The team of Youth Bank in Stara Zagora has approved the financing of six project for the total amount of 14 000 BGN. Twelve projects were submitted, out of which the young people chose to support six initiatives. The winners were officially announced on August 22nd 2013. The selected ones were:- “Think, look around and stay alive!” – of the Youth Initiative Group – 2000 lv.
- “Promoting of archery with ancient Bulgarian bows” - NPA Baga – Tur – 2000 lv.
- “CULTure SHAKE” – NPA Association for contemporary art and culture – The Different View – 5730 lv.
-“Come to know the birds in Bulgarian nature” – NPA Green Balkans – 2000 lv.
- “Health and sexuality education – Association of medical students in Bulgaria, Stara Zagora branch – 380 lv.
- “Star workshop” – Amateur astronomers’ club “Gemma” – 1890 lv.
The “Youth Bank” model is a unique method of involving young people in community beneficial activities. The funds were raised through the already traditional charity event “A Christmas table of united Europe” (which passed under the motto “Young Zagora”) and the eco-initiative “Young and Green” for collecting plastic and paper waste for recycling.
The co-financing of the project was made possible thanks to the support of the Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation and the project “Youth Banks” of the America for Bulgaria Foundation. The projects will be implemented by the end of the year.
The project of the young medical students is the one with the most modest financing, but it will do good and necessary things – the young medical students, who are BFPA volunteers, as well, will develop and implement a health education program for the boys and girls at the “Bulgarka” institution for children without parental care. The sessions will be interactive and will develop the learning abilities and creativity of the pupils. Good luck, friends! We are very proud of you and will help you with everything needed!
