Bulgaria

Art Today Association

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

36 Konstantin Stoilov str.
Plovdiv
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 32 638868
Fax
+359 32 638868
E-Mail
office@arttoday.org
Mobile Phone
+359 888529224
Mobile Phone (other)
+359 897823381
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1997
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
1.Art Today Association is a non-governmental organization registered in public favour. The association is managed by a Governing Council selected by the General Assembly. 2. from projects about 50,000 euro 3. projects 4. ATLANTIS I Hidden Histories – New Identities. Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. REFLECTION OF TOMORROW 10 October - 10 November 2009 - XV WEEK OF CONTEMPORARY ART 4 September – 2 October 2009 AFTER EGO - ART POSITIVE-2009 "SWEET" 10.04 - 25.05. 2009 - Communication Front- new media art and theory project including exhibition,seminar,work shop - Critique of Pure Image – Between Fake and Quotation, including exhibition,seminar, presentations 5. Goethe Institute - Bulgaria Municipality of Plovdiv Heinrich-Boell-Stiftung Brandenburg - Germany Rohkunstbau - Germany ArtBOX - Greece SPACE projects
Mission and Objectives

The Association’s aim is to present alternative and experimental forms of contemporary art; to work for their study and documentation; to build an informational data base presenting contemporary authors; to prepare periodical and unique print materials for art; to create a multimedia laboratory and residence program; to implement training programs for young people; to organize seminars, discussions, workshops; to popularize its activity among wide range of people, giving priority to pupils, students and young people.Since its establishment Art Today Association works for the building of the Center for Contemporary Art – Plovdiv.

Main Projects / Activities

Week of contemporary art – Annual international project realized since 1995, presenting authors who work in the sphere of new media, object, installation, photography, performance, alternative dance, music, theatre, theory, and presentations.
Art Positive – Annual project, organized since 2004. The project encourages the creation of contemporary art works by authors who work in Plovdiv.
Artist-in-residence program – gives opportunity to artists from all over the world to reside and realise art projects.
CORRIDOR Gallery
ATLANTIS I
Hidden Histories – New Identities.
Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
REFLECTION OF TOMORROW
Curator: Emil Mirazchiev, co-curator: Jakob Racek
10 October - 10 November 2009www.atlantis.arttoday.org

Contact (1) Full Name
Emil Mirazchiev
Head of the organisation
Emil Mirazchiev

ASPECT - Management and Intercultural Relations

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

2,Konstantin Velichkov Str., 4000 Plovdiv,Bulgaria
Plovdiv
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 889219774
E-Mail
krasimira.bakardzhieva@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Private Company
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
ASPECT – Management and Intercultural Relations is a company which provides training consulting, courses, seminars and meetings with the aim of building and improving the professional capabilities and performance of people and companies. We work towards the promotion of management, entrepreneur competences and intercultural relations in young people, adults and professionals, and within the organization as a tool for the development of their competitiveness.
Mission and Objectives

We want to be much closer to individuals or to the specific problems arising in their companies and inspiring them, be intensive, create innovative atmosphere. We like to persuade more people and organizations that their future prosperity depends on broadening skills and raising skill levels. We want to enhance leadership role in education and enhance intercultural and cultural relations.
For the excellent execution of the educational process we have prepared highly trained team of qualified lecturers.

Main Projects / Activities

We as an educational institution establish fruitful and beneficial cooperation with similar institutions and organizations from EU countries. We have contacts with a lot of foreign organizations and universities.
ASPECT-MIR is an active partner in international projects. We participate in Life Long Learning Program.
We organize seminars with local public authority concerning environment and sustainable development, education and career development.

Contact (1) Full Name
Krasimira Bakardzhieva
Head of the organisation
Krasimira Bakardzhieva

ASPECT-Management and Intercultural Relations

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

2,Konstantin Velichkov Str./Rilon centre/
Plovdiv
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359889219774
E-Mail
krasimira.bakardzhieva@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
ASPECT – Management and Intercultural Relations is a company which provides training consulting, courses, seminars and meetings with the aim of building and improving the professional capabilities and performance of people and companies. We work towards the promotion of management, entrepreneur competences and intercultural relations in young people, adults and professionals, and within the organization as a tool for the development of their competitiveness.
Mission and Objectives

We want to be much closer to individuals or to the specific problems arising in their companies and inspiring them, be intensive, create innovative atmosphere.
We like to persuade more people and organizations that their future prosperity depends on broadening skills and raising skill levels.
We want to enhance leadership role in education and enhance intercultural and cultural relations.
For the excellent execution of the educational process we have prepared highly trained team of qualified lecturers.

Main Projects / Activities

ASPECT-MIR is an active partner in international projects. We participate in Leonardo Partnership, Mobility,Grundtvig Parnership, SEE, Youth in Action (and other proposals: TOI, Multilateral....). We organize seminars with local public authority concerning environment and sustainable development, education and career development

Contact (1) Full Name
Krasimira Bakardzhieva
Head of the organisation
Krasimira Bakardzhieva

Association "SAVREMIE"

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

"Kiril i Metodij" Str. Nr.5
2800 Sandanski
Bulgaria

Telephone
00359 746 22042
Telephone (other)
00359 746 38577
Fax
00359 746 32403
E-Mail
savremie@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
savremie@mail.bg
Mobile Phone
00359 897 942 974
Mobile Phone (other)
00359 899 806477
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
  2. Gender
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information
HISTORY Youth Association “Savremie” was established in 2004, in order to meet the needs of the young people from the region of Southwest Bulgaria, to support joining their forces for development of youth initiatives and to foster their aspiration for individual and professional realization. MAIN ACTIVITIES 1. In 2005 established a Youth centre for professional orientation и informal education. 2. In 2006 established a Youth club for international partnership in the field of culture, sport, education and ecology.
Mission and Objectives

MISSION
To encourage the integration of the youth people in the society and to support their initiative and their professional realization.

Main Projects / Activities

IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS
PROJECT 1:
„To Consider Europe in a New Way – to Join the Bulgarian Youth to the Intercultural Heritage of Europe”
Programme for Youth Activities 2006-2007 with the financial support of State Agency for Youth and Sports
Implemented in the period: December 2007 – March 2008
RESULTS
 Promoted good models for participation and involvement of young people in intercultural initiatives in the field of civil society, cultural heritage, ecology and others.
 Published and distributed an informational booklet with 29 models for good European practices for promotion of the intercultural dialogue as a tool for achievement of high moral principles among young people.
 Implemented discussions with young people at regional level for generation of new ideas for encouraging the intercultural dialogue between youth societies.
 New opportunities to young people to promote their ideas for development of the intercultural dialogue.
PARTNERSHIP
Association “Savremie” is a partner organization of the Young Industrialists Businessmen&Executives Association of Bursa (GESIAD) in the framework of the project titled: Promotion of the Civil Society Dialogue between European Union and Turkey.
Since 2008 Association “Savremie” is an Eurodesk Relays supported by the National Eurodesk network. Eurodesk Relays are local partners, multipliers, who are already working actively with young people and information and wish to work with Eurodesk to benefit from the information, tools and training provided by the network and the national partner. BY working with Eurodesk, the local partners bring an European dimension into their existing work.

Contact (1) Full Name
Silvia Mencheva
Head of the organisation
Mrs. Silvia Mencheva
Contact (2) Full Name
Ani Simeonova

Association Brainstorm Group

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

9, Bratya Kanazirevi str.
2760 Razlog
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359888134081
Telephone (other)
N/A
Fax
N/A
E-Mail
brainstormbulgaria@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
kbrankova@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+359888134081
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2016
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Youth and education
General Information
Association “Brainstorm group”, Bulgaria is a private non-governmental organization for public benefit. The aim of the NGO is to prepare youths and unemployed citizens for successful participation in the European labor market, provide career consultancy services and raise awareness about contemporary economics and opportunities for joint ventures in EU by organizing workshops in entrepreneurship and self-employment.  The leaders of “Brainstorm Group” are experienced in running educational projects and have participated in LLP and Erasmus+ youth trainings and exchanges.
Mission and Objectives

Our objectives are:
Organizing courses, seminars, training camps, conferences and international exchange programs for young people and unemployed for career development starting from basic competencies acquisition to effective communication skills, leadership and entrepreneurship.
Providing guidance and helping in internships and job placement and setting up of own companies
Supporting youths initiatives and participation in Erasmus+ programs
Initiating human rights projects fostering equality care for people with special needs and programs for inclusion of disadvantaged, especially those living in remote rural regions.
Setting up youth clubs of interest for promotion of national and European culture and traditions.
Offering information, administrative and consulting services for NGOs and schools
Publishing, advertising and translation activities to achieve the objectives of the association.

Main Projects / Activities

The association was founded in order to organize courses for community members and students from the schools in the rural region, out of school youths and unemployed. The staff who will be involved in the current project will be engaged in running the activities in Bulgaria take part in meetings and trainings and will commit themselves in the composition, implementation and evaluation of educational materials.
Now, we are working on the following projects:
Project ”UNITED” includes Municipality of Raska (Youth Office and Service for local economic development), and 7 more partners from Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, Lithuania, Latvia and Slovakia.
The project will be lead by Municipality of Raska – Youth Office.
The topic is  the EU policies in rural areas  and social responsibilities and volunteering that also coincides with the specific programme aim for promoting opportunities for societal and intercultural engagement and volunteering.
“‘DemocrActive” -  NGO CIVIS PLUS will coordinate the project.
Other participants are from: Portugal, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, Poland
Youth participation in the democratic life of the Union is an area for discussion and reference point for a variety of measures and policies both at Member States and the EU.
The ITC “Homogeneous Partnership-building-Activity for Programme Countries” is to take place from 02 – 10 September 2017 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. The coordinating organisation is  ACT FOR GRANTS C.I.C. – London UK
   The main goal of the project is to organize an international training course in which will be involved 45 Youth leaders, youth workers and NGO representatives coming from 14 different countries across Europe.
      The countries are: UK, Malta, France, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain and Turkey.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We would like to include more youngsters in our projects in order to teach them how to take a part in the realisation of youth policy of EU.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

This is the new possibility for us to work on different field. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Katya Petrova Brankova
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Katya Brankova
Contact (2) Full Name
KInka Ivanova Pendzhakova
Job Title (2)
vice president

Association Bulgarian-Turkish Educational Center

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

Graf Ignatiev 38
8600 Yambol
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359886860476
E-Mail
veselina.nedeva@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
btoc@abv.bg
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Youth and education
General Information
BULGARIAN-TURKISH EDUCATIONAL CENTER is a non-profit organization, registered on 30.01.2006 in Yambol District Court. It is a legal entity registered under the Law on legal non-profit organizations. The Association is an independent, self-governing, non-religious, democratic, voluntary organization supporting the implementation of programs in all spheres of public life, affecting the welfare of the community in the region and the country, uniting the efforts of citizens and municipal government agencies and organizations, individuals and legal persons. The association includes citizens, public bodies, experts and supporters, sympathetic to the aims and tasks, ready to assist its progress and prosperity. The association is separate from its members and is responsible for its obligations with its property. Members of the Association are reliable for its obligations only to the extent provided in the Statute property contributions.
Mission and Objectives

Objectives: The activity of the association is aimed at uniting the efforts of citizens, by carrying out its functions and tasks independently and in interaction with state and municipal bodies and organizations, individuals and legal entities; assist as partners in work programs and projects and self-realization of such, economic and physical security of these projects, dissemination of experience.
The objectives of the Association are achieved by any means permitted by law, it can develop any activities authorized by law to achieve its goals and objectives, establish contacts with similar associations in the country and abroad, conducts seminars, lectures, talks, discussions and exhibitions. The objectives of the Association are: development and strengthening of spiritual values, civil society, education, science and culture.

Main Projects / Activities

Commencement of collaboration between technical colleges of Yambol and Edirne;
Development of partnerships between Aytos Municipality and the Municipality Buyukkarashtaran;
We impplement the project “Promoting youth employment on the labor market in Yambol ” now (till 12.2010).
We are partner of the Turkish NGO in the project ‘Delight Your Life’ with main action in October 2010 in Izmir , Turkey with 5 countries: Italy, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey (leader).

Contact (1) Full Name
Veselina Nedeva

Association Business Information and Consulting Center - Sandanski

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

5 Skopie Street
Sandanski
Bulgaria

Telephone
00 359 746 3 05 49
Fax
00 359 746 3 24 03
E-Mail
sandanski@barda.info
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1997
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
BICC - Sandanski is a non-profit association founded in 1997 as a result of the initiative of local entrepreneurs and the municipality of Sandanski. Currently there are 22 members of the organization as the membership is comprised of small and medium enterprises and private entrepreneurs from Southwest Bulgaria. The management bodies are the General Assembly and the Management Committee. The General Assembly is the supreme managing body of the organization and it is comprised of all the members of the organization. There managing board is comprised of 5 members. The management board is obliged to implement the decisions of the General Assembly. The management board selects the Director which manages the operations of the organization. BICC – Sandanski employs seven staff members. All employees are full-time, one of which is a Peace Corps Volunteer. The employees are specialized in different areas of economic development and the centre delivers a wide variety of business support services. The organization also has 8 external experts working on part-time civil contracts when it is needed to implement a specific task or organize a larger event. In January 2008, BICC - Sandanski is a member of the Bulgarian Association of Regional Development Agencies and Business Centers (BARDA), which has 28 member institutions. BICC is one of the initiators of Euroregion “Strimon - Struma". Members of the Euroregion are municipalities and non-governmental organizations from the border region of Bulgaria and Greece. BICC - Sandanski has actively participated in the European Initiative B2europe. B2europe is the alliance of European business support networks that support companies and potential entrepreneurs, by initiating the establishment of a regional network. This network is comprised of local authorities and business support organizations from Bulgaria and Greece. In January 2008 Business Information and Consulting Center - Sandanski became a part of "Enterprise Europe Network", consisting of 500 organizations and more than 4000 highly qualified experts from 40 European countries.
Mission and Objectives

The activities of BICC - Sandanski support the economic, cultural and educational development of South-West Bulgaria. It does this through providing assistance to the needs of the local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and through the promotion of the region as a modern economic, social, cultural and sports center. BICC - Sandanski assists the SMEs in the region by organizing exhibitions, conferences, business forums, matchmaking events, etc. The organization works to increase the competitiveness and competence of local companies by informing them about current economic and social topics through seminars, training courses, workshops, round tables, discussion forums, and also through the publication of a monthly electronic newsletter, as well as other periodic publications. The organization develops and maintains a business and investment related Internet portal with various business information and news from the region of South-West Bulgaria. BICC – Sandanski strives to attract foreign investors to the region by creating conditions for easy and quick access to competent and timely information on opportunities and administrative requirements needed start a new business and/or invest in an existing business.

Main Projects / Activities

SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS START-UP
- Market research;
- Registration of companies, associations, NGOs and other organizations;
- Development of strategies and solutions for business development;
- Consultations in business planning, tax and legal systems, human resources, etc.
SUPPORT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT CAPACITY OF SMEs
- Information and consulting services;
- Organization of workshops and training of companies;
- Introduction of company management systems;
- Business support for the introduction of innovations and implementation of technology transfers;
SUPPORT OF SMEs TO ACCESS FINANCIAL RESOURCES
- Project development and management;
- Preparation of business plans and economic research;
- Assistance in negotiations with banks and other financial institutions;
- Information on financial programs and mechanisms;
- Information on existing credit lines in Bulgaria and international financial institutions;
SUPPORT FOR ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
- Information about legislation and administrative procedures in other countries;
- Organization and support for the participation of companies in fairs, exhibitions and matchmaking events;
PROMOTION OF BUSINESS COOPERATION
- Providing a forum for discussions;
- Establishing organizations for the entrepreneurs from the region;
- Developing and distributing informational materials;
- Providing access to national and international databases for business cooperation;
E-SERVICES BUSINESS SUPPORT
- Development and maintenance of virtual databases;
- Electronic subscription - Information services;
- E-consultation and information, graphic and Web design;

Contact (1) Full Name
Zhivko Ivanov
Head of the organisation
Zhivko Ivanov

Association Center for Dispute Resolution

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

"Yurii Gagarin" 8 Street
Sofia
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359898480377
E-Mail
office@bgmediation.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

• Juridical Person - a non-profit association;
• sources of financing: project financing and provision of services
• Project "MEDIATION AND COURT IN SUPPORT OF BUSINESS: Popularizing fast, fair and effective dispute resolution through court referral programs to mediation"; Project "Promoting the use of mediation in Sofia Municipality, Nadezhda District"; training; seminars; team-building; civil initiatives; certifying and advanced training for mediators; negotiations; mediation procedures; consulting;
• main partners - municipalities, institutions, organizations; private individuals;

Mission and Objectives

In a world filled with conflicts and differences, our mission is to show a way to overcome them. We believe in the power of dialogue. We educate communities about a type of communication that leads to understanding and accepting each other's positions and points of view. Our path between polarization and distrust is mediation. Through presence, active listening, and effective collaboration, this process allows us to reach the driving motives of each side. Its strength lies in empathy, understanding, trust, and resolving a specific dispute to a feasible solution. Applying the techniques used in mediation in various personal and professional situations enhances the quality of life for the individual. Its use in organizations and institutions strengthens the democratic principles of society as a whole and gives confidence to all people in the fairness and ability to overcome difficulties.
The main goals of the Dispute Resolution Center are:
- to inform and familiarize individuals and key groups in society with the benefits and effects of implementing mediation as a way to resolve disputes/conflicts/problems;
- to assist individuals, legal entities, institutions, organizations, and all communities and groups in resolving conflicts between them through mediation;
- to carry out all related activities that would lead to promoting individuality, tolerance, freedom, and progress for each individual and for society as a whole.

Main Projects / Activities

The Center for Dispute Resolution (CDR) is the first center in Bulgaria to introduce the service of "mediation in municipality": the "Sredets" district of Sofia Municipality introduced a free mediation service for the residents of the district in 2019, which is still being used to this day. Within the framework of the "Promoting the use of mediation in Sofia Municipality, Nadezhda District" Project, the mediation service is now also offered in the "Nadezhda" district of Sofia Municipality. Our goal is for more districts in the capital to offer this service for the benefit of the citizens, and for it to become accessible to residents of most of the municipalities across the country.
CDR is the organization in Bulgaria that has developed and implemented an educational program on the subject of "Basics of Mediation" in schools. The curriculum is adapted for students in the high school level of education, aiming to enhance their emotional intelligence, reduce aggression in schools, and help students develop their communication and social skills. The training is conducted by qualified teachers - mediators;
CDR organizes and hosts the annual National Students Mediation Competition. Traditionally, teams from universities across the country participate in it. They come from various fields - humanities, technical, even military. Every year, the meetings and exchange of experiences and knowledge with them allow mediation to become more popular and find its application in different professional fields.
CDR organizes and conducts high-quality training for mediators from all over the country. Its training activities as an educational organization are approved by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Bulgaria with license LS-04-903/16.05.2013. The Center for Dispute Resolution prides itself on its high professionalism and commitment to quality in training mediators. Thanks to our training program in the field of dispute resolution, we have the opportunity to build strong and competent mediators who know how to successfully participate in international disputes and achieve harmonious results for all parties involved.
Within the framework "MEDIATION AND COURT IN SUPPORT OF BUSINESS: Popularizing fast, fair and effective dispute resolution through court referral programs to mediation" Project CDR is the organization that has trained about one-third of the active mediators in the Republic of Bulgaria.
CDR takes care of improving the qualifications of practicing mediators by conducting specialized training in the areas of family, commercial, and intellectual property mediation.
It organizes and hosts various types of seminars, courses, and training related to enhancing communication skills, special mediator techniques, and methods for successful negotiation management in the form of team-building activities and through the method of "experiential learning".
CDR provides the service of mediation - for family and commercial disputes; workplace disputes; disputes within organizations; disputes between individuals and legal entities.
CDR advises organizations, individuals, and institutions on the effective use of the mediation procedure as an alternative way to resolve conflicts of all kinds.
Takes part in all initiatives about informing society and promoting mediation as a primary method for finding solutions and resolving conflicts.

Contact (1) Full Name
Albena Radoslavova Komitova
Head of the organisation
Albena Radoslavova Komitova
Contact (2) Full Name
Teodora Dontcheva Bozhilova

Association Centre Open World

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

2, Tzar Kaloyan Str.
Haskovo 6300
Bulgaria

E-Mail
irenagrig@abv.bg
E-Mail (2)
kraseda@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
+359 888 426682
Mobile Phone (other)
+359 885 815085
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1995
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Association's aims are: Confirmation of democratic practices in the local self-government; Participation in the process of improvement of children and; Development and affirmation of democratic values of civil community; Improvement of the living standard quality of the local community through contribution of services and activities in the field of education, ecology and health, culture, social area and others; Prevention and support of social groups in risk by the local and regional community in the process of their social integration Target groups – local and regional community, children and youths, ethnical groups, non-profit organizations, children and youth in risk. Memlership- member of Association of NGO’s in Tricia region /cross border region Bulgaria Turkey/
Mission and Objectives

Development of NGO sector in Haskovo region – education and training on systems for communication skills, consultations;
Establishment of local communities related to work with children and applying a policy for children protection;
Education and training on social skills /communication skills, conflicts resolution, group-dynamic psychological training, team work, facilitating/holding working meetings/, intercultural cooperation, projects elaborating, strategic planning and others;
Youth programes, activities and initiatives;
Information activity;
Psychological consultation and training.

Main Projects / Activities

- Projects related to socializing and personal development of youths, health education and civic education about educating children, youths, parents and teachers- 33 small projects in the period 1994-98, financed by Center “Open Education”.
- 1997-98- in partnership with 4 more organizations, participating in Free Education Association- project “Interaction between local educational authorities and organizations with ideal purpose” by Program Democratic Network
- 1997-98- By program PHARE- Democracy- “Together for democracy- increasing the civil activity of different ethnic groups in Haskovo”
- 1998-99- Project “Microphone for us” aimed at improving the interaction between NGOs in Haskovo, media and local government, financed by Foundation for Civil Society Development.
- Project “NO to the violence tomorrow” /Creation of a stable model for prevention and help for maltreated children/ financed by PHARE- LIEN/
- 2000-2002 - Together with 5 more organizations in Coalition “Democratic citizenship”- project “The social capital of the small town” by program “Democracy Network Program-2”. Basic purpose of the project- educating and supporting NGOs and civil groups of small counties.
- Project “Together for democracy/ Partnership between youth councils of Haskovo
and Labin, Croatia, 2002. Financed by program “Youth net program” of the Stability Pact for SEE
- Participation in project of National Alliance for Work with Volunteers “Creation of youth volunteer center for activities in the social sphere”, financed by UNDP- 2002-2003
- In the spring of 2002 started the development of Municipality strategy for child protection. In its development active part took Krasimira Damyanova and Irena Grigorova- as trainers of work-groups and by elaborating specific strategy points. In October 2002 the strategy was accepted on a session of the County Council – Haskovo.
- 2003-2004 Project “Resource center for children rights in Haskovo region“ by the European youth foundation at Council of Europe. Aim of the project is education and professional support of young specialists, working with children.
- 2003-2004 - Project “Development of regional youth policy in Haskovo region. The project is financed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Youth Program, Action 5
2005-2006- Youth projects- Youth program
2007- Partner in Cross-border Bulgarian – Turkish project for development the NGO’s in cross border region Bulgaria- Turkey
- 2007- 2008 Project “Open world social rehabilitation and integration center”- PHARE Program
- 2008 “Tolerance Workshop”- Youth in action program Action 1.2.
- 2008- “With the little help from my friends”- Civil Workshop Foundation- Bulgaria
- 2008- Participation and partnership in the establishment and activities of the Informational Consultative Youth Centre in Haskovo, Bulgaria
- 2008- 2009- Partner in the project of Europa-Haus Leipzig e. V. - “A Day without Europe”- Program “Fundamental rights and citizenship”

Contact (1) Full Name
Irena Grigorova
Head of the organisation
Irena Grigorova
Contact (2) Full Name
Krasimira Damyanova

Association Cluster for local and alternative efficiency-CALE

National Network
Bulgaria
Telephone
+359 887 961 822
Fax
+35928221668
E-Mail
kale_bchik@abv.bg
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Media
  8. Religion
General Information
Organization’s Structure is consisted by: General Assembly –the supreme and permanent managing body. Board of Directors - it consists of 3 persons. Chairman - represents and manages all activities. The Association has 2 full-time and 8 part-time staff and works also with a number of various experts. The activities are focused on several directions: 1. Creating forms for active participation of citizens in the local self-governance through implementation of projects 2. Training as a stronghold point of democracy and civil society. 3. Conduction of the joint cross-border and interregional initiatives targeting to support of the social and economic cohesion and enlargement of the intercultural liaison. The projects are implemented with successful partnership with the representatives of the Bulgarian and foreign NGOs, regional and national media, state institutions, cultural and educational institutions, SMEs, local authorities and other institutions under various PHARE and state programme with total budget of 77 824 Euro(2008).
Mission and Objectives

The mission is to develop and improve the civil society and to address local community issues through project implementation, trainings, education, conducting seminars, professional meetings and all kinds of rostrums dealing with up-to-date information and cultural flows.
The main objectives are: to support development of democratic civil society in Bulgaria and promote local philanthropy; to establish partnership for cooperation and joint activities in interregional and intercultural exchange; to protect the rights of the marginalized groups and assists their social integration; to promote education and training to gain competence and knowledge in different fields; etc.

Main Projects / Activities

The projects implemented for: increasing public understanding and active participation in decision-making on global key issues; raising public awareness respect for differences and appreciation of non-discrimination; establishing partnership for interregional and cross-border civil initiatives; building capacity for self-help among vulnerable group; involvement of socially vulnerable groups to active participation in the social life, training, socialization, integration; involving the youth in the cultural life; organizing different trainings; dissemination of information on local level in the form of information and consultation services, networking.
The CALE organizes series of thematic focus-meetings with main stakeholders for discussion of the numerous problems in the region: The culture as an expression of civil position and intercultural exchange; Participation of citizens in the local self-governance; Medicine and healthcare; Regional economic development; Youth and education.

Contact (1) Full Name
Stela Kirilova Vrabanova
Head of the organisation
Irinka Mitkova Videnova