Bulgaria

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.

Main activities in Bulgaria
 Supports the development and implementation of initiatives for economic, social and cultural development of regions in Bulgaria;
 Organization of joint initiatives with bodies of state and local government;
 Works on programs to improve the legislation in Bulgaria;
 Strengthens the public-private partnership in Bulgaria;
 Encourages civil initiatives in the field of environmental protection and improvement of living conditions;
 Assists minority groups, people with disabilities and vulnerable social groups;
 Organizes and conducts trainings and seminars to increase professional qualification of the labor force in the Center for Vocational Training to ARGI;
 Initiates and participates in establishing partner networks with national and international organizations and NGOs;
 Develops and implements programs and projects for application to the national operational programmes
 Encourages and organizes activities for the preservation and introduction of traditional Bulgarian communities events, cultural activities, traditions, crafts and customs, combined with voluntary initiatives to improve the environment or solving local problems.

2008, “Gypsy communities in Bulgaria. Current situation – cultural processes and strategies for integration”;
2008, “Ideas for civil initiatives for information access and publicity of important criminal trials and documents”;
2008, “Analysis of the changed culture environment. New factors in the culture after EU membership;
2009, “Construction of the differences – migration and nomadism. Analysis and comments”;
2009, “Places of memories and presence construction. Cultural policy for heritage. Analysis and comments”;
2010, “Memory and cultural heritage”;
2010, “Cultural heritage. Legal frame”

1. Stimuler les activités de coopération avec les organisations européennes de jeunesse;
2. Contribuer à accroître la participation à des activités pour les jeunes ayant des besoins éducatifs spéciaux et handicapées, quel que soit leur statut socio-économique;
3. Promouvoir l'apprentissage des langues;
4. Soutenir le développement d'une citoyenneté européenne fondée sur la compréhension, respecter et promouvoir la tolérance et le respect des autres peuples et cultures;
5. Encourager le libre échange des idées et des informations, des connaissances scientifiques et les valeurs intellectuelles;
6. Contribuer au développement et au renforcement des valeurs spirituelles dans l'éducation, la culture et la société civile;
7. Elaborer, appliquer et coordonner les projets et activités de formation et d'éducation des jeunes de Silistra et de la région.
Art. 4. Moyens pour atteindre les objectifs
L'Association peut effectuer toutes les activités autorisées par la loi, contribuer à la réalisation de ses objectifs en tant que:
1. Élaborer, coordonner et mettre en œuvre des projets et programmes visant à l'éducation et le développement social, financé par les programmes européens et internationaux;
2. Élaborer et mettre en œuvre des projets transfrontaliers et les promouvoir à Silistra et dans la région;
3. Mettre en œuvre des projets et programmes qui favorisent l'intégration et la coopération européenne;
4. L'organisation de séminaires, tables rondes, débats, ateliers de sensibilisation et les compétences des jeunes;
5. Coopération avec les associations et organisations similaires au niveau national et international pour mettre en œuvre les activités prévues;
6. Organisation et participation au niveau régional, des forums nationaux et internationaux.

Historical evidences, following the international situation, research different thesis, contacting organizations and centers for research of the genocide, putting light on the censor in Turkey over the Genocide issue.

The organization is the main figure in organizing the following projects; "The temptation of chalga" -2009 City art Gallery, Indefinite Destinations Depo, Istanbul 2010, "Persona" project Ica Gallery Sofia 2010.
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One of the main activities of the Gallery is the presentation of Bulgarian and foreign art. In the recent years there has been a tendency for expansion of international cultural relations via organization of joint events. Some of the most successful initiatives were the visiting exhibitions from Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania and Italy, and in 2013 – from Israel and Palestine. In 2012 - 2013 collective exhibitions of artists from Ruse were organized in Ukraine, Romania and Israel.
The Gallery participates in international projects:
2013 – 2011 – ABC - The Art of the Book, Culture Programme 2007-2013
2011 - Cross-Border University Network for Intercultural Communication of the Romania-Bulgaria Cross-Border Cooperation Program 2007-2013
2009 – Аnimaliter – project, funded with support from the European Commission in Strasbourg and in partnership with the Cities of Warsaw, Brno, Debrecen, Košice and Ruse.
2008 – Cross-border Romanian-Bulgarian project Danube Spirit
2007 – Theatre in Passepartout – performance – Bulgarian- Serbian theatre project
2006 – Shrinking Cities – International Exhibition, organized in collaboration with Robert Bosch Foundation, Berlin and The International Association “Elias Canetti
2005/2006 – Der Ohranzeuge – 50 Characters. Art Gallery of Rouse, National Palace of Culture-Sofia, Bulgarian Cultural Centers in Vienna, Berlin, Warsaw, Prague, Bratislava, and Budapest.

Art Gallery “Dimitar Dobrovich” has limited resources in terms of the realization of many activities, having direct relation to the Gallery’s policy for its establishment as a cultural centre for young people, authors and community. The development and realization of different projects, performed by the Gallery, create real preconditions for improving the expert capacity of the team, the quality of work and realization of a series of cultural events and activities at the local, regional and national level. Last but not least the implementation of different projects gives the Gallery a chance to form itself as a loyal partner and a beneficiary, having a capacity and an established name among the cultural and financing organizations and institutions.