From conversations with passers-by on Stambolov Bridge to school performances and creative workshops, Roma Pride 2026 brought generations together around Roma history, culture and everyone’s right to take pride in their roots. Held mainly from 5 to 11 October, Roma Pride Week united schools, educational mediators, volunteers and local communities. Amalipe Center’s campaign created opportunities […]
The celebrations of the Roma New Year – Vasilitsa continued this year with a series of festive visits in Veliko Tarnovo. At the invitation and with the support of the Amalipe Center, students from schools that are part of the organization’s network visited key institutions, where they presented the traditional Bango Vasil custom through songs, […]
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 […]
Veliko Tarnovo was the first city where the Amalipe Center and active youth organized pre-election debates with mayoral candidates. The event took place on October 23, providing an opportunity for students to ask important questions to political figures and share their concerns and expectations. The idea for youth debates emerged after a successful youth training […]
The Ministry of Education and Science will make a change in the Funding Ordinance, which will allow schools and kindergardens to receive a separate resource for the appointment of mediators, social workers and other support staff. This change will happen by the end of June and this year’s budget is secured. Thus, all schools and […]