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30.03.2024
On March 30, 2024, at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski", Bulgarian sports development association, held a focus group under the "IOFA – Inclusive Orienteering for All" project, which aims to make orienteering more accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone, particularly individuals with disabilities and sport organizations working with them. The event was attended by coaches and sports professionals working with people with disabilities who are directly involved with the target group, and have the necessary knowledge and skills, as well as years of experience on this topic. The project brings together organisations from Croatia, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Hungary, each with specific knowledge and experience in promoting inclusion and/or orienteering.
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26.03.2024
On March 26th, 2024, in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria, Bulgarian sports development association, in cooperation with the volleyball club "Ahil" Sofia, held a dissemination event within the initiative "Carbon Neutral Sports Club Network – C ZERO SPORTS CLUB". The event was attended by the young graduates of the volleyball club and their coach Alexander Rashkov, who supported the initiative and planted flowers and trees, highlighting the importance of children taking an active part in this process.
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26.03.2024
On March 26th, 2024, the first meeting under the DevelpMENS: Youngsters personal and social development through self-determination theory, critical thinking and media literacy project was held. This is a transnational project that brings together a consortium of partners from 6 different countries, including Italy (L'ORMA - applicant), Croatia (Vere Montis), Bulgaria (BSDA) (Programme Countries) and Bosnia (BRAVO), Albania (New Vision), and Kosovo (Heimerer College) (Region 1 – Western Balkans Countries). The meeting analysed the project plan and the activities foreseen for the next 3 years.
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25.03.2024
On March 25th in Sofia, during a training session of the Adapted Basketball NSA, Bulgarian sports development association celebrated the World Down Syndrome Day in a special way. Over 40 athletes with intellectual disabilities, their partners and coaches celebrated this special day together with colorful socks that show diversity, rights and opportunities for all.
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20.03.2024
On March 20, 2024, Sofia hosted an exciting event - the first meeting of the #BeInclusiveWaterPolo project, which presented its innovative mission to overcome stereotypes towards people with intellectual disabilities through adapted sports. This pioneering project aims to unite people through team sports and showed that water polo can be fun and suitable for everyone, regardless of their abilities. The event in Sofia brought together partner organizations, which shared ideas and practices for developing adapted water polo in Bulgaria and Croatia. The main products of #BeInclusiveWaterPolo include an international sports event, an inclusion manual, and an online platform, all aimed at strengthening adapted sports and creating a more inclusive society. The project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union and demonstrates the commitment of the participating organizations to social inclusion and the development of sports.
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18.03.2024
An innovative training within the #EmpowerSport programme, aimed at sports experts, youth workers and PE teachers, took place in Thessaloniki, Greece, in the period 15-17 March 2024. The event, which is part of an initiative co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, was organised to exchange experiences and acquire new skills in the field of adapted sports. Participants had the opportunity to learn more about the activities of the hosting organisation AETOI Thessaloniki, which works for the social inclusion of people with disabilities through sport.
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10.03.2024
We’re excited to announce the release of the #SWIM Research Report, a comprehensive study dedicated to combatting hydrophobia among children and promoting safe swimming practices. The #SWIM – Swim Without Fear initiative, supported by ErasmusPlus, focuses on harnessing the power of sport to address the psychological challenges associated with water fear, particularly in nations like Bulgaria and Croatia where sea tourism is significant and drowning incidents are unfortunately common.
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21.02.2024
The Strong Mind for Success #SMS National Training Workshop took place in Sofia, Bulgaria in the period 20 – 21 February 2024 and provided youth and athletes with the opportunity to improve their knowledge on the topic of mental health, while providing a platform for networking for future activities. The #SMS workshop was dedicated to educating young footballers on mental health and how a holistic approach can be applied to their professional development. The training included lectures as well as workshops in which participants actively discussed the topic.
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20.02.2024
The Bulgarian Sports Development Association (BSDA) is proud to announce its participation in the kick-off meeting of the SHARE 2.0 Community of Practice (CoP), which took place online on February 20, 2024. This event marks the commencement of an exciting phase for the SHARE initiative, which has been at the forefront of promoting sports and physical activity's role in regional and local development across Europe since its inception in 2018.
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15.02.2024
The free 50-page edition "FUTURE" is entirely dedicated to children and youth sports in Bulgaria. In 2023, this unique project for Bulgarian print publications published several issues, with the May and November editions featuring information about the #SWIM – Swim without Fear initiative. The magazine showcases young talents in Bulgarian sports, advocates for sports among adolescents in all its aspects – including organization and funding at the club, federation, and state levels; the educational role of sports; and the benefits of sports for young people. It is published with the support of the Bulgarian Sports Totalisator and distributed free of charge through the BST network.
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10.02.2024
In the period 7-10.02.2024 in the city of Sakarya, Turkey, an international partner meeting under the "Carbon Neutral Sports Club Network – C ZERO SPORTS CLUB" project was held. During the meeting, the "Carbon Footprint Measurement Programme for Sports Organisations", created for the purpose of the project, was discussed, as well as the results obtained and analysed and the future objectives and activities of the project. The consortium consists of 7 partner organisations from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Serbia and Turkey.
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09.02.2024
In the period 06-09 February 2024, in Bologna, Italy, the first meeting of the consortium that is going to implement the “POP-UP, Sport for empowerment and for hoping-up your personal and professional pathway" project was held. The initiative aims to enable the training and integration pathways for low-skilled adult populations, especially women and people with disabilities, to develop and incorporate innovative training activities centered around physical activity and sports, with a focus on health and well-being, and a pedagogical perspective of empowerment and skills development relevant to employment. The activities developed support the accessibility and inclusion of these populations and will create opportunities at both a personal and professional level.
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30.01.2024
On January 30, 2024, in the building of the European Commission in Brussels, the annual edition of the Sport Info Day was held, during which detailed information about the opportunities offered by the sports sector of the Erasmus+ programme to promote sports and physical activity at local, regional and national level was provided. The event brought together over 700 sports experts and was opened by Iliana Ivanova – European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth: “I am convinced that our community can have a greater impact than ever at this critical time for Europe – and for the European sport. Harnessing the power of sport to continue the positive transformation of our societies, in 2024 we renew the EU Work Plan for Sport and support positive change with €51 million and over 300 projects across Europe".
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27.01.2024
The Inclusive Orienteering for All (IOFA) project aims to make the sport of Trail Orienteering more accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone, particularly individuals with disabilities and sport operators. The project brings together organizations from Croatia, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Hungary, each with unique expertise in promoting inclusive sports and Trail Orienteering. The first meeting of the team that will implement the initiative took place on the 27th of January 2024 in Madrid, Spain and was attended by Joanna Dochevska and Ivaylo Zdravkov, representatives of the partner organization from Bulgaria – Bulgarian sports development association.
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26.01.2024
“European Week of Winter Sport” is an Erasmus+ co-funded initiative, aiming to encourage the participation in sport and physical activity while raising awareness about climate change and promote sustainability through the creation and the implementation of the European Week of Winter Sport. The first meeting of the project, which brought together sports organizations from 8 countries, was held in Madrid, Spain on the 26th of January 2024 and was attended by Joanna Dochevska and Ivaylo Zdravkov, representatives of the partner organization from Bulgaria – Bulgarian sports development association.
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25.01.2024
On 25th of January 2024, the first meeting within the SHOWDOWN initiative took place, hosted by Bulgarian Sports Development Association, bringing together partners from Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, and Spain. The SHOWDOWN project aims to facilitate and promote the participation of people with visual impairments in health-enhancing physical activities that will improve their health and help them establish social connections within their communities. To achieve this, the project will focus on the Showdown game, which is an inclusive sport that welcomes people of all genders, ages, and abilities.
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20.01.2024
On the 20th of January 2024, in the town of Bansko, Bulgaria, Bulgarian sports development association held a dissemination event within the framework of the EntrepreNEETs initiative, in which sports specialists, sports managers and professionals in the field of sports participated. During the event, the prepared training materials under the project were discussed and tested, as well as the future partnership activities. ЕntrepreNEETs is a strategic partnership in the field of youth that aims to empower young female NEETs by providing them with entrepreneurial skills in the fields of social entrepreneurship, intercultural communication, project management, digital, and ICT skills.
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18.01.2024
On January 18, 2024, the first meeting for the OR. with Snorkeling project took place, bringing together partners in an online environment to discuss the upcoming aspects of the initiative. UNICEF reports that nearly 240 million children in the world today have some form of disability. New report from UNICEF exposes the depth of deprivation experienced by the 1 in 10 children with disabilities worldwide across several indicators of well-being, including health, education and protection. Also, the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities states that all children and young people should be able to grow up together for the benefit of all, showing respect for others, and EU’s role is to promote the protection of the rights of the child as an EU objective as well as its competence to combat discrimination based on disability.
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22.12.2023
On December 22, 2023, the Bulgarian Sports Development Association participated in an online partnership meeting within the project 'Academy for Youth Workers 2.0'. Participants had the opportunity to discuss the project team's specially designed pilot training program 'Youth Workers Academy 2.0', virtual escape rooms for youth organizations, and their future activities and initiatives.
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19.12.2023
#SWIM! – Swim Without Fear, an initiative funded by the Erasmus+ program, aims to tackle hydrophobia among children by fostering a positive relationship with water. The project endeavors to create a handbook of best practices that will assist parents and organizations in the realm of swimming.
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15.12.2023
From December 13th to 15th, 2023, in Athens, Greece, the final partner meeting took place within the project "An educational and training program for older adults at risk of developing dementia through table tennis /hAlt/". During this meeting, partners discussed the activities realized within the project, which examines how sports activities can contribute to improving the lives and well-being of individuals with Alzheimer's. Table tennis is one of the most engaging brain activities, and even older players can enjoy playing it. This sport positively impacts physical activity levels, improves attention and concentration, and enhances visual-spatial skills.
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14.12.2023
On December 14, 2023, an online meeting was held between the coordinators of projects starting in 2024, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Sport program, and representatives of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), responsible for managing funding for Education, Culture, Audiovisual, Sport, Citizenship, and Volunteering within the Union.
During the meeting, the current focuses in the administration, implementation, and reporting of projects in the sports field were presented, along with the realization of the outlined activities. The team of the Bulgarian Sports Development Association participated in the meeting regarding the newly launched initiative #BeInclusiveWaterPolo, set to commence on January 1, 2024, co-funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union.
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12.12.2023
From December 11th to 12th, 2023, the final meeting of the Ramps4Champs project partners was held in Thessaloniki, Greece. The partnership meeting was accompanied by a conference attended by participants from Bulgaria, Greece, Cyprus, Serbia, and North Macedonia. They had the opportunity to discuss practical and theoretical tools for socialization and social integration through Boccia for people with disabilities.
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10.12.2023
The third edition of the innovative international collaboration event EUSportLab, bringing together professionals in the sports sector, took place in Milan from December 8th to 9th, 2023. The initiative aimed to foster new partnerships, enhance the quality of already developed projects, and establish new sports initiatives within the framework of the European Union's "Erasmus+" program. With a collective vision to address the current needs of communities within the European Union and offer specific solutions with sustainable impact, 70 representatives of international sport organizations collaborated. These organizations leveraged the experience, competence, and professionalism of participants, sharing knowledge and striving for real, tangible, and lasting impact within their communities.
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05.12.2023
The Bulgarian Sports Development Association joined efforts with Special Olympics Bulgaria, the "ProSport" Foundation, and the European Law Society and participated in the annual conference "Sport - a Tool for Social Inclusion." The event, held on December 5, 2023, at the Vitosha Park Hotel in Sofia, aimed to raise crucial issues regarding the role of sports as a means for social integration and improving quality of life. The conference aimed to stimulate discussions among various stakeholders in the sports sector, including public institutions, sports federations, clubs, sports service providers, schools, municipalities, and regulatory bodies.
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01.12.2023
The second project meeting of "An Autism and Behaviour Management training for P.E. school teachers," or shortly P.E.rfect, took place on 01.12.2023 in Sofia, Bulgaria, and brought together partners from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ireland, Spain, Poland, and Republic of North Macedonia. They discussed the activities of the project implemented so far, as well as future ones.
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28.11.2023
Rise Empowered Above Sexual Violence in Sports or simply RISE is an Erasmus Plus co-funded initiative, aiming to address the issue of sexual violence in sports. In the period November 26th to 28th, 2023 representatives of Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Spain gathered to discuss the RISE start and main projects goals, followed by the establishment of the project management plan and partnership agreements signing. The agenda also encompassed presentations on project results, financial management, quality assurance plans, and strategies for dissemination and exploitation, concluding with discussions on follow-up tasks, milestones, and deadlines, spanning three days from. RISE partner from Bulgaria is the Bulgarian Sports Development Association and in the kick-off meeting on behalf of BSDA took part Joanna Dochevska.
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