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A new educational card game teaches children a healthy lifestyle

16 June 2026   |  , ,

A new educational card game teaches children a healthy lifestyle

The educational card game “For the Next Generation of Healthier Bulgarians” will help students from the primary stage to acquire knowledge…

SOFIA BRASS FEST 2026 marked the beginning of the jubilee year of WCIF – 25 years of votes for change

15 June 2026   |  ,

SOFIA BRASS FEST 2026 marked the beginning of the jubilee year of WCIF – 25 years of votes for change

With music, youth energy and a message for stronger and more active communities, the Festival of Youth Brass Bands “SOFIA BRASS FEST 2026”…

Tomorrow there will be “voices for change” – 1 stage, 25 years of WCIF

12 June 2026   |  ,

Tomorrow there will be “voices for change” – 1 stage, 25 years of WCIF

Tomorrow, June 13, youth brass bands from different cities of Bulgaria will gather in Sofia for SOFIA BRASS FEST, which is organized with the support …

WCIF awarded a scholarship to Miroslav – a graduate of foster care, who continues his education at the University of Ruse

04 June 2026   |  ,

WCIF awarded a scholarship to Miroslav – a graduate of foster care, who continues his education at the University of Ruse

The Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation (WCIF) awarded a scholarship to 19-year-old Miroslav – a graduate from foster care, who this autumn begi…

Over 150 students from all over the country will participate in the Robotics Festival 2026

03 June 2026   |  , ,

Over 150 students from all over the country will participate in the Robotics Festival 2026

Over 150 students from 33 teams will compete in the final edition of the “Robotics for Bulgaria” program, which will be held at the end of…

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…