Bulgarian Sports Development Association (BSDA) was founded in 2010 and is a NGO devoted to the development of sport and improving sporting culture. Main priorities of BSDA: Reviving sport culture, Volunteering in sport, Education through and in sport, Good governance in sport, Integration through sport, Skills of the future and entrepreneurship.

As sport is about ambition, emotion and inspiration initiated by the people for the people, the sector should be based on the personal convictions of decision-makers for integrity, dedication and fairness as well as on the principles of “fair play”, team-work, discipline, equal start and non-discrimination. Sport is also a excellent way to prevent many of the problems within our society such as social exclusion, violence, crime and addictions. The team of the association is creative and full of innovative spirit that works for the development of sport and sport culture in Bulgaria and Europe. BSDA membership is voluntary and the association involves both physical and legal persons who are willing to help sport development with time, ideas, effort or financial support. The association also organizes different events in the areas of: entrepreneurship, citizenship and active society. The team of the organization consists of professionals from different fields such as: sport experts, media specialists, tourism and hospitality, education, marketing and others.

During the years, BSDA has developed excellent partnerships with multiple private companies, governmental and educational institutions, local authorities, non-governmental organizations. We are positively recognized and actively working with the media and rely on good media coverage of our activities and campaigns.

One of the main priorities that BSDA works on is the popularization of the methodology Education through sport /ETS/ for prevention and to fight with deviant behaviors among young people. ETS methodology is innovative for Bulgaria, created by European specialists and using sport as an educational instrument for fighting communication problems, human rights understanding, lowing rates of deviant behaviors and aggression, creating team spirit and feeling of community belonging.

The Association of Bulgarian Swimmers (ABS) was established in 2008 as a non-governmental organization to benefit public with the sole purpose to promote swimming and swimming sports in all their true form as most healthiest and social sports for people. The association combines of about 30 former swimmers and water polo players who are convinced that these sports have though them some important life lessons and now want to help in development of the promotion of the same sports. The goal is simple- convicting the society to absorb the benefits from all sports (not only the swimming sport). Part if the team of the organization are as well wide-known sport journalists that possess with wide dissemination channels in their network and the reach of swimming society and everyone interested in water sports is guaranteed. Deep understanding of water sports is as well huge advantage of the organization and through their first step into the Erasmus world with the present proposal, they will be able to share their experience and knowledge with the European sports family.

As sports and in particular swimming sports is about ambition, emotion and inspiration initiated by the people for the people, the sector should be based on the personal convictions of decision-makers for integrity, dedication and fairness as well as on the principles of “fair play”, team-work, discipline, equal start and non-discrimination. They believe that sports and in particular swimming sportsshould be part of a modern life of children and young people and should transmit in them all those values and support their use in all aspects of life. Sport is also be a excellent way to prevent many of the problems experienced by young people such as social exclusion, violence, crime and addictions.

Their work is mostly concentrated into increasing the basic knowledge of swimming sports. The team includes media professionals, swimming and water polo coaches, marketing and event management specialists, school and university teachers, sports experts, etc.

ABS main goals are:

1. To promote swimming and swimming sports as the most useful, most healthy and most social;
2. To sustain the development of physical education and sport in Bulgaria;
3. To develop implement and coordinate projects and programs for the development of sports (in particular swimming sports), sports facilities and physical education;
4. To improve the health, physical condition and sport culture of the nation.
5. To create a favorable environment for sustainable and effective management and entrepreneurship in sports;
6. To protect children, young adults, professional athletes, coaches, sports figures and sports organizations;
7. To develop and stimulate the entrepreneurship and personal development of young people;
8. Development of prevention through sport.

ABS has partnered with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Sofia Municipality, Bulgarian Swimming Federation and the Bulgarian Water Polo Federation in various projects by promoting the benefits of sport and regular sport activities, developing the sport culture of young people and also trained young people to become sport specialists.

Vere Montis is a non-profit, non-govermental organization founded with the aims of promoting of civil society and protection of human rights, especially of children and young people; raising awareness of children and young people by promoting the values of the society of equal opportunities for all citizens, especially the promotion of gender equality, affirmation of rights and integration into society of persons with disabilities, with psychological problems and to combat all forms of violence, especially gender-based violence and all forms of social exclusion, discrimination and stereotypes; raising awareness of young people and promoting quality of life through sports, commitment to ecology and sustainable development and the fight against all forms of addiction; encouraging the development and strengthening of local and regional communities; increasing public awareness of the role of civil society organizations in society; promoting the idea of active involvement of citizens in community life and to support civil initiatives; promoting cross-sectoral cooperation in society; Non-formal education and employment of young people and marginalized groups, promoting of health for marginal / vulnerable groups; promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and other marginalized / vulnerable groups; establishing a platform of civil society organizations; networking with existing civil society organizations at local, regional, national and international level, to work on common goals; organizing  socand implementing of education, trainings, workshops and lectures that will be implemented by members of the association and the transfering knowledge acquired through years of work and experience in the areas of the association; promoting social inclusion of all marginalized / vulnerable groups; implementing of EU cohesion policy; protecting and promoting of EU values; encouraging, coordinating and organizing various events and cultural events with the aim of preserving cultural heritage and the development of civil society; creating and producing of media campaign; Work with children and young people with various disabilities and behavioral disorders; Organizing ecological and recreational camps and trips to the nature in which will be the environmental, recreational, creative and other group activities to implement prevention programs with young people;

Activities of Vere Montis:

• Cooperation with other organizations, relevant government bodies, and other legal entities and individuals at home and abroad;
• Promoting non-violent conflict resolution among young people and children and to develop the ability of non-violent problem solving by participating in various cultural and social activities;
• The organization of round tables, seminars, events, forums, lectures and screenings for children and youth;
• Organization and implementation of education, training, workshops and lectures that will be implemented by members of the Association and the transfer of knowledge acquired during years of work and experience in the areas of the association;
• Production of publications (brochures, leaflets, posters, books, etc.) in the field of activities of the Association;
• Development and implementation of various projects in the sphere of civil society with a focus on topics related to the objectives of the association;
• Production of media campaigns;
• Organization and implementation of education in the field of media and film literacy;
• Promoting dialogue and contributing to the disappearance of prejudice, stereotypes, ignorance, intolerance and discrimination through participation in civil society among young people, children, people with disabilities, deaf and deaf-mute, people with metal damage and ethnic minorities;
• Promotion and development of volunteerism by encouraging the participation of children, youth and adults through a variety of volunteer activities, and promoting volunteerism through education and promotional campaigns;
• Development cooperation and conclusion of international friendships for the protection and promotion of human rights;
• Organization of national and international scientific conferences and scientific and professional papers, schools, conferences and seminars;
• Non-institutional education for the protection and promotion of human rights of all groups of people, regardless of age, gender, religion, national origin and any form of discrimination in the field of human rights;
• Inclusion, help and support as well as information, counseling, education, various forms of prevention, playrooms, workshops, clubs for socially disadvantaged groups;
• Organizing adventure, sports, cultural / artistic and other projects, meetings and tournaments.