From Kyustendil through Zagreb all the way to Rome: the culinary adventure of Stani and Yuliyan
The culinary adventures of Stani and Yuliyan continued to unfold during their international journey to the “Cupi’s Spoon” competition. In March, five of our young people took part in the Bulgarian edition of the international culinary competition Cupi’s Spoon, organized by the Croatian organization UNUO. Stani, who lives in one of our family-type houses, and […]
20 years of sharing and support
On October 25, at the Hyatt Regency Sofia hotel, we held our 20th Charity Ball. This event marked not only our anniversary, but also twenty years of successes and challenges, of support and trust, of common goals and belief in goodness. Twenty years in which we have helped change thousands of lives. This special evening brought […]
“Give a Hand” initiative in support of Cedar Foundation
Sometimes good deeds find the most unexpected paths – even at the bowling alley. We are happy to share that this year, Fantastico Group‘s “Give a Hand” initiative is dedicated to our cause. On November 15 and 16, all bowling alleys in the MegaXtreme Bowling chain will unite in the name of good – with a […]
The path to oneself and others
The path to oneself and others… it is no coincidence that we chose this name for our project. Because we believe that the path to new places also becomes a path to ourselves and the people around us – to getting to know, sharing, and growing.This summer, we organized several one-day excursions and a creative […]
We celebrated 20 years of Cedar with an exhibition by our young people with disabilities
On October 2, we gathered friends and partners in one place to celebrate a triple anniversary – 20 years since the foundation was established, 15 years since the opening of our four family-type homes for people with disabilities, and 10 years since the launch of our Social Rehabilitation and Integration Center, which supports young people […]
First victories on the road to independent living
Kaloyan* and Iveta*, whom we told you about at the beginning of the summer, are already celebrating their first achievements on the road to independent living with the support of the New Opportunities for a Successful Future project, funded by Address for 30 Young People program of the real estate company Address and BCause Foundation. […]
Memories of a British teacher from the early years of the foundation
Volunteers from the UK support our work with children with disabilities In early 2008, a group of teachers from Greenfields Special School in the UK, which caters to children and young people with multiple disabilities, contacted Mark O’Sullivan, founder of the Cedar Foundation. And so, in the spring of that year, together with representatives of […]
Experience exchange between the colleagues from Kyustendil and Kazanlak
At the beginning of June, the first part of the long-planned experience exchange took place between the colleagues from our social services. First, the colleagues from Kyustendil visited Kazanlak. Neli Boneva – our manager in Kazanlak, said, “The meeting was very emotional for everyone – both for the professionals and for the children and young […]
Support for the dream job
Two of our young people in Kazanluk are making important steps towards their professions with the support of the New Opportunities for a Successful Future project, financed by Address for 30 Young People program of the real estate company Address and BCause foundation. Kaloyan* is still a student but has already completed a course in […]
A Partnership That Changes Lives
Since 2013, Cedar Foundation and the American organization Orphan Sponsorship International (OSI) have been working in partnership to support disadvantaged children and youth in Bulgaria. This is one of the key collaborations that helps us remain sustainable and ensures that young people from our family-type homes in Kyustendil and Kazanlak receive individual care, real opportunities […]