MEMBER ORGANISATIONS
Expertise and practice
Women of Kazanlak
They protect the rights of women, children and the family, work to preserve the traditions of Bulgarian society, support women victims of violence and help to achieve the full realization of women in economic and social life.
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"YES - United Against Violence" Foundation (Plovdiv)
They are a team of lawyers, psychologists, social workers, philologists, specially trained to work with Bulgarian and international legislation on violence against women and discrimination, protection and realization of fundamental human rights.
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The R.I.W.E. Foundation (Refugees International Women Empowerment)
The R.I.W.E. Foundation (Refugees International Women Empowerment) is a non-governmental organization led by women and refugees, headquartered in Bulgaria and operating in Bulgaria, the European Union, and Ukraine.The foundation promotes the rights, participation, and empowerment of women and vulnerable groups, with a special focus on displaced women and children affected by conflict, forced migration, and social exclusion. R.I.W.E. combines feminist advocacy, research, policy analysis, and data from local communities to strengthen gender-sensitive policies and promote women’s full participation in decision-making processes
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Ekaterina Karavelova Foundation (Plovdiv)
They work for the full and effective participation of women at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life and for an active civil society in which everyone participates fully.
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Center for Interethnic Dialogue and Tolerance "Amalipe" (Veliko Tarnovo)
The largest Roma organization working for better education, community development and equal integration of Roma in Bulgarian society.
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Demetra Association (Burgas)
It actively works to counter human trafficking, sexual exploitation and gender-based violence. They run training programmes for professionals working in this field, provide a range of services for victims and a programme for working with perpetrators of violence.
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Rhodope Fund for Women - Poprelki
They work locally to advocate for women's rights, supporting women and children in need and working alongside youth on environmental issues and volunteering.
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The Wake Up Foundation
They inform, encourage and support victims of domestic violence and they work on prevention of domestic violence and towards cultivating intolerance to domestic violence and systematic change of the public opinion through information, advocacy and campaigns.
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The Counterintuitive Institute (Haskovo)
The CI is a pioneering, fully female-led research organisation, dedicated to challenging the status quo and driving positive societal change. It explores emerging and changing forms of violence and promotes substantive equality, women’s rights, and feminist and ethical technologies.
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NGO “Diabetes - Kubrat
NGO “Diabetes - Kubrat” annually and systematically organizes seminars, lectures and trainings, screenings on various blood indicators related to non-communicable chronic diseases and their complications and conducts mass preventive examinations whenever possible. The association is well respected and supported by local administrative authorities, community centers and the media.
"Women's Place" Foundation
"Women's Place" Foundation” was founded in 2024 with a mission to challenge society's perceptions of where exactly women and girls belong in various spheres of public life. The organization’s name is inspired not only by the sexist notion that “a woman’s place is in the kitchen,” but also by the growing conservative and far-right movements that increasingly challenge women’s status as equal members of society and encourage more and more people to people to "return" to traditional values that are, in fact, neither traditional nor values."Women's Place" works to preserve what meaningfully works, but we will also zealously defend what we strive for as a civilizational choice—equality, democracy, freedom of expression, economic independence, and sustainable development.
H & D Perspectives Foundation - Dimitrovgrad
The Foundation is actively engaged in the areas of gender equality, social inclusion, violence prevention, education, and the empowerment of women, girls, and vulnerable groups. Its main activities include prevention and work against domestic and gender-based violence; support for survivors of violence through psychological, social, and legal services; social services to support children and families; work on educational initiatives; and support for social integration and access to employment.
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Together for the Future Association
The “Together for the Future” Association – Vidin is a civil society organization founded with the mission of promoting sustainable development in the region by supporting social inclusion, empowering vulnerable groups, and building active and supportive communities. We believe that change begins from within—from the people who refuse to accept inequality, poverty, and a lack of prospects. Our vision is for a society in which every person—regardless of origin, gender, social status, or life circumstances—has an equal chance for development, a dignified life, and an active role in the community. We believe in a future in which the Vidin region is a place of solidarity, inclusion, and opportunities for every family.
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The Bulgarian Foundation for Business and Human Rights
The Bulgarian Foundation for Business and Human Rights is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to support the sustainable development of business in Bulgaria while ensuring that human rights are respected and upheld in all spheres of public and economic life. We believe that business and human rights are not mutually exclusive; on the contrary, when combined, they can create a stronger and more just world for everyone.
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WOMEN OF THE RHODOPES FOUNDATION
The foundation defends the rights and equality of women and the younger generation by advocating for international and European human rights standards and working for the community by supporting and protecting vulnerable people, actively involving socially isolated groups in public life, training and partnerships with local government bodies, businesses, scientific institutions, as well as international organizations and donor programs.
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Endometriosis and Reproductive Health Foundation
The Bulgarian Foundation for Business and Human Rights is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to support the sustainable development of business in Bulgaria while ensuring that human rights are respected and upheld in all spheres of public and economic life. We believe that business and human rights are not mutually exclusive; on the contrary, when combined, they can create a stronger and more just world for everyone.
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NEZAVISIMA FOUNDATION
Nezavisima Foundation is a Bulgarian non-governmental organisation whose mission is to provide comprehensive support to women with addictions, including pregnant women and mothers through the development of integrated rehabilitation and psychosocial support programs. We work to create gender-sensitive services that meet the real needs of this highly vulnerable and often invisible group. We believe that every woman deserves the opportunity for recovery and a dignified future in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
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Individual members
Our organizational structure allows us by By-Laws to have individual and organizational members. Get to know them.
Desislava Hristova Daskalova / Desislava Hristova Daskalova
Manager and psychologist at the Center for Psychological Consultation “Phoenix”
Dr. Zoya Abadzhieva Chalakova, PhD in Clinical Social Work, trainer of teachers in social-emotional skills and psycho-social consultant for parents at Joy for Our Children Foundation, Sofia, Bulgaria. Varna
Darina Ivanova, Journalist
Vyara Aleksandrova / Vyara Aleksandrova,
Social Educator and English Teacher