FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
Centre for European Intiatives
National Network
Bulgaria
Address
29 A Tsar KAloyan str. Stara Zagora BulgariaCountry
BulgariaCity
Stara ZagoraStreet address 2
29 A Tsar KAloyan str.Mobile Phone
00359 887 094124Telephone
00359 42979278Website
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2005Contact Person1
Krasimira KAmenovaContact Person 2
Mincho SerbezovOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
ArtsGeneral Information
CEI is a foundation working in public benefit. It is not a corportate organization and it does not have membership. The Board of directors involve 3 people - experts in law, regional planning and economic development. Other 2 coordinators are currently working part time on our programs. We organize training courses, seminars, exchanges and study visits. We work in close cooperation with local authorities in South-Eastern parts of Bulgaria and also with local NGOs, community centres, etc. We use innovative approaches like forum theatre. Our annual budget resources depend on financial support by donor programs.Mission and Objectives
CEI aims to stimulate the citizens participation in the decision making processes on a local and regional level by studying and applying European positive practices and experience. We mainly address our projects to youngsters and disadvantaged women aiming to encourage their self-confidence and motivate them participate in public life.The activities of the organization are focused on youth public discussions, open forums, regional meetings, cultural fairs, training courses for youth workers,etc.Main Projects / Activities
CEI is an organization of young professionals, who have already been involved as a leading or partner organization in international youth activities, supported by “Youth” and “Youth in Action” program /Romania, Greece, Turkey – 2005; Germany, Bulgaria – 2006; Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia – 2007, United Kingdom, Greece – 2008, Bulgaria, Romania – 2009; Bulgaria, France and Luxembourg - 2010/. The organization also has expertize in forum theatre approach and has developed its own methodology for implementing it in rural communities.