The Ministry of Education and Science’s proposal for amendments to the Public Education Act of May 23, 2025, was followed by 754 comments and opinions during the public consultation period, which ended in June 2025. On July 16, 2025, the Council of Ministers approved the draft amendment to the Public Education Act, which was submitted […]
On July 29, 2025, the founding meeting of the National Network of Educational Mediators (NNEM) was held in Veliko Tarnovo—the first organization of its kind, bringing together educational mediators from across the country. The meeting was attended by 20 founders – educational mediators from across the country, who einstimmigly adopted the statutes, the founding act […]
On 1 and 2 July 2025, Athens hosted the second interim meeting of the Steering Committee for the SASTIPE project – ‘Improving access to mental health services for Roma’, funded under the EU4Health programme. The meeting was hosted by Symplexis and attended by representatives of partners from Bulgaria, Romania and Greece. The SASTIPE project has […]
At the 20th anniversary edition of the Open Heart Roma Children’s Festival, held on 6 and 7 June 2025 in Veliko Tarnovo, one of the highlights of the programme was the participation of the Romanian Roma troupe “Lulughi Shukar” from Timisoara. They did not just present a dance performance, but created a complete cultural experience […]
Before we teach children virtues, we must protect them – with justice, compassion and responsibility A week ago, a child was savagely beaten – in such an inhuman way that it is hard to believe that someone who has the pretence to call himself “human” could commit such deliberate cruelty. Because beating up a child, […]
Center ‘Amalipe’ expresses its deep indignation and concern regarding the demolition of housing in the district. ‘“Zaharna Fabrika”’. This is not just the removal of illegal houses. It is a human tragedy that leaves behind crying children, desperate mothers and families deprived of a roof and hope. The systematic marginalisation of the Roma community has […]
On February 24, 2025 at the Hotel Rila, Rila. The official opening event of the SASTIPE project, aimed at improving the access of Roma communities to quality mental health services in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece, was organized by the Amalipe Center on 24 April, Sofia. The event brought together key institutional representatives, health experts, Roma […]
The SASTIPE project, co-funded by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA), officially launches with kick-off events in Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece. The project aims to tackle mental health stigma in Roma communities and promote their social inclusion through training programs, awareness campaigns, and advocacy activities. The kick-off event in Bulgaria will take place […]
On January 14, 2025 at the Ministry of Education and Science was held an official award ceremony for the winners of the competition “Educational mediator of the year”, organized by the Center “Amalipe”. The event gave well-deserved recognition to the efforts and achievements of educational mediators who play a key role in supporting students and […]
As we approach the conclusion of the RADIRIGHTS Project, we are thrilled to reflect on the significant achievements and milestones accomplished throughout the initiative. This closing conference which was held on 28-29.11.2024 celebrates the collective efforts of our partners, Roma mediators, and community members who contributed to combating disinformation and fostering inclusion across Europe. The […]