Bulgarie

Association Business Information and Consulting Center - Sandanski

National Network
Bulgarie
Address

5 Skopie Street
Sandanski
Bulgarie

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
Bulgarie
Address

"Yurii Gagarin" 8 Street
Sofia
Bulgarie

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
Bulgarie
Address

2, Tzar Kaloyan Str.
Haskovo 6300
Bulgarie

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
Bulgarie
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

Association Confindence

National Network
Bulgarie
Address

Dunav 29 street
Sofia
Bulgarie

Telephone
+359 2 0895940123
E-Mail
teodorataneva.r@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
New non-governmental organisation founded December .17. 2012
Mission and Objectives

Prevent social exclusion of People with intellectual disabilities or mental health problems by providing community - based services.
Including skill building, community skills, basic living skills, recreation, art, education, computer skills, job searching skills.

Main Projects / Activities

Day center for People with intellectual disabilities or mental health problems.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

By promoting dignity and respect to all people with intellectual disabilities or mental health problems in our country.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

This will give to the association "Confidence" opportunity to participate and connect other organisations and communities with same goals and perspectives. This will contribute its development.

Contact (1) Full Name
Teodora Rumenova Taneva
Head of the organisation
Teodora Rumenova Taneva

Association Footura

National Network
Bulgarie
Address

Odrin 14
1303 Sofia
Bulgarie

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

Association Footura

National Network
Bulgarie
Address

50 A, Alabin str.
1000 Sofia
Bulgarie

Telephone
+359 887 883980
E-Mail
info@footura.com
Mobile Phone
+359887883980
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2013
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Others
General Information

Association Footura tries to reach as many young individuals as possible, and although we implement our first project with Erasmus in 2015, we have a team of very actively engaged and experienced volunteers and members who are able to organize large-scale sporting events. At the beginning of 2014, in its aim to provide more diverse and thorough program for the development of youths’ potential, the association started an immense initiative to expand its sphere of activities, going further beyond sport-oriented undertakings. Footura hired established specialists to act as mentors and organize innovative and creative trainings targeting students from the top Bulgarian universities, who had already proven their excellence at academic level. Nowadays more than 100 youths have already gained certificates for passing successfully the different work programmes, such as “Practical realization and impact assessment of the EU regional policy”, “Methods for accounting of the economic activities”, “Current management models in the sphere of economy”, “Sport management”, “Procedures in preparation and implementation of EU-funded projects”, “PR and image building”, etc. As a result during the last year more than 90% of the Footura’s work associates belonged to the group of young people (most of them aged between 19 and 26). Our members also participated in several Youth exchange on Erasmus and Euromed.

Mission and Objectives

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. Among the other objectives of the Association 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?

We will develop the possibilities that already exists - given by us and given by other organizations here in Bulgaria - to open the minds and chances of the young people to touch to various cultures and behaviours. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Association Footura has a team working on international level and we appreciate every possible membership of our organization as recognition for our work and values. We would like to join ALF network in order to achieve new horizons for inter-cultural and partnersip opportunities. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Emiliyan Metodiev
Job Title
President
Head of the organisation
Emiliyan Metodiev
Contact (2) Full Name
Stoyan Gechkov

Association for Development of Arab-Bulgarian Initiatives and Collaboration ARABIS

National Network
Bulgarie
Address

35 "Shandor Petefi" Str., ap. 5
Sofia
Bulgarie

Telephone
+359 89 9528477
E-Mail
admin@arabis-bg.org
E-Mail (2)
office@arabis-bg.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Others
  5. Youth and education
General Information
Association for Development of Arab-Bulgarian Initiatives and Collaboration ARABIS was founded on 07.03.2010 by a group of university current, ex-students and lecturers, part of the “Arabic and Semitic Studies” Department in Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. ARABIS is an independent, non-party, non-religious and non-governmental private oriented organization, registered under the Law on Non-Profit Legal Entities. At present the association consists of 30 members, 10 specialized teams and 2 regulator organs. ARABIS is an organization of Bulgarian citizens of Bulgarian or Arabic origin, united by the mission of establishing fellowship between Bulgaria and the Arabic world countries, and in particular between the Bulgarian and the Arabic societies, accomplishing this goal by mutual understanding and activating the exchange in the following areas: civil society, education, culture, business and tourism. ARABIS in its very essence is a project, which combines the innovation with the long lasting traditions of the Bulgarian academy.
Mission and Objectives

ARABIS is an independent, non-governmental, non-party, non-religious and non-profit organization. Its main objectives and tasks are:
- increasing the mutual awareness and extension of the bilateral contacts between the Bulgarian and Arabic societies
- developing techniques and good practices for making contacts in the education, culture and business areas
- creating an objective perspective of the Arabic world in Bulgaria and of Bulgaria in the Arabic world in the spirit of intercultural understanding, cooperation and collaboration.

Main Projects / Activities

Bringing together Bulgaria and the Arabic countries, especially the Bulgarian and Arabic societies, and activating the connections between them in the spirit of tolerance and mutual understanding.
Consolidating and protecting the interests of the Bulgarian citizens, who use Arabic language and specific knowledge of the Arabic world in their professional environment; transforming this into a think-tank, using know-how and expertise to help institutions in preparing certain politics in the above mentioned areas.
Raising the student activities, engagement, creativity, mobility, knowledge and competence; stimulating the interdisciplinary dialog between students from different majors in Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, as well as other universities in Bulgaria and on international level.
Promoting the values of pluralism and multiculturalism among the Bulgarian citizens after the good practices in the Western liberal democracies and the ideas for establishing a civil society of full value.
Studying and analyzing the results from all the fulfilled project initiatives.

Contact (1) Full Name
Diana Pavlova
Head of the organisation
Maya Ivanova
Contact (2) Full Name
Victoria Toshkova

Association for European Partnership /AEP/

National Network
Bulgarie
Telephone
(+359 2) 9521829
Telephone (other)
(+359 2) 8524235
Fax
(+359 2) 8524235
E-Mail
office@aep-bg.org
E-Mail (2)
beata.papazova@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+359 887 860119
Mobile Phone (other)
+359 887 314763
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information
The Association for European Partnership /AEP/ is a non-profit NGO, highly experienced in elaboration, implementation and management of projects. Staff: FTE - 18 experts Part time employees - 36 expert Average turnover per year - about 100 000 EUR Source of funding - services Field of activities: • Consultancy in entrepreneurship, tourism, multiculturalism and multicultural dialogue, development of social society, social dialogue, CSR and other democracy development and EU-related issues • Research and studies in the field of social infrastructure, employment factors and demographic issues • Training on EU matters – organization of seminars, courses, workshops, etc. • Preparation and publishing of information guides on various crucial for the society EU matters • Organization of:  events: conferences, symposia, round tables  information campaigns  discussion forums and public debates  partnership and match-making events  company presentations, celebrations, official meetings, etc. • Event management • Partner search for EU projects • Benchmarking and dissemination of “good practices” • Carrying out cross-section and comparative analyses and studies at a national and EU level Main Partners: - ALDA - civil society NGOs in Bulgaria and abroad - women NGOs in Bulgaria and abroad - Europe Direct and EEN Networks - Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Bulgaria and abroad
Mission and Objectives

Mission: Strengthening civil society.
Main objectives:
• provoking debates on civil society issues
• contributing to the development and strengthening of the democratic civil society
• raising the awareness of the principles of democracy
• promotion of the EU values, EU policies and the instruments
• assistance in partner-search in the EU and third countries for joint projects, organisation of events and business cooperation
• provoking pro-active attitude to problem solution and policy and decision making at national and international level
• contribution to the cohesion process
• labouring the road to a knowledge-based economic growth

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects during the last three years:
“The Parliament of all European Citizens – from the Treaty of Rome to the Challenges of Enlargement and the Constitution for Europe" - EP–DG Communication - INFO/2007/04/0033 European Parliament
"Tender Europe" - European Commission-Plan D - 30-CE-0149146/00-60 - European Commission
"WISE – Women in Political Life for a Successful Europe" - Europe for Citizens Programme, Civil Society Project 2008-1757/001-001 - European Commission
"Active Citizens for a Better Europe" - Europe for Citizens Programme, 2008-4012/001-001 - European Commission
"Active and Stable Civil Society NGOs for more Efficient and Transparent Administration" - Operational Programme “Administrative Capacity” for the absorption of the Structural Funds – financial source European Social Fund 08-23-161/25.04.2008 ESF
"Bulgaria's Days in Luxembourgh - Re-discover Bulgaria" - Communication Strategy of the Rep. of Bulgaria for the EU - 24517 EUR

Contact (1) Full Name
Mrs. Beata Papazova
Head of the organisation
Mr. Venko Pavlov
Contact (2) Full Name
Mrs. Mariana Stefanova

Association for integrated development and sustainability - AID

National Network
Bulgarie
Address

63 Jaroslav Veshin str. building 11, app.7
Sofia-1408
Bulgarie

Telephone
+359 2 8580779
Telephone (other)
+359 899355318
E-Mail
bradovanov@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
+359 899 355 318
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2008
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
A non-governmental organization, founded in 2008 by group of highly experienced professionals in the area of urban management, community development, cultural exchange, urban ecology and social science. According to the statute of the organization, the mission of AID is to support improvement quality of life in cities and towns, by promoting integrated economic and social development, inter-cultural dialogue and to facilitate, develop and implement projects in accordance with the concepts of integrated development, inter-cultural cultural exchange, community democratization and regional development.
Mission and Objectives

Mission and objectives:
AID mission is to foster development of integrated, sustainable, environmentally-friendly, cultural diversed and safety living and working environment in urban areas, according to the most advanced knowledge, experience and technologies of the European countries and world-wide, by promoting integrated plans, programmes and projects for inter-cultural dialogue, multi-sectoral communication and community development.
We aims to anticipate a holistic and integrated approach in order to:
- assist governmental bodies, national and international organizations dealing with sustainable urban development;
- support decision-making for sustainable urban development and public participation in the decision-making at all levels;
- work for mitigation economic and social sagregation and exclusion in urban areas
- create opportunities for multy-sectoral communication that foster urban development and community democratization;
- assist inter-cultural exchange between institutions, organizations, professionals and common people from different countries and nations;
- encourage raising public awareness in integrated and democratic urban development;
- strengthen capacity for sustainable development and social inclusion in urban areas;
- provide opportunities in long-life learning, training for trainers and adults.

Main Projects / Activities

The organization in experienced in implementation of multi-disciplinary project and consulting cultural exchange and project-cycle management of the projects funded by the European Union and other international donors. The AID is acting in the following scope of interventions:
• Sustainable development, based on the concept of integrated development;
• Consulting community based projects and development;
• Developing and implementation of green design projects in urban areas;
• Ensuring environmentally friendly and safety working and living environment, and improvement of labor market;
• Cultural exchange and inter-cultural dialogue
• Multi-sectoral communication and cooperation;
• Social inclusion and avoidance of segregation in urban areas;
• Public open space management
• Occupational health, management and safety;
• Raising Public awareness;
• Training and long-life education;
Main projects during recent years:
1. Project title: Cultural industries and urban resilience; An explorative multi-level analysis of the contribution of cultural industries to urban resilience; Project under the Urban-Net, Pre-research work, 1 February 2009 – 31 January 2010
2. Project title: GreenKeys – Urban Green as a Key for Sustainable Cities - May 2005-August 2008 , Project partly-financed by the European Community Initiative INTERREG III B in the CADSES area and supported by the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Affairs (BMVBS).

Contact (1) Full Name
Borislav Radovanov