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
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