Alliance for Regional and Civil Initiatives

National Network
Bulgaria
Telephone
+359 2 944 63 89
Telephone (other)
+359 2 944 13 50
Fax
+359 2 944 13 50
E-Mail
arci_ngo@abv.bg
E-Mail (2)
YVM@vip.bg
Mobile Phone
+359 887 692 698
Mobile Phone (other)
+359 889 716 937
Website
https://www.annalindhfoundation.org/-
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Others
  5. Youth and education
General Information
The Alliance for Regional and Civil Initiatives (ARCI) is a nongovernmental organization, registered in public benefit in the beginning of 2006. The association has established branches in five cities in Bulgaria – Lovech, Blagoevgrad, Vidin, Haskovo and Silistra. Its main office is situated in the Bulgarian capital – Sofia. It has also a vocational centre, established to the NGO, which is licensed to organize trainings for 56 specialties. The association with its branches is registered by the Agency for Social Assistance for 4 types of social services. The NGO structure has 5 people personnel and various partners, including a consultancy company. Its sources of funding consist mainly of project financing and donations.
Mission and Objectives

ARGI supports civil society development in Bulgaria by encouraging participation of people from all social groups in public life and governance of the country in order to enhance socio-economic status and quality of life of the Bulgarian citizens.
We work for local and regional economic development as initiate, advise and assist:
* Local and regional initiatives aimed at more effective local government;
* Activities of local and regional governments, aimed at the dynamic development of the economy;
* The development of programs for economic development and promotion of small and medium enterprises
* The implementation of educational and training courses with a practical orientation.

Main Projects / Activities

The above described structure works mostly in the sphere of regional development. It has also implemented activities for supporting intercultural dialogue, local tourism, vocational training, human resources and cultural heritage. Since the association works with a big number and various types of organizations, one оf its main objectives is to prepare and implement projects, financed by European programmes. It achieves its objectives by participating in national and international initiatives, establishment and participation in partner networks with national and foreign organizations and NGOs and by giving expert consultations to local authorities, small and medium enterprises and nongovernmental organizations.
ARCI has successfully participated in the following projects as applicant, partner, trainer or consultant:
* Two projects for vocational training, financed by Operational Programme Human Resources Development
* “To have a choice”, financed by the Trust for Civil Society in CEE.
* “Development of the cultural heritage of Svilengrad municipality through restoration of the Mezek fortress”, financed by the PHARE programme.
* “Tatul – the Orpheus’ Sanctuary”, financed by the PHARE programme.
* “The City of Victory near the Mesta River”, financed by the PHARE programme.
* “Business without borders”, financed by the PHARE programme.
* “Think globally, act locally”, financed by the PHARE programme.
* “Together we can more”, financed by the MATRA/KAP programme.
* Preparation of project proposals for Operational Programme Regional Development (OPRD) for Silistra municipality.
* Preparation of documentation for projects for OPRD, operation 2.1 for fund Republican infrastructure.
* CBC PHARE project management for Blagoevgrad municipality.

Contact (1) Full Name
Yordan Milanov
Head of the organisation
Cvetelina Neshkova
Contact (2) Full Name
Cvetelina Neshkova