Blagoevgrad XXI Century

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

2 "Ivan Shishman" Str.
Blagoevgrad
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 73 88 41 51
E-Mail
blagoevgrad21@abv.bg
Mobile Phone
+359 888 849 297
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Youth and education
General Information
The organization consists of seven members and close to 20 volunteers. We partner with a wide network of NGO in the region. We have around 5 000 Euro turnover per annum from projects, donations and other activities. We concentrate on implementing projects funded by Bulgarian government and would like to make international connections.
Mission and Objectives

The mission of Blagoevgrad XXI Century fulfills the goals of the Anna Lindh Foundation by protecting the rights of young people, children and the disadvantaged and supporting and promoting the development of children and youth in the context of a transparent and responsible local and central government and rule of people.

Main Projects / Activities

Our main projects are: "Learn the Traditions - Pass Them On", dealing with folklore as a means of communication with young people from different ethnographic regions in Bulgaria and "Chance in a Time of Crisis", which focuses on the problems of youth employment during the financial crisis.

Contact (1) Full Name
Vladimir Pandev
Head of the organisation
Vladimir Pandev M.D.

"Busines Agency" Association (Сдружение "Бизнес Агенция")

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

13 Prezviter Kozma Street
Varna
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 52 335885
E-Mail
vba@vba.bg
E-Mail (2)
silvia.stumpf@vba.bg
E-Mail (3)
blagoy.klimov@vba.bg
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Youth and education
General Information
VBA has implemented through 41 regional and international projects its mission is to improve the competitiveness of the local economy by facilitating the public-private interaction and supporting cluster’s initiatives. It provides methodological guides, tailor-made services and innovative solutions in the field of business creation and networking and knowledge transfer to the SMEs in North East Bulgaria services, support and guidance, networking and knowledge transfer to the SMEs in North East Bulgaria. VBA facilitates the participation of SMEs in clusters and offer better support services. Since 2001 VBA is an active member of 4 institutional bodies (3 in the Municipality of Varna and1 in the Regional Administration of Varna district) responsible for the municipal and regional development plans preparation and for the local and regional business development policies deployment, ensuring the interaction between government, stakeholders and actors across industrial sectors in NE Planning Region (NUTS 2) especially in tourism and maritime industry. VBA is the Varna Tourist Cluster's Coordinator since 2007. The objective of Varna Tourist Cluster is to promote and support the establishment and working of the Cluster’s Network in the area of tourism.
Mission and Objectives

To facilitate and encourage the public-private sector dialogue, to initiate and support initiatives for creation and strengthening of regional, trans-regional and transnational clusters, networks and consortiums, to research and promote sustainable development, bio-cultures, implementation of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies and promotion of environmental protection systems, to facilitate the inclusion of persons with disabilities and from deprived economic backgrounds, to promote healthy lifestyles and organize sport events among young people, etc.

Main Projects / Activities

VBA has been involved in 41 regional and international projects as a Lead organization and partner funded under PHARE 2002,2003,2004,2005, USAID, Open Society, LEONARDO DA VINCI, the Bulgarian HR Development Operational program funded by the Structural funds and other funding sources mainly related to entrepreneurship’s initiatives and cluster's initiatives. VBA is a lead organization in Varna Tourist Cluster Project under PHARE Programme. The last interregional project that has been closed is "Arts in tourism", a PHARE Cross-Border cooperation project (RO 2005/017-535.01.01.19) with special attention on innovative entrepreneurship

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms Silvia Stumpf

CENTRE FOR CROSSBORDER COOPERATION FOUNDATION

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

1 Knyaz Boris I Str., N 15, fl.2
Petrich 2900

Petrich
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 2 856 94 52
E-Mail
ctc.foundation@abv.bg
E-Mail (2)
vassil.v@abv.bg
Mobile Phone
+359 897 980385
Mobile Phone (other)
+421 904 836 477
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
The Foundation is a non-profit juridicial person,according to the Bulgarian law, for execution of non-profit, socially useful activities. At the moment the staff consists of two persons. The team of the foundation participated in the preparation of projects with Greek and Italian partners under the Programme INTERREG B III CADSES. The team of the foundation cooperated with the applicant in the development and some part of the implementation of previous projects, as follows : - “ Balkan Public Folklore and Songs”, ref.number BG 2002/000-624-05.17. - “ Communication strategy implementation “ 2004 The Foundation participated as a partner to the applicant Municipality of Petrich under the program Phare TBC Bulgaria-Greece in the project “Crossborder cooperation for implementation of sustainable tourist product in the crossborder area of Municipality of Petrich, Bulgaria and Municipality of Seres, Greece, ref. number BG 2004/016-782.01.06.03.06 Main partners involved in the organization's activities are the founder and the two members of the Board of Directors. We have partner relations and reccomendations by the NGO "Balkan Agency for Sustainable Development" with it's chairperson Anna Lalkovska.
Mission and Objectives

The Foundation's objectives are: stimulating development of Crossborder cooperation in the fields of regional development, culture, education, ecology and trade associations; stimulating civil pdrticipation in the process of regional economic development and attracting investments for execution of projects of social significance; adapting and applying business practices; assisting development and consolidation of sector of non-profit juridical persons; boosting the capacity of the particular organisations and the sector as a whole; icreasing professionalism and applying successful practices and transparensy of the organisations' activities and dissemination of mechanism, which guarantee the execution of the will of the founder and donors; informing about the activities of the sector and creating a favourable social climate; optimising the legal and taxation environment of the sector; improving coordination and joint activities in the sector; stimulating civil activity in the establishment of regional security in Southeastern Europe; adapting and disseminating democratic mechanisms and practices from the countries with developed democrasy; encouraging dialogue and cooperation between the non-profit juridical persons, the profit organisations, the State and the local self-government upon solving problems with social importance.

Main Projects / Activities

The Foundation's activities are: organizing and conducting studies, work meetings, seminars and conferences; organising different training initiatives; collecting and disseminating information, related to activities carried out by Bulgarian and foreign donors and programmes, as well as activities in the field of regional development, culture, education, ecology and trade associations; providing legal, financial and organisational consultancy; building up and developing partnership with universities and research centers; publishing and distributing print and electronic material, related to the Foundation's activities;forming expert opinions; organizing discussions and providing proposals for changes in the normative order; organizing studies and conducting research projects; providing technical aid; publishing activities; providing consultancy services; preparing analyses; creating and distributing electronic products; exercising rights upon intellectual property.

Contact (1) Full Name
Penka Lazarova Valcheva
Head of the organisation
Penka Lazarova Valcheva

Dialogue Association

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

5"Oborishte"Street, Vidin 3700, Bulgaria
Vidin
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359887006260
E-Mail
dialogue_association@yahoo.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
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. Others
  9. Religion
  10. Research
General Information
The Dialogue Association consists of 8 people and 20 volunteers. The Association works in partnership with local authorities and school.The association implements projects and youth exchanges, training courses and seminars. The funding of the organization comes from EU,membership fee and donations.
Mission and Objectives

The work of the association is mainly aimed in the field of youth. We develop and implement projects, training and workshops aimed at empowering young people through practical, participatory education to transform democratic ideals into citizen action., gaining experience how to become self-confidence and socially and morally responsible, both in and beyond the classroom, towards those in authority and towards each other, becoming helpfully involved in the life and concerns of their school, neighbourhood and wider communities, including learning through community involvement and service, learning about the institutions, issues, problems and practices of our democracy and how citizens can make themselves effective in public life, locally, regionally and nationally through skills and values as well as knowledge. The mission of the association is also •Preserving, keeping and reconstructing the historical monuments in the region; •Supporting the development of tourism; • Supporting the regional and cross border development; •Developing programmes coordinated with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour and Social policy, Ministry of Law etc.;• Writing , coordination and management of projects and programmes funded by the EU;Organization and implementing of educational and training programmes for the people living in the region;•Protection of the environment

Main Projects / Activities

“Public Achievement educational network””-funded by Operative Programme “Developing of human resources” through European Union-European Social Funds
"First steps to an Active citizenship"
"Civic skills Academy"
"Let's introduce and document our cultures"
"Bad habits"

Contact (1) Full Name
Proletka Paskova
Head of the organisation
Proletka Paskova

Dimitrovgrad Public Library Penyo Penev

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

7 Kiril and Methodeus Street
Dimitrovgrad
Bulgaria

Telephone
00359-391-60435
Telephone (other)
00359-391-66956
E-Mail
libdg@mail.bg
E-Mail (2)
vally_ang@abv.bg
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1953
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
Organizational structure: Director, Assembling Department, Processing and Catalogue Department, Readers’ Services, Lending Department, Reading Room, Humanitarian and Applied Sciences, Arts Reading Room, Children Department (for readers up to 14 years of age), Bibliographical and Information Services Personnel: 13 people; Yearly Budget: 212000 leva (108000 Euro) Funded by the municipal budget; Main partners: Dimitrovgrad Municipality, Munistry of Culture; Projects: participated in the BG-US project for library exchange ABLE and the projects of the Ministry of Culture. The library organizes each year seminars for librarian experience exchange.
Mission and Objectives

Affirmation of Dimitrovgrad Public Library Penyo Penev as a contemporary information center.

Main Projects / Activities

Dimitrovgrad Public Library named after Penyo Penev is the largest contemporary informational, educational and cultural center in the municipality.
The main activities of the library are as follows:
- Assembling, processing, organizing and storing library assets – books, periodicals, graphical editions, musical notations editions, audio recordings in Bulgarian and foreign languages;
- Circulation of paper and non-paper information sources for satisfying the needs of the readers;
- Bibliographical and information services;
- Research, storing and provision of information about the Municipality of Dimitrovgrad. Archive of the local newspapers;
- Automation of librarian activities – an automated librarian system with 9 computers is in place.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ilko Vasilev Chamov
Head of the organisation
Ilko Vasilev Chamov
Contact (2) Full Name
Filka Angelova Kuzmanova

Foundation "IntelDay Solutions"

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

57 "Tsar Simeon" str.,
Sofia
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 2 926 20 63
Telephone (other)
+359 2 981 46 25
Fax
+359 2 981 56 84
E-Mail
ds@zdrave.net
E-Mail (2)
office@intelday.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Media
General Information
* Structure of the organization: The foundation has a managing board of 3 personsand and is represented by the Executive Director * Number of staff employed and/or partners: 12 employees * Budgetary resources available for 2008: 16 000 EUR * Sources of funding: EC, UNDP, UNICEF, CEE Trust * Modalities of action: concrete projects, seminars, information campaigns * Main partners involved in the organization's projects/activities: NGO organizations, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, media
Mission and Objectives

Foundation "IntelDay Solutions" is a non-governmental organization, which is working for strengthening of the role of media and media involvement in the public activities, as well as for the promotion of the world’s achievements in the field of the electronic media and the media law. The foundation aims at encouragement of the rule of law and the protection of the human rights. Along with this we work for increasing of the well-being of vulnerable social groups, providing assistance and support for the social inclusion and self-realization of the people in unequal position.

Main Projects / Activities

2007-2008 - "Strengthening the Capacity of Patient Organizations to Participate in the Decision-Making Process in the Field of Healthcare in Bulgaria", funded by CEE Trust and Bulgarian Ministry of Justice
2006-2007 - "Ringing the Bell – National Awareness-raising Actions on Social Inclusion", funded by EC
2006 - "Communication Campaign for the Prevention of Avian Influenza”, funded by UNICEF.
2006 - "Prevention of Avian Influenza Among Roma Communities", funded by UNDP.

Contact (1) Full Name
Denitsa Sacheva
Head of the organisation
Denitsa Sacheva, Executive Director
Contact (2) Full Name
Nevena Popova-Minkova

Green Light in Bulgaria

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

Trakia 5 str., en.E, f.4, ap.83
Kazanlak
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 43178247
Fax
+359 43183601
E-Mail
green.light.in.bulgaria@abv.bg
E-Mail (2)
ivajlo_ep@abv.bg
E-Mail (3)
yonka_gesheva@abv.bg
Mobile Phone
+359 898348030
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Others
General Information
The organization "Green Light in Bulgaria" consists of small grоup of young people. The organization doesn't have solid year budget. We transform our ideas into projects, which include the budget we need. Main partners: Municipality Counsil, Kazanlak, Bulgaria; Europe Direct, Kazanlak, Bulgaria; Spirit of Freedom, Belgium; Belgian Embassy in Bulgaria.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is involve the youth into the social life of their own civil society. To show young people that they are the ones to decide their own future and life.
There are some of our priorities for 2010:
Establish Young Ombudsman or Young representative in Municipality of Kazanlak;
Proposal for creating a fund in the Municipality's budget for 2010 to finance part of the first expences of the participants of Municipality of Kazanlak in the program of EU "Youth in Action";
Present a project proposal for realization of training course in Municipality of Kazanlak in EU program "Youth in Action";
Set up room for Youth club in Municipality of Kaazanlak with the posibility to gether in it
groups of interests, youth music groups, hold entertainment meetings, with corners for computers and different games;
Creatinng a small sport base and popularization of the informal games, which are used against aggression among young people.

Main Projects / Activities

Projects:
"Euro Bridges" , August 2008, Belgium- youth exchange;
Youth exchange in Sweeden, August 2009;
"The Power of the Future", September 2009, Kazanlak, Bulgaria - youth meeting, with belgian guests;
Project for town twinning between Municipalities of Kazanlak, Bulgaria and Steenokkerzeel, Belgium;
Diploms for people, who work with youth and for youth! , December 2009, Kazanlak, Bulgaria;
Easter meeting, April 2010, Kazanlak, Bulgaria - Meeting between the youth, lockal authorities,lockal business and non-governmental organnizationns;
Visit of group of belgium scouts, July 2010, Kazanlak, Bulgaria.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ivaylo Epitropov
Head of the organisation
Mincho Baykov
Contact (2) Full Name
Yonka Gesheva

The Greener Bourgas Foundation

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

24 "Shejnovo" str.
Bourgas
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359 56 842291
Telephone (other)
+359 56 840543
Fax
+359 56 842291
E-Mail
vtodorov@stratcons.eu
E-Mail (2)
todorov.venelin@gmail.com
E-Mail (3)
s.simeonov@abv.bg
Mobile Phone
+359 878 84 22 36
Mobile Phone (other)
+359 888 281854
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1999
Fields of Activity
  1. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
The Foundation Greener Bourgas promotes and supports the environmental protection and nature conservation in the Bourgas region and in Bulgaria in general. It also promotes the principles of sustainable development.Governing body of the foundation is the Steering Committee (Board). The Steering Committee (Board) chooses among its members a chairman, secretary and treasurer. The Steering Committee (the Board) takes all decisions necessary for the good operation of the foundation.The Steering Committee appoints the director of the Foundation Greener Bourgas. The director creates the conditions for the optimal functioning of the Foundation to reach its objectives. The Management Team consists of ass.prof.Simeon Simeonov, Chairman and Venelin Todorov, director of the Foundation Greener Bourgas.The staf of 3 peoples and 15 voluntiars is caring out operational activities of the Foundation. English is the international working language of the Foundation. The foundation has experience in elaboration and implementation of environmental education programs at schools.We are working in field of energy efficiency, renewables, regional and rural development, transboundary coperations and EU Fund management.We have great experience in organization and implementation of public awareness campaigns directed towards different target groups of the society. About 90% of all income of the foundation has come from foreign, EU , UN or USA projects. Others from Bulgarian sources and donations. The budgetary resources for year is approximately 50-60 000 euro.
Mission and Objectives

Mission:
The Foundation Greener Bourgas promotes and supports the environmental protection and nature conservation in the Bourgas region and in Bulgaria in general. It also promotes the principles of sustainable development.
Objectives:
The general objectives of the foundation, as formulated in the Statute are:
- To promote environmental awareness with the public, the schools, the authorities and private companies;
- To support the authorities, the state and private companies at the implementation of the transition, in order they to work in compliance with the EU directives and norms;
- To carry out consulting activities for private companies and authorities in the field of general management, environmental management, environmental technology and environmental protection.

Main Projects / Activities

Projects:
Green Youth Academy 2009-2010 carried by DS of USA Alumni Venelin Todorov;
“Innovative adult education for sustainable rural development” Project /2008-2010/ under Grundtvig Program /Lifelong learning/.
Greener Bourgas Foundation participates in an international consortium together with organizations from Lithuania, Italy, Romania, Slovenia and Belgium. The project is focused on providing training on sustainable rural practices for inhabitants from marginalized regions. Associated partner is Regional Agricultural Advisory Service - Burgas;
CSO Engagement in Ecological Economics Project 2008; The innovative practices for capacity building of civil society organizations Project /2008/
“The innovative practices for capacity building of civil society organizations” Project /2008/. The project is funded under the OP Administrative capacity. GBF is partner of the Union of Bulgarian Black sea Local authorities. In the framework of the project is organized training for CSO representatives through Internet based platform. Its aim is NGOs capacity building mainly in the regions of Varna, Burgas and Dobrich.
“Learn, See, Do” Project /2006 –2007/, funded by Joint Small Project Fund, PHARE Cross border Cooperation program Bulgaria-Turkey. Greener Bourgas Foundation is Bulgarian partner of Kirklareli Chamber of Agriculture.
“Regional waste management project for Burgas, Dobrich and Provadia Regions” /2005 – 2007/, funded by ISPA Program. Greener Bourgas Foundation is local partner of the international consortium. “Giant Farm” Project /2005 – 2006/, funded by the Joint Small Project Fund, PHARE Cross border Cooperation program Bulgaria-Turkey.
“Sustainable NGOs - reliable and capable partner” Project- Program for Institutional and Financial Capacity Building of NGOs in the Bulgarian Black Sea Region /2005 –2006/, funded by Small embassy project (MATRA/KAP).
“Development of regional development plan for South-east Planning region” /2005 – 2005/ Project, funded by the Bulgarian Ministry of regional development and public works. Greener Bourgas Foundation was part of the consortium developing the plan;
“Campaign for support of energy efficiency measures implementation in the construction of residential and public buildings in Burgas region” Project /2004 – 2005/, funded by Foundation EkoObshtnost under Energy Alternatives program;
“Sustainable building” Project /2004 – 2005/, funded by the Dutch Ministry of housing, spatial planning and the environment. This is a pilot project for Bulgaria and is implemented by the Greener Bourgas Foundation with the support of the Municipality of Burgas. It aims at transferring the Dutch experience in the field of sustainable building including sustainable technologies and materials.
“Environmental management of port areas ” /2003 – 2004/- Flanders-Bulgarian project funded by the Flanders community. Greener Bourgas Foundation organizes trainings for the project target groups-port authorities, ecological organizations, trade-union organizations, etc. about the role of NGOs in environmental management of port areas.03/2003 - 03/2004
"Promotion of Environmentally Sound Agricultural Practices in Bulgarian Black Sea Coastal Zone", financed by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of UK.10/2002 - 06/2003 "Campaign "Helping people to participate" financed by the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe under the Program "Support Developing Strategies for Implementation of the Aarhus Convention in SEE NGO".
A JOINT PROGRAM FOR PREVENTION, REDUCTION AND CONTROL OF NUTRIENT POLLUTION FROM AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES/ October 2002 - October 2003/09/2002 - 06/2003 "Establishment of Partnership for Introduction of Sustainable Agricultural Practices in the Black Sea region" financed by the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe - Bulgaria. The project aims to establish multi-stakeholders partnership on local and regional level for introduction of sustainable agricultural practices.01/2002 "Strengthening Municipalities and Regional Capacity Project - Bulgaria", financed by the British Know-How Fund.
04/2001 - 12/2001"Partners for water protection and sustainable utilization ". Financed by the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe. DEVELOPMENT OF A HAZARDOUS MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON THE TERRIRORY OF MUNICIPALITY OF BOURGAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EU STANDARDSThe main goal of this project is the implementation of an effective and active system for integrated management of the specific hazardous waste from humanitarian and veterinarian medicine on the territory of Bourgas Municipality, eliminated risks for environment and human health , in connection with the implementation of the health reform in Bulgaria and the performance of the requirements of existing local normative organization and the EU legislation standards.The Greener Bourgas Foundation organized the NATO Advanced Study Institute on "Risk Assessment Activities for the Cold War Facilities and Environmental Legacies". More than 70 participants from all over the world were trained.
2000 - 2001 "Clean beaches, a first commitment for a sustainable tourism in Romanian and Bulgarian Black Sea Coastal Areas "-under the Cooperative Environmental Project Grants of the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe.
2000-2001"Implementation of a new equipment for the waste treatment"-financed by the Dutch Environmental Ministry. The Greener Bourgas Foundation is the local partner and consultant for this project. 2000 -2001 "Co-generation and energy efficiency program for Toplofikatcia Bourgas"-financed by the Ecolinks Program of USAID.
"Urban indicators for sustainable development" within the framework of program "Global Urban Network" by the United Nations Commission on Human Settlements. The Foundation Greener Bourgas select, process and analyze the statistic information concerning the social, economic and environmental situation in Municipality of Bourgas.Extraction and Utilisation of Biogas at Bratovo landfill financed by the Ecolinks Program USAID, 1999-2001 Bulgarian-Dutch Environmental Project Greeer Bourgas - common environmental action program of the government and the Industry of the region of Bourgas, 1997-1999;
1999-2001 Bulgarian-Dutch Project Development of Waste Management Strategy for Port of Bourgas. The partners are: Ministry of Transport, Port of Bourgas, Municipality of Bourgas, IWACO -Rotterdam, DCMR-Rotterdam, Haskoning, ATM. The Foundation acted as a local consultant and coordinator of this project.
Within the framework of Project the Foundation organized an international seminar for Waste Management in Black Sea Ports.

Contact (1) Full Name
eng.ec.Vemelin Todorov MBA
Head of the organisation
Assistant Professor Simeon Simeonov

Index Foundation

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

A.Malinov 30 office 23
Sofia
Bulgaria

Telephone
+359898530002
Telephone (other)
+35924806801
Fax
+35924806801
E-Mail
lucymincheva@abv.bg
E-Mail (2)
lucymincheva@abv.bg
E-Mail (3)
indexfounndation@abv.bg
E-Mail (4)
lucymincheva@yhoo.com
Mobile Phone
+359898530002
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1997
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information
Index Foundation works in several major areas: EDUCATION AND TRAINING HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES CIVIL SOCIETY STRENGTHENING
Mission and Objectives

Index Foundation was established in 1997 as a not-for-profit organization with the mission to promote the development of stable civil society and help strengthen the social safety nets in Bulgaria. The Foundation works in collaboration with the international community on a wide range of projects and initiatives.

Main Projects / Activities

• Assessing Needs of Care in European Nations (ANCIEN) – a research project under FP-7 Research of the European Commission
• Study on the Situation of Private Health Insurance – Country Case study
• Creation and Development of Structures for Citizen Participation in Decision Making in Health on a Regional Level
• Research Study on the Provision of Hospital Services in Bulgaria and Estonia
• Monitoring and evaluating the state of the rights to European active citizenship - organizations. The project involves 11 countries – Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey
• Prevention and Anti-Aggression – a drug prevention project in 10 municipalities
• Civil Society for Drug Demand Reduction

Contact (1) Full Name
LUDMILA MINCHEVA

The Intellectual Legacy of Pancho Vladigerov Foundation

National Network
Bulgaria
Address

10 Yakubitsa str. 1164 Sofia , Bulgaria
1164 Sofia
Bulgaria

Telephone
+35928687389
Telephone (other)
+35924162782
E-Mail
foundation@vladigerov.org
E-Mail (2)
svetlajav@abv.bg
E-Mail (3)
vladigerov_muzei_sofia@mail.bg
Mobile Phone
+359886 605 987
Mobile Phone (other)
+359 889616738
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
General Information
The Intellectual Legacy of Pancho Vladigerov Foundation was established in the autumn of 2006 by Maestro’s grandchild, named after him - Pancho Vladigerov, Junior. He has followed his family tradition – he is a concert pianist and piano pedagogue. He lives and works in Berlin, Germany. He teaches piano at the Leo Kestenberg School of Music, Berlin. He directs master classes in piano in a number of countries in Europe as well as in Canada and Japan. He is a winner of prizes in prestigious piano competitions. He is a benefactor to the Pancho Vladigerov House Museum in Sofia. The founder of the foundation is composer’s grandson who carries his name - Pancho Vladigerov, Jr. He is also a chairman of the foundation. It is managed by a collective body – a Board of Trustees. Professor Vassil Kazandjiev is the honorary chairman of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees consists of 13 people including the chairman of the foundation and the honorary chairman of the Board. The members of the Board are as follows: Associate Professor Anda Bozhidarova Palieva, PhD, Bozhidar Nikolov Barov, Ilario Lyubenov Astinov, Yosif Borisov Radionov, Krassimir Tsvetanov Kyurkchiyski, Milcho Isakov Leviev, Nadya Ivanova Sotirova, Professor Stefan Stefanov Lazarov, PhD, Nedyalka Vassileva Barova, Svetlana Jacques Avdala, Orlin Emilov Dimitrov. The executive director is the only managing body. The executive director of the foundation is Angel Asenov Hristov. The foundation is funded by: Capital grant. Donations and bequests to the foundation. Sponsorship. Municipal and state subsidies. Protected and subsidised projects. Modalities of action To find and popularise materials evidencing the creative and performing art of Pancho Vladigerov and his students and followers. To organise concerts of established Bulgarian and foreign performers. To promote concert performances of young talents – pupils and students. To organise charity concerts. To provide scholarships and grants to talented pupils and students. To organise and hold conferences, discussions, round tables, and seminars on issues and problems concerning Bulgarian and world musicology and science of art. To supervise the protection and management of the copyright on Vladigerov’s works. To initiate research programmes, to provide expert advice and consultations. To conduct activities, establish contacts and partnership with similar governmental and non-governmental organisations. The foundation’s activities are based on its main aim and task to preserve, protect and popularise Pancho Vladigerov’s tangible and intangible heritage.
Mission and Objectives

The founder of the Pancho Vladigerov Foundation, Pancho Vladigerov, Jr., and the members of the Board of Trustees undertook as a major task to popularise the personality and creative work of the great Bulgarian composer, pianist and pedagogue Pancho Vladigerov and his legacy. In order to fulfil this noble mission, the foundation sets itself the following objectives:
To find and popularise materials evidencing the creative and performing art of Pancho Vladigerov and his students and followers.
To organise concerts of established Bulgarian and foreign performers.
To promote concert performances of young talents – pupils and students.
To organise charity concerts.
To provide scholarships and grants to talented pupils and students.
To organise and hold conferences, discussions, round tables, and seminars on issues and problems concerning Bulgarian and world musicology and science of art.
To supervise the protection and management of the copyright on Vladigerov’s works.
To initiate research programmes, to provide expert advice and consultations.
To conduct activities, establish contacts and partnership with similar governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Main Projects / Activities

Though recently established, the foundation has already taken part in organising:
St. Jordan’s Charity Concert for Children with Disabilities in partnership with the Psychological Research Centre and Radoi Ralin Foundation.
Master classes in piano directed by Pancho Vladigerov, Jr., at the House Museum in Sofia.
A course in project management.
Publication of a photo album (Photos from the Study) comprising one of the unique collections of the museum exposition.
Concerts of students from the Pancho Vladigerov State Academy of Music, meetings and discussions with American students.
Main project in partnership with Pancho Vladigerov Museum House Sofia Master classes; Concert-production of Junior Musical Schools’ students; General public and educational concerts; Promotions of CDs and books, conveying the magic of music; Temporary exhibitions; Musical events, celebrations and anniversaries; Chamber performances, etc. To mention only a few of the major museum activities in the last couple of years: “Europe in Vladigerv’s calendar” – completed first stage of producing a DVD; “Let’s Draw a Picture of Sounds”, musical and educational cycle for pre-school and elementary school children; Vladigerov’s photo album: Photos from his Study; Digitalization of basic documentary archive; Digitalization of basic musical archive; Chamber music performances, concert cycles; “Musical Journey” and “Look and Listen”, educational concert cycles; “Reinhardt - Vladigerov: Interaction and Projections” exhibition; New transcriptions of Vladigerov's works; “The Yakubitsa Street House”, a documentary, winner of the ‘Eight Muse’ Media Festival 2008 award for cultural news events and activities category; “110th Pancho Vladigerov anniversary and 40th Sofia Musical Weeks anniversary” concert; Documentation & art exhibition on “Jewish Presence in Bulgarian Music”, in partnership with “Shalom”, the Organizations of Jews in Bulgaria.

Contact (1) Full Name
Angel Hristov
Head of the organisation
Pancho Aleksandrov Vladigerov - Jr
Contact (2) Full Name
Svetlana Avdala