ShowUp4Health – training materials
One of the main pillars of ShowUp4Health is the development of training programs and strategic tools designed to support the implementation of pilot initiatives in the countries implementing the project. These resources include contributions from all consortium partners, building on existing national programmes and best practices. The finalised materials cover a wide range of relevant […]
The fight against homelessness in the EU: a new political impetus and the challenges facing Bulgaria
A crucial moment in the fight against homelessness in the EU This month, the topic of homelessness occupies a leading place on the European agenda. The European institutions have opened an important window of opportunity for the Union to translate its commitment to ending homelessness into concrete and sustainable action. European Call to Action On […]
ROMANI Beyond the Image: Travelling Stories of Courage, Sharing, and Community
One Traveling exhibition, three stops… and countless voices that find their image. The Traveling photo exhibition under the project #ROMANI is more than an artistic event – it is a living process of sharing, making sense and connecting. Created using the Photovoice method, the exhibition brings together the personal points of view of women who […]
From food to health – support that grows
When a family lives in an insecure or inadequate home, every meal is equal to survival. For children, malnutrition is a risk to their health, development and future. The SOLACE-CEE project is here to support families and children living in a situation of homelessness with food, care and attention. Today, we support families with children […]
We started food support for people in a situation of homelessness from the “Fakulteta” neighborhood
In November, we launched a targeted food support initiative for people living in a situation of homelessness in the Fakulteta neighborhood under the SOLACE-CEE project. In the first phase, 30 children and 4 pregnant women received packages with basic food products tailored to their basic needs. The goal of the program is to ensure minimum […]
Preliminary data: Sofia has fewer homeless people than major European cities
However, the count does not include categories 5 and 6 according to ETHOS Preliminary results from the first-ever census of homeless people in Sofia show that our capital has a significantly lower number of homeless people compared to other major European cities. The survey was conducted between October 20 and 26 as part of the […]
Can social workers do health screening?
ShowUp4Health says: yes, they can! ShowUp4Health is a project about care. Mainly taking care of yourself. And from there we started the training of all HESED employees and municipal social workers working on the field. On October 8 and 9, 2025 in Belchin city, we gathered representatives of the Social Welfare Directorates and Child Protection […]
Empowering Youth Voices: HESED Showcases the Window Youth Project at an International Digital Citizenship Conference
An international conference bringing together young people, experts, and organizations from 12 countries explored key themes related to digital citizenship, media literacy, and youth participation in public life. The event, organized by the Open Space Foundation, united participants from diverse cultural and social backgrounds to share experiences and good practices on how young people can […]
Inspiring Moments for Our Podcasters in Brussels!
Our young podcasters visited the European Parliament in Brussels – an experience they will remember for a lifetime! In the heart of Europe, they met young people from across the continent, took part in inspiring workshops, shared their ideas, dreams, and experiences, and immersed themselves in an atmosphere of creativity, solidarity, and youth activism. Our […]
We launched free blood tests for children from vulnerable families in the Fakulteta neighborhood under the SOLACE-CEE project
Today began with a children’s cry at the medical office of the MID Center Suhodolska, where from now we are conducting free medical tests for children aged 0 to 6 years from vulnerable families living in poor living conditions or in a situation of homelessness in the Fakulteta neighborhood. The activity is happening thanks to […]
