Specific focus points of the project is Biodiversity – public awareness and volunteers training. Public awareness on the importance of biodiversity is crucial for its effective protection, for preventing the degradation of ecosystems and supporting sustainable development. Target 1 of the Strategic plan for biodiversity 2011-2020 stipulates “By 2020, at the latest, people are aware […]
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SUSTAINABLE BIODIVERSITY
In 2016 Capital Foundation had a project funded under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2009-2014. The project aimed at raising the awareness and stimulating involvement of the community to problems related to sustainable development and biodiversity in particular. 20 volunteers were trained. Articles were published at a special online section “Biodiversity” at […]
Project Summary
Lack of sufficient objective information and debate in the public space is among the main obstacles for the realization of human and citizen rights in full. Media that fail to effectively protect the public interest are the main reason why people are not well informed about their and others’ rights and allow abuse, become disengaged, […]
INFORMED AND TOLERANT
In 2015-2016 the project “Informed and tolerant” was performed. Through innovative platform including interactive maps, debates and online section with news, analysis, reviews, best practices and interviews, the project raises awareness and ensure the promotion of rights in three key areas – rights of vulnerable groups, voting rights and justice. The project was funded under […]
Capital Foundatioan and Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds trained 20 volunteers
Capital Foundation and Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds trained 20 volunteers to monitor two kinds of turtles and a kind of orchid. The two organizations, along with Economedia are partners in the project “Sustainable Biodiversity”, co-financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2009-2014 through a program BG03 “Biodiversity and ecosystems”. […]
Capital Foundation presented „Sustainable Biodiversity” project “
Capital foundation presented to journalists “Sustainable Biodiversity” project at a press conference. The project is co-financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2009-2014 through a program BG03 “Biodiversity and ecosystems”. It is implemented in partnership with Bulgarian Society for protection of birds and Economedia. “The project aims to raise the awareness and […]
BULGARIAN NGOs CAPACITY BUILDING
In 2015 a project for Bulgarian NGOs capacity building was conducted. Best practices of Bulgarian NGOs were promoted to encourage philanthropy, volunteering, membership and partnership as a source of resources (financial and human) for NGOs and transmit knowledge and expertise to less experienced organizations. Open Society Institute supported the project
Mission
Capital Foundation is a non-profit legal entity, registered in 2003 Main goals of the Foundation are: to promote the values and ethical standards of free and independent media to contribute to the professionalism of the Bulgarian Media to consolidate and spread the values of civil society to promote public debate to support sustainable development of […]
YOUNG JOURNALISTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
This project took place in 2014. Young journalists were introduced to the principles of sustainable development – both in theory and on the spot (field trips). The activity was conducted within the framework of a project funded by the Swiss Confederation through the Fund for reforms related to the participation of the civil society.
CURRENT MEDIA TRENDS
In 2014 a book on current media trend was published. The aim was to get young journalists and all people interests acquainted with the rapidly changing media environment. The project was funded by Friedrich Ebert Foundation.