The Bulgarian NGOs still face serious difficulties such as lack of sustainability (mainly financial) for long-term implementation of their activities, mistrust from the citizens and bad public image, insufficient recognition from the public authorities as important partner in the process of decision-making, increasing international isolation, which reflects to impossibility for adequate participation on EU level.

The project's overall objective is effective cooperation between CSOs and the Government guaranteed by relevant policies and transparent mechanisms for financial support.

Developing Approaches to Supported Decision Making for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Issues

The goal of the current project is to support a vibrant and independent civil society sector in Bulgaria.

The program is implemented by the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law (BCNL). The program is supported by the America for Bulgaria Foundation. It is also supported by UniCredit Foundation with a donation of 70 000 EUR as well as the participation of experts from UniCredit Bulbank in the various stages of the program.