectively, with the participation of experts from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Culture. “Unity” is financed by funds generated from projects, donations and economic activity. The association focuses on charity events and small projects as well as support for actions taken by other NGOs and international cooperation initiatives in particular.
Mission and Objectives

Protection of democracy and humanism, protection of people's rights. Supporting and promotes the realization of women in economic and social life, strive to learn and strengthen Bulgarian heritage and traditions, supports the social adaptation, actively promoting environmental protection and organizes public events to strengthen traditional values.
The association works for development of civil society and aims to build a national network of people with progressive thinking that could cooperate creative in meeting the challenges of community and social development.

Main Projects / Activities

- Support the development and implementation of initiatives for economic, social and cultural development of the regions in Bulgaria;
- Generates social investments by private individuals, the business sector and various public and private sources of funding;
- Provide technical support to individuals, companies and organizations working to meet the social needs of society at the national level;
- It contributes to the effectiveness, sustainability and diversity of social programs in Bulgaria
- Mediate by providing professional counseling, assessment, monitoring and tracking the implementation of projects and programs;
- Working in collaboration with other civil society organizations at national and local level for the development of social responsibility and sustainability of the civil sector in Bulgaria
- Assists for minority groups, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups;
- Organize and conduct trainings and seminars for enhancing professional qualifications;
- Initiates and participates in the creation of partnership networks with national and international organizations and NGOs;
- Develops and implements programs and projects for the implementation of national operational programs
- Promotes and organizes activities for the conservation and introduction of traditional Bulgarian community events, cultural activities, traditions, crafts and customs, combined with voluntary initiatives to improve the environment or to solve local problems.
At this stage the organization "Unity" has focused its attention on the realization of initiatives for young people with a focus on two of the largest organizations in Bulgaria - "Bulgarian Donors' Forum", which is a member of WINGS - World support network of donors and partner CEENERGI - regional initiative in Central and Eastern Europe for the development of corporate philanthropy, and the "Help for Charity in Bulgaria", which is part of the global network of organizations Charities Aid Headquartered in the UK.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We intend to contribute to the ALF Network in Bulgaria by:
Promoting its objectives and initiatives and the implementation of project activities in areas that are essential for peaceful coexistence between people: intercultural initiatives and trainings for youth and adults, human rights and regional development.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

„Unity” Association fully supports the promotion of intercultural exchange rates and joint projects between civil societies. “Unity” fully accepts support and encourages the values of ALF: acceptance of pluralism and cultural diversity, mutual respect between societies, religions and beliefs, recognition of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms.
Becoming a member of ALF Network, will give a chance to „Unity” to help the sustainable development of the region through mutual respect of the above values. „Unity” has an interest to be part of an organization that has an impact on the ability of individuals and groups who share values and live together in the region. We want to contribute to the further maintenance of intercultural dialogue, which is the roadmap of the Anna Lindh Foundation in the long-term strategy to address the real reasons - political, ideological.
Our Association can unite civil society in the region to intercultural dialogue and to work for a common future and this is the main reason for „Unity” become part of this organization.

Contact (1) Full Name
Hristina Borisova
Job Title
Chairman
Head of the organisation
Hristina Borisova
Contact (2) Full Name
Zlatka Georgieva
Job Title (2)
Vice Chairman

NGO UNITY

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

Bulgaria, 6450 Harmanli, 18, D-r Atanas Chochkov,street
6450 HARMANLI
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 899 611 051 – Hristina Borisova
Telephone (other)
+359 889 415 111 – Zlatka Georgieva
E-Mail
unity_found@abv.bg
Website
http://unity1.alle.bg/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2014
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. Youth and education
General Information
Unity "е организация с нестопанска цел в обществена полза, която работи в различни области и усилия за насърчаване и защита на правата на човека и върховенството на закона. Екипът представлява висококвалифицирани юристи, икономисти, социолози и инженери активно участват в работата на Сдружението. Ние Работим по въпроси, засягащи бежанците, техните проблеми и права. Ние участваме в развитието на местните, регионалните и националните стратегии във всички сфери на обществения живот. Ние предлагаме обучение за овластяване лидери, за развитие на персонала, за преподаване и корпоративно обучение. Ние организираме семинари и обучения за групи от хора с общи интереси и цели. Ние работим и да допринесе за развитието и популяризирането на духовните ценности, най-добри практики в развитието на гражданското общество, образованието, културата и спорта. Част от нашите експерти да участват в изготвянето на доклади при съставянето на национални стратегии за оперативните програми на България до тематичните работни групи, които да ЕМРСР, съответно, с участието на експерти от Министерството на земеделието и храните, Министерство на финансите и Министерство на културата. Организацията "Единство" е със средства, генерирани от проекти, дарения и икономическа дейност, финансирана. Сдружението се фокусира върху благотворителни събития и малки проекти, както и подкрепа за действия, предприети от други неправителствени организации и инициативи за международно сътрудничество, в частност.
Mission and Objectives

Защита на демокрацията и хуманизма, защитата на правата на хората. Подкрепа и насърчава реализацията на жените в икономическия и социалния живот, се стремят да учат и да се засили българското наследство и традиции, подпомага социалната адаптация, активно насърчаване на опазването на околната среда и организира публични събития за укрепване на традиционните ценности.
Сдружението работи за развитието на гражданското общество и има за цел да изгради национална мрежа от хора с прогресивно мислене, които биха могли да си сътрудничат креативни в посрещането на предизвикателствата на общността и социално развитие.

Main Projects / Activities

- Подпомагане на разработването и прилагането на инициативи за икономическо, социално и културно развитие на регионите в България;
- Генерира социални инвестиции от частни лица, бизнес сектора и различни публични и частни източници на финансиране;
- Предоставяне на техническа помощ на лица, фирми и организации, работещи за посрещане на социалните потребности на обществото на национално ниво;
- Тя допринася за ефективността, устойчивостта и многообразието на социални програми в България
- Посредничи чрез предоставяне на професионални консултации, оценка, мониторинг и проследяване на изпълнението на проекти и програми;
- Работна в сътрудничество с други организации на гражданското общество на национално и местно ниво за развитие на социална отговорност и устойчиво развитие на гражданския сектор в България
- Съдейства за малцинствени групи, хора с увреждания и уязвимите групи;
- организиране и провеждане на обучения и семинари за повишаване на професионалната квалификация ;
- Инициира и участва в създаването на партньорски мрежи с национални и международни организации и неправителствени организации;
- Разработва и реализира програми и проекти за изпълнение на национални оперативни програми
- Подпомага и организира дейности за опазване и въвеждането на традиционни български общността събития, културни дейности, традиции, занаяти и обичаи, съчетани с доброволчески инициативи за подобряване на околната среда или за решаване на местни проблеми.
На този етап организацията "Единство" се фокусира вниманието си върху реализацията на инициативи за младите хора с акцент върху две от най-големите "Български дарителски форум", който е член на WINGS - - организации в България Световна мрежа за подкрепа на дарители и партньори CEENERGI - регионална инициатива за Централна и Източна Европа за развитието на корпоративна филантропия и "Помощ за благотворителността в България" , която е част от световната мрежа на организации Помощ за благотворителността в централен офис във Великобритания.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Ние възнамеряваме да допринесе за ALF мрежа в България, като:
Насърчаване на своите цели и инициативи, както и осъществяването на дейности по проекти в области, които са от съществено значение за мирното съжителство между хората: междукултурни инициативи и обучения за младежи и възрастни, правата на човека и на регионалното развитие.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Сдружение "Единство" напълно подкрепя насърчаването на междукултурните курсове и съвместни проекти между гражданските общества. "Единство" приема изцяло подкрепа и насърчава ценностите на ALF:. Приемането на плурализма и културното многообразие, взаимното уважение между общества, религии и вярвания, признаване на върховенството на закона и основните свободи
Ставайки член на ALF Network, ще даде шанс да "Единство", за да помогне за устойчивото развитие на региона чрез взаимно уважение от горните стойности. "Единство" има интерес да бъде част от една организация, която оказва влияние върху способността на отделните лица и групи, които споделят ценностите и живеят заедно в региона. Ние искаме да се допринесе за по-нататъшното поддържане на междукултурния диалог, който е пътната карта на фондация Анна Линд в дългосрочната стратегия за справяне с истинските причини -. Политическа, идеологическа
Нашата асоциация може да обедини гражданското общество в региона за междукултурния диалог и да работи за едно общо бъдеще и това е основната причина за "Единство" да стане част от тази организация.

Contact (1) Full Name
Hristina Borisova
Head of the organisation
HRISTINA BORISIVA
Contact (2) Full Name
Hristina Borisova
Job Title (2)
Chairman

NGO Vselena

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

Street Dimcho Debelianov 7
Balgarovo
Bulgaria

Telephone
00359899828844
E-Mail
vselena.burgas@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
General Information
Organization was created in august 2010. There are 7 members people working there - 1 psychologist , 1 social worker, 1 pedagogue, 1 journalist and 3 students. The organization is just starting his activities and is gathering money from imports of the founders, donations fees and Grants. Partners of the organization are : Municipality of Bourgas, Organization for Democratic education, Association for domestic violence Demetra, Community Library, Alliance of progres Burgas.
Mission and Objectives

Organization for personal development and creativity.

Main Projects / Activities

For the short time it has been working , the organization has finalized one project - "Art vacation for children". Now the organization is working on its second project - weekend atelier away from the city. The other project we are developing is project for people with disabilities. Our basic methods are art therapy and psychotherapy.

Contact (1) Full Name
Desislava Vasileva
Head of the organisation
Veselka Yordanova

Open Mind

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

registraion address: Zona B5, bl. 2/A/5/16, Sofia 1303
mailing address: 6, Hr. Botev Blvd. Sofia 1463
Sofia
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 2 852-4726
Telephone (other)
+359 2 852-7713
E-Mail
kliment@artmospheric.org
E-Mail (2)
surbahar@artmospheric.org
Mobile Phone
+ 359 898 414854
Mobile Phone (other)
+ 359 888 864 737
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1998
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Youth and education
General Information
1. Structure Open Mind is a Non-Government Organisation functioning as an individual legal body with purpose for public service. Ruling bodies are: 1) General Assembly 2) Board of Directors 3) Head Director All staff is working on a volunteer basis - there are no employment contracts. 2. Budgetary resources Open Mind does not have budgetary resources dedicated on an annual basis. All the funding is project specific, so each year it varies depending on the number and type of projects. 3. Sources of funding Youth For Europe, PHARE, European Council, French Embassy in Sofia, OFAJ - German-French Youth Office, British Council Bulgaria, Canadian International Development Agency, Bulgarian government and other non-governmental organizations. 4. Modalities of action Local environmental campaigns - ForTheNature.org, Street actions. Music Festivals - Artmospheric festival, Cube festival Exchanges, seminars, European voluntary Services - non-formal education trainings, workshops, intercultural exchanges. 5. Main partners: Agenda 21 (Bucharest – Romania); Pac Evere (Brussels, Belgium), ARCI (Chieti, Italy), Motyka, (Toryn, Poland), YARTZ.net (Bulgaria)
Mission and Objectives

- To support young people in their self realization;
- To facilitate mobility of the young people;
- To facilitate the communication and cooperation between young people;
- To preserve Bulgarian historical, cultural and spiritual values and traditions;
- To promote racial, ethnic, religious and sexual tolerance;
- To support humanitarian, social and artistic activities;

Main Projects / Activities

“S.V.E.glia! – Raising of cultural awareness and European information in Chieti” European Voluntary Service (Action 2, Youth Programme) - 2003
“Education for Sustainability and awareness: learning by doing” International Youth Exchange (Action 1, Youth Programme) - 2004
“Faces and sounds of Europe: developing ideas for media and youth participation” Contact Making Seminar (Action 5, Youth Programme) - 2005
Cube Festival 2003, 2004, 2005http://cubefest.cult.bg/?page=aboutus
"Critical and sustainable development: sharing experience in Europe" (Action 5, Youth Programme) - 2006
Artmospheric Festival 2007, Artmospheric Festival 2008 - international art gatheringhttp://www.artmospheric.org

Contact (1) Full Name
Kliment Dichev
Head of the organisation
Tatyana Kossekova
Contact (2) Full Name
Tatyana Kossekova

Open Space Foundation

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

9, Industrialna str.
Sofia 1202
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 2 8220699
Fax
+359 2 8220699
E-Mail
pepa_p@openspacebg.com
Mobile Phone
+359 889 916483
Mobile Phone (other)
+359 876 692753
Website
http://www.openspacebg.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information

Foundation "Open Space" is non-government organization, registered in public benefit. Our staff included: 3 people in full-time, 3 - part-time and 20 - 25 volunteers in time of festival, events and other activities. Budgetary resources available in a year - 110 000 EUR, from European, National and local funds, private companies and patrons. We have 2 main branch: 1/ Educational and consultative services and 2/ Events for the leisure time. Support us and we hope to continue to do this: Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education, Science and Youth in Bulgaria, Embassy of USA, Egypt and The Netherlands in Bulgaria, Italian Culture institute, Goethe Institute, Czech Institute, Polish Cultural Institute, National Agency for European Youth program and initiatives, Centre for development of human resources, many schools and private clubs for out-school activities.

Mission and Objectives

Our Mission is to support and promote cultural dialogue and relationships through various forms of art and communication. Working hard to create a new standard in the cultural life outside the capital city by establishing a more unconventional author's presentation of new concepts and innovative projects not only in music but also in theatre, cinema, arts in general. From 2010 year we're developing our educational programs and initiatives to encourage personal development and skills.

Main Projects / Activities

- International Ethno-Jazz festival "JULY JAZZ" since 2006, - Perelik Pure Jazz - acoustic concert in the top of the Rodophy mountain since 2008, - Children Art camp since 2008, - Youth programs: "KWAG / Know, Wish, Able, Give" and "Attention! Stairs" to develop youth entrepreneurship and initiatives - Program for volunteers: work with volunteers and with managers of volunteers.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

This could be happen per: - active role in the Network relationships; - to create a place for multicultural dialogue and stimulate its to do in real life and every place around us; - per International Ethno-Jazz festival - its stages and work-shops, where people meet other culture and know about other cultures and religious; - to continue to provoke inter cultural interaction and create new mix project in arts and educational programs.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

I strong believe in inter-cultural dialogue and its ability to create change and development of socialite.To be active and open mind people is our personal mission.

Contact (1) Full Name
Pepa Peneva Veleva
Head of the organisation
Pepa Peneva Veleva

Opportunities for young people and youth workers

Submitted by Bulgaria on Tue, 28/03/2023 - 16:10
Skills development opportunities

During the spring-summer season, the association “International Initiatives for Cooperation” (Head of the ALF Bulgarian Network) is offering different opportunities for young people, youth leaders and youth workers, such us participation in youth exchanges and trainings courses, developing skills and upgrading knowledge on different topics like digital media literacy, digital competences, political participation for young people and others.

You can find more information about each opportunity on the links bellow: 

Digital Media Literacy, training course in Krushevo, North Macedonia: https://iicbg.org/digital-media-literacy-tc-in-krushevo-north-macedonia/

KA1 SPORTIVE, Madrid, Spain: https://iicbg.org/ka1-sportive-youth-exchange/

THINKATHON OUR GREEN FUTURE, Kalamata, Greece: https://iicbg.org/thinkathon-our-green-future-kalamata-greece/

“Digital Youth Work”, training course in Rezekne, Latvia: https://iicbg.org/digital-youth-work-tc-rezekne-latvia/

Youthmocracy project, youth exchange, Lama dei Peligni lies, Italy: https://iicbg.org/youthmocracy-project-youth-exchange-lama-dei-peligni-lies-italy/

If you meet the requirements, do not miss these opportunities!