Socially significant causes
Culture
Folk dance groups “Novakovtsi” and “Iskrentsi” group
In September 2023, Nikolay Nikolov – the manager of the Garden of Knowledge Foundation – launched the first meetings on the creation of folk dance groups “Novakovtsi” and the “Iskrentsi” group. With the support of local mayors and community centers, dozens of participants participated in the meetings and activities. Every week, our tanors enjoy the sounds of Bulgarian folklore and pass on the traditions of the younger generation. Over 60 participants are included in the folklore meetings, which boast over 25 learned people from the Rhodope, Thracian, Shopian, Dobrudzha, Severnyashki and Mediterranean regions. In addition to the weekly meetings, the groups participate in festivals, celebrations of significant holidays and folklore meetings throughout Bulgaria.
Committed to the idea of preserving Bulgarian traditions and customs, as well as reviving Bulgarian villages, they pass on their experience and knowledge to young and old.
Seven young people from the town of Kuklen and the region received a free driving course
In the period from April to December 2024, the team of the Garden of Knowledge Foundation trained 25 young people from the town of Kuklen in modern skills related to the topics of: leadership, teamwork, presentation skills, finances and others. At the end of the long-term training, the participants prepared a business plan for a youth project that they could implement themselves. Seven teams of young people from all over the country presented their business plans in Sofia, which were duly evaluated by a jury. At the end, the participants were awarded for their hard work, and each organization received additional support in the form of a driving course or educational support to support young people in their development. From the Garden of Knowledge Foundation 7 /seven/ young people participated in a free driving course. Young people from the town of Kuklen and the region took part in it. So Krasimir, Nikola, Atanas, Maria, Atanaska and Valentin successfully completed their course and are now proud drivers. We only expect Kostadin to complete his training and successfully pass the exams. And we at the Garden of Knowledge Foundation are happy because we were able to give these young people faith and hope and support them in their personal development!
We are extremely grateful for the trust of Champions Factory in supporting young people in their personal and professional development and providing an opportunity for 7 young people to be supported in this endeavor!
Landscaping and afforestation
Among the main missions of the Garden of Knowledge Foundation is environmental protection and initiating campaigns related to cleaning, afforestation and improvement of spaces in small settlements. So far, two eco-actions have been held in the village of Novakovo, in which participants of all ages participated to support and assist the development of their settlement.
Charity bazaars
Volunteers from the Garden of Knowledge Foundation Eda and Gina managed to implement their volunteer initiative “Do Good, Get Good” funded by the Big Brother, Big Sister – Bulgaria association. The first part of the initiative was held in the period 28.10.2024 – 02.11.2024 during a youth exchange between the Garden of Knowledge Foundation and the Irish organization “Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS)”, where participants from both the Bulgarian and Irish groups were volunteers in the “Do Good, Get Good” initiative. They made cards, candlesticks and various types of Christmas decorations, which were sold in the period 14-15 December 2024. at the Charity Christmas Bazaar organized by the OP “Youth Center Plovdiv”, with the funds raised going to support a small but strong girl – Ada Ferad, a 3rd grade student at the “Hristo G. Danov” Secondary School in Plovdiv, who is battling the serious disease non-Hodgkin lymphoma (a type of cancer that affects blood cells). We hope that little Ada and her family will soon receive good news about her well-being!
We thank everyone who was part of the initiative and got involved in the name of good!
Education
Seven young people from the town of Kuklen and the region received a free driving course
In the period from April to December 2024, the team of the Garden of Knowledge Foundation trained 25 young people from the town of Kuklen in modern skills related to the topics of: leadership, teamwork, presentation skills, finances and others. At the end of the long-term training, the participants prepared a business plan for a youth project that they could implement themselves. Seven teams of young people from all over the country presented their business plans in Sofia, which were duly evaluated by a jury. At the end, the participants were awarded for their hard work, and each organization received additional support in the form of a driving course or educational support to support young people in their development. From the Garden of Knowledge Foundation 7 /seven/ young people participated in a free driving course. Young people from the town of Kuklen and the region took part in it. So Krasimir, Nikola, Atanas, Maria, Atanaska and Valentin successfully completed their course and are now proud drivers. We only expect Kostadin to complete his training and successfully pass the exams. And we at the Garden of Knowledge Foundation are happy because we were able to give these young people faith and hope and support them in their personal development!
We are extremely grateful for the trust of Champions Factory in supporting young people in their personal and professional development and providing an opportunity for 7 young people to be supported in this endeavor!
Ecology
Landscaping and afforestation
Among the main missions of the Garden of Knowledge Foundation is environmental protection and initiating campaigns related to cleaning, afforestation and improvement of spaces in small settlements. So far, two eco-actions have been held in the village of Novakovo, in which participants of all ages participated to support and assist the development of their settlement.
Charity
Charity bazaars
Volunteers from the Garden of Knowledge Foundation Eda and Gina managed to implement their volunteer initiative “Do Good, Get Good” funded by the Big Brother, Big Sister – Bulgaria association. The first part of the initiative was held in the period 28.10.2024 – 02.11.2024 during a youth exchange between the Garden of Knowledge Foundation and the Irish organization “Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS)”, where participants from both the Bulgarian and Irish groups were volunteers in the “Do Good, Get Good” initiative. They made cards, candlesticks and various types of Christmas decorations, which were sold in the period 14-15 December 2024. at the Charity Christmas Bazaar organized by the OP “Youth Center Plovdiv”, with the funds raised going to support a small but strong girl – Ada Ferad, a 3rd grade student at the “Hristo G. Danov” Secondary School in Plovdiv, who is battling the serious disease non-Hodgkin lymphoma (a type of cancer that affects blood cells). We hope that little Ada and her family will soon receive good news about her well-being!
We thank everyone who was part of the initiative and got involved in the name of good!
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