Alf Persson is one of the most sought-after experts in assessing the quality of social services and social projects in Europe.

Accompanied by his wife, Natalie, he visited the Ruse complex in early September.

Having enjoyed a comprehensive tour of the facilities at the complex and our small group home for disabled children – the Pink House – Alf spent a considerable amount of time in conversation with David on those aspects of managing integrated social services that ensure high quality measured in terms of impact on beneficiaries. He was impressed by the combination of professionalism, enthusiasm and creativity that underlies our work with children at risk and their families.

Feeling a natural affinity with the EQ team, the couple expressed a desire to return to Ruse and the ambition to continue their exploration of the beautiful landscape of the Russenski Lom.