On January 29–30, 2026 in Pleven, the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law, in cooperation with the Union of Judges in Bulgaria, conducted a two-day training session under the INVICTUS project, dedicated to improving coordination between the institutions and services involved in order to more effectively guarantee the rights and adequately meet the needs of victims […]

Thanks to you, the people who believe that civil society matters, we have managed to collect donations that will directly translate into real support for stronger and more active civil society organizations in Bulgaria. We have achieved and even exceeded our goal, raising BGN 3,682.52! How will the donations help? Over the next 12 months, […]

In 2026, BCNL marks 25 years of work dedicated to protecting freedom of association, developing the civil society sector, and promoting democratic values in Bulgaria.  The anniversary year is a key moment for the organization – a time for reflection, telling the story of our impact, and mobilizing an even broader community of supporters and donors. In this context, we are looking for a motivated and committed Fundraiser who will play a leading role in […]

The Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law (BCNL) is a leading organization with over 25 years of experience in protecting freedom of association, developing the civil society sector, and promoting democratic values in Bulgaria.  For 16 years, BCNL has been developing the Entrepreneurship for NGOs Program: LET’S GO, which supports civil society organizations in creating sustainable business solutions for important social causes. […]

The Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law (BCNL) is a foundation with 25 years of experience in the field of civic rights. Our mission is to improve the legislative framework and the overall environment in Bulgaria so that people can freely associate and actively participate in civic life. Our main priority is the well-being of civil society organizations, which are the driving force […]

2025 was a year that clearly demonstrated why the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law exists and why our role is so important. Despite the dynamic environment, the BCNL remained a stable pillar that brings together, protects, and amplifies the voices of active citizens and organizations. Collective strength as a driving force The main lesson of […]

Sowing fear. Division. Belittling everything that active people in Bulgaria have achieved. On the eve of November 10, when we mark the end of an oppressive era of intimidation, dictatorship, persecution of freedom, and abandonment for the first time in Bulgaria’s democratic development, the National Assembly decided to set up a Temporary Commission to “investigate” […]

People once again proved that democracy is not an abstraction, but a human voice, shared causes, and collective responsibility. At the end of September, Slaveykov Square in Sofia turned into a stage for civil society – a lively, energetic gathering place where more than 70 organizations from across the country showcased the power of association […]

Until August 25th 2025 the Ministry of Justice is conducting a public consultation regarding the future Law on Transparency and Integrity in governance, that aims to regulate the representation of interests (commonly referred to as lobbying) – or in other words, the interaction between public authorities and those that aim to influence political and legal […]

A healthy mix of turbulence,vigour, and opportunities for unity – that is how we would describe 2024 for the civil sector. For us at BCNL, last year was challenging due to changes in the sector that required us to find new approaches through which we could continue to effectively support those close to our hearts […]