In this interview, we will meet Arso Ganev, deputy mayor of the Iztok neighborhood in Kyustendil, a place with a rich history and a strong community. Arso is also an educational mediator in two schools, as well as a housing mediator—a position related to the process of legalizing illegal buildings. Arso is also an educational mediator in two schools, as well as a housing mediator—a position related to the process of legalizing illegal buildings, which is being implemented for the first time in Bulgaria in this very neighborhood.
Read more “Arso Ganev: “I want the Roma community not just to integrate, but to develop.””
The Voices of REYN Bulgaria Network
Stories of the people behind the change in the education of children from the Roma community. Read more “The Voices of REYN Bulgaria Network”
First national training for educational mediators + INVITATION
On December 9–12, 2025, the municipality of Yambol hosted the first national training for educational mediators, organized as part of the project “Support for Educational Mediators in Kindergartens through an Internship Model,” funded by the Trust for Social Achievement (TSA). Read more “First national training for educational mediators + INVITATION”
INVITATION to participate in a free webinar
The Early Childhood Development Network in the Roma Community – REYN Bulgaria invites you to participate in a webinar on: “Introduction of a quality management system in kindergartens in the context of the National Framework for Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care (OGRDV)”. The event will take place on January 28, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., online via the Zoom platform.
REYN members at the Fourth National Conference on Early Childhood Development: Science and Practice
Assessment tools – for child development and pedagogical practices – were at the center of the discussion during the Fourth National Conference “Early Childhood Development: Science and Practice,” organized by the Cognitive Science Research Center at NBU in partnership with the Bulgarian Psychological Association on September 26, 2025.
The “Leading the Future by the Hand” Conference 2025
On September 25, Evgenia Volen, Director of the Early Learning and Care Program, participated alongside other representatives of the civil sector in a panel discussion during the conference “Leading the Future by the Hand,” organized by the Ministry of Education and Science. Read more “The “Leading the Future by the Hand” Conference 2025″
First day of school at 75th Primary School – together for a successful year!
Good luck to all children, students, teachers, and parents at 75th Primary School “Todor Kableshkov” – Fakulteta neighborhood! It was a pleasure to share the first day of school with the school team and the community.
We wish the professionals at the school mutual enrichment, energy, and inspiration, and we wish the children to love learning and appreciate the time spent together. We wish the parents to be involved in the educational process and to support their children’s development.
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“Summer Mixing” with children from the “Faculty” neighborhood, Sofia
On August 21, the Trust for Social Achievement (TSA) Foundation and the REYN Bulgaria Network organized a summer activity with children from the Fakulteta neighborhood in Sofia. The event was dedicated to play, learning, and shared time, which enrich children’s development and encourage positive relationships in the community. The event was dedicated to play, learning, and shared time, which enrich children’s development and encourage positive community connections.
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Webinar “Take My Photo!” – The Potential of Photography in Early Education
On July 30, 2025, the REYN Bulgaria Network and the Trust for Social Alternative Foundation held an online webinar on the topic: “Take My Photo!” – The Potential of Photography in Early Education. The webinar was attended by over 140 participants from across the country – principals, teachers, early childhood development specialists, and representatives of institutions. Read more “Webinar “Take My Photo!” – The Potential of Photography in Early Education”
Invitation to a webinar: „Take a picture of me! – The potential of photography in early education“
The Trust for Social Achievement is pleased to invite you to a free webinar titled “Take a picture of me! – The potential of photography in early education.” The event will take place on 30 July 2025 at 13:30 Sofia time online via the Zoom platform. Translation into English will be provided. Read more “Invitation to a webinar: „Take a picture of me! – The potential of photography in early education“”