There were twice as many candidates for the training course of how to carry out an economic activity in support of their mission and objectives;

Twenty-five NOGs will compete in the fourth edition of the Social Entrepreneurship Programme organized by the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law, Programme and Analytical Centre for European Law Foundation and UniCredit Foundation with the support for America for Bulgaria Foundation. The NGOs were selected among 48 candidates willing to carry out a business activity in support of their mission and objectives. They presented their business idea by June 20th 2014.

The representatives of these organizations will undergo specialized training which help them familiarize themselves with topics related to the development of a business idea, the preparation of a business plan as well as will give them examples of successful social business in Bulgaria.

We have chosen a variety of business ideas: support groups with different needs and a wide range of social, cultural, environmental and civil issues. Some of these ideas include creative ateliers and workshops in support of vulnerable groups, cultural festival, publishing house supporting young artists, educational center for sustainable development for children and adults, veterinary center and zoo store, free food service for the elderly, educational family board games, career forums, online legal platform, training courses for special needs groups or disadvantaged groups, etc.

The training session consists of different modules and it will start in autumn. After the training takes place organizations will have the opportunity to develop their ideas into real business plans with the support of the programme's consultants. An award amounting to BGN 30 000 will be distributed among the three best plans, which will mark the beginning of actually putting the ideas for economic activity into practice.

More information for media:

UniCredit Bulbank, Identity & Communications Department

Viktoria Blajeva, Phone: + 359 2 9264 993, wjlj/ebwjepwbAvojdsfejuhspvq/ch

Ekaterina Ancheva, Phone: + 359 2 9264 963, flbufsjob/bodifwbAvojdsfejuhspvq/ch

Magdalena Ivanova, Phone: + 359 2 9232 528, nbhebmfob/jwbopwbAvojdsfejuhspvq/ch