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Every year, Equilibrium presents aspects of its work to an audience of its peers. We select activities that are especially innovative or particularly topical because of current national priorities.
On 11th April, 2018 we hosted such an event at the Hub in the centre of Sofia with our close colleague Lora Sarkisyan acting as facilitator.
We were honoured that the opening speaker was Rositsa Dimitrova, Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Policy who is very familiar with the work… Continue reading
The “Equilibrium” and “Children and Space” associations hosted a focus group led by an international consultant on March 29th, 2018 in Ruse.
The focus group and the visit of Dr. Emily Vargas-Baron were hosted by the National Network for Children, on a project launched at the end of last year. The project “Putting the Puzzle: Sustainable Family-Oriented Approach and Early Intervention in Bulgaria” of the NNC is supported by grants from the “Open Society Institute” Foundation in cooperation with the… Continue reading
On 15th March 2018 the Executive Director of Equilibrium – Galina Bisset, took part in an international conference ”Vision for Yearly Childhood in Bulgaria”, organised by ”For Our Children” Foundation.
Galina presented innovative universal and integrated services for children and their families developed and managed by Equilibrium. Our presentation can be accessed at the following link…in the social panel. The link leads to information about the event and other conference materials – the programme, opening speaches, presentations and a summary… Continue reading
The association of “Equilibrium” held a charity weekend for the festive days of the beginning of March. It was called “Martenitchki with a mission” and it took place in the Mall of Ruse, raising 1888 leva.
The funds will be used to support the children and families for whom the organization carries out 9 social services in Ruse. In order for this care to be at the highest possible level, above the minimum standards, there is a need of many… Continue reading
On February 15th and 16th, 2018, the Center for Children’s Rights, managed by “Equilibrium”, held a training course for social and educational professionals on “Family Group Conference – A Successful Practice in Restorative Justice for Children and Adolescents in Conflict with the law “.
The training seminar aimed to familiarize the participants with the main models and practices of child restraint, the nature and the way of holding a Family Group Conference. The training was targeted at a variety of… Continue reading
The generous donations from the courier company as well as the amount, collected by the employees themselves, were provided for specific needs in the social services managed by “Equilibrium”.
A laundry machine and a dryer were purchased for the needs of the children of the “Pink House”. At present we are taking care of twelve children with disabilities, some of whom are with us since the closure of the home at Mogilino, while others are from the closed House for… Continue reading
The “Equilibrium” Association team would like to express their sincere thanks to the wonderful students and their teachers and psychologists from SOUEE “St. Constantine-Cyril the Philosopher” and „Friedrich Schiller German Language School” who organized a Christmas campaign for collecting gifts for a second consecutive year for children with disabilities from the Social Services Complex.
From December 6th to December 20th, they prepared Christmas presents from their used but preserved items (toys, books, clothes, shoes, and other things that could be… Continue reading
The children from the United Children’s Services “Slancho” met Santa with lots of songs, dance and joy.
The old, white-bearded man was surprised with a delicious cake made by the children together with their parents.
We would like to express our gratitude for the children`s smiles and for the Christmas atmosphere to the “Teddy Bear” association and the UBB team. They prepared individual gifts for each child and wonderful Christmas decorations.
On the 8th of December, the first family charity dinner, organized by the “Equilibrium” association, took place in the new family centre “In the world of early childhood”.
The wonderful setting and the beautiful Christmas decorations turned the space into a cosy, improvised restaurant. All the guests who bought invitations and attended the event felt like they were in a fairy tale.
This would not have been possible without the amazing culinary skills of Chef Tihomir Radulov and his… Continue reading
A wonderful fertility celebration day reminded everyone that Christmas is coming.
The holiday was held on the 3rd of December at 11 am at the Center for Social Rehabilitation and Integration, run by the “Equilibrium” association in Byala. The children from the Center for Social Rehabilitation and Integration and the Family Type Center took an active part in the preparation and celebration of the holiday itself. A special quiz related to the subject provoked the knowledge and competitive spirit… Continue reading