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Our mission
The mission of the Alliance for Children and Youth is to defend the rights of
street children and youth and provide them with decent conditions for their
physical, mental moral and social development, as well as to work on their
reintegration into society through partner interaction between recognized public institutions.
The Alliance for Children and Youth is an association between the Free and Democtratic Bulgaria Foundation, the Sofia Municipality and the Bulgarian Red Cross.
May the information in this site help you discover the world of the poorest of the poor in our society. May it inspire you to help them and above all, mai it install a new sense of belief and pride in each person's ability to make a difference, to give faith, hope and love to children and youngsters everywhere in Bulgaria.
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Founders: Free and Democratic Bulgaria Foundation, Sofia Municipality and the Bulgarian Red Cross
Honorary Chairperson: H.R.H. Princess Maria-Luisa of Bulgaria |
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The legacy... |
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... and the problem |
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The phenomenon of street children and
youth in Eastern Europe emerged in
the late 1980's and early 1990's. It was
the outcome of the unfavorable economic
situation in the region.
Most of the street children and youth
in Bulgaria are of Roma origin numbering
several hundred in the capital
city of Sofia alone.
The exact number
of homeless children and youth in the
country is difficult to establish as their
number constantly changes - evaluations
vary between 2500 and 5000.
In the early 90's, the responsibility of
caring for Bulgaria's street children
and youth was taken over mainly by
non-governmental organizations due to
the respective responsible state institutions'
insufficient resources and readiness
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Every day, street children face:
Homelessness
Hunger and malnutrition
Illness and disease, with lack of
medical care
Lack of adult support and advice
Street children are often subjected to:
Violence
Exploitation
Discrimination |
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News |
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Publications |
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Normative documents |
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Partners |
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Personal story |
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Gallery |
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With the help of the 16+ Youth Day Care Centre Naiden Yankov issued an audio disc with Roma songs some of which are his. The disc can be bought form the shop Tradition near the ex British Embassy in Sofia on 36, Vassil Levski Blvd. as well as from the 16 + Youth Day Care Centre - 2, Boyan Magesnik Str.
You have any questions?
Contact us and we will answer your inquiery with pleasure.
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