Ambassador Mustafa: Bulgaria’s History Is a Gift to the World
US Ambassador Herro Mustafa visited the Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis in February.
March 6, 2020
In the Headlines
If Instagram Had Been around on March 3, 1878
We live at a time when we take camera-equipped phones and instant communication for granted, so it is hard for anyone in 2020 to imagine that week-old copy would count as “breaking news” and that, to convey the horrors of war, journalists would have to draw them, literally.
March 3, 2020
Can Bulgaria Become a Game Development Hub?
Sofia Game Jam Week 2020 featured an array of events and attracted a record number of visitors.
February 22, 2020
Food, Music, Science. What Brings You Here?
On January 16–18, Fulbright scholars and English Teaching Assistants came together to present their work, discuss progress and challenges, and share snapshots of their lives in Bulgaria. Meet some of the Americans advancing their academic or professional goals right here and, by doing so, promoting Bulgaria’s cultural and culinary heritage around the world.
February 4, 2020
Required: Teacher Learning 101, Bulgarian Style
Professional learning for educators has been a cornerstone of educational programs developed by the America for Bulgaria Foundation. The focus on professional learning recognizes that challenges in the classroom are dynamic, and in order to prepare students for the jobs of the future, education professionals need to examine and improve their practice continually.
February 4, 2020
Pervasive Integrity Is the Best Antidote to Corruption
Major corruption can only be curbed through investigations by strong, independent media and institutions, says Philip Gounev, board chairman of the Anti-Corruption Fund and former deputy interior minister. But we can all fight everyday corruption by being honest and demanding honesty from others.
February 2, 2020
When School Is a Place for All (Yes, Parents, Too!)
The One School for All model also received a Zero Project award for innovative practice in the field of inclusive education. In 2020, Zero Project, an initiative of the Austria-based Essl Foundation, recognized 86 innovative practices and policies worldwide supporting social entrepreneurship and people with disabilities; the top ten will receive support and training to enhance their capacity and promote their activities across the globe.
January 29, 2020
Attention, Bulgarian Journalists: Apply for a Media Fellowship in the US
The America for Bulgaria Foundation in association with the World Press Institute is offering an exciting opportunity for an early- to mid-career Bulgarian journalist with more than five years of
January 16, 2020
Training Opportunity in the US for Bulgarian Agriculture Professionals
Applications are now open for the 2020 Leaders in Agriculture Program of the America for Bulgaria Foundation. Leaders in Agriculture is a two-week training program in the United States that
January 14, 2020