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Shared moments with new partners

Thank you, Lead2Lid, for the time we shared and your support and commitment to our cause…

Our project “Professional realization for a better future” is over

We already have two diplomas of course completion and one driver’s license on the way…

Award for Contribution to Protecting Children’s Rights in Bulgaria

Marking 35 years since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child…

With the future in mind – quality care in the present

Our 19th Charity Ball “Shaping the future” raised a record 250,000 leva…

Birthdays in Kyustendil

We celebrated the birthdays of our social services in the town of Kyustendil…

Tales from the Blue Waves

We grabbed our suitcases and set off for the long-awaited and desired sea holiday…

Our position on the amendments to the School and Pre-school Education Act

Once again, we at Cedar Foundation see that the Bulgarian National Assembly lacks the will to solve…

“Just keep swimming” or the therapeutic power of water

We organized a hydrotherapy training in Kazanlak…

Jubilee meeting with students from the International School of Zug and Luzern, Switzerland

Volunteers from Switzerland visited our centres once again and spent several exciting days with our young people…

Chance for a successful future

We are realizing a project within the program of ADRESS Real Estate and BCause Foundation…

We are launching a joint campaign with Levoit Bulgaria to provide a better environment for everyone

We are happy when we can partner with socially responsible companies that share our mission…

On Donor Appreciation Day, we celebrated everyone who supports us

We hosted a cocktail where we presented our 2023 Annual Report and shared inspiring stories…

We won the Golden Apple Award in the category “Children’s Organization”

On the eve of Children’s Day, we were awarded with the Golden Apple Award…

Invitation to Hydrotherapy Training

We invite kinesiotherapists or students with an interest and/or experience in working with people with disabilities…

Laughter Without Borders with Clowns Without Borders Germany

The echoes of unceasing laughter reverberate through our centres, and the magic lives on in our hearts…

On the path to fulfilling a dream

Our Stefcho became the winner for Bulgaria in an international gastro competition for people with disabilities…

Meeting magicians from all over the world

A magical encounter with magicians from around the world was experienced by our children and youth…

Our Christmas campaign raised over 40 000 BGN

The funds will be used for the rehabilitation of children and young adults with physical disabilities…

How a good partnership between the business and a cause helped children and youth with disabilities in Kazanlak

A new therapeutic area for children and young people with intellectual disabilities was built in our centers…

Cedar’s dreams come true

Organizing the ball, we had dreams ourselves. We worked tirelessly, talked about it every day… and dreamed…

Summer, kayaks and lots of emotions

Active holidays with the support of Benefit Systems and their clients. This year we tried something different…

A record number of participants in Cedar’s team at Legion Run this year

Over 400 people from 20 companies participated with a charity ticket in this year’s Legion Run…

Our Charity Ball won a prestigious award

We were awarded second place in the category “Campaign with a Cause / Project with a Cause”…

Alexandrina Dimitrova is the new member of the Management Board of the National Network for Children

The new board stated its readiness to continue working for the respect of children’s rights in Bulgaria…

The Magic Bus is Here

With the help of Pizza Lab and their customers, we purchased a specialized van…

How can a celebrity effectively support a cause?

More about our work with the actor Alek Alexiev and how we formed a long-term partnership…

120 Roses of Friendship in Kazanlak

During the Rose Festival we organized an art workshop for people from the community…

Visiting Maria’s World Foundation for exchange of good practices

We got to know the work of the youth they work with, in the professional kitchen…

A nice and fulfilling 2022

At the traditional Donor Appreciation Day, we presented our 2022 Annual Report…

New therapy and recreation area in our Small group homes in Kazanlak

Sports and leisure equipment and specialized facilities will improve the quality of life of children and youth…

Taking part in a culinary competition for people with disabilities

With her favorite pancakes and muffins, Stani took part in a culinary competition for people with disabilities…

First Quiz for 2023

Our Sofia team organized the 52nd charity pub quiz…

Who do horses help?

Working with horses is a proven method for improving the health of people with disabilities…

The 17th Charity Ball raised more than 120 thousand BGN for disadvantaged children and adults

More than 100 guests joined forces and donated funds to provide quality care…

17 years of sustainable care

For the 17th consecutive year we invite supporters, donors, and friends to participate in our charity ball…

Jubilee Quiz

We invite all lovers of intellectual games and curious facts to become part of our quiz…

Summer camp with laughter yoga and a really fruitful partnership

We combined our stay in the mountains with personal care, and we got to know our bodies…

Together we are a force (Legion run)

180 participants joined our Legion to provide physical therapy for children with physical disabilities…

Trainings and inspirations

After two years, our teams returned to an intensive training and supervision regime…

Sharing our experience on successful fundraising practices

We were invited by our colleagues from BCause Foundation to share our experience in fundraising…

Sharing experience between the Cedar Foundation teams

The purpose of the visit was to exchange experiences and good practices in individual work with children…

Motivation for mobility. A story of a beautiful partnership.

Thanks to the Motivation Romania Foundation, Fanka and Gita got new tailor-made wheelchairs…

Workout with a cause

Multisport supports the Cedar Foundation through the charity initiative “Sneakers Day”…

The therapeutic power of food

For the second year in a row we aim to raise funds for young people’s favorite culinary…

Limits or new opportunities for disadvantaged children

We held a hybrid charity event to support children and youth at risk…

For infinite possibilities

We are pleased to present our work and receive support from friends and donors of the organization…

(Un)expected Journey

After more than a year of not being able to travel, we visited Veliko Tarnovo…

For the children!

With these words Alek Aleksiev, Stoyan Doychev, Yana Marinova and Hristiyana Todorova inspired the participants…

Celebrities take on mud hurdles to support vulnerable children and young people

Legion Run participants will run alongside celebrities to provide psychological support and personal development assistance…

Our new visual identity

In line with modern trends, we renew our logo by giving it a modern touch…

Sharing our experience internationally

Lecture on: Progress in the deinstitutionalization of children in Europe: Reflections in the peak of a pandemic…

А year of togetherness and mutual support

2020 turned out to be a very different year, but we proved that we can handle anything…

Protect the rights of children in Bulgaria

We join the open letter to international institutions urging them to support children’s rights…

The Effect of the Pandemic on the Lives of European Children

We are contributing to a report on the effects of the pandemic on children’s lives in Europe…

This Christmas Every Donation Matters

We raise funds for physiotherapy and therapeutic gymnastics for children and youth from the centers…

How to Rally Our Team From a Distance

Ideas for supporting disadvantaged children and youth, applicable in situations of social isolation…

A Journey to Oneself with the Sensory Theatre in Kazanlak

An unforgettable sensory journey happening beyond words and the foreseeable. We tuned to the world around us…

Every child deserves a secure home, where it will be loved

The first Bulgarian hybrid charity event – There Is No Place Like Home…

Our Sponsor a Child Program is Growing

We are expanding its scope and looking for sponsors for the older youth with disabilities in Kazanlak…

It Is Time to Stop Using the Support of the Most Vulnerable for Political Gain

An open letter to Bulgaria’s national representatives and the media…

Expression of concern

With regards to the proposed amendments and additions to the Law on Non-profit Legal Entities…

What is a pub quiz and why do we do it best?

True to our win-win strategy, we at Cedar have been organizing charity quizzes for over 10 years…

We shared good practices with Eurochild

We shared the challenges and best practices in managing family-type centers during a pandemic…

Helping at-risk youth manage change (Board games are handy)

The crisis has upended the lives of millions around the world, but it has also done something…

We begin testing employees in the Small Group Homes

This will give a clear picture of the real situation and make the teams a bit more…

The challenges facing social services during a state of emergency

A conversation about how our social services cope in situations of isolation and emergency…

With the help of donors, we managed to restore the heating and hot water supply

Thank you to all the donors who helped us raise the funds quickly and supported our cause…

An appeal from the Cedar Foundation team

Let’s protect the vulnerable children and youth in social services and the people who care for them…

Searching for oneself

As a result of the project, the physical and emotional condition of the children and young people…

How Businesses Can Benefit when Investing in Society

Alexandrina Dimitrova once again took on the role of lecturer on topics related to CSR…

Exchanging Good Practices with Maria’s World Foundation

The purpose of the visit was for the two organizations to exchange good practices…

“Discover Me” Photography Exhibition Presented in Kazanlak

Photographs featuring young people from our family-type centers in the city were on display …

This Christmas You Gave the Gift of Care

This Christmas we wanted to share what is most important when working with disadvantaged people…

Recognition for our work

10 Years of Partnership for CSR Award for contribution to the development of national partnerships and social…

Individual approach is must in our residential homes, because they have the most challenging cases

We were among the organizers of an international conference…

Discussing childcare reform with international experts, institutions and NGOs

Over 250 experts from Europe, Australia, Central Asia and the US discuss childcare reform…

Socially responsible business in support of disadvantaged children and youth

BGN 92 thousand were raised to provide care for over 105 children and young people…

Alexandrina Dimitrova about the leadership with a cause on the HR and Leadership Forum

What is the link between CSR and employee engagement, and the impact a company has…

Alexandrina Dimitrova is a lecturer at the international seminar

During the seminar Alexandrina Dimitrova held a workshop on “Strengthening Civil Society”…

How do we experience the world which surrounds us – through a complex mixture of sensory perceptions

We have created a program that allows children and youth to overcome difficulties through appropriate sensory stimulation…

Photo Drama- Finding Oneself

During the filming sessions, the young people had the opportunity to get to know themselves and others…

Children’s future – a responsibility of each of us

We partner with the Future for Children Association, honoring people who contribute to improving the children’s lives…

Pupils from Switzerland visited Cedar Foundation for 9th year in a row

They spent 2 days in our centers in Kyustendil, where they worked on different volunteer initiatives…

Our mission brought together more than 50 ambassadors of the cause

We held our annual meeting in gratitude to our partners…

An Armenian delegation gained experience in the social field from Cedar Foundation

We shared our best practices in caring for disadvantaged children and youth…

Annual charity ball 2018: Over 100 000 lev in support of children and young adults with disabilities

The event was attended by over 220 guests – partners, diplomats, representatives of business and cultural circles…