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VIBE International Training on Storytelling for Youth Workers and Trainers
04Nov

VIBE International Training on Storytelling for Youth Workers and Trainers

VIBE’s International Training on Storytelling for Youth Workers and Trainers was implemented in Gyumri, Armenia, from October 23 to October 25. 16 youth workers from Armenia, Bulgaria, Malta and Moldova took part in the training, which aimed to test the

FECE has a voice in Varna’s youth policy!
02Nov

FECE has a voice in Varna’s youth policy!

We are proud to share that Eleonora Tasheva was elected as FECE’s representative in the Municipal Youth Advisory Council (OKSVM) – Varna for the 2027-2029 mandate. The election took place on 29 October 2026 at Varna Municipality, where youth organizations

SHINE Multiplier Event in Varna, Bulgaria
02Nov

SHINE Multiplier Event in Varna, Bulgaria

On October 28, FECE had the pleasure of hosting the multiplier event to disseminate the results of the SHINE project: Shaping the Future of Europe, titled Bright Ideas, Bold Europe. The event took place at the Municipal Youth Home –

Plug In and Speak Up: Youth Digital Voting Debate
28Oct

Plug In and Speak Up: Youth Digital Voting Debate

On 13 October 2026, the online event “Plug In and Speak Up: Youth Digital Voting Debate” brought together 167 participants from 9 countries (incl. high school students) for a dynamic discussion on the future of democratic participation in the digital

EU Advocators: Words in Action Youth Exchange
05Oct

EU Advocators: Words in Action Youth Exchange

The youth exchange EU Advocators: Words in Action was successfully hosted and implemented by FECE in Varna, Bulgaria, from September 21 to September 25. A total of 26 young people from four countries (Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary) took part

LHM first partner meeting in Modena
28Sep

LHM first partner meeting in Modena

On 16–17 September 2026, the first international meeting of the Learning from the Holocaust Memories (LHM) project took place in Modena, Italy. The project is funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme of the European Union, and

Living Stories from the Sea Garden: FECE Marks International Youth Day with a Holocaust Remembrance Initiative
03Sep

Living Stories from the Sea Garden: FECE Marks International Youth Day with a Holocaust Remembrance Initiative

On 12 August, International Youth Day, the team of the Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Culture and Education (FECE) joined the festival organised by the “Education and Youth Activities” Directorate at Varna Municipality, bringing a more personal, human perspective on history to

YE Future Eco-friendly Entrepreneurs
07Jul

YE Future Eco-friendly Entrepreneurs

FECE is looking for 5 youth participants (18-25) and a group leader (18+) from Bulgaria to take part in the upcoming Future Eco-friendly Entrepreneurs youth exchange. The project will take place in Budapest, Hungary between 19-26 July 2026 (travel days

EU Storytellers Youth Exchange in Varna, Bulgaria
22Jun

EU Storytellers Youth Exchange in Varna, Bulgaria

The youth exchange EU Storytellers took place in Varna, Bulgaria (Detelina Hotel) from 8 to 12 June. The project was focused on the shared EU values, the European Youth Strategy (2019-2027) and its corresponding 11 European Youth Goals and their

SHINE International Academy for Young Leaders in Sofia, Bulgaria
19Jun

SHINE International Academy for Young Leaders in Sofia, Bulgaria

The SHINE International Academy for Young Leaders was successfully implemented in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 11 May to 15 May. The training was hosted by the lead partner Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Culture and Education (FECE) and welcomed a total of 30

Democracy in Play Training Course in Varna, Bulgaria
17Jun

Democracy in Play Training Course in Varna, Bulgaria

The training course Democracy in Play has been hosted and conducted by FECE from 31 May to 3 June. The training welcomed a total of 16 youth workers from Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Greece and North Macedonia, who explored topics such

EduPlay Training Course in Varna, Bulgaria
17Jun

EduPlay Training Course in Varna, Bulgaria

From May 20 to May 23 FECE has successfully implemented the training course EduPlay. The training was conducted in Detelina Hotel (Varna, Bulgaria) and welcomed a total of 17 youth workers from Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, North Macedonia, Slovakia and Hungary,

Civic Hype EU Website Is Now Live
01Jun

Civic Hype EU Website Is Now Live

CivicHype EU empowers young people across six European countries to counter disinformation and foreign interference, strengthen media literacy, and actively participate in democratic life. Explore the project on its official website. The Civic Hype EU project is funded by the

Call for participants SHINE International Academy for Young Leaders
16Apr

Call for participants SHINE International Academy for Young Leaders

Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Culture and Education is looking for participants from Sofia to take part in the SHINE International Academy on Civic Engagement for Young Leaders funded by the Erasmus+ Programme. The academy will be implemented in Hotel Hemus, Sofia. The

Voting Reimagined: A Public Conversation on Digital Voting
31Mar

Voting Reimagined: A Public Conversation on Digital Voting

We invite you to join an open online event exploring the future of digital voting in Europe. Date: 23 April 2026Time: 16:00 – 17:30 (CET)Location: ZoomDuration: 1.5 hours ABOUT THE EVENT: “Voting Reimagined” is the public launch event of the

Civic Hype EU Focus Groups
30Mar

Civic Hype EU Focus Groups

On March 27, FECЕ conducted two dynamic discussions at the University of Economics – Varna. These events, held as part of the Civic Hype EU project, aimed to gather direct insights from Digital Media and PR students regarding their needs

PPE4InfoDem Opening Event
28Mar

PPE4InfoDem Opening Event

On March 26, 2026, an international seminar titled “Media Literacy and Culture” took place at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” focusing on contemporary challenges related to disinformation and critical thinking in the digital age. The event was held in the

Провеждане на проучване, анализ и създаване на среда за диалог за развитие на културните политики на Община Варна

Фондация за предприемачество, култура и образование изпълнява проект „Провеждане на проучване, анализ и създаване на среда за диалог за развитие на културни политики на Община Варна, в това число анализ на културна инфраструктура, публики и дигитални комуникации във Варна“, договор

SHINE International Training on Civic Engagement
23Mar

SHINE International Training on Civic Engagement

SHINE International Training on Civic Engagement for Youth Workers was successfully held from 10 March to 19 March. A total of 9 youth workers from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro and 6 EU trainers from Romania, Germany and Bulgaria

Свикване на общо събрание

ОБЯВЛЕНИЕ – ПОКАНА За свикване на заседание на Общото събрание на ФОНДАЦИЯ ЗА ПРЕДПРИЕМАЧЕСТВО, КУЛТУРА И ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ На основание взето на 02.03.2026 г. от УС на Фондацията решение, Председателят на Управителния съвет на Фондация за предприемачество, култура и образование свиква

Strengthening Media Literacy: Local trainings
27Feb

Strengthening Media Literacy: Local trainings

📢  The training “Media Literacy in the Classroom” brought together educators motivated to expand their knowledge and skills with new tools and approaches for teaching media literacy. The training course of educators took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 23–24 February

Green Ethics Sixth Newsletter
25Feb

Green Ethics Sixth Newsletter

The sixth newsletter under the Creative Europe Green Ethics Project is available online (both in English and Bulgarian).  READ THE NEWSLETTER IN ENG READ THE NEWSLETTER IN BG The Project is co-funded by the European Commission under the Creative Europe

GreenEthics Photo Book
16Feb

GreenEthics Photo Book

Green Ethics Photo Book Is Now Live Green events are no longer just recommendations we read about — they are becoming a reality. Sustainable practices in the cultural sector are increasingly seen as a driver of creativity and development. A

DIGIVOTE Kick-off meeting and launch conference in Koper, Slovenia
13Feb

DIGIVOTE Kick-off meeting and launch conference in Koper, Slovenia

On February 10, 2026 a KOM and a launch conference was held in the city of Koper, Slovenia. The event is part of the DIGIVOTE: Digital Democracy: Trust, Transparency and Engagement in Voting Systems project, funded by the CERV programme

Green Ethics final event: When Culture Drives Climate Action
11Feb

Green Ethics final event: When Culture Drives Climate Action

Green Ethics Final Conference Marks Four Years of Impact The Green Ethics Final Conference marked the culmination of four years of dedicated work toward community engagement in sustainable solutions and raising awareness about climate change through cultural events and innovative

Youth Empowerment for Resilient Communities YE
26Jan

Youth Empowerment for Resilient Communities YE

Youth Empowerment for Resilient Communities, co-financed through the Erasmus+ Programme, brought together 30 young people and 6 group leaders in Călărași, Romania (25 April – 5 May 2025) for an intensive learning experience focused on building safer and more resilient communities. The project aimed to strengthen emergency

CJ Superheroes First Newsletter
22Jan

CJ Superheroes First Newsletter

The first newsletter for the CJ Superheroes project is now available online. It presents the main activities carried out during the first year of the project’s implementation. Read it here. Facebook0Tweet0Pin0

CJ Superheroes Second Transnational Partner Meeting
22Jan

CJ Superheroes Second Transnational Partner Meeting

The second transnational partner meeting under the CJ Superheroes project took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 20 January 2026. The partners discussed the finalisation of the lesson plans designed within the project, planned the upcoming local citizen journalism workshops that will

Green Ethics Fifth Newsletter
05Jan

Green Ethics Fifth Newsletter

The Green Ethics Project is entering its most exciting phase. Each artistic partner has presented its performance and organized games in addition to a wide range of activities for diverse audiences—from the youngest participants to older community members. Everyone greatly

CJ Superheroes LTTA in Trakai, Lithuania
16Dec

CJ Superheroes LTTA in Trakai, Lithuania

From 1 December to 5 December, a citizen journalism LTTA was held in Trakai, Lithuania. It was part of the CJ Superheroes project, which has the ambitious goal of training adults on topics such as combating disinformation, ethical principles in

Award for Excellence in Youth Work
12Dec

Award for Excellence in Youth Work

FECE Awarded at the Annual Valorisation Conference 2025 of the Bulgarian National Agency We are pleased to share that FECE was selected among the 35 awarded organizations at the Annual Valorisation Conference 2025, organized by the Human Resource Development Centre

Christmas Carol
28Nov

Christmas Carol

In anticipation of the Christmas holidays, we are sharing one of our gifts to the little ones – the song “Christmas Carol”, included in the album “Cotton Candy”. Music and lyrics – Daniela Belcheva Arrangement and performers: Daniela Belcheva –

Light Kite Song
26Nov

Light Kite Song

“Light Kite” is one of four children’s songs on the album “Cotton Candy,” which conveys universal messages about faith in goodness, hope, and friendship. Music and lyrics – Daniela Belcheva Arrangement and performers: Daniela Belcheva – vocals Stratsimir Pavlov – piano Detelin

Cotton Candy Song Premiere
26Nov

Cotton Candy Song Premiere

We present to you the result of one of our most sentimental projects – the album of children’s songs “Cotton Candy”. Here is the first completed song from the album, also titled “Cotton Candy”. Music and lyrics – Daniela Belcheva

SHINE Third Newsletter
17Nov

SHINE Third Newsletter

The third newsletter under the SHINE Erasmus+ funded project is now available online. It presents progress made by the partners and outlines the upcoming events aimed at youth workers and young people who want to develop citizenship competencies. Click here to

The song Friend – part of the Cotton Candy music album
10Nov

The song Friend – part of the Cotton Candy music album

The Cotton Candy project aims to create new, original songs for children. The plan is to create songs aimed at the youngest audience and containing messages about friendship, dreams, belief in goodness, celebration, and hope for the future. The project

yEUth Reporters Youth Exchange
06Oct

yEUth Reporters Youth Exchange

The yEUth Reporters YE took place in Varna Bulgaria, from 22 September to 26 September. The team of Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Culture and Education (FECE) welcomed 22 inspiring young individuals eager to learn more about citizen journalism, responsible media consumption

FaciliForward TC in Nea Makri, Greece
30Sep

FaciliForward TC in Nea Makri, Greece

The FaciliForward training course, organised by ELIX Greece, was designed to empower youth workers, trainers, educators, and active volunteers with essential facilitation competencies. FECE team member Mariya Veleva had the opportunity to take part in the course, where she explored

Pixel Media Project Second Transnational Meeting in Màlaga, Spain
23Sep

Pixel Media Project Second Transnational Meeting in Màlaga, Spain

The second transnational meeting of the Pixel Media project took place at Polo Digital in Málaga, Spain, from 16–18 September 2025. Pixel Media project’s objective is to create a video game for European citizens between 16 and 30 years old

MoviEUmakers YE
18Sep

MoviEUmakers YE

The MoviEUmakers youth exchange (8-12 September) welcomed 22 young people from Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Romania, and Hungary, who spent five days in Varna exploring the topics of storytelling, scriptwriting and moviemaking to convey their personal messages into short films written

🎭 “Slightly Delayed?” Took the Stage at Uzana Polyana Fest!
22Jul

🎭 “Slightly Delayed?” Took the Stage at Uzana Polyana Fest!

FECE’s Theatre Game Brought Green Ideas and Laughter. On 19th July at Uzana Polyana Fest, something special happened on the green meadows — the interactive theatre game “Slightly Delayed?”produced by FECE came to life! 🚴‍♀️ In this one-of-a-kind show, the

🎲 FECE at Board Game Jam VOL 4 Vratsa, July 5-6, 2025
07Jul

🎲 FECE at Board Game Jam VOL 4 Vratsa, July 5-6, 2025

🎲 It’s Game O’Clock in Vratsa: Board Game Jam VOL. 4 Brought the Fun! On July 5th and 6th, Vratsa transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity and play as Board Game Jam VOL. 4 brought the city to life

Feel the Vibe: FECE at Uzana Polyana Fest July 19, 2025
01Jul

Feel the Vibe: FECE at Uzana Polyana Fest July 19, 2025

FECE dives into the Uzana Polyana Fest experience – green ideas in action. With great excitement, we’ll be waiting for you at two locations. The theatrical play SLIGHTLY DELAYED? will be performed on the main stage on July 19 at 🕒 3:00 PM.  The audience

SHINE Second Newsletter is Now Published
30Jun

SHINE Second Newsletter is Now Published

The second newsletter under the SHINE Erasmus+ funded project is now available online. It presents the upcoming events under the project and gives useful insights on the already implemented activities, results and resources. Click HERE to read the newsletter. Facebook0Tweet0Pin0

Green Generators Training Course
19Jun

Green Generators Training Course

The Green Generators TC brought together 20 youth workers eager to explore the topic of sustainability and green living and to develop inspiring eco ideas and initiatives. The training course took place in Varna, Bulgaria, from June 9 to June

🎲 SPACES FOR FUTURE on Board Game Fest Chavdar
17Jun

🎲 SPACES FOR FUTURE on Board Game Fest Chavdar

🎲 Sneak Peek: “Spaces for Future” at Board Game Fest Chavdar! 🌍 We’re thrilled to share that the first prototypes of our upcoming board game “Spaces for Future” made their debut at Board Game Fest Chavdar on June 14–15! Although

FECE at BEYOND 2025, Culture Action Europe’s flagship annual conference in Torino.
09Jun

FECE at BEYOND 2025, Culture Action Europe’s flagship annual conference in Torino.

On June 6, the FECE team was delighted to present its work in the artistic sector, focusing particularly on the development of the Green E.TH.I.Cs project in Bulgaria, at the prestigious Beyond: Being Many event held in Turin, Italy, organized

My yEUth Story 2.0 Youth Exchange
29May

My yEUth Story 2.0 Youth Exchange

The YE My yEUth Story 2.0 took place in Varna, Bulgaria, from 16 to 20 May. A total of 26 participants from Bulgaria, Romania,  Serbia and Slovakia took part in the project aimed to introduce them to the European Youth

My yEUth Story 1.0 Youth Exchange
28May

My yEUth Story 1.0 Youth Exchange

The YE My yEUth Story 1.0 took place in Varna, Bulgaria, from 7 May to 11 May. A total of 26 participants from Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Romania and Hungary took part in the project aimed to introduce them to the

Urban Eco Festival – Art as an engine for a sustainable future!
11May

Urban Eco Festival – Art as an engine for a sustainable future!

Going green in culture isn’t mission impossible. 🌱 How can we address climate change, biodiversity, and the future of our planet through theatre and games? And how can sustainable solutions fuel artistic creativity? These questions were at the heart of