30 January 2025, Sofia Bulgarian Fund for Women, in partnership with the National Gallery, is pleased to present the first-ever exhibition of the renowned artist collective Guerrilla Girls in Bulgaria. Titled The Art of Behaving Badly, the retrospective features the group... [Read More]
Diana Dimova often describes herself as a “guest from the future,” as the causes and issues she advocates for are far ahead of the political and social development in Bulgaria. Being around her evokes a similar sense—she is a seemingly fragile woman with a calm and de... [Read More]
Bulgarian Fund for Women’s (BFW) FORCE program received 86 applications, requesting a total of BGN 8,891,950 for projects tackling gender-based violence. A full list of organizations that submitted proposals is available HERE (in Bulgarian). Organizations missing from the list b... [Read More]
“There is no future than a feminist one!”. This is what one of the participants said during the international conference “Feminism is for All”, organized by Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the organization. &n... [Read More]
In 2024, Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) turned 20! To celebrate this milestone, we’ve selected 20 key moments from the Fund’s rich history to share with you. Happy reading! Bulgarian Fund for Women was founded in 2004 by Stanimira Hadzhimitova and supporters in response to ... [Read More]
In 2024, Bulgarian Fund for Women Turns 20! To celebrate this milestone, we’ve selected 20 key moments from the Fund’s rich history to share with you. Happy reading! “You may know how to fish as a woman. You may have the skills, the will, and the ability to catch fish... [Read More]
Stanimira Hadzhimitova is the founder and director of the Center for Sustainable Community Development Foundation. In 1995, she co-founded one of Bulgaria’s first gender equality advocacy groups, the Gender Project in Bulgaria Foundation, and in 2004, she established Bulgarian Fu... [Read More]
On November 14, 2024, the Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an international conference titled “Feminism is for All.” The event will bring together a diverse community of organizations, activists, collectives, partners, supporters... [Read More]
Overview: “Strong Organizations, Strong Impact” is a two-day training designed to enhance the capacity of civil society organizations. It will cover key topics such as organizational development, administrative capacity, financial management, partnership buildin... [Read More]
Press-release The Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) has reported an increase in the annual budgets and contracted staff of organizations focused on women’s rights and combating gender-based violence. This was revealed during the presentation of initial findings fro... [Read More]