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Awareness Raising Event in Bulgaria

The Second Awareness Raising Event (ARE) in Bulgaria was successfully organized on 7 July 2022.

The day began with a demonstration of the project, followed by presentations on the state-of-the-art educational initiatives in Bulgaria. Public officers from the Center for Educational Integration of the Children and Students from Ethnic Minorities, under the Ministry of Education and Science, and a professor from the Pedagogical College in Pleven, part of St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, provided valuable insights into the national framework for educational integration and strategies to support ethnic minority students.

The afternoon session featured the presentation of good practices by schools and NGOs participating in the project. It also introduced key initiatives such as Inclusion4Schools, PIONEERED, and SMOOTH, which focus on reversing educational inequalities through innovative and inclusive approaches, presented in a manner accessible to the public.

The event fostered an environment where partners could share their best practices, visions, dreams, and plans. Contributions came from various stakeholders, including schools, ministry representatives, and NGOs, who highlighted their ongoing efforts and achievements. Additionally, a dedicated session brought together representatives from the projects, researchers, civil society members, and policymakers. This collaborative discussion emphasized the importance of sharing achievements and best educational practices to address systemic inequalities effectively. By creating a platform for multi-stakeholder engagement, the second ARE in Bulgaria successfully showcased the progress of the participating projects and laid the groundwork for continued collaboration in promoting inclusive education.