Project Aim
- to help the children in the identified regions become aware of their own potential and develop it through organizing various activities during summer vacation period to prevent children working at family tobacco farms
- To help improve the medical care status of elderly people in the same tobacco growing regions through access to better health care and preventative advise on spot.
- To contribute to the economic development of the п¬Ѓve regions by fostering entrepreneurship and family businesses
Project Target Group
The target population lives in small towns and villages in 5 regions of Bulgaria Blagoevgrad, Kardjali, Silistra, Haskovo and Shumen.
1.children aged 7-13, teachers and indirectly their communities
2.elderly people 65+
3.economically active people
Project Duration
Every year the programme expands its scale by including more participants and adding more modules.Since its launch in 2015,more than 7000 people participated.More than 75 summer academies for children,8000 medical examinations and 150 business consultancies were conducted during the years.
Project Activities
In 2019 the project took place in 25 villages and cities.The following activities were organized:
-Summer academies for children-21 trainers held 27 1-week long academies for groups of over 20 children,aged 1-4 and 5-7 grade.A training program was specifically developed,combining school lessons and exciting adventures aimed at personal development,team work and appreciation of the environment.Room for the trainings and meals for the children were provided by the local authorities.
- Medical checks for elderly people conducted by a team of medical specialists from Alexandrovska Hospital with cardiologists, endocrinologists,neurologists,urologists,a nurse and medical students.
-- The "Entrepreneurship Academy" aims to contribute to local development by supporting small but sustainable business ideas in diverse economic sectors.The Academy is suitable for people who have an idea for a business, and for those who are already trying or have started a specific business project.
Project Results
The majority of children developed their teamworking and learning skills.The examinations within the program were able not only to provide with update information on the health status of the elderly people but also to motivate and consult them on immediate and regular care."Small" candidate start-ups grew to trust in their abilities. The entrepreneurship training and the participation in the competition proved to them that when they truly care for their idea then they can be successful.