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The Code Success Fund has been launched – EUR 450,000 for strong local communities and bold civic ideas

16 February 2026   |  , ,

The Code Success Fund has been launched – EUR 450,000 for strong local communities and bold civic ideas

From February 16, 2026, the competition under the Code Success Fund is open – an opportunity for civil society organizations in Bulgaria to turn…

The first training on “Parenting 2.0, more than care” gathered over 20 participants

09 February 2026   |  , ,

The first training on “Parenting 2.0, more than care” gathered over 20 participants

More than 20 representatives of civil society organizations and parent groups took part in the first training under the “Parenthood 2.0, More th…

99 teachers are part of the second edition of the program “PHOENIX for the next generation of healthier Bulgarians”

29 January 2026   |  , ,

99 teachers are part of the second edition of the program “PHOENIX for the next generation of healthier Bulgarians”

A total of 99 teachers from all over the country are supported in the second edition of the program to work to build knowledge and skills for a health…

45 civic and youth projects finance the eighth edition of “You and Lidl”

16 January 2026   |  , ,

45 civic and youth projects finance the eighth edition of “You and Lidl”

A total of 45 civic and youth projects from all over the country will be supported with a fund of EUR 204,516.80 (BGN 400,000) from Lidl Bulgaria with…

WCIF is looking for a Coordinator “Development of Programs and Campaigns”

13 January 2026   |  ,

WCIF is looking for a Coordinator “Development of Programs and Campaigns”

Workshop for Citizens’ Initiatives Foundation (WCIF) About us The Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation is one of the leading organizations …

Results of the competition for funding of parent groups under the “Parenthood 2.0, More than Care” program

12 January 2026   |  ,

Results of the competition for funding of parent groups under the “Parenthood 2.0, More than Care” program

On September 15, 2025, the first competition for funding parent groups was launched, aimed at informal groups of at least five parents who are motivat…

A new European Citizens’ Initiative focuses on transparency and ethics in political parties

06 January 2026   |  , ,

A new European Citizens’ Initiative focuses on transparency and ethics in political parties

In the first days of 2026, the first of the year – and the 125th overall – European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) was registered. It is titled R…

The European Parliament supported the citizens’ initiative ‘My Vote, My Choice’ for better access to abortion

18 December 2025   |  , ,

The European Parliament supported the citizens’ initiative ‘My Vote, My Choice’ for better access to abortion

The European Parliament has endorsed the European Citizens’ Initiative ‘My Vote, My Choice’, which aims to improve access to safe an…

Rights we know, values we share

18 December 2025   |  , ,

Rights we know, values we share

Stories and voices of real-life people – people who are turning the values and rights of the European Union into action here in Bulgaria. Human dignit…

24 years of WCIF: When actions speak louder than words

11 July 2025   |  ,

24 years of WCIF: When actions speak louder than words

Today, the Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation celebrates 24 years since its establishment. We can mark this birthday with numbers. And they spe…

Over 150 Young Explorers Participated in the 10th Anniversary Robotics Festival

23 June 2025   |  , ,

Over 150 Young Explorers Participated in the 10th Anniversary Robotics Festival

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev personally presented the awards to the winners   On June 21 and 22, the 10th anniversary edition of the Robotics Festiv…

Over 100 Representatives of CSOs Gathered for the Second Annual Meeting of the Rights and Values Project

18 May 2025   |  ,

Over 100 Representatives of CSOs Gathered for the Second Annual Meeting of the Rights and Values Project

More than 100 representatives of 59 civil society organizations from across the country took part in the second annual meeting of the supported organi…

Ambassadors of Values: The Final Meeting of the Together Fund Inspired Over 80 Civic Activists

16 May 2025   |  ,

Ambassadors of Values: The Final Meeting of the Together Fund Inspired Over 80 Civic Activists

Over 80 representatives of 43 civil society organizations from across the country gathered at the final meeting of organizations supported by the Toge…

We Mark 13 Years Since the Creation of the European Citizens’ Initiative

01 April 2025   |  ,

We Mark 13 Years Since the Creation of the European Citizens’ Initiative

On April 1, we mark 13 years since the creation of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) – a unique tool for citizen participation in the demo…

Nearly 500,000 People Will Benefit from INSPIRE Funded Projects

17 March 2025   |  ,

Nearly 500,000 People Will Benefit from INSPIRE Funded Projects

Nearly half a million people in 150 locations across the country will be covered by the activities of the 46 projects funded by the INSPIRE Fund. All …

Pepcolandia – When Children’s Dreams Come to Life!

12 March 2025   |  ,

Pepcolandia – When Children’s Dreams Come to Life!

In 2024, Bulgaria became part of the Pepcolandia programme, which has enabled hundreds of children and young people to discover new horizons, develop …

Два проекта във Варна получават 12 000 лева от инициативата „Ти и Lidl за нашето утре“

20 February 2025   |  ,

Два проекта във Варна получават 12 000 лева от инициативата „Ти и Lidl за нашето утре“

Програмата подкрепя значими граждански проекти, които ще достигнат до над 15 000 души в региона   Два проекта от област Варна бяха одобрени за финанси…

Три проекта от област Бургас получават над 28 хил. лева финансиране по програмата „Ти и Lidl за нашето утре“

13 February 2025   |  ,

Три проекта от област Бургас получават над 28 хил. лева финансиране по програмата „Ти и Lidl за нашето утре“

За първи път по програмата ще бъде реализиран проект в к.к. Слънчев бряг Три социално значими граждански проекта от Бургаска област получават финансир…

The Executive Director of WCIF Recieved an Award from the National Centre for Safe Internet

11 February 2025   |  ,

The Executive Director of WCIF Recieved an Award from the National Centre for Safe Internet

Photo: Parents Association Iliyana Nikolova, Executive Director of WCIF, received an award for special contribution to the protection of the rights an…

Над 22 000 лева получават три проекта в Русе по програмата „Ти и Lidl за нашето утре“

06 February 2025   |  ,

Над 22 000 лева получават три проекта в Русе по програмата „Ти и Lidl за нашето утре“

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71% of CSOs in Bulgaria Do Not Have a Digital Strategy

04 February 2025   |  

71% of CSOs in Bulgaria Do Not Have a Digital Strategy

71% of CSOs in Bulgaria do not have a digital strategy and half of the participants in the survey do not collect and process data important for their …