The objectives of Open Society Institute \u2013 Sofia are: democratization of public life in Bulgaria; extension and guaranteeing of civil liberties; strengthening of civil society sector institutions; European integration and regional cooperation of Bulgaria.<\/p>\n
The Institute is developing programmes and carrying out activities to achieve its objectives. Its strategy for the 2024-2025 period envisages working on the following priorities and programmes:<\/p>\n
Priorities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Good Governance<\/p>\n Rule of Law and Human Rights<\/p>\n European Policies<\/p>\n Civic Participation<\/p>\n Programmes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Governance and Public Policies<\/p>\n Legal Programme<\/p>\n Roma<\/p>\n European Policies<\/p>\n Public Debate<\/p>\n Active Citizens<\/p>\n Good Governance Priority<\/strong><\/p>\n Governance and Public Policies\u00a0Programme\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Through the Governance and Public Policies\u00a0Programme\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>the Institute will work on promoting evidence-based civic participation in formulating and monitoring public policies and on informed public debate in the fields of education, social integration and economic development.<\/p>\n Rule of Law and Human Rights Priority<\/strong><\/p>\n Legal<\/em><\/strong> Programme<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Through the Legal\u00a0Programme\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>the Institute will encourage the efforts at the practical application of the common European principles of rule of law and human rights protection.<\/p>\n Roma<\/em><\/strong> Programme<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The Roma Programme will work on promoting the full integration of the Roma in Bulgarian society with a focus on educational integration and labor market inclusion, as well as on informed public debate and the rejection of the existing stereotypes.<\/p>\n European Policies Priority<\/strong><\/p>\n European Policies Programme<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The European Policies Programme will work on raising public awareness of the EU integration processes and informed civic participation in the processes of formulation and evaluation of the common European policies and processes.<\/p>\n Civic<\/strong> Participation Priority<\/strong><\/p>\n Public Debate<\/em><\/strong> Programme<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The Programme aims at creating prerequisites for informed public debate in support of democratic values, tolerance in society and the opportunities for informed civic participation.<\/p>\n Active Citizens<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The main priority of the Institute within this programme is the successful implementation of Active Citizens Fund in Bulgaria under the European Economic Area (EEA) Financial Mechanism.<\/p>\n Open Society Institute \u2013 Sofia Foundation, in partnership with Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation and Trust for Social Achievement Foundation, was elected Fund Operator of Active Citizens Fund in Bulgaria within the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism.<\/p>\n The Active Citizens Fund aims at \u201cCivil society and active citizenship strengthened and vulnerable groups empowered\u201d.<\/p>\n The programme is seeking to support the long-term sustainability and the capacity of the civil sector, as well as its role in encouraging democratic participation, active citizenship and human rights.<\/p>\n Active Citizens Fund will be implemented by organizing, announcing and carrying out calls for proposals in support of civic\u00a0initiatives, as well as by implementing operational project.<\/p>\n Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n The Institute is carrying out independently or in cooperation with other organizations: economic and social studies; management of funds and programmes supporting civil society; trainings and public discussions; other operational projects and activities contributing to the achievement of its objectives.<\/p>\n