The PROTEUS project supports eleven project ideas
The projects will be implemented by the end of the calendar year. Follow our website and social media channels for more information in the coming months.
Organization: Association "Young Researchers for Youth Development"
Registered: Smolyan
Location: Smolyan
Description: The project aims to improve the interaction between local authorities and young people in Smolyan, ensuring their voices are heard in the formulation of local policies. It will involve a series of meetings with local government and administration representatives to jointly discuss local challenges and develop joint solutions, as well as training young people to enhance their civic participation skills.
Value: 4,888 BGN
Duration: 6 months
Funding Agreement Date: April 12, 2024
Organization: Foundation "Regional Youth Center – Breznik"
Registered: Breznik
Location: Breznik
Description: The project aims to increase civic competencies and understanding of European rights and values among young people. Using art as the main tool, the project will develop an educational format for the students of Vasil Levski High School in Breznik.
Value: 4,168 BGN
Duration: 9 months
Funding Agreement Date: April 8, 2024
Organization: Association "Learning Through Experience"
Registered: Pernik
Location: Pernik
Description: The project aims to support the social inclusion of children with special educational needs by creating an independent space and creative formats where these children can learn, create, and play together with their peers. Four workshops will be developed and conducted, using music, applied arts, dance, and drawing as tools for active communication, empathy, and inclusion.
Value: 4,887.59 BGN
Duration: 6 months
Funding Agreement Date: April 17, 2024
Organization: Association "Club SPOKO – Sport, Culture, and Leisure"
Registered: Sofia
Location: Sofia, Kostenets, Pleven, and Vratsa
Description: The project aims to support elderly people in leading an active lifestyle. Club SPOKO members will organize a series of exchange events with other clubs across the country, including sports, cultural activities, and training sessions.
Value: 4,889 BGN
Duration: 5 months
Funding Agreement Date: April 26, 2024
Organization: Association "Young, Active, Creative"
Registered: Kurtovo, Municipality of Karlovo
Location: Karlovo and Sopot
Description: The project aims to enhance young people's skills to safely use the online space. Through a series of training sessions, including the "peer-to-peer" model, the project will improve participants' understanding of potential threats to their personal data and security online and enhance their ability to handle these threats.
Value: 4,880 BGN
Duration: 9 months
Funding Agreement Date: April 12, 2024
Organization: Association "Faces of the People"
Registered: Sofia
Location: Parvomay
Description: The project aims to develop young people's attitudes and skills to overcome violence and increase their awareness of European rights and values. Training formats based on non-formal education principles will be developed and implemented in training sessions for students in grades 5-7 at Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov High School in Parvomay.
Value: 4,850 BGN
Duration: 3 months
Funding Agreement Date: April 12, 2024
Organization: Association "Sports Club – Sports for All"
Registered: Kula
Location: Kula
Description: The project aims to support elderly people in leading a fulfilling lifestyle. Training, sports, and cultural activities will be conducted to support social inclusion and recognize elderly people as active and valuable community members.
Value: 4,885 BGN
Duration: 7 months
Funding Agreement Date: April 12, 2024
Organization: Association "Together for the Future"
Registered: Vidin
Location: Vidin
Description: The project aims to enhance civic competencies among young people using debates as a tool for their engagement on the topic. A series of training sessions and debate practices will be held for students at Vasil Levski High School in Vidin, culminating in a public debate on European rights and values.
Value: 4,884 BGN
Duration: 3 months
Funding Agreement Date: April 10, 2024
Organization: Bulgarian Foundation for Business and Human Rights
Registered: Sofia
Location: Sofia and nationwide
Description: The project aims to strengthen business engagement in the protection and advocacy of human rights and EU rights and values. A set of informational materials in Bulgarian will be developed and disseminated for use in training sessions on the topic, as well as in broader communication campaigns.
Value: 4,840 BGN
Duration: 7 months
Funding Agreement Date: April 12, 2024
Organization: Association "Supported Life"
Registered: Sofia
Location: Sofia
Description: The project aims to support young people with intellectual disabilities in realizing their right to employment. Focusing on three peripheral areas of Sofia (Pancharevo, Bozhurishte, and Elin Pelin Municipality), the team will organize an informational campaign and hold a series of meetings with employers and Labor Office representatives to discuss employment opportunities and support measures for young people with intellectual disabilities.
Value: 4,705 BGN
Duration: 5 months
Funding Agreement Date: May 20, 2024
Organization: Association "Center for Training and Dispute Resolution through Mediation"
Registered: Sofia
Location: Kozloduy and Mizia
Description: The project aims to improve legal literacy and facilitate access to legal advice and services through mediation methods. Two mediators, one for each location, will be trained and certified. An informational campaign, public events, and consultations will be conducted for residents of Kozloduy and Mizia.
Value: 4,882 BGN
Duration: 6 months
Funding Agreement Date: April 18, 2024
The PROTEUS project is funded by the CERV (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values) program of the European Union. Responsibility for this content lies with the Transatlantic Foundation and the project partners. This content does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.