News archive 2013
20.12.2013.
The traditional Christmas celebration took place in Center for Work
with Street Children. The children presented a short but meaningful
program and Santa Claus gave them deserved gifts. See
more
04-08.12.2013.
In the hotel "Skalite" - Belogradchik was held a five-day
training of educational specialists from Bulgaria and Serbia in the
development of NGOs. The training aimed to prepare them for work in
the new joint organization which registration is planned for the spring
of 2014.
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29.11.2013.
On the occasion of World Aids Day in Vidin was played traditional
basketball "All Star Game" dedicated to the cause. Volunteers
from club "Phoenix" to Free Youth Centre made a quiz with
prizes among spectators. The campaign continued at very date 1 December
when in downtown volunteers distributed to citizens red ribbons as a
sign of empathy.
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28.11.2013.
In The Centre for Social and Educational Assistance was held a regular
meeting of the Expert Council under the project FASP. The councilors
approved the list of beneficiaries of the project - parents of children
on the street.
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22-23.11.2013.
In Sokobanja, Serbia was held the last of the thematic forums on
project BSIT.NET. 20 teachers from Bulgaria and Serbia participated
in this forum. The hosts surprised the participants with the discussion
on education with high school students in the area.
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07
- 09.11.2013. The third three days training module for teachers
in kindergarten was entitled "Organization of the multicultural
environment in the classroom." Lecturer of the course was again
Janka Totseva, Ph.D.
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01-02.11.2013.
The second thematic cross-border forum "Innovations and best
practices in teaching" was held in Kyustendil with the participation
of 20 teachers from the Bulgarian-Serbian border region.
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20.10-01.11.2013.
The second training for teachers in kindergarten was held in Vidin
with the participation of 20 teachers. The theme of the course was "Education
without prejudice in kindergarten", and lecturer was Janka Totseva,
Ph.D. See more
26-28.10.2013.
In Vidin held the first of trainings for teachers from kindergarten
under the project "InterFace", financed by Operational Programme
"Human Resources Development". The theme of the course was
"The involvement of the family and model of kindergarten open to
the community " and lecturer - Maria Alexieva, PhD. See
more
25-26.10.2013.
In Zajcer, Serbia took place the first cross-border forum "Innovation
and best practice in teaching", held on the project BSITNET.
In its work trough their presentations participated 20 teachers from
Bulgar-Serbian border region.
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17-18.10.2013.
In Craiova, Romania held the final conference of the project "Volunteering
for social cohesion." It work was attended by over 50 representatives
of social and educational institutions, NGOs and volunteers, incl. also
guests from Bulgaria. The participants were informed in detail about
the achievements of the project as well as lessons learned.
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16.10.2013.
In the office of Free Youth Centre was established a Cooperation
Council for the performance of the project "InterFace". The
members are thr representatives of the project partners, the Municipality
of Vidin, RIE, the local Roma community and a journalist from National
Radio. The agenda of the meeting included an initial introduction to
the project and the adoption of rules of procedure of the Council.
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04-05.10.2013.
In Vidin was held second training for teachers on project Knowledge
without frontiers. This time the theme of the course was "Managing
problem behaviors of adolescents through cooperation." The training
was attended by 10 teachers from Vidin and 10 from Bor, Serbia.
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27-28.09.2013.
In Bor, Serbia was held the first of two planned trainings for teachers
from both countries. The theme was prevention of risky behavior among
adolescents on project "Knowledge without Frontiers". Representatives
from Bulgarian side were 10 teachers from primary and secondary schools
in Vidin. See
more
26.09.2013.
In The Centre for Social and Educational Assistance was held meeting
for establishment of the Expert Council which purpose is to support
the "FASP" project. Experts present were acquainted in detail
with the planned project activities and the role of the Council in the
implementation of the project.
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12-14.09.2013.
In Vidin took place second cross-border exchange visit of volunteers
under project Volunteering
for Social Cohesion. During the exchange young people from Bulgaria
and Romania had the opportunity to exercise "volunteerism in action"
in three local social institutions.
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04-06.09.2013.
In Craiova, Romania held an exchange of volunteers in implementation
of the project "Volunteering
for Social Cohesion", funded by CBC Romania - Bulgaria Programme.
The purpose of the meeting was to exchange information and experiences
between young people on social volunteering in both countries. Bulgarian
participants were 23 young people from Vidin and Montana, and professionals
in social work and volunteering.
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27-31.08.2013.
In Vidin held second joint training of peer educators under the project
"Knowledge without Frontiers", funded by IPA CBC Bulgaria - Serbia Programme.
The theme of the course this time was "Reproductive Health." From Bulgarian
side training was attended by 12 young people from the Vidin. Free Youth
Centre is a project partner of the leading organization Kokoro - Bor.
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more
27-31.07.2013.
In Bor, Serbia held first joint training of peer educators under the
project "Knowledge without Frontiers", funded by IPA CBC Bulgaria -
Serbia Programme. The theme of the course was "Prevention of drug abuse
among young people." From Bulgarian side training was attended by 13
young people from the Vidin. Free Youth Centre is a project partner
of the leading organization Kokoro - Bor.
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18-24.06.2013.
Representatives of the Free Youth Centre took part in an international
seminar in Spain under Action 4.3 of the Youth in Action Programme.
The aim of the seminar was to be a meeting point between different organizations
from Estonia, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Spain, in order to create
a future common projects for the social inclusion of young people.
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14-16.06.2013.
In "Bozhuritsa" was held a training of volunteers from
Free Youth Centre, working on component 7 of the "Prevention and
Control of HIV / AIDS." The training aimed to develop the knowledge
and skills of peer educators through individual and group work. See
more
02-09.06.2013.
The youth coordinator of volunteers club of Free Youth Centre took part
in the Annual PETRI Training School for Y-Peer network coordinators.
The main themes in the TC were Project development and management, HIV
Prevention among Young Key Populations and Advocating for Adolescent
and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health. The TC was held in Borovets.
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02.06.2013.
In Belogradchik was completed the training of volunteers from regions
of Vidin and Montana, participants in the "Volunteers for Social Cohesion"
project. The purpose of the education was to prepare them for services
in the social sector. See
more
30.05
- 01.06.2013. Second joint workshop under "Volunteers for
Social Cohesion" project took place on the banks of the Danube
near Orshova, Romania. Participants discussed the contents of the
Guide to social volunteering, prepared by experts on volunteering
and social services.
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19.05.2013.
In Vidin was campaigned on International Day of empathy for those
affected by HIV/AIDS. It was attended by volunteers from the Free
Youth Centre by planting a flower bed in the shape of a ribbon that
symbolizes the fight against HIV/AIDS. In this way they were part
of the national compaign, which took place across the country.
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13-19.05.2013.
Representative of the Free Youth Centre took part in an international
trainig course "European citizenship". The course was held in Lisbon,
Portugal at the "Youth in Action". It was attended by representatives
of organizations from Slovenia, Spain, Croatia, Poland, Cyprus, Georgia,
Italy, Poland and Estonia. The training explained the concept of European
citizenship to be able to use and integrate the work of youth workers.
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09-11.05.2013.
In the hotel "Skalite", Belogradchik, took place a joint
Bulgarian-Romanian Workshop for professionals in the social and educational
sectors of the border area. The meeting was focused on the development
of guidelines for social volunteering based on best practices that
exist in both countries and European ones.
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18.04.2013.
In the BTA press club in Vidin was presented Comparative
analysis of voluntary situation in the Romanian-Bulgarian border region
as a result of research conducted within the project "Volunteering
for social cohesion" by association Vasiliadа - Craiova, Romania and
Free Youth Centre - Vidin.
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08.04.2013.
Mayor of Vidin Gergo Gergov opened playground "Roma Tale", created
with funding from Free Youth Centre The playground is a part of the
social service Centre for Street Children, which is developed by the
association in the Roma neighborhood since 2010. For the opening day
was chosen the International Roma Day, when also was "Open Doors Day"
in the centre.
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13.02.2013.
Volunteers from Free Youth Centre took part in the concert Song for
Valentine's Day. They played a thematic scene which give information
about the prevention of HIV/AIDS, made a makeshift photo studio from
canvas painted with hearts and messages, handed out condoms, balloons,
cards. See
more
