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May 12, 2025

The Quiet Crisis Hitting Feminist Movements and How Women’s and Feminist Funds are Rising to Meet It

May 12, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Zhivka Valiavicharska

Apr 28, 2025

Updated Report from BFW Reveals the Needs and Strength of the Civil Society Sector

Apr 22, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Boryana Rossa

Apr 15, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Reneta Georgieva

Apr 14, 2025

BFW at the Ariadne 2025 Reconnect Conference in Zagreb: Reshaping the Future of Philanthropy

Apr 8, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Maria Vassileva

Apr 1, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Stefka Tsaneva

Mar 31, 2025

Looking Back and Moving Forward: BFW’s 20-Year Legacy and 2024 Highlights

Mar 31, 2025

Bulgarian Fund for Women Strengthens Commitment to Civil Society with Over 4 Million Euro in New Funding

Mar 14, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Milena Edvig

Mar 13, 2025

BFW Calls for Urgent Legal Reform to Criminalize Gender-Based Hate Crimes

Mar 11, 2025

Guerrilla Girls Deliver Powerful Lecture and Join Sofia’s Women’s Rights March

Mar 7, 2025

Guerrilla Girls Make History with Their First Exhibition in Bulgaria

Mar 5, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Svetlana Kuyumdzhieva

Mar 5, 2025

BFW and Avon Join Forces Again to Support Women’s Rights

Feb 28, 2025

20 Years of Feminist Stories: Fund for Art Projects by Women Artists

Feb 26, 2025

Why Does Bulgaria Keep Postponing Substantial Measures to Combat Domestic Violence?

Feb 20, 2025

Guerrilla Girls Performative Lecture

Feb 19, 2025

20 Years of Feminist Action: Denitsa Lyubenova and the Courage of Being

Feb 3, 2025

32 Organizations to Strengthen Feminist Solidarity and Counter Gender-Based Violence with BFW Support

Jan 30, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Guerrilla Girls Arrive in Bulgaria for the First Time

Jan 23, 2025

Feminist Boot Camp: Feminism Meets Solidarity and Inspiration

Dec 20, 2024

Visionary from the Future: Diana Dimova of Mission Wings Foundation

Dec 3, 2024

BFW’s FORCE Program Attracts 86 Applications for Gender-Based Violence Prevention Projects

Nov 15, 2024

There is No Other Future Than a Feminist One: 20 Years of Support for Women’s Rights in Bulgaria, 20 Years of BFW

Nov 11, 2024

Organizations Funded Under the Emergency Fund for Women and Children Affected by the War in Ukraine in 2024

Nov 10, 2024

20 Years of Feminist Stories: The Return of BFW

Oct 30, 2024

30 Years Is Not Enough: Stanimira Hadzhimitova and the Pioneers of the Modern Women’s Movement in Bulgaria

Oct 17, 2024

20 Years of Feminist Histories: Where It All Began

Oct 7, 2024

BFW Marks 20th Anniversary with International Conference ‘Feminism is for All’

Sep 17, 2024

BFW Launches “Strong Organizations, High Impact” Training for Sustainability and Growth

Sep 14, 2024

Over 30% of Women’s Organizations in Bulgaria Have Grown Their Budgets with BFW Support

Sep 11, 2024

BFW Announces Feminist Opportunities for Resilience and Community Empowerment (FORCE) Program

Sep 4, 2024

BFW Presents New Research and Funding Program

Aug 23, 2024

BFW to Support 25 Organizations in Their Efforts to Promote and Uphold EU Values

Aug 15, 2024

BFW’s Statement: Hate Law Disguised as Concern for Bulgarian Children

Aug 9, 2024

Values Program: Extended Deadline for the Evaluation of Applications

Jul 17, 2024

BFW’s Values Open Call Attracted 139 Applications for Project Funding

Jun 24, 2024

BFW Allocated Over 1.3 million Euro to the Civil Sector in 2023

Jun 10, 2024

Call for Project Proposal Evaluators

May 9, 2024

BFW Announces “Values” Project Funding Program

Apr 30, 2024

BFW Launches a New Program, Supported by the European Commission, which will Invest BGN 3.5 Million in the Fight Against Gender-based Violence

Mar 27, 2024

BFW Took Part in a Major Panel Discussion in the European Parliament on the Challenges and Opportunities for Women’s Funds

Mar 19, 2024

BFW Launches New Program “Open Opportunities”

Dec 8, 2023

BFW will Distribute over 1 million Euro to 25 Civil Society Organizations

Oct 16, 2023

138 Organizations Applied for Phase II of the Mission: Possible Open Call

Sep 22, 2023

MyPath Project’s Final Conference and TPM: Empowering Migrant Women in the Labor Market

Sep 19, 2023

Empowering Diversity: The MyPath Program Unveiled at BFW’s Multiplier Event

Aug 23, 2023

Empowering Skilled Women: A Toolkit for Inclusive Integration

Aug 16, 2023

Over €666 296 was allocated to the civil sector in 2022 by BFW

Aug 15, 2023

150 Organizations Were Admitted to Phase II of the Mission: Possible Competition

Aug 8, 2023

OPEN LETTER: Bulgarian Fund for Women Demands the Resignation оf Vezhdi Rashidov as an MP

Jul 25, 2023

“We Won’t Give Up” How the Fight Against Fundamentalism Unites Activists from Europe and Latin America in the On the Right Track Initiative

Jul 6, 2023

Co-leadership is the New Management Model of Bulgarian Fund for Women

Jul 5, 2023

BFW in partnership with the National Gallery presents the exhibition “Needles in a Haystack”

Jun 30, 2023

BFW’s “Mission: Possible” Open Call Attracted a Record Number of Applications

May 16, 2023

The Existence of Flexible Funding is the Basis for the Resilience of Organizations that Face Intertwining Crises

May 9, 2023

BFW Took Part in an International Meeting Held under the MyPath Project

Apr 28, 2023

BFW launches “Mission: Possible” Open Call to Fund Organizational and Administrative Needs

Apr 18, 2023

Civil Sector is the Guarantor for the Assertion of Democratic Values, Experts Agree

Mar 7, 2023

Close to 2.8 million EUR will be invested in civil society by BFW, BCNL and IDF with EC’s support

Feb 22, 2023

On the Challenges of Women’s Activism and the Fight for Clean Air

Feb 15, 2023

Changes to the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence can be Adopted within a Month, MPs Unanimously Agree

Feb 13, 2023

Leaders of Change: the Successes of the Bulgarian Fund for Women’s (BFW) Community Development Program

Feb 6, 2023

BFW Took Part in a Training for Trainers Held under the MyPath Project

Feb 3, 2023

Open Invitation: Become a Mentor in BFW’s My Path Project

Feb 1, 2023

Murder by Omission: How the 48th National Assembly Sentenced Dozens of Bulgarian Women to Death

Dec 5, 2022

Six Organizations Will Follow Their Mission “Possible” with the Support of BFW

Nov 10, 2022

BFW Supports Nine Initiatives on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov 7, 2022

Over 50 Organisations from across Bulgaria Participated in BFW’s Grantee Meeting

Oct 17, 2022

Exhibition “People Like Us” in Support of Psychological Health

Oct 14, 2022

24 Organisations from 12 Locations Participate in BFW’s Contest for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Oct 3, 2022

Results from the competition for art projects by women artists “State of Emergency”

Sep 23, 2022

Hundreds of Supported Women Later: The Invisible First Line

Sep 19, 2022

MyPath Project Second International Meeting was Held: Support for Migrant Women, Women of Ethnic Minority Origin and their Professional Development

Sep 15, 2022

OPEN CALL FOR PROJECTS: Eliminating Violence Against Girls and Women

Aug 18, 2022

A Record Number of Applications for the Fund for Art Projects by Women Artists

Aug 5, 2022

Shifting the Research Focus of the Read Between the Lines Project Amidst the Complex Emergencies of COVID-19 and the War in Ukraine

Aug 2, 2022

Mission: Possible – candidates eligible for the second round

Jul 25, 2022

CSDC is not Another Abbreviation

Jul 21, 2022

13 Projects will Receive Funding for BFW’s Community Development Program

Jul 13, 2022

16 Projects will Receive Funding under BFW’s Breath of Fresh Air Program

Jul 7, 2022

FUND FOR ART PROJECTS BY WOMEN ARTISTS: Open Call “State of Emergency”

Jul 6, 2022

Feminist Boot Camp All Stars Edition

Jul 1, 2022

How Civic is the Civil Sector in Bulgaria?

Jun 30, 2022

Solidarity with Women in the USA: We are not free while any woman is unfree

Jun 27, 2022

26 Applications Were Received for BFW’s Mission: Possible Program

Jun 20, 2022

Urgent Fund Update: BFW Distributed over BGN 100 000 to Organizations Providing Front-line Support to the Women and Children, Affected by the War in Ukraine

Jun 17, 2022

BFW’s 2021 Annual Report: After a twofold increase in our budget, we provided 134 direct grants and reached 207 351 beneficiaries

Jun 13, 2022

Approved Projects within the Equity and Climate Justice Programme

Jun 10, 2022

BFW’s Community Development Program Third Edition Brought Together Activists and Local Leaders

Jun 2, 2022

Mission Possible Program

Jun 1, 2022

Youth LGBT Organization Deystvie: Through the Means of the Law, We Can Move Mountains for the LGBTI+ Community in Bulgaria

May 27, 2022

The Cause for Cleaner Air Brought Together 25 Activists and Local Leaders from 14 Regions

May 27, 2022

25 People from 16 Locations Have Been Approved to Participate in the Third Edition of the Community Development Program of BFW

May 4, 2022

“Hayachi” Association: For us, there are no days off, no “working hours”

May 4, 2022

MyPath: Support for Migrant Women, Women from Ethnic Minority Backgrounds and their Professional Development

Apr 30, 2022

Approved Participants in the Breath of Fresh Air Program

Apr 15, 2022

14 Women Activists Took Part in a Training within the BFW’s Equality and Climate Justice Program

Apr 8, 2022

Nexo donates 44,905 BGN in support of the BFW Urgent Fund for Women and Children Affected by the War in Ukraine

Apr 4, 2022

BFW Announces Call for Applications for the 2022 Edition of its Community Development Program

Apr 3, 2022

Together we celebrated the International Women’s Day with a number of initiatives

Mar 28, 2022

Find Out Who Are the Selected Participants in BFW Equality & Climate Justice Program

Mar 21, 2022

We received 32 applications for the BFW Breath of Fresh Air 2022 Program

Mar 21, 2022

BFW received 33 applications for the Equality & Climate Justice 2022 Program

Mar 4, 2022

Support Feminist Movements in Ukraine, Poland, and Bulgaria now!

Mar 1, 2022

Urgent Fund for Women and Children Affected by the War in Ukraine

Feb 18, 2022

The “Chance for the Invisible Super Moms” Program Continues to Support Women and their Children

Feb 16, 2022

Apply for BFW Equality and Climate Justice Community Program 2022

Feb 14, 2022

March 8 Open Call Results Announced

Feb 10, 2022

Take Part in the BFW’s Contest Dedicated to International Women’s Day

Feb 10, 2022

NEW DEADLINE I “Breath of Fresh Air”, BFW’s New Program

Feb 10, 2022

72 Project Ideas Received in the BFW’s March 8 Contest

Jan 13, 2022

The campaign against domestic violence “The Invisible First Line” raised over 75 000 leva

Jan 12, 2022

Leaders of Change: Meet the participants in the Bulgarian Fund for Women’ Community Development Program

Dec 21, 2021

218 000 BGN Distributed by the BFW for Strengthening the Capacity and Strategic Development of 7 Organizations Working for the Rights of Women and Vulnerable Groups

Dec 16, 2021

Tech company Melon donates to the BFW Domestic Violence Fund

Dec 10, 2021

BFW and Kabinet.bg Launch New Program for Free Psychotherapy

Dec 8, 2021

“Sofiyska Voda” joins BFW’s Campaign in Support of Women and Children Victims of Violence

Dec 2, 2021

Glovo supports the BFW charity campaign in aid of women and children victims of domestic violence

Nov 30, 2021

Avon Bulgaria donated BGN 10 000 to BFW “The Invisible First Line” Campaign in Support of Women and Children Victims of Violence

Nov 24, 2021

The Invisible First Line – a Campaign in Support of Women and Children Victims of Violence Spotlights Those Who Help

Nov 22, 2021

Over 30 Free Online Consultations and 3 Webinars were Held within the BFW Love without Violence Project

Nov 17, 2021

Not One More: Read BFW’s Open Letter to the Newly Elected MPs and Future Members of the Government Asking for Immediate Measures on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence

Nov 8, 2021

Choose to Help Campaign Raises Funds for 15 Significant Causes

Nov 3, 2021

Four Women’s Funds in the Black Sea Region Embark on to Explore the (Post)pandemic Economic Effects Beyond the Numbers on Women’s Rights

Oct 28, 2021

Semi-finalists at Open Call for Core Funding for Organisations Working for Women’s Rights Announced

Oct 8, 2021

Star Nails – Bulgaria donates BGN 3,150 for the BFW program Chance for the Invisible Super Moms

Oct 5, 2021

Charity Comedy Show Raised BGN 14,434 in Support of Women in Bulgaria

Oct 5, 2021

Open Call for Core Funding for Women’s Rights Organisations

Oct 5, 2021

BFW Presented the Award for Best Director within the Sofia DocuMental Festival

Sep 3, 2021

Sign Up for a Free Legal or Psychological Consultation if You Have Been a Victim of Domestic Abuse or Violence

Sep 1, 2021

11 New Initiatives to Focus on Climate and Gender Justice, funded by the Bulgarian Fund for Women

Aug 31, 2021

Announcement of Feminist Boot Camp 2021: Dream Big! Winning Projects

Aug 30, 2021

The BFW Annual Report for 2020: More than 186,070 Direct Beneficiaries and 98 Direct Grants

Aug 25, 2021

Bulgarian Fund for Women launches the ‘For Love without Violence’ project with the support of the Ministry of Justice

Jul 27, 2021

11 Projects of Local Leaders will Receive Funding from BFW from the Climate and Gender Justice Program

Jul 26, 2021

COVID19 Emergency Domestic Violence Fund: The effect in numbers

Jul 19, 2021

Gender-based violence costs the EU €366 billion a year

Jul 16, 2021

12 CSOs will Receive Financial Support within the BFW “Feminism in Action” Program

Jul 14, 2021

Feminist Boot Camp 2021: Dream Big!

Jun 30, 2021

11 Projects of Local Leaders Approved for Funding by BFW as Part of the Community Development Program 2021

Jun 25, 2021

20 Activists Took Part in a Training, Part of the BFW Equality and Climate Justice Program

Jun 21, 2021

Feminist Boot Camp 2021 Participants Announced

Jun 21, 2021

50 candidates from 21 settlements took part in the BFW’s call for proposals “Feminism in action”

Jun 16, 2021

Opportunity for Change: 10% of OECD Funding Should Go to Women’s Funds!

Jun 15, 2021

The Bulgarian company Corida run a campaign in support of the Bulgarian Fund for Women

May 18, 2021

Here are the approved candidates in the Community Program for Equality and Climate justice

May 18, 2021

Open letter from the members of the Civil Society Development Council

May 17, 2021

The Call for proposals “Feminism in action” is open

May 17, 2021

UNICEF study reveals an alarming data on violence against children in Bulgaria

May 17, 2021

BFW’s campaign “The Eternal Hits of Bulgaria” awarded with 3 prizes at the IAB Mixx Awards

May 1, 2021

On the International Labor Day May 1: Art for fairer working conditions

Apr 22, 2021

Now you can apply for participation in the BFW’s Feminist Boot Camp 2021: “Dream big!”

Apr 9, 2021

Knocking on EU’s Door: An Exploration of EU Funding for Gender Equality

Apr 8, 2021

Activism and commitments to accelerate gender equality mark conclusion of the Generation Equality Forum in Mexico City

Apr 7, 2021

Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Bulgaria: domestic violence, overcrowding in prisons and surge of anti-Semitism and neo-Nazi groups

Mar 23, 2021

BFW starts a Community Program for Equality and Climate justice

Mar 23, 2021

Feminist Funds for Feminist Futures: A Call to Action for the Generation Equality Forum

Mar 18, 2021

BFW received 101 applications from 43 towns and villages for the Community Development Program 2021

Mar 18, 2021

Investment in women is always redeemed

Mar 8, 2021

20 initiatives across the country will commemorate the 8 of March and women’s achievements with the support of BFW

Mar 5, 2021

Check out our Handbook “It’s the 8 of March” for inspirational ideas how to celebrate the International Women’s Day

Mar 5, 2021

10 more bold project ideas from the BFW’s “March 8” Contest received funding and are to be realized

Feb 25, 2021

“Philanthropy for Women’s Rights” Webinar on the International Day of Women

Feb 18, 2021

European Parliament: Still many challenges ahead to achieve gender equality

Feb 15, 2021

Results from the “8 of March” Contest of the BFW

Feb 15, 2021

BFW is recruiting participants in the Community Development Program 2021

Feb 5, 2021

BFW received 112 project ideas in the „8 of March“ Contest dedicated to the International Women’s Day

Feb 5, 2021

Position of the BFW on the amendments to the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence

Jan 25, 2021

Amendments to the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence – a chance for Bulgaria to take a decisive step in the fight against violence

Jan 15, 2021

Contest: Turn your greatest ideas into reality to celebrate together 8 of March!

Dec 22, 2020

5 organizations working for women’s rights will be funded by BFW with nearly BGN 173,000 to support their strategic development and capacity building

Dec 14, 2020

Open letter from 70 Bulgarian civic organizations over the attack on children’s rights

Dec 4, 2020

BFW organizes a webinar “Domestic violence and violence against women: possible solutions”

Nov 30, 2020

BFW with campaign for the 16 days of activism for combating violence against women

Nov 24, 2020

Premiere of “The Eternal Hits of Bulgaria” that women listen to in pain, blood and bruising

Nov 20, 2020

Story of salvation and protection: how the Emergency Fund for Combating Domestic Violence helps in Silistra

Nov 19, 2020

10 are the approved organizations for the second phase of the Core funding call of BFW

Nov 13, 2020

34 applications for the first ever Core Support Call of the BFW

Nov 13, 2020

BFW Submitted Position in the Public Discussion of the National Strategy for Equality Between Women and Men 2021-2030

Nov 11, 2020

Open letter from the donor community: The state should take responsibility for the healthcare and medical treatment of its citizens

Nov 6, 2020

Call for core funding of organizations working for women’s rights

Nov 6, 2020

BFW successfully completed a project for prevention of domestic violence, including information campaign and support services

Nov 6, 2020

Summary of the results of Fund for Art projects by female artists and an Open Call for new artistic projects with an exhibition “Everything is just fine” (2017 – 2020)

Nov 1, 2020

Series of webinars on prevention of domestic violence conducted BFW

Oct 7, 2020

Results from the Contest for support of projects for the empowerment of girls and young women 2020

Sep 24, 2020

BFW offers free online consultations for victims of domestic violence

Sep 18, 2020

BFW received 44 applications in the Girls and Young Women empowerment contest

Sep 8, 2020

Feminist Boot Camp 2020 – Results of the Contest for Creative Projects

Aug 14, 2020

BFW Annual Report 2019: More than 5 000 beneficiaries trough 64 direct grants

Jul 30, 2020

Feminist Boot Camp 2020: Inspiration, empowerment and knowledge

Jul 21, 2020

A Webinar on Women’s Leadership Showed Good Practices for Supporting Women in The Corporate Sector

Jul 14, 2020

Together to end violence against women: summary of the results of the 2019 contest of BFW and “BCause” Foundation

Jul 13, 2020

No Justice without Racial Justice

Jul 11, 2020

Call for proposals for support of girls and young women

Jul 7, 2020

Online webinar on gender diversity and women leadership

Jul 2, 2020

Thanks to Your support the Emergency Fund for Combating Domestic Violence managed to raise 73 192 BGN

Jul 2, 2020

Habitat of Women’s NGOs in Bulgaria in 2020

May 28, 2020

A Fund for Combating Domestic Violence will help the most vulnerable women and children during COVID-19 pandemic

May 20, 2020

How Investing in Women and Girls Changes Bulgaria for the Better

May 6, 2020

EU Parliament becomes shelter for vulnerable women affected by COVID-19

Apr 6, 2020

The Council of Europe criticizes Bulgaria for violence against women, racism and freedom of media

Apr 1, 2020

Stronger commitment needed to combat racism, fight gender stereotypes and increase media freedom in Bulgaria

Mar 30, 2020

COVID-19 and violence against women

Mar 25, 2020

COVID-19: A Gender Lens

Mar 19, 2020

An Open Letter of Bulgarian Fund for Women in response to COVID-19: Security, Peace and Solidarity

Mar 17, 2020

15 years Bulgarian Fund for Women

Mar 7, 2020

BFW supports Ambassador for a Day initiative

Mar 5, 2020

BFW Puts Women Artists in Focus at “Еverything is (Just) Fine” Exhibition

Feb 14, 2020

76% of Bulgarians want health and sexual education at school

Dec 20, 2019

Selected Candidates in the Programme for Community Development

Dec 11, 2019

Bulgaria Dariava 2020 looks for its new causes

Dec 5, 2019

Myths and Truths on Abortions in Bulgaria

Nov 25, 2019

For as long as there’s violence, the fight will go on

Nov 25, 2019

BFW marks the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a campaign towards men

Nov 22, 2019

Results from the Call for Projects against Violence

Nov 18, 2019

BFW Starts a Community Building Programme

Nov 14, 2019

30 NGOs join forces to defend democracy and human rights in Bulgaria

Nov 11, 2019

23 projects submitted in the call for projects against violence

Oct 28, 2019

2019 Report on Women’s Rights in Bulgaria

Oct 11, 2019

A Joint Open Call for Projects by BFW and BCause

Sep 28, 2019

Our campaign “LoveErrors” won the Effie Award

Sep 11, 2019

Nine out of ten Bulgarians strongly support the right to legal abortion

Aug 15, 2019

BFW is looking for Communications and Events Manager

Jul 15, 2019

Results of the open call for new artistic projects “EVERYTHING IS FINE”

Jul 1, 2019

Results of the open call for Feminist Projects of May 2019

Jul 1, 2019

107 Artistic Projects by Women received BFW for the EVERYTHING IS JUST FINE Open Call for Proposals

Jun 28, 2019

Results of the Open Call for Project Ideas related to Feminist Boot Camp 3

Jun 12, 2019

36 organizations applied with feminist project proposals

May 31, 2019

Open Call for project ideas – next stage of Feminist Boot Camp 3

May 25, 2019

The future of gender equality policies: The battles we win are not yet won forever

May 22, 2019

BFW announces a Call for Art Projects by Women

May 13, 2019

Open Call for support of feminist projects

Apr 30, 2019

Selected participants for the Feminist Boot Camp 2019

Apr 25, 2019

EU Parliament candidate, key experts and civil society leaders meet at BFW’s Women’s Rights Forum 2019

Mar 10, 2019

Apply for BFW’s Feminist Boot Camp 2019 now!

Feb 21, 2019

March for Women’s Rights 2019

Feb 14, 2019

BFW exposes delusions about love by a prevention campaign against gender-based violence

Feb 1, 2019

Results from the Feminist Projects Call of BFW

Jan 21, 2019

42 organizations applied for the call in support of feminist projects

Jan 14, 2019

Their other possible life

Jan 3, 2019

Become an Ambassador for a Day!

Dec 12, 2018

Open call in support of feminist projects

Dec 11, 2018

BFW with a Human of the Year Award!

Nov 27, 2018

Multimedia handbook helps women entrepreneurs to kick-start their business

Nov 18, 2018

Analysis: Possible Solutions for Achieving Gender Equality in Bulgaria

Jul 27, 2018

Today’s Constitutional Court Ruling that the Istanbul Convention is Unconstitutional is a Disgrace for Bulgaria

May 10, 2018

Come to an urban expedition in Plovdiv: participate in an exploratory walk and see the city in a new way

May 2, 2018

Become an expert in the exploratory walks and change the city! Register for the training now!

Apr 19, 2018

How women feel in the city the residents of Plovdiv will explore

Apr 17, 2018

Single moms with new profession under Bulgarian Fund for Women and Expressbank programme

Mar 27, 2018

The campaign “You’re NOT Alone! Together against Violence” has 5 demands from the state in order to deal with violence against women

Feb 11, 2018

Implications of physical and sexual threats in the Bulgarian Vice PM Simeonov’s Declaration against the European MP Ska Keller

Dec 20, 2017

BFW opens a call for projects for Prevention and overcoming of violence against women and young girls

Dec 20, 2017

BFW has launched pilot programme for teachers on the topic of “domestic violence”

Dec 20, 2017

Bulgaria to ratify the Istanbul Convention by the end of 2017, a BFW round table reveals

Dec 12, 2017

Bulgarian Fund for Women is among the recipients of the 2017 edition of Human of the Year awards

Dec 1, 2017

Bulgarian Fund for Women is 2017 Woman of the Year award recipient

Sep 6, 2017

BFW will hold a training on domestic violence for teachers

Jul 24, 2017

Projects Awarded in BFW’s Call for Projects with a Focus on Girls and Young Women

Jul 21, 2017

Fund for Art Projects by Female Artists

May 26, 2017

Feminst Boot Camp Call for Projects

Apr 25, 2017

Support the Botchoukova Sisters and BFW’s Cause in the SHAPE Women’s Half Marathon in NYC

Apr 11, 2017

Apply for BFW’s “Feminist Boot Camp”

Mar 16, 2017

Men put on heels to “walk a mile in her shoes” on 18 March in Sofia

Mar 13, 2017

A BFW campaign fights the stereotypes on female drivers

Mar 2, 2017

March for Women’s Rights in Sofia

Jan 3, 2017

2017 starts with a donation for women and children – victims of domestic violence

Nov 14, 2016

BFW organizes a national campaign against early marriages and overcoming of gender stereotypes

Nov 2, 2016

Results from the 2016 BFW Call for Projects

Oct 12, 2016

23 NGOs take part in BFW’s 2016 call for projects

Oct 12, 2016

23 NGOs take part in BFW's 2016 call for projects

Sep 12, 2016

BFW announces а contest for projects in the areas of women’s rights and gender equality

Aug 19, 2016

Joss Stone: “I hope someday we won’t need feminism but these days we really do”

Jun 30, 2016

A Gender Approach is needed for the Social Inclusion of Young People

Jun 1, 2016

Call for Applications for the Women’s Human Rights Training Institute, 2016-2017

May 31, 2016

Better protection for children and women against domestic violence and gender-based violence through sharing good practices between Norway and Bulgaria

May 19, 2016

A Walk to End Breast Cancer: “Out of Love for Life” fund raises for struggling against the disease with a new product

Apr 25, 2016

The first Academy for women’s rights trained in feminism 12 representatives of NGOs

Apr 23, 2016

Women professors from New York and Paris with lectures on feminism in Sofia

Mar 14, 2016

BFW among the organizers of “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”

Mar 7, 2016

Eight successful women graduated from TU Sofia were guests at a special event for IWD, supported by BFW

Feb 15, 2016

TELUS International Europe supported BFW’s project with 5000 CAD

Jan 10, 2016

BFW is looking for participants in the Feminist Incubator FEMPOWER

Dec 21, 2015

Declaration in support of ratification of the Istanbul Convention by Bulgaria

Nov 30, 2015

UAF provides small rapid response grants to women and trans* human rights defenders in Bulgaria

Nov 25, 2015

A campaign to end violence against women was launched in the National Assembly

Oct 5, 2015

Take part in ‘Circus! My different family’

Aug 31, 2015

Municipality of Antonovo develops women’s movement

Aug 16, 2015

Over 5,500 women have had a breast cancer screening in the ‘From Love to Life’ campaign

Jul 14, 2015

Where can Gender Studies be studied?

Jul 13, 2015

Nadejda Dermendjieva: Change is happening

Jul 2, 2015

Investing in women benefits the whole society

Jun 25, 2015

“Why (we) invest in women?” – a discussion organized by BFW

Jun 24, 2015

Rights and Prejudices

Jun 8, 2015

Results of the first round of the competition of BFW

Jun 5, 2015

Urgent Action Fund calls for proposals, Bulgarian Fund for Women announces

Jun 1, 2015

28 NGOs from 15 cities applied in the BFW competition

May 7, 2015

BFW announces а contest for projects in the areas of women’s rights and gender equality

Nov 12, 2014

Avon Bulgaria started a second stage of “From Love to Live” campaign

Apr 25, 2014

Zhana Bergendorff, Crashbrake, Der Hunds and Rudi, Duli, Muden & Kukusheff with a concert against domestic violence

Mar 9, 2014

Man manifested against domestic violence on high heels

Nov 23, 2013

16-days Campaign of the United Nations on violence against women started today

Sep 27, 2012

Meeting of the International Network of Women’s Funds – European Region in Bulgaria

Jun 30, 2012

Bulgarian Fund for Women Supports Sofia Pride 2012

Mar 8, 2012

Million Goddesses Making Million Goodnesses

Nov 25, 2011

Women Shared Their Thoughts on Philanthropy and Their Power to Change the World

Nov 14, 2011

Bulgarian Donors Forum and Bulgarian Fund for Women organize Conference “Women and Philanthropy”

Nov 11, 2011

Gender Equality Youth Clubs 2011

Jun 18, 2011

European Women’s Lobby launches campaign to put an end to prostitution

Jun 17, 2011

Bulgarian Fund for Women to Sofia Pride

Nov 24, 2010

Bulgarian Fund for Women launches fundraising campaign with the exhibition “Born to be loved”

Nov 24, 2010

Bulgarian Fund for Women launches fundraising campaign with the exhibition "Born to be loved"

Nov 25, 2009

Commit ▪ Act ▪ Demand: We CAN End Violence Against Women!

Oct 8, 2009

Freedom of Violence Program

Feb 9, 2009

Youth Program 2009 – 2013

Jan 19, 2008

“Young Women – Healthy and Active” – 2008

Jan 19, 2008

"Young Women – Healthy and Active" – 2008

Feb 3, 2007

Pilot Youth Program “Bulgaria – It’s also me”

Feb 3, 2007

Pilot Youth Program "Bulgaria – It's also me"

Mar 30, 2006

"Challenge" program

Sep 27, 2005

"OSTEOPOROSIS" Program

Sep 3, 2005

Program "SHE"

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May 12, 2025

The Quiet Crisis Hitting Feminist Movements and How Women’s and Feminist Funds are Rising to Meet It

May 12, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Zhivka Valiavicharska

Apr 28, 2025

Updated Report from BFW Reveals the Needs and Strength of the Civil Society Sector

Apr 22, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Boryana Rossa

Apr 15, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Reneta Georgieva

Apr 14, 2025

BFW at the Ariadne 2025 Reconnect Conference in Zagreb: Reshaping the Future of Philanthropy

Apr 8, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Maria Vassileva

Apr 1, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Stefka Tsaneva

Mar 31, 2025

Looking Back and Moving Forward: BFW’s 20-Year Legacy and 2024 Highlights

Mar 31, 2025

Bulgarian Fund for Women Strengthens Commitment to Civil Society with Over 4 Million Euro in New Funding

Mar 14, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Milena Edvig

Mar 13, 2025

BFW Calls for Urgent Legal Reform to Criminalize Gender-Based Hate Crimes

Mar 11, 2025

Guerrilla Girls Deliver Powerful Lecture and Join Sofia’s Women’s Rights March

Mar 7, 2025

Guerrilla Girls Make History with Their First Exhibition in Bulgaria

Mar 5, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Svetlana Kuyumdzhieva

Mar 5, 2025

BFW and Avon Join Forces Again to Support Women’s Rights

Feb 28, 2025

20 Years of Feminist Stories: Fund for Art Projects by Women Artists

Feb 26, 2025

Why Does Bulgaria Keep Postponing Substantial Measures to Combat Domestic Violence?

Feb 20, 2025

Guerrilla Girls Performative Lecture

Feb 19, 2025

20 Years of Feminist Action: Denitsa Lyubenova and the Courage of Being

Feb 3, 2025

32 Organizations to Strengthen Feminist Solidarity and Counter Gender-Based Violence with BFW Support

Jan 30, 2025

The Art of Behaving Badly: Guerrilla Girls Arrive in Bulgaria for the First Time

Jan 23, 2025

Feminist Boot Camp: Feminism Meets Solidarity and Inspiration

Dec 20, 2024

Visionary from the Future: Diana Dimova of Mission Wings Foundation

Dec 3, 2024

BFW’s FORCE Program Attracts 86 Applications for Gender-Based Violence Prevention Projects

Nov 15, 2024

There is No Other Future Than a Feminist One: 20 Years of Support for Women’s Rights in Bulgaria, 20 Years of BFW

Nov 11, 2024

Organizations Funded Under the Emergency Fund for Women and Children Affected by the War in Ukraine in 2024

Nov 10, 2024

20 Years of Feminist Stories: The Return of BFW

Oct 30, 2024

30 Years Is Not Enough: Stanimira Hadzhimitova and the Pioneers of the Modern Women’s Movement in Bulgaria

Oct 17, 2024

20 Years of Feminist Histories: Where It All Began

Oct 7, 2024

BFW Marks 20th Anniversary with International Conference ‘Feminism is for All’

Sep 17, 2024

BFW Launches “Strong Organizations, High Impact” Training for Sustainability and Growth

Sep 14, 2024

Over 30% of Women’s Organizations in Bulgaria Have Grown Their Budgets with BFW Support

Sep 11, 2024

BFW Announces Feminist Opportunities for Resilience and Community Empowerment (FORCE) Program

Sep 4, 2024

BFW Presents New Research and Funding Program

Aug 23, 2024

BFW to Support 25 Organizations in Their Efforts to Promote and Uphold EU Values

Aug 15, 2024

BFW’s Statement: Hate Law Disguised as Concern for Bulgarian Children

Aug 9, 2024

Values Program: Extended Deadline for the Evaluation of Applications

Jul 17, 2024

BFW’s Values Open Call Attracted 139 Applications for Project Funding

Jun 24, 2024

BFW Allocated Over 1.3 million Euro to the Civil Sector in 2023

Jun 10, 2024

Call for Project Proposal Evaluators

May 9, 2024

BFW Announces “Values” Project Funding Program

Apr 30, 2024

BFW Launches a New Program, Supported by the European Commission, which will Invest BGN 3.5 Million in the Fight Against Gender-based Violence

Mar 27, 2024

BFW Took Part in a Major Panel Discussion in the European Parliament on the Challenges and Opportunities for Women’s Funds

Mar 19, 2024

BFW Launches New Program “Open Opportunities”

Dec 8, 2023

BFW will Distribute over 1 million Euro to 25 Civil Society Organizations

Oct 16, 2023

138 Organizations Applied for Phase II of the Mission: Possible Open Call

Sep 22, 2023

MyPath Project’s Final Conference and TPM: Empowering Migrant Women in the Labor Market

Sep 19, 2023

Empowering Diversity: The MyPath Program Unveiled at BFW’s Multiplier Event

Aug 23, 2023

Empowering Skilled Women: A Toolkit for Inclusive Integration

Aug 16, 2023

Over €666 296 was allocated to the civil sector in 2022 by BFW

Aug 15, 2023

150 Organizations Were Admitted to Phase II of the Mission: Possible Competition

Aug 8, 2023

OPEN LETTER: Bulgarian Fund for Women Demands the Resignation оf Vezhdi Rashidov as an MP

Jul 25, 2023

“We Won’t Give Up” How the Fight Against Fundamentalism Unites Activists from Europe and Latin America in the On the Right Track Initiative

Jul 6, 2023

Co-leadership is the New Management Model of Bulgarian Fund for Women

Jul 5, 2023

BFW in partnership with the National Gallery presents the exhibition “Needles in a Haystack”

Jun 30, 2023

BFW’s “Mission: Possible” Open Call Attracted a Record Number of Applications

May 16, 2023

The Existence of Flexible Funding is the Basis for the Resilience of Organizations that Face Intertwining Crises

May 9, 2023

BFW Took Part in an International Meeting Held under the MyPath Project

Apr 28, 2023

BFW launches “Mission: Possible” Open Call to Fund Organizational and Administrative Needs

Apr 18, 2023

Civil Sector is the Guarantor for the Assertion of Democratic Values, Experts Agree

Mar 7, 2023

Close to 2.8 million EUR will be invested in civil society by BFW, BCNL and IDF with EC’s support

Feb 22, 2023

On the Challenges of Women’s Activism and the Fight for Clean Air

Feb 15, 2023

Changes to the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence can be Adopted within a Month, MPs Unanimously Agree

Feb 13, 2023

Leaders of Change: the Successes of the Bulgarian Fund for Women’s (BFW) Community Development Program

Feb 6, 2023

BFW Took Part in a Training for Trainers Held under the MyPath Project

Feb 3, 2023

Open Invitation: Become a Mentor in BFW’s My Path Project

Feb 1, 2023

Murder by Omission: How the 48th National Assembly Sentenced Dozens of Bulgarian Women to Death

Dec 5, 2022

Six Organizations Will Follow Their Mission “Possible” with the Support of BFW

Nov 10, 2022

BFW Supports Nine Initiatives on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov 7, 2022

Over 50 Organisations from across Bulgaria Participated in BFW’s Grantee Meeting

Oct 17, 2022

Exhibition “People Like Us” in Support of Psychological Health

Oct 14, 2022

24 Organisations from 12 Locations Participate in BFW’s Contest for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Oct 3, 2022

Results from the competition for art projects by women artists “State of Emergency”

Sep 23, 2022

Hundreds of Supported Women Later: The Invisible First Line

Sep 19, 2022

MyPath Project Second International Meeting was Held: Support for Migrant Women, Women of Ethnic Minority Origin and their Professional Development

Sep 15, 2022

OPEN CALL FOR PROJECTS: Eliminating Violence Against Girls and Women

Aug 18, 2022

A Record Number of Applications for the Fund for Art Projects by Women Artists

Aug 5, 2022

Shifting the Research Focus of the Read Between the Lines Project Amidst the Complex Emergencies of COVID-19 and the War in Ukraine

Aug 2, 2022

Mission: Possible – candidates eligible for the second round

Jul 25, 2022

CSDC is not Another Abbreviation

Jul 21, 2022

13 Projects will Receive Funding for BFW’s Community Development Program

Jul 13, 2022

16 Projects will Receive Funding under BFW’s Breath of Fresh Air Program

Jul 7, 2022

FUND FOR ART PROJECTS BY WOMEN ARTISTS: Open Call “State of Emergency”

Jul 6, 2022

Feminist Boot Camp All Stars Edition

Jul 1, 2022

How Civic is the Civil Sector in Bulgaria?

Jun 30, 2022

Solidarity with Women in the USA: We are not free while any woman is unfree

Jun 27, 2022

26 Applications Were Received for BFW’s Mission: Possible Program

Jun 20, 2022

Urgent Fund Update: BFW Distributed over BGN 100 000 to Organizations Providing Front-line Support to the Women and Children, Affected by the War in Ukraine

Jun 17, 2022

BFW’s 2021 Annual Report: After a twofold increase in our budget, we provided 134 direct grants and reached 207 351 beneficiaries

Jun 13, 2022

Approved Projects within the Equity and Climate Justice Programme

Jun 10, 2022

BFW’s Community Development Program Third Edition Brought Together Activists and Local Leaders

Jun 2, 2022

Mission Possible Program

Jun 1, 2022

Youth LGBT Organization Deystvie: Through the Means of the Law, We Can Move Mountains for the LGBTI+ Community in Bulgaria

May 27, 2022

The Cause for Cleaner Air Brought Together 25 Activists and Local Leaders from 14 Regions

May 27, 2022

25 People from 16 Locations Have Been Approved to Participate in the Third Edition of the Community Development Program of BFW

May 4, 2022

“Hayachi” Association: For us, there are no days off, no “working hours”

May 4, 2022

MyPath: Support for Migrant Women, Women from Ethnic Minority Backgrounds and their Professional Development

Apr 30, 2022

Approved Participants in the Breath of Fresh Air Program

Apr 15, 2022

14 Women Activists Took Part in a Training within the BFW’s Equality and Climate Justice Program

Apr 8, 2022

Nexo donates 44,905 BGN in support of the BFW Urgent Fund for Women and Children Affected by the War in Ukraine

Apr 4, 2022

BFW Announces Call for Applications for the 2022 Edition of its Community Development Program

Apr 3, 2022

Together we celebrated the International Women’s Day with a number of initiatives

Mar 28, 2022

Find Out Who Are the Selected Participants in BFW Equality & Climate Justice Program

Mar 21, 2022

We received 32 applications for the BFW Breath of Fresh Air 2022 Program

Mar 21, 2022

BFW received 33 applications for the Equality & Climate Justice 2022 Program

Mar 4, 2022

Support Feminist Movements in Ukraine, Poland, and Bulgaria now!

Mar 1, 2022

Urgent Fund for Women and Children Affected by the War in Ukraine

Feb 18, 2022

The “Chance for the Invisible Super Moms” Program Continues to Support Women and their Children

Feb 16, 2022

Apply for BFW Equality and Climate Justice Community Program 2022

Feb 14, 2022

March 8 Open Call Results Announced

Feb 10, 2022

Take Part in the BFW’s Contest Dedicated to International Women’s Day

Feb 10, 2022

NEW DEADLINE I “Breath of Fresh Air”, BFW’s New Program

Feb 10, 2022

72 Project Ideas Received in the BFW’s March 8 Contest

Jan 13, 2022

The campaign against domestic violence “The Invisible First Line” raised over 75 000 leva

Jan 12, 2022

Leaders of Change: Meet the participants in the Bulgarian Fund for Women’ Community Development Program

Dec 21, 2021

218 000 BGN Distributed by the BFW for Strengthening the Capacity and Strategic Development of 7 Organizations Working for the Rights of Women and Vulnerable Groups

Dec 16, 2021

Tech company Melon donates to the BFW Domestic Violence Fund

Dec 10, 2021

BFW and Kabinet.bg Launch New Program for Free Psychotherapy

Dec 8, 2021

“Sofiyska Voda” joins BFW’s Campaign in Support of Women and Children Victims of Violence

Dec 2, 2021

Glovo supports the BFW charity campaign in aid of women and children victims of domestic violence

Nov 30, 2021

Avon Bulgaria donated BGN 10 000 to BFW “The Invisible First Line” Campaign in Support of Women and Children Victims of Violence

Nov 24, 2021

The Invisible First Line – a Campaign in Support of Women and Children Victims of Violence Spotlights Those Who Help

Nov 22, 2021

Over 30 Free Online Consultations and 3 Webinars were Held within the BFW Love without Violence Project

Nov 17, 2021

Not One More: Read BFW’s Open Letter to the Newly Elected MPs and Future Members of the Government Asking for Immediate Measures on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence

Nov 8, 2021

Choose to Help Campaign Raises Funds for 15 Significant Causes

Nov 3, 2021

Four Women’s Funds in the Black Sea Region Embark on to Explore the (Post)pandemic Economic Effects Beyond the Numbers on Women’s Rights

Oct 28, 2021

Semi-finalists at Open Call for Core Funding for Organisations Working for Women’s Rights Announced

Oct 8, 2021

Star Nails – Bulgaria donates BGN 3,150 for the BFW program Chance for the Invisible Super Moms

Oct 5, 2021

Charity Comedy Show Raised BGN 14,434 in Support of Women in Bulgaria

Oct 5, 2021

Open Call for Core Funding for Women’s Rights Organisations

Oct 5, 2021

BFW Presented the Award for Best Director within the Sofia DocuMental Festival

Sep 3, 2021

Sign Up for a Free Legal or Psychological Consultation if You Have Been a Victim of Domestic Abuse or Violence

Sep 1, 2021

11 New Initiatives to Focus on Climate and Gender Justice, funded by the Bulgarian Fund for Women

Aug 31, 2021

Announcement of Feminist Boot Camp 2021: Dream Big! Winning Projects

Aug 30, 2021

The BFW Annual Report for 2020: More than 186,070 Direct Beneficiaries and 98 Direct Grants

Aug 25, 2021

Bulgarian Fund for Women launches the ‘For Love without Violence’ project with the support of the Ministry of Justice

Jul 27, 2021

11 Projects of Local Leaders will Receive Funding from BFW from the Climate and Gender Justice Program

Jul 26, 2021

COVID19 Emergency Domestic Violence Fund: The effect in numbers

Jul 19, 2021

Gender-based violence costs the EU €366 billion a year

Jul 16, 2021

12 CSOs will Receive Financial Support within the BFW “Feminism in Action” Program

Jul 14, 2021

Feminist Boot Camp 2021: Dream Big!

Jun 30, 2021

11 Projects of Local Leaders Approved for Funding by BFW as Part of the Community Development Program 2021

Jun 25, 2021

20 Activists Took Part in a Training, Part of the BFW Equality and Climate Justice Program

Jun 21, 2021

Feminist Boot Camp 2021 Participants Announced

Jun 21, 2021

50 candidates from 21 settlements took part in the BFW’s call for proposals “Feminism in action”

Jun 16, 2021

Opportunity for Change: 10% of OECD Funding Should Go to Women’s Funds!

Jun 15, 2021

The Bulgarian company Corida run a campaign in support of the Bulgarian Fund for Women

May 18, 2021

Here are the approved candidates in the Community Program for Equality and Climate justice

May 18, 2021

Open letter from the members of the Civil Society Development Council

May 17, 2021

The Call for proposals “Feminism in action” is open

May 17, 2021

UNICEF study reveals an alarming data on violence against children in Bulgaria

May 17, 2021

BFW’s campaign “The Eternal Hits of Bulgaria” awarded with 3 prizes at the IAB Mixx Awards

May 1, 2021

On the International Labor Day May 1: Art for fairer working conditions

Apr 22, 2021

Now you can apply for participation in the BFW’s Feminist Boot Camp 2021: “Dream big!”

Apr 9, 2021

Knocking on EU’s Door: An Exploration of EU Funding for Gender Equality

Apr 8, 2021

Activism and commitments to accelerate gender equality mark conclusion of the Generation Equality Forum in Mexico City

Apr 7, 2021

Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Bulgaria: domestic violence, overcrowding in prisons and surge of anti-Semitism and neo-Nazi groups

Mar 23, 2021

BFW starts a Community Program for Equality and Climate justice

Mar 23, 2021

Feminist Funds for Feminist Futures: A Call to Action for the Generation Equality Forum

Mar 18, 2021

BFW received 101 applications from 43 towns and villages for the Community Development Program 2021

Mar 18, 2021

Investment in women is always redeemed

Mar 8, 2021

20 initiatives across the country will commemorate the 8 of March and women’s achievements with the support of BFW

Mar 5, 2021

Check out our Handbook “It’s the 8 of March” for inspirational ideas how to celebrate the International Women’s Day

Mar 5, 2021

10 more bold project ideas from the BFW’s “March 8” Contest received funding and are to be realized

Feb 25, 2021

“Philanthropy for Women’s Rights” Webinar on the International Day of Women

Feb 18, 2021

European Parliament: Still many challenges ahead to achieve gender equality

Feb 15, 2021

Results from the “8 of March” Contest of the BFW

Feb 15, 2021

BFW is recruiting participants in the Community Development Program 2021

Feb 5, 2021

BFW received 112 project ideas in the „8 of March“ Contest dedicated to the International Women’s Day

Feb 5, 2021

Position of the BFW on the amendments to the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence

Jan 25, 2021

Amendments to the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence – a chance for Bulgaria to take a decisive step in the fight against violence

Jan 15, 2021

Contest: Turn your greatest ideas into reality to celebrate together 8 of March!

Dec 22, 2020

5 organizations working for women’s rights will be funded by BFW with nearly BGN 173,000 to support their strategic development and capacity building

Dec 14, 2020

Open letter from 70 Bulgarian civic organizations over the attack on children’s rights

Dec 4, 2020

BFW organizes a webinar “Domestic violence and violence against women: possible solutions”

Nov 30, 2020

BFW with campaign for the 16 days of activism for combating violence against women

Nov 24, 2020

Premiere of “The Eternal Hits of Bulgaria” that women listen to in pain, blood and bruising

Nov 20, 2020

Story of salvation and protection: how the Emergency Fund for Combating Domestic Violence helps in Silistra

Nov 19, 2020

10 are the approved organizations for the second phase of the Core funding call of BFW

Nov 13, 2020

34 applications for the first ever Core Support Call of the BFW

Nov 13, 2020

BFW Submitted Position in the Public Discussion of the National Strategy for Equality Between Women and Men 2021-2030

Nov 11, 2020

Open letter from the donor community: The state should take responsibility for the healthcare and medical treatment of its citizens

Nov 6, 2020

Call for core funding of organizations working for women’s rights

Nov 6, 2020

BFW successfully completed a project for prevention of domestic violence, including information campaign and support services

Nov 6, 2020

Summary of the results of Fund for Art projects by female artists and an Open Call for new artistic projects with an exhibition “Everything is just fine” (2017 – 2020)

Nov 1, 2020

Series of webinars on prevention of domestic violence conducted BFW

Oct 7, 2020

Results from the Contest for support of projects for the empowerment of girls and young women 2020

Sep 24, 2020

BFW offers free online consultations for victims of domestic violence

Sep 18, 2020

BFW received 44 applications in the Girls and Young Women empowerment contest

Sep 8, 2020

Feminist Boot Camp 2020 – Results of the Contest for Creative Projects

Aug 14, 2020

BFW Annual Report 2019: More than 5 000 beneficiaries trough 64 direct grants

Jul 30, 2020

Feminist Boot Camp 2020: Inspiration, empowerment and knowledge

Jul 21, 2020

A Webinar on Women’s Leadership Showed Good Practices for Supporting Women in The Corporate Sector

Jul 14, 2020

Together to end violence against women: summary of the results of the 2019 contest of BFW and “BCause” Foundation

Jul 13, 2020

No Justice without Racial Justice

Jul 11, 2020

Call for proposals for support of girls and young women

Jul 7, 2020

Online webinar on gender diversity and women leadership

Jul 2, 2020

Thanks to Your support the Emergency Fund for Combating Domestic Violence managed to raise 73 192 BGN

Jul 2, 2020

Habitat of Women’s NGOs in Bulgaria in 2020

May 28, 2020

A Fund for Combating Domestic Violence will help the most vulnerable women and children during COVID-19 pandemic

May 20, 2020

How Investing in Women and Girls Changes Bulgaria for the Better

May 6, 2020

EU Parliament becomes shelter for vulnerable women affected by COVID-19

Apr 6, 2020

The Council of Europe criticizes Bulgaria for violence against women, racism and freedom of media

Apr 1, 2020

Stronger commitment needed to combat racism, fight gender stereotypes and increase media freedom in Bulgaria

Mar 30, 2020

COVID-19 and violence against women

Mar 25, 2020

COVID-19: A Gender Lens

Mar 19, 2020

An Open Letter of Bulgarian Fund for Women in response to COVID-19: Security, Peace and Solidarity

Mar 17, 2020

15 years Bulgarian Fund for Women

Mar 7, 2020

BFW supports Ambassador for a Day initiative

Mar 5, 2020

BFW Puts Women Artists in Focus at “Еverything is (Just) Fine” Exhibition

Feb 14, 2020

76% of Bulgarians want health and sexual education at school

Dec 20, 2019

Selected Candidates in the Programme for Community Development

Dec 11, 2019

Bulgaria Dariava 2020 looks for its new causes

Dec 5, 2019

Myths and Truths on Abortions in Bulgaria

Nov 25, 2019

For as long as there’s violence, the fight will go on

Nov 25, 2019

BFW marks the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a campaign towards men

Nov 22, 2019

Results from the Call for Projects against Violence

Nov 18, 2019

BFW Starts a Community Building Programme

Nov 14, 2019

30 NGOs join forces to defend democracy and human rights in Bulgaria

Nov 11, 2019

23 projects submitted in the call for projects against violence

Oct 28, 2019

2019 Report on Women’s Rights in Bulgaria

Oct 11, 2019

A Joint Open Call for Projects by BFW and BCause

Sep 28, 2019

Our campaign “LoveErrors” won the Effie Award

Sep 11, 2019

Nine out of ten Bulgarians strongly support the right to legal abortion

Aug 15, 2019

BFW is looking for Communications and Events Manager

Jul 15, 2019

Results of the open call for new artistic projects “EVERYTHING IS FINE”

Jul 1, 2019

Results of the open call for Feminist Projects of May 2019

Jul 1, 2019

107 Artistic Projects by Women received BFW for the EVERYTHING IS JUST FINE Open Call for Proposals

Jun 28, 2019

Results of the Open Call for Project Ideas related to Feminist Boot Camp 3

Jun 12, 2019

36 organizations applied with feminist project proposals

May 31, 2019

Open Call for project ideas – next stage of Feminist Boot Camp 3

May 25, 2019

The future of gender equality policies: The battles we win are not yet won forever

May 22, 2019

BFW announces a Call for Art Projects by Women

May 13, 2019

Open Call for support of feminist projects

Apr 30, 2019

Selected participants for the Feminist Boot Camp 2019

Apr 25, 2019

EU Parliament candidate, key experts and civil society leaders meet at BFW’s Women’s Rights Forum 2019

Mar 10, 2019

Apply for BFW’s Feminist Boot Camp 2019 now!

Feb 21, 2019

March for Women’s Rights 2019

Feb 14, 2019

BFW exposes delusions about love by a prevention campaign against gender-based violence

Feb 1, 2019

Results from the Feminist Projects Call of BFW

Jan 21, 2019

42 organizations applied for the call in support of feminist projects

Jan 14, 2019

Their other possible life

Jan 3, 2019

Become an Ambassador for a Day!

Dec 12, 2018

Open call in support of feminist projects

Dec 11, 2018

BFW with a Human of the Year Award!

Nov 27, 2018

Multimedia handbook helps women entrepreneurs to kick-start their business

Nov 18, 2018

Analysis: Possible Solutions for Achieving Gender Equality in Bulgaria

Jul 27, 2018

Today’s Constitutional Court Ruling that the Istanbul Convention is Unconstitutional is a Disgrace for Bulgaria

May 10, 2018

Come to an urban expedition in Plovdiv: participate in an exploratory walk and see the city in a new way

May 2, 2018

Become an expert in the exploratory walks and change the city! Register for the training now!

Apr 19, 2018

How women feel in the city the residents of Plovdiv will explore

Apr 17, 2018

Single moms with new profession under Bulgarian Fund for Women and Expressbank programme

Mar 27, 2018

The campaign “You’re NOT Alone! Together against Violence” has 5 demands from the state in order to deal with violence against women

Feb 11, 2018

Implications of physical and sexual threats in the Bulgarian Vice PM Simeonov’s Declaration against the European MP Ska Keller

Dec 20, 2017

BFW opens a call for projects for Prevention and overcoming of violence against women and young girls

Dec 20, 2017

BFW has launched pilot programme for teachers on the topic of “domestic violence”

Dec 20, 2017

Bulgaria to ratify the Istanbul Convention by the end of 2017, a BFW round table reveals

Dec 12, 2017

Bulgarian Fund for Women is among the recipients of the 2017 edition of Human of the Year awards

Dec 1, 2017

Bulgarian Fund for Women is 2017 Woman of the Year award recipient

Sep 6, 2017

BFW will hold a training on domestic violence for teachers

Jul 24, 2017

Projects Awarded in BFW’s Call for Projects with a Focus on Girls and Young Women

Jul 21, 2017

Fund for Art Projects by Female Artists

May 26, 2017

Feminst Boot Camp Call for Projects

Apr 25, 2017

Support the Botchoukova Sisters and BFW’s Cause in the SHAPE Women’s Half Marathon in NYC

Apr 11, 2017

Apply for BFW’s “Feminist Boot Camp”

Mar 16, 2017

Men put on heels to “walk a mile in her shoes” on 18 March in Sofia

Mar 13, 2017

A BFW campaign fights the stereotypes on female drivers

Mar 2, 2017

March for Women’s Rights in Sofia

Jan 3, 2017

2017 starts with a donation for women and children – victims of domestic violence

Nov 14, 2016

BFW organizes a national campaign against early marriages and overcoming of gender stereotypes

Nov 2, 2016

Results from the 2016 BFW Call for Projects

Oct 12, 2016

23 NGOs take part in BFW’s 2016 call for projects

Oct 12, 2016

23 NGOs take part in BFW's 2016 call for projects

Sep 12, 2016

BFW announces а contest for projects in the areas of women’s rights and gender equality

Aug 19, 2016

Joss Stone: “I hope someday we won’t need feminism but these days we really do”

Jun 30, 2016

A Gender Approach is needed for the Social Inclusion of Young People

Jun 1, 2016

Call for Applications for the Women’s Human Rights Training Institute, 2016-2017

May 31, 2016

Better protection for children and women against domestic violence and gender-based violence through sharing good practices between Norway and Bulgaria

May 19, 2016

A Walk to End Breast Cancer: “Out of Love for Life” fund raises for struggling against the disease with a new product

Apr 25, 2016

The first Academy for women’s rights trained in feminism 12 representatives of NGOs

Apr 23, 2016

Women professors from New York and Paris with lectures on feminism in Sofia

Mar 14, 2016

BFW among the organizers of “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”

Mar 7, 2016

Eight successful women graduated from TU Sofia were guests at a special event for IWD, supported by BFW

Feb 15, 2016

TELUS International Europe supported BFW’s project with 5000 CAD

Jan 10, 2016

BFW is looking for participants in the Feminist Incubator FEMPOWER

Dec 21, 2015

Declaration in support of ratification of the Istanbul Convention by Bulgaria

Nov 30, 2015

UAF provides small rapid response grants to women and trans* human rights defenders in Bulgaria

Nov 25, 2015

A campaign to end violence against women was launched in the National Assembly

Oct 5, 2015

Take part in ‘Circus! My different family’

Aug 31, 2015

Municipality of Antonovo develops women’s movement

Aug 16, 2015

Over 5,500 women have had a breast cancer screening in the ‘From Love to Life’ campaign

Jul 14, 2015

Where can Gender Studies be studied?

Jul 13, 2015

Nadejda Dermendjieva: Change is happening

Jul 2, 2015

Investing in women benefits the whole society

Jun 25, 2015

“Why (we) invest in women?” – a discussion organized by BFW

Jun 24, 2015

Rights and Prejudices

Jun 8, 2015

Results of the first round of the competition of BFW

Jun 5, 2015

Urgent Action Fund calls for proposals, Bulgarian Fund for Women announces

Jun 1, 2015

28 NGOs from 15 cities applied in the BFW competition

May 7, 2015

BFW announces а contest for projects in the areas of women’s rights and gender equality

Nov 12, 2014

Avon Bulgaria started a second stage of “From Love to Live” campaign

Apr 25, 2014

Zhana Bergendorff, Crashbrake, Der Hunds and Rudi, Duli, Muden & Kukusheff with a concert against domestic violence

Mar 9, 2014

Man manifested against domestic violence on high heels

Nov 23, 2013

16-days Campaign of the United Nations on violence against women started today

Sep 27, 2012

Meeting of the International Network of Women’s Funds – European Region in Bulgaria

Jun 30, 2012

Bulgarian Fund for Women Supports Sofia Pride 2012

Mar 8, 2012

Million Goddesses Making Million Goodnesses

Nov 25, 2011

Women Shared Their Thoughts on Philanthropy and Their Power to Change the World

Nov 14, 2011

Bulgarian Donors Forum and Bulgarian Fund for Women organize Conference “Women and Philanthropy”

Nov 11, 2011

Gender Equality Youth Clubs 2011

Jun 18, 2011

European Women’s Lobby launches campaign to put an end to prostitution

Jun 17, 2011

Bulgarian Fund for Women to Sofia Pride

Nov 24, 2010

Bulgarian Fund for Women launches fundraising campaign with the exhibition “Born to be loved”

Nov 24, 2010

Bulgarian Fund for Women launches fundraising campaign with the exhibition "Born to be loved"

Nov 25, 2009

Commit ▪ Act ▪ Demand: We CAN End Violence Against Women!

Oct 8, 2009

Freedom of Violence Program

Feb 9, 2009

Youth Program 2009 – 2013

Jan 19, 2008

“Young Women – Healthy and Active” – 2008

Jan 19, 2008

"Young Women – Healthy and Active" – 2008

Feb 3, 2007

Pilot Youth Program “Bulgaria – It’s also me”

Feb 3, 2007

Pilot Youth Program "Bulgaria – It's also me"

Mar 30, 2006

"Challenge" program

Sep 27, 2005

"OSTEOPOROSIS" Program

Sep 3, 2005

Program "SHE"

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