Association “Sustainability of Progressive and Open Communication” REPORTER: ALBENA DROBACHKA /01-02 OCTOBER 2015/ CITY OF REYKJAVIK Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG / Supported by the Fund for Bilateral Relations at National Level for Bulgaria under the EEA FM and NFM

About us: Association “Sustainability of progressive and open communication” is a non- governmental organization, established in By conducting activities, we embrace a large spectrum of the civil society, representatives of various age groups, professional guilds and thus, we emphasize on the psychological and social aspects of the prevention. Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG /

Primary Objectives of SPOC  To develop social and civil skills  Strengthening European values  Cooperation with public bodies and institutions of the central and local authority  Acquiring knowledge and abilities to cope with extreme situations adequately  Developing and testing innovative approaches, methodologies and tools, oriented towards the improvement of the training and the proper functioning of the society Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG /

Our President Albena Dimitrova Drobachka has an 8-year experience in the organization and the conduct of various activities and initiatives, connected with: Lifelong learning Training of pedagogical personnel Carrying out workshops and seminars for increasing the organizations’ capacity Work with representatives of the central and local administration Participation in joint projects, funded by the Financial mechanism of the European Economic Area Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG /

Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG / Our team Experts to our association are one of the most decorated names in Bulgaria in the field of:  Psychology  Security  Trainings  Economics  Secular studies  Arabian studies  Natural calamitiesбедствия  Medicine  Law

Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG / Some of the projects, implemented by SPOC:  „Exchange of practices and creation of a model to limit hate speech by creating a culture of tolerance and recognizing diversity “  „Adaptation of newly-recognized refugees and refugee children through collectivistic and family oriented methods and additional training“  „Youth in Europe– A drug prevention programme– Phase II“  „Surviving is not just luck– an innovative program for firms, disabled people and civilians “

Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG / Organized events:  Informational event on topic “Xenophobia versus multiculturalism after Charlie Hebdo”  Seminar and workshop for journalists on topic: “Discrimination, hidden beyond the words”  Training, conducted within the program “The first seconds in a natural and a social calamity”

Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG / Newly developed projects:  Increasing the capacity of SPOC through the development of a support system for children that are experiencing grief  Promoting the bilateral relations and analysing the Icelandic model for prevention  We understand and support you

Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG / Increasing the capacity of SPOC through the development of a support system for children experiencing grief  By using the exchange of practices process with the Norwegian partner, the project aims to transfer jointly developed methodology, know-how, surveying experts and to increase the capacity of SPOC for implementing a new for Bulgaria psychosocial system.  Not only are the needs of the target group that we struggle to satisfy but to include the latter in the process of identifying their necessities as well as to form a vision of what our country really needs by conducting a field survey.

Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG / Voksne for Barn /Adults for children/: Adults for Children is a membership organization that for over 50 years has worked for children's upbringing and mental health. The organization ensures that children and youth have the best conditions to grow up safe and well; gathers and disseminates knowledge about children's experiences and needs; provides training to children that strengthens their mental health; helps adults who have concerns for their children.

Project’s activities  Activity 1: Increasing the organizational and the financial sustainability of SPOC  Activity 2: Survey on “How do we understand grief, how to consult?”  Activity 3: Increasing the capacity of SPOC by establishing a support system for children, experiencing grief  Activity 4: Seminars for trainings in the developed system  Activity 5: Conducting a round table for discussing and popularizing the psychosocial system  Activity 6: Visualization and publicity  Activity 7: Management of the project Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG /

We understand and support you! Against stigma – for social inclusion of people with mental illness Primary objective: Diminishing stigma and displays of discrimination towards people with mental illness. Secondary objectives: Increasing social awareness on the mental disorders. Decreasing negative beliefs and stereotypes. Establishment of a support environment for people with mental health issues, equal treatment and social inclusion. Strengthening the rights of the people with mental illness- in social and economic aspect. Promoting society’s engagement toward mental health and its welfare. Stimulating the system for early prevention of mental problems. Strengthening the cooperation for introducing the best European practices; Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG /

Hvite Ørn Norge White Eagle is a nationwide membership organization for and by people with experience with mental health services and their families. The organization promotes user interaction and experience expertise by speaking at seminars, conferences, courses, meetings, at education institutions, organizations, health care services and other organizations. Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG /

Association “Youth for Responsible Civil Activity” Association “Youth for Responsible Civil Activity” is a Bulgarian non-governmental organization, incorporated for activity in public benefit. Its constitutors are predominantly young people, aged between 20 and 29 years. The Association works to develop an informed and educated youth community, motivated to play an important role in the civil society and to be an active participant in the decision-making process in Bulgaria. It aims to form the image of the Bulgarian youth in a positive light; to encourage the delivery of social services and strengthen integration of vulnerable youth groups from the society, including unemployed youth, students and pupils, ethnic and religious minorities, disabled people, those in need and socially excluded people. Promoting the bilateral relations and analyzing the Icelandic model for prevention Contract № BG /

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