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Youth Center – Vratsa supports and implements ideas by young people from the region through the “We Create Together” initiatives.

Youth initiatives “We Create Together”

They give young people the opportunity to turn their creative ideas into reality, developing skills for active participation in social, cultural, and civic life. The initiatives cover various areas—sport, culture, visual arts, environmental care, preventive and educational activities.

Through the programme, we funded and supported youth projects that inspire other young people and create positive change in the community. Successful examples include art and sports initiatives, events for children and young people, eco and craft projects, as well as the creation of clubs and spaces for recreation and creativity.

Vratsa residents’ favourite place—“The Beach”—is an example of how, through youth initiatives, we create and transform youth spaces. We maintain it regularly and add improvements. In the future, we plan new spaces that will inspire young people and bring the community together in the city and the region. The initiatives are open to all young people aged 15 to 29 who want to get involved, share ideas, and change the environment around them. The spaces are accessible to all residents and visitors of the city.

The youth initiatives “We Create Together” are part of the activities under Project BGLD – 1.003 – 0004 “Youth Center Vratsa – a factor for the development of the Northwest” under the program “Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Improved Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups”, funded by the EEA Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014–2021.

Non-formal education

Youth Center – Vratsa organizes and delivers a number of non-formal activities and trainings based on non-formal education methods. The goal is for young people to develop skills, competences, and social engagement through interactive seminars, discussions, workshops, and trainings on various topics—from internet addiction, healthy eating, and human rights to emotional intelligence, social entrepreneurship, and teamwork.

The activities take place in different locations—schools, public spaces, parks, youth eco-camps—and include partnerships with various organizations. They bring together young people of different ages, regions, and cultures, actively engaging them in the learning process through hands-on experience, discussions, and joint projects.

Non-formal education is the main tool youth workers use to motivate and prepare young people to participate actively in society, make decisions, and implement ideas in social, cultural, and civic life.

“Trainings and development of young people in and outside the country” and the non-formal training on teamwork are part of the activities under Project BGLD – 1.003 – 0004 “Youth Center Vratsa – a factor for the development of the Northwest”, funded through the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014–2021. The publications on the website reflect only the authors’ views, and the program Operator of the program “Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Improved Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups” bears no responsibility for the content of the information.

Sports events

Sport is not only health, but also a way to bring people together in one place—young and old, different, united by the desire to move, try new activities, and have fun. It nurtures virtues, builds teamwork, and serves as a bridge to getting to know the people around you.

The Youth Center – Vratsa team organizes and takes part in numerous sports events, including large-scale initiatives such as “Get Moving, Vratsa” with the support of Decathlon, where sports clubs, dance groups, and movement enthusiasts joined a cross-country run and a variety of physical activities. In partnership with the “BG Be Active” Association – Plovdiv, we delivered “Active Saturday” and campaigns such as “NOW WE MOVE”, motivating young people to try different sports and games.

Our youth workers also take part in traditional events such as the National Tourist Hike “Kozloduy – Okolchitsa”, where they combine physical activity with fun and educational games for participants.

Sport is an inseparable part of our daily work—it brings people together, inspires, and motivates young people to lead an active and healthy lifestyle, while making new friendships and sharing unforgettable experiences.
Under project BGLD – 1.003 – 0004 “Youth Center Vratsa – a factor for the development of Northwestern Bulgaria” under the program “Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Improved Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups”, funded by the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014–2021.
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