This article is prepared by Christina Koikaran, BCL/JD Candidate at the McGill Faculty of Law, and intern at BCNL through the McGill Centre of Human Rights and Legal Pluralism. Every authoritarian crackdown on civil society begins the same way: with a law promoted as a transparency measure. Georgia’s experience over the past three years offers […]

On May 18–19 and May 20–21, 2026, the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law (BCNL) conducted two training sessions on advocacy, civic engagement, and expanding the supporter base. These were the final seminars of the “College for Growth”, led by BCNL and offering a comprehensive and varied range of training modules for civil society organizations, supported […]

Fundraising today requires more than a well-planned campaign – it demands strategy, sustainability, and the ability to engage communities over the long term. In an increasingly digital environment, organizations are looking for effective ways to raise funds, build trust with donors, and create lasting impact. The new masterclass, part of the International Fundraising Conference 2026, […]

On 18 June 2026, the Bulgarian capital Sofia will host the second edition of the International Fundraising Conference – the largest event in Bulgaria dedicated to the financial sustainability of civil society organizations. The forum will bring together Bulgarian and international fundraising experts who dedicate their work to strengthening civil society and supporting important public causes.  The event is initiated by the Fundraising […]

In Collaboration with the School of Business Competencies We are once again looking for active and motivated teams from civil society organizations who:  LET’S GO 2026: A New Stage in the Development of Social Entrepreneurship  The 16th edition of the LET’S GO program by the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law (BCNL) enters a new stage of […]

Or what the Law on Transparency in Interest Representation provides for At the end of the 51st National Assembly (March 2026), the adoption of the Law on Transparency in Interest Representation sparked a serious debate. After a four year process of drafting a bill to regulate the representation of interests the Law was hastily adopted […]

*** Cover photo by Penko Skumov, winner of the photography series “Sense of Freedom” in the 2021 Civic Alarm Clock Competition. “Civic Alarm Clock” is back with a new flare! If you love to draw, photograph or write about the world around you, if you have the inner flame to inspire others through your creativity […]

CHILDOCRACY Forum 2026REGISTRATION IS OPEN On March 19–20, 2026, in Sofia, Toplocentrala, young people will not just talk about democracy – they will practice it. The Childocracy Forum brings together students, young people, influencers, business leaders, researchers and politicians in an open conversation about who shapes public opinion today and what the rule of law […]

25 Years of Impact   For 25 years, the Bulgarian Center for Not-for-Profit Law has been working to strengthen the environment in which civil society organizations in Bulgaria can develop, operate freely, and be contribute meaningfully to society. Our role is to support the NGO sector where the legal framework, institutional practices, or public debate create obstacles—through expertise, analysis, and targeted interventions focused on the real needs […]

About the report Civil society monitoring is carried out in seven countries—Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, and Romania—using a common methodology. This is the first tool of its kind for Bulgaria since the discontinuation of the NGO Sustainability Index, last compiled in 2022. This report analyzes the state of civil space in Bulgaria […]