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Gergana Bogdanova

Day 2 at the 38th Annual SFE CEFEC Conference in Lisbon, Portugal

🌍 EDF Engages in Another Day of Insightful Discussions at the SFE CEFEC Conference! 🌍 Today, EDF participated in a full day of impactful sessions at the SFE CEFEC Conference, focusing on social enterprise and inclusion across Europe. The day began with a session on Good Practices in Social Firms in Europe, moderated by Athina Fragkouli (GR), with inspiring contributions from GPE Mainz, Bag If, and Fundação La Caixa. 💼✨ After a well-deserved coffee break, discussions on the Solidarity-Based

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Gergana Bogdanova

Attending the annual SFE CEFEC Conference in Lisbon, Portugal

         🌍 Proud to be represent EDF currently attending the CEFEC Annual Conference 2024! 🎉 As members of the CEFEC network, we are committed to promoting social and work integration across Europe. This conference is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate, exchange ideas, and learn from other pioneers in the field.   Today, EDF took part in the 1st day of the SFE CEFEC Conference, contributing to meaningful discussions on

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Gergana Bogdanova

Protest against the new law banning “non-traditional sexual orientation propaganda” in Bulgarian schools

Today, President Rumen Radev signed the new law banning “non-traditional sexual orientation propaganda” in Bulgarian schools, despite strong opposition from European institutions, NGOs, and activists. The controversial changes, initiated by the “Vazrazhdane” party, jeopardize the inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals in the educational sector.   We stand with the protesters who gathered this evening in front of the Presidency and oppose this law.    Through our Erasmus + project ELIS, we

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Gergana Bogdanova

Our project, Parents United, has come to a successful end!

🎉 Our project, Parents United, has successfully concluded! 🎉   We are proud of what we have accomplished and grateful to everyone who supported us over the past 24 months! 🚀 We completed the project with inspiration and new horizons! 🌍 🙌 Together with our project partners, we have taken a big step towards a better future! 🙏🌟 💡 We continue to create positive change together! 💪 .

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Gergana Bogdanova

🎉 Happy International Youth Day 2024! 🎉

🎉 Happy International Youth Day 2024! 🎉 This year’s theme is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development” 🌱💻.  #Digitalization is reshaping our world, offering incredible opportunities to fast-track #sustainabledevelopment . From mobile devices to AI, digital technologies are crucial in advancing the  Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs) and driving positive #change 🌍. Young people are at the forefront of this #DigitalRevolution, leading #innovations and creating solutions. In 2022, three-quarters of

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Gergana Bogdanova

New law in Bulgaria, raised serious concerns regarding the protection of human rights and freedom of expression

With 159 votes in favor 😱 and widespread public protest, the Bulgarian parliament passed a law prohibiting “the promotion, encouragement, or incitement in any way, directly or indirectly, within the educational system of ideas and views related to non-traditional sexual orientation and/or gender identity different from the biological one.” ⏰ This measure has raised serious concerns regarding the protection of human rights and freedom of expression! Nevertheless, together with our

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