Our project “SKILLS: The Key to Successful Social Inclusion and Educational Integration of Children at Risk” through the Social Protection Fund aims to create conditions for developing skills in children and youth for better inclusion, personal development and capacity building for supportive family environment; developing social and life skills in children so they could grow […]

It was turn for the third group of participants to immerse themselves in the fairy-tale world of horses. They learned the different breeds, got acquainted with the horses, and gave them treats. The love and care for the Other go hand-in-hand and our participants went through horse cleaning, feeding, saddling and bathing of their four-legged […]

We had a ceremony with certificates for successful completion of preschool for the school year 2017/2018 for the children enrolled in our group “Little bell” („Zvunche“). The children whole-heartedly performed the play “The Giant Turnip” for their parents who were filled with pride and joy and for guests from Sofiyska Voda and Sofia Bread House. […]

The theory from the classroom seminars and booklets was applied in practice by a second group of participants. Sixteen children and adolescents attended a 5-hour practical course on horse riding and horse training. The coaches at Equestrian Club “Olympic” demonstrated and led the participants throughout the process of preparing horses and caring for them. For […]

Under the expert guidance of two instructors, the children and teens were able to get acquainted with the basic skills of riding, care, saddling, horse-riding, and types of equipment. In this session, the students managed to overcome their fears, to support one another, to learn together, and to create new friendships – between them and […]

Our project “Sure Start” for early childhood development provides daily enrichment spaces for free play and reading for children and their parents in Fakulteta neighborhood. Play develops important social skills – positive communication and conflict resolution, both among children and between parent and child.                        […]

We launched the project “Promotion of Equestrian Sports and Development of Social Skills”, together with Equestrian Club “Olympic”. It includes Roma youth and children from the Fakulteta and Filipovtsi neighborhoods in Sofia. The youngsters will form a caring attitude towards horses, learn the types of equestrian sports, what horses love and how to properly care […]

On April 27th we conducted a school-wide event titled “Sports and Art Against Violence” at 135th school “John Amos Comenius”. 185 students in grades 1st through 4th were divided in two groups: outdoor activities and indoor activities. The students in the school yard participated in activities based on the Movement, Games and Sport (MGS) method […]

We completed the mentors training on the project “Springboard To Roma Youth Success”(Story_S), which aims to support the education and professional development of Roma youth through long-term peer-to-peer mentoring, workshops, a public campaign, and conferences under the European Commission’s Programme Rights, Equality and Citizenship. The group of mentors includes amazing young people with experience that […]

Our new project “We Knead for Health and Social Development” began in partnership with Sofia Bread House, financed by International Women’s Club – Sofia. Last week the 4-year old Roma children at our Health and Social Center experienced a delicious and beautiful adventure with our guests from the Bread House and together they kneaded, created dough […]