?✨ We’re excited to share that our brand new website is now live!
Explore resources, updates, and everything you need to know about our work in Bulgaria at ? https://www.unhcr.org/bg/
Whether you’re seeking support, information, or ways to get involved — it’s all just a click away.
UNHCR Bulgaria is proud to support a campaign aimed at facilitating school enrolment for refugee children in Harmanli, Plovdiv, and Burgas for the 2025/2026 school year.
Building on past successful cooperation, UNHCR and the Ministry of Education jointly organized local coordination meetings with school principals, regional education authorities, and NGOs. These meetings focused on addressing operational and logistical questions and strengthening collaboration ahead of the new school year.
? The meetings were hosted at our Compass Protection and Inclusion Centres, providing a space to exchange ideas and present available support services. Together, we aim to ensure every child has access to education and the support they need.
What are the real challenges refugees face in Bulgaria today? How do they navigate work, housing, and financial systems? What support do they need most?
UNHCR Bulgaria’s latest AGD Participatory Assessment dives into these questions, based on direct conversations with 98 refugees and asylum seekers in Sofia and Plovdiv.
This year’s focus: socio-economic and financial inclusion—a critical lens for understanding integration and shaping better support.
? Discover the insights: https://data.unhcr.org/en/documents/details/117910
We’re thrilled to see our initiative featured by IOM Bulgaria, who shared about the joyful and inclusive atmosphere created at the Safe Zone in Ovcha Kupel.
This program, led by UNHCR Bulgaria in collaboration with MiniArt, brings creativity, connection, and community to young people and families.
? Check out IOM’s post here:
? https://bulgaria.iom.int/news/building-joy-and-community-through-circus-arts-safe-zone-ovcha-kupel
We’re excited to share that Mini Art Foundation, with the support of UNHCR, recently held full-day Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) sessions in RRC Ovcha Kupel, RRC Voenna Rampa and RRC Harmanli.
These sessions offered a safe and creative space for children to express themselves and connect through art and play. ?️?
? Stay tuned for more inspiring activities that support refugee well-being and inclusion!
We’re thrilled to announce that UNHCR partners Ukraine Support and Renovation Foundation (USRF) have launched an online Bulgarian language lesson tailored for Arabic speakers!
This is the first in a series designed to make learning Bulgarian accessible and engaging for Arabic-speaking communities.
? Watch the first lesson here: https://youtu.be/1yhUGuimpCs
Are you part of a refugee-led organization with a powerful idea to improve your community? The Refugee-led Innovation Fund is here to support you!
This fund backs initiatives led by refugees, stateless people, and displaced communities — the real experts in creating meaningful, local solutions. From sustainable farming to microfinance, past projects have made a real impact. Now it’s your turn.
? What’s offered:
✅ Flexible funding
✅ Expert support from UNHCR and innovation specialists
✅ Capacity building and global networking
Whether you’re just starting or scaling up, this is your chance to test new ideas and drive change.
? Learn more and apply: https://www.unhcr.org/innovation/refugee-led-innovation-fund/
We’re happy to share that Animus Association Foundation, with the support of UNHCR, recently held two successful awareness sessions on:
These sessions, held at the Compass Protection and Inclusion Center, were tailored for Arabic and Farsi languages speakers.
We’re encouraged by the strong interest and engagement around mental health — a topic that truly matters. ?✨
A new FAQ is now available for the Humanitarian Support & Integration Programme for displaced persons from Ukraine with Temporary Protection in Bulgaria.
It covers:
✅ Eligibility
✅ Accommodation & integration support
✅ At-risk criteria
✅ Application process
? Available now at: Arrival from Ukraine – UNHCR Bulgaria
? Behind every refugee is a face. A story. A person.
? The exhibition “Shared Journey” , organized by the Council of Refugee Women in Bulgaria with support from UNHCR, is now open at the Open-Air Gallery next to Kabana Cinema, Sofia City.
Through the lens of Ivan Shishiev , 13 powerful portraits bring you closer to people forced to flee from Syria, Ukraine, Sudan, and Afghanistan and their stories of displacement and new beginnings.
?️ The exhibition will remain open until the end of July . Don’t miss it!
Due to recent legislative changes in Ukraine, all Ukrainian pensioners, including those residing abroad, must complete a verification procedure in order to continue receiving pension payments. Please click on "read more" for more information.
