Comleted projects

1998 - 2009

Project Description Donor
VETO,
2008-2009
The project is working on prevention of trafficing of children and women from Roma ethnicity. USAID (Bulgaria Fund)
Territory of Participation, 2008-2009 The project support establishment of 21 clubs in 7 high schools - for Debates, Youth Leadership and PR. ESF
Assistance for Social Participation,
2008-2009
In the framework of the project 17 children with disabilities are receiving social care for prepared social asistants. ESF
The Children of the City, 2008 Work with street childen and school dropouts in the Roma quarter of Vidin. Social Assistance Fund- MLSP

Towns, which Benefit Youth,
2007 - 2008

The main aim of the project is to create Youth Action Plans of municipalities of Kula, Lom and Berkovitsa. PHARE CSDP 2005

Youth Caravan,
2007-2008

A traveling project, which build a youth network in the border area. PHARE CBC Serbia - Bulgaria

Separate is not Equal
2007-2008

Creation of a traveling exposition and web-site about desegregation of the public services in the United States. US Embassy
Europe wihout Borders
2007
Collaboration between .young people from Bulgaria and Serbia on the thopic "Serbia in the EC" Open Society Institute
Volunteer Service Supporting Youth Activities,
2004-2007
Volunteers from the EC assist the work of FYC with Roma children and youth. YOUTH programme

Centre for Social and Educational Assistance
2007-2008

Creation of a centre for street children and early school leavers in the Roma neighborhood of Vidin PHARE Deinstitualization of Social Services

European Identities,
2006-2007

Organizing of European and national discussions about "European Identities" in Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary and Romania. European Commision, Europe for Citizens programme
CARE,
2006-2007
Creation of a system for work with children with educational difficulties, using case management and volunteer work. Royal Netherlands Embassy
Fair of the Tolerance
2006
Travelling performance about tolerance and human rights. YOUTH programme

Human Rights Education on Wheels
2006

Travelling seminar for teachers about human rights education and implementation of a regional youth meeting on the same topic.
Council of Europe
Volunteers Against Discrimination,
2005
Volunteer initiative for joint socializing activities with Roma children.
YOUTH programme
Roma Youth Development Project,
2005
The project develops the capacity of Roma youth organizations in Vidin through training, consultations, and technical support.
PHARE CSDP 2002

Feel Bulgaria, Feel Romania,
2005

In the framework of the project, a travelling youth happening was created and presented in 10 cities in NW Bulgaria and the Dolj District, Romania for an interactive introduction to the cultures of the two nations.
PHARE CBC Romania - Bulgaria
CORA,
2004-2006
A partnership project (Bulgaria, Netherlands, Finland, Great Britain, and Romania) for the creation of standards and programs for the development of the volunteer movement in Europe.

Socrates Programme (Grundtvig I)

SANE,
2004-2008
In the framework of the project, 73 unemployed persons work as social assistants for over 200 elderly and ill people from Vidin.
UNDP, MLSP, Vidin municipality

CHANCE,
2004-2005

Experimental work of youth volunteers with Roma children.
US Peace Corps
Unknown Ethnicity,
2004-2005
30 youth volunteers from Albania, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria examined the culture of the Roma ethnicity and presented it in digital form.
Interkulurales Zentrum - Vienna, Council of Europe
Romanian and Bulgarian Youth in a Time of Cultural and Economic Fusion, 2004 Youth from Vidin and Craiova (Romania) created a calendar of the customs and traditions of the two nations. PHARE CBC Romania - Bulgaria
Together for a Better Future,
2004
Youth from Vidin and Craiova (Romania) developed a program for prevention of negative social phenomena and held a race on the Day of Europe. PHARE CBC Romania - Bulgaria
Open Gate,
2004
The project created a model for work with Roma children in Vidin who have dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out. PHARE Civil Sociaty Development Programme
Vidin Youth Agenda,
2003-2004
Due to an advocacy campaign the City Council of Vidin adopted the principles of the European Charter for the participation of young people in the life of municipalities and regions. Royal Netherlands Embassy
"For Vidin" Campaign
2003
As a result of the campaign, the problems of the Vidin citizens and civic organizations reached the candidates for mayor and city councilmen. National Democracy Institute (USA)
Youth Contribution against Discrimination of Roma,
2003-2004
In the framework of the project a school programme was created and tested for the fight against ethnic discrimination in Vidin. Council of Europe
Intercultural Youth Centre,
2003-2004
The project united the efforts of NGOs and institutions for the development of integrational youth programmes directed toward youth leadership, volunteer activity, and intercultural collaboration. US Embassy
Theatre and Tradition from North and South of the Danube,
2003
20 theatre students created and presented an experimental production in the State Theatre in Craiova, Romania. PHARE CBC Romania - Bulgaria
Voluntary Bridge Against Discrimination,
2003
Youth from Vidin and Nish (Serbia) examined questions about the access of Roma girls to education and turned the attention of the community to this problem. Interkulurales Zentrum - Vienna

Rabbit-breeding - a Chance for the Orphans,
2003

A farm was made for rabbit-breeding in the Novo Selo orphanage, Vidin district. 50 youth received practical training in the farm.

PHARE ACCESS Programme

Apprenticeship - a Chance for the Orphans,
2002

15 youth from an orphanage acquired professional skills through apprenticeship in tailoring and building companies. bCAF
Volunteering for Good Neigbourhood,
2002
24 volunteers from Vidin and Zajecar (Serbia) fulfilled joint activities with children from the orphange in Novo Selo, Vidin district.

Interkulurales Zentrum - Vienna

Chance for the Orphaned Children,
2001-2002

In the framework of the project a program was realized for the socialization and professional development of over 60 children from the orphanage in Novo Selo, Vidin district.

PHARE ACCESS Programme

Youth Bridge for Good Neighbourhood,
2000-2002
Over 300 youth from Vidin, Nish (Serbia), and Craiova (Romania) co-operated in the realization of initiatives in the sphere of humanitarian activity, protection of human rights and youth leadership.

Fund 2000 for Youth Initiatives

Youth City Council,
2000-2001
After the implementation of elections, the Vidin Youth City Council was created.

US Embassy

Second Chance for Youth Roma,
1999-2000

30 Roma children at risk of dropping out of school from Vidin, Pernik, and Blagoevgrad were professionally trained through apprentiseship.
PHARE Civil Society Development Programme
Youth Support for the Thrid Sector,
1998-1999
120 volunteers were prepared for work in basic management of the third sector - charity, human rights, and ecology.

PHARE Civil Society Development Programme