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Nearly 200 students took part in the regional robotics competitions in Plovdiv and Sofia

01 June 2026   |  , ,

Nearly 200 students took part in the regional robotics competitions in Plovdiv and Sofia

Nearly 200 students from all over the country turned Plovdiv and Sofia into a stage of technological ideas, creativity and engineering thinking during…

“25 Years of Voices for Change” – WCIF celebrates its anniversary with a concert of youth brass bands from all over the country

01 June 2026   |  ,

”25 Years of Voices for Change” – WCIF celebrates its anniversary with a concert of youth brass bands from all over the country

Change has sound. And this sound this year comes from six youth brass bands from Bulgaria. For 25 years now, the Workshop for Civic Initiatives Founda…

40 new teachers join the “Robotics for Bulgaria” program

27 May 2026   |  , ,

40 new teachers join the “Robotics for Bulgaria” program

40 new teachers from 20 schools in 16 settlements in the country will become part of the 12th edition of the “Robotics for Bulgaria” progr…

Nearly 150 students took part in the regional robotics competitions in Varna and Vidin

22 May 2026   |  , ,

Nearly 150 students took part in the regional robotics competitions in Varna and Vidin

Nearly 150 children from 8 Bulgarian cities demonstrated knowledge, creativity and technical skills during two of the regional competitions under the …

Iliana Nikolova: Donation is an investment in the development of communities, not just an act of kindness

22 May 2026   |  ,

Iliana Nikolova: Donation is an investment in the development of communities, not just an act of kindness

Giving has the power not only to help in difficult times, but also to create lasting change in society. This was the main message of the Executive Dir…

“#Teamlidl: The cause is worth it” supports 10 volunteer projects of Lidl Bulgaria employees

20 May 2026   |  , ,

”#Teamlidl: The cause is worth it” supports 10 volunteer projects of Lidl Bulgaria employees

Lidl Bulgaria employees will implement ten volunteer projects in different settlements in the country with the support of the internal initiative #Tea…

National Report “Community Foundations in Bulgaria”

20 May 2026   |  ,

National Report “Community Foundations in Bulgaria”

The Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation (WCIF) has prepared a report “Community Foundations in Bulgaria”, prepared within the framew…

Sofia brought together civil society organizations with ideas for the future of Europe

13 May 2026   |  , ,

Sofia brought together civil society organizations with ideas for the future of Europe

Representatives of more than 30 Bulgarian civil society organizations participated in a workshop for practical development of ideas for the European C…

Supporting civil society is an investment for Europe’s democratic future

13 May 2026   |  ,

Supporting civil society is an investment for Europe’s democratic future

Supporting civil society is not a charity, but an investment to protect Europe’s democratic future. This was said by Jon Erik Strömö, Director o…

2001 Euro for Bold Ideas: WCIF Celebrates 25 Years by Investing in Bulgaria’s Young People

11 May 2026   |  ,

2001 Euro for Bold Ideas: WCIF Celebrates 25 Years by Investing in Bulgaria’s Young People

There are birthdays that we celebrate with cake, photos and memories. There are also those that remind us why we started. In 2026, WCIF turns 25 years…

The EEA Civil Society Fund – the new EEA programme to support civil society in Bulgaria – has been launched

11 May 2026   |  ,

The EEA Civil Society Fund – the new EEA programme to support civil society in Bulgaria – has been launched

On May 12, 2026, the implementation of the EEA Civil Society Fund – the new civil society support program under the Financial Mechanism of the Europea…

WCIF Annual Report 2025: people, actions, results

08 May 2026   |  ,

WCIF Annual Report 2025: people, actions, results

A group of young people from the village of Dolgach turn their desire for more sports opportunities into a new volleyball court for the whole communit…

Strawberry flavor and rainbow color: how a turns health into choice

08 May 2026   |  , ,

Strawberry flavor and rainbow color: how a class turns health into choice

Today it is “code: red”. In the classroom of the 3rd grade in the “Bratya Miladinovi” Primary School – Burgas, not just …

From ‘covering the material’ to real learning: take the next step as a robotics mentor

30 April 2026   |  , ,

From ‘covering the material’ to real learning: take the next step as a robotics mentor

There is a moment that every teacher knows – when you see that the lesson has “passed”, but it has not reached. That the students remember…

Your vote can reach Europe. Here’s how it happens.

27 April 2026   |  , ,

Your vote can reach Europe. Here’s how it happens.

If you’ve ever wondered if it matters what you think, here’s the answer – there is! And more than you think. There is an instrument that e…

First meeting of the SRGS chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Nedina

24 April 2026   |  ,

First meeting of the SRGS chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Nedina

Today, the Civil Society Development Council (CSC) held a regular meeting at which decisions were adopted related to the regulatory framework, strateg…

135 concepts entered the first stage of the competition under the Code Success Fund

24 April 2026   |  , ,

135 concepts entered the first stage of the competition under the Code Success Fund

A total of 135 concepts were submitted in the first stage of the competition under the Code Success Fund, which ended on April 20, 2026 at 17:00. A to…

European values in action: what the independent evaluation indicates

20 April 2026   |  ,

European values in action: what the independent evaluation indicates

The Rights and Values project proves that European values could be not just a principle, but a real practice in the life of people In April 2026, the …

Important announcement for the applicants under the Success Code Fund

17 April 2026   |  , ,

Important announcement for the applicants under the Success Code Fund

Organizations that plan to apply for the competition under the Success Code Fund, part of the PACT project, should keep in mind that registration in t…

There are 7 days left until the deadline for application under the Success Code Fund

14 April 2026   |  , ,

There are 7 days left until the deadline for application under the Success Code Fund

Until April 20, civil society organizations and community centers with an annual turnover of up to 50,000 euros can submit concepts for local initiati…

The 12th edition of the “Robotics for Bulgaria” program has started – we are looking for teachers who inspire the future

03 April 2026   |  , ,

The 12th edition of the “Robotics for Bulgaria” program has started – we are looking for teachers who inspire the future

There are teachers who teach lessons. There are also teachers who change directions. We are looking for the latter. On April 3, 2026, the new competit…