ZAEDNO - Communication for Support and Development Foundation

We work to inspire the positive youth and community change.

“ZAEDNO – Communication for Support and Development” Foundation (ZAEDNO) is a Bulgarian youth non-governmental, non-commercial and non-political organization, registered in 2005, and working in public benefit.

ZAEDNO is a Bulgarian word meaning: coming TOGETHER; towards one goal.

Our VISION: We do believe that there are no great deals that can change the world, but only small actions fulfilled with great love, understanding and compassion – when a single smile on the kids face is the greatest victory.

Our MISSON: To work for the harmonious development and positive life change of young people and their communities through educational, voluntary and social programmes and risk-prevention activities.

Organizational structure: ZAEDNO Foundation has the following bodies and staff structure:
1. Managing board consisting of 3 members;
2. Assembly of the Foundation consisting of 4 members.
3. General Secretary – full time staff – 1 person
4. Trainers and team leaders – working on project bases
5. Volunteers team – up to 20 people

ZAEDNO team
We are professionals in the field of youth development, sociology, social services, and ICT. Each of us have about 10 years of voluntary work and trainers' experience and qualification gained in the University, as well as YMCA, Red Cross, EU Youth Directorate, EVS, YouAct and Scouts movements.

ZAEDNO supports: Children, young people and their communities with special focus on those who are underprivileged and growing in risky environment. Girls, young mothers and families from remote geographical regions and those who live in a highly urban areas.

ZAEDNO Methods

• Non-formal life skills education - including peer-to-peer, leadership and risk prevention trainings, interactive art and social activities.
• Internet skills trainings and e-networking for youth teams andl organizations
• Community assests building activities & Voluntary campaigns

ZAEDNO main projects & activities

• Montessori Garden of Knowledge project at 191 Otets Paisii School, with Zheleznitsa, Sofia, 2018, with the support of Vision Du Monde
• Innovative Montessori Class in 191 State School of Zheleznitsa Village, Sofia 2017-2020, with the support of Vision Du Monde
• The Living Classroom project in 2015/2017 with the financial support of Vision Du Monde and the School Board of School 107 "Han Krum", Sofia
• Solidarity Network of Organic Gardens of Learning for the Children of Bulgaria released in 2013/2014, with the financial support of the Swiss Confederation through the Fund for reforms related to civil society participation "
• Edible gardens of Learning - Lessons from Nature for All  project 2012/2013, realized with financial support of  America for Bulgaria Foundation
• Close to nature, connected to better you - solidarity and support for the harmonious development of children with special needs and their families project, 2012, with the support of Vision Du Monde, France
• Organic Garden of Learning - alternative education for the youngest project, 2011 with the support of the Foundation Eco Society and Charles Stewart Mott Place for Life 2011
• Community Supported Agriculture - first steps in Bulgaria, 2010, with the support of Vision Du Monde, France
• Adventure eco-trail "Path of the Heart" supporting the local community in the remote village of Borovo, Rodhopa Mountain. 2009, with the support of Vision Du Monde, France
• "Sofia - European Capital: shared space for all of us" in 2009, with the support of the "Europe" Sofia Municipality
• "Happiness is complete only when it is shared: a positive social integration of young people with physical disabilities", 2008/2009, realized with financial support of the EU program "Youth in Action" 2008
• "HORIZONS ... sharing the walk with friends" 2008/2009 with support from the Foundation FPBB
• "SELMIRA" - building a virtual free zone for shared resources, experience and best practices in the field of youth development in Bulgaria ", 2009 - 2010, with the support of the EU program" Youth in Action "
• "YouthBG.net - virtual network for youth development '2007/2008 with the support of the State Agency for Youth and Sports, Youth Activities Program 2006-2007
• "Virtual network of 35 youth information and counseling centers in Bulgaria" 2007/2010 with the support of the State Agency for Youth and Sports, 2006-2007 Program YICC
• "Be online, be CONNECTED - Internet youth activity", 2007, with the support of the EU program "Youth in Action" Vision Du Monde, Franc
• LIFE SKILLS Academy six training camps for orphanage children – violence and traffic prevention, with GERT Foundation, 2006 – 2008
• YouthBG.net – Bulgarian Youth Action Network, www.youthbg.net – developing e-network for over 60 youth NGOs. 2006 – 2009
• Be on-line, be CONNECTED – training and toolkits ellaboration for active use of Internet for youth activitsm. www.beonline.youthbg.net, 2006 - current
• Bridging the Digital divide & On-line Safety & Security - training for young girls and women from remote areas – with GERT Foundation, november 2007
• International day against Child Labour exploatation – national wide informational and training program with UNDP Bulgaria and UN Association in Bulgaria. 2007
• Annual meeting of YouAct in Bulgaria, 2006 – TtT training in sexual and reproductive righs
• Training "ICT skills and risk prevention" for women leaders from remote areas, IRBF, 2005
• Building a training zone for integration of children with dissabilities in Sofia State Kindergarten 7, 2006-2007
• Trainings and building of Social Rights Gateway with Internet Rights Bulgaria Foundation

Our SPONSORS

• Vision Du Monde, France
• Bulgarian Swiss Cooperation Program (2013 / 2014)
• America For Bulgaria Foundation (2012)
• Sofia Municipality (2009)
• EU program Youth in Action 2008
• National Agency of Youth and Sport (2007-2008)
• Youth Info Centers Network (2007-2008)
• Vision Du Monde, France (2007-2009 - 2010 - 2015 - 2016)
• British Council, Bulgaria (2006-2007)
• Vibrant Planet Ltd., New Zealand (2005)
• Global Youth Action Network – GYAN, USA (2006)
• Private donors

Our PARTNERS

• GERT Foundation, www.gert.ngo-bg.org
• European Information Center, Veliko Tarnovo, www.europeinfocentre.bg
• Varna Municipality (Youth Dept.), www.varnanamladite.com
• Social Rights Gateway, www.socialrights.org
• UN Association in Bulgaria, www.una-bg.org
• Volunteers Bulgaria Association, www.volunteer-bg.org
• Camp GLOW, Bulgaria, www.campglowbg.eu
• Scouts Land of Lucky Association, www.scoutland.youthbg.net
• Step Bulgaria project, www.step.youthbg.net
• National State Center for Youth Information, www.mikc.bg
• Youthbg.net – Youth Action Netwrok (over 40 organizations), www.youthbg.net
• Open Mind Association
• Yoga for Everyone Foundation
• For the Nature Coallition, www.forthenature.org

GLOBAL CAMPAIGNS & coordination

• World Summit Youth Award 2008, www.wsya.zaedno.net
• Global Youth Service Day – www.gysd.zaedno.net, 2005 – 2008
• Walk the World, Fight the Hunger in Bulgaria, May 2006
• Peace One Day in Bulgaria, www.peace.zaedno.net, 2006 - 2008
• Global March of Women in Bulgaria with GERT, 2005

CONTACTS:

ZAEDNO - Communication for Support and Development Foundation, Bulgaria
Maria Dimitrova - General Secretary
Mobile: +359.889.429.165
Skype: zaedno.net
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.zaedno.net