SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MATTERS

Follow Up Bulgaria

Follow Up Bulgaria

Following their impactful participation in the Erasmus+ project SCRATCH-PRO in Cyprus, the Bulgarian team from Association Our World – Varna actively engaged in a series of local follow-up activities to disseminate the knowledge and methodologies gained. Through targeted presentations in educational institutions and youth centers—such as Bell Education Learning Center and "Han Isperih" School in Novi Pazar—the participants introduced sustainable entrepreneurship concepts, shared best practices, and inspired youth workers and educators to adopt non-formal educational tools promoting sustainability. These initiatives strengthened local capacities and encouraged continued engagement in Erasmus+ opportunities.

First Follow Up Activity 

  • PRESENTATION MEMBER: Radostina Hristova
  • COUNTRY: Bulgaria
  • LOCATION: Khan Isperih Bulgarian Secondary School, street 1 Vladimir Zaimov, town Novi pazwr, district Shumen, Bulgaria
  • DAY AND TIME:12 June.2025, 10.15-11.00
  • PARTICIPANTS: 23 people, aged between 19-50.

The group consisted of active youth workers -teachers and srudents interested in European educational opportunities. I presented my participation in Cyprus in the project Sustainable Development Goals in photos and a short video and explained the activities in which I took place and their importance for the global protection.I introduced examples of world- famous brands(we mentioned in the project-H&M, IKEA, Netflix etc.)and their impact on the environment and how their business can be sustainable and eco-friendly. I had prepared a special pister The Earth as Our Home for the participants in the project and showed its photo with Bulgarian team to my colleagues and students.I also explained them that I have met many young people who have the energy and the potential to change the world for better life. I also shared my personal experience and emotions with Erasmus+ programs and Cyprus.

2nd Follow Up Activity

  • DATE: 11.06.2025
  • PREPARED BY: Harieta Savova, Kristian Kostov, Veselin Arnaudov
  • PLACE: Bell Education Learning Center
  • YOUTH WORKERS: 15 people

During the dissemination event, we presented

  • The objectives and structure of SCRATCH-PRO
  • The non-formal educational methods applied: experiential learning, role-play, simulations, and collaborative workshops
  • Key thematic focuses: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and access to European support mechanisms (incubators, grants, accelerators)
  • Lessons learned and examples of social business ideas developed during the training
  • Reflections on intercultural learning and international networking

Participants received guidance on how to implement similar educational activities locally, fostering sustainability and entrepreneurship among young people.

Impact and Follow-Up

The dissemination event successfully:

  • Raised awareness about sustainable business education
  • Encouraged local youth workers to engage in social entrepreneurship initiatives
  • Strengthened the capacity of our network to apply non-formal education methodologies in youth work
  • Promoted the use of Youthpass for competence recognition

The session concluded with a discussion on future collaborations and the possibility of adapting the SCRATCH-PRO methods in local workshops and training sessions.

Dissemination links, follow up activities and links_ Association Our World

· Dissemination posts of the participants in their personal FB pages:

Evaluation Paragraphs from the participants 

Harieta Savova: As a participant in in the training SCRATCH-PRO project in Cyprus (17-25 May 2025), I found the session very engaging and informative. The way facilitators explained the project outcomes made it easy to understand how sustainable entrepreneurship can make a positive impact. I especially appreciated that the session highlighted opportunities for young people, including those from fewer opportunities like myself. It was motivating to hear about the experiences from Cyprus and to see how similar projects could be implemented locally. The whole program of the project felt dynamic and kept my attention throughout. I left the training course feeling inspired and more confident about exploring Erasmus+ projects in the future.

Kristian Kostov: The SCRATCH-PRO project in Cyprus (17–25 May 2025) was an enriching and impactful experience. The knowledge and skills I gained during this time are highly relevant to my work and will support my professional growth. Beyond that, I had the opportunity to connect with participants from different countries, exchange ideas, and gain insights into their cultures and ways of life. I deeply appreciate the excellent organisation by ACPELIA and the dedication of the facilitators – Erma, Katerina, and Bobby – who made the program engaging, dynamic, and truly memorable.

Radostina Hristova: Taking part in the SCRATCH-PRO project in Cyprus from 17–25 May 2025 has been an inspiring and valuable experience. As a teacher, I found the activities and methodologies we explored to be highly relevant and applicable to my work. I also had the chance to meet educators and participants from different countries, exchange ideas, and learn about their cultures and teaching approaches. Many thanks to ACPELIA and the wonderful facilitators – for designing such an engaging, insightful, and unforgettable program.

Veselin Arnaudov: I was very happy to join the SCRATCH-PRO project in Cyprus from 17 to 25 May 2025. It was a very good experience for me as a teacher. I learned new things that I can use in my job, and I met many nice people from other countries. We shared ideas and I learned about their culture and life. Big thanks to the hosting organization and also to Erma, Katerina and Bobby for making this project so nice and special.

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