FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
Knowledge Success Change Association
National Network
Bulgaria
Address
1, Svoboda square Dupnitsa BulgariaCountry
BulgariaCity
DupnitsaStreet address 2
1, Svoboda squareMobile Phone
+ 359 895 763393Telephone
+ 359 895 763393E-Mail (2)
silvia2005@avb.bgWebsite
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2002Contact Person1
Silvia Dimitrova OvcharchanskaContact Person 2
Kalinka ValevaOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Human rightsGeneral Information
Our organization is a nonprofit public benefit organization. Association has seven members, a board of 3 people and 15 volunteer in youth club. When we are working on a project, we attract more volunteers for project. Our organization is open for everybody, who is interested in our work and wants to help in a way. We have many partner organizations at home and abroad. The association has staff: two psychologists, two lawyers, three social workers, one technical assistant. Within one year of the organization's budget is different, ranging from € 15,000 to € 30,000 depending on the projects we are working on. Funding sources - various international organizations, ministries in Bulgaria. Operating conditions - specific projects Main partners - PULSE Foundation - Pernik, Balkan Agency for Sustainable Development - Sofia, Mayor of Dupnitsa, Foundation Ethnointegration - Dupnitsa, police, courts and prosecution offices, social servicesMission and Objectives
- to develop stable civil society - to support the intellectual, professional and spiritual advance of women - to activate change in the Bulgarian family and society - to develop project and programs that support women and children and encourage mutual understanding in society - to coordinate the efforts of state institutions and NGO's for solving the problem of violence against women, children, old people. - to build civil culture among the young generationMain Projects / Activities
Our main work is the problem of domestic violence: - victims of domestic vilence of Municipality of Dupnitsa and its region - we provide psychological and legal advice to victims, taking lawsuits by the Law for protection against domestic violence, social mediation, telephone hotline, crisis accommodation center. - representatives of interested institutions - representatives of Regional Police Department, the Court, the prosecutor’s office, departments “Child protection”, lawyers and the local authorities. The main goal of work with them is creating the network and guarantee fast and timely interference in cases of domestic violence. - representatives of informal women’s groups. The main goal of work with this target group is prevention. On base of trainings we give them information about forms of domestic violence, psychological aspects of the victim and violator, where and how victims can seek help, what are the consequences for children which are eyewitness of violence, Bulgarian legislation.How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Our team will contribute its experience with work in human rights, gender education and gender equality, youth work, prevention of problems related to human rights, institutional partnerships, networking between institutions and organizations. Our organization works for 10 years and has extensive experience on these topics. We believe that shared experience is very important for the good work and for the build up on results already achieved.Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
The Anna Lindh Foundation facilitates and supports the action of civil society of the Euro-Mediterranean Region in priority fields which affects the capacity for individuals and groups to share values and live together. The Foundation’s programme is focused on activities in fields which are essential for human and social dialogue: Education and Youth; Culture and Arts; Peace and Co-existence; Values, Religion and Spirituality; Cities and Migration; Media. The our priorities for development of civil society are concurrent.