In cooperation with members of the Parliament an exhibition with the posters of the national campaign “To be father” was presented.

In the presence of members of the Parliament, journalists and colleagues from partner organisations the exhibition was opened by Grozdan Karadgiov and Maria Petkova. Members of the Parliament from all different political groups shared their views on importance of fathers.

Tulip Foundation presented some recommendations about possible changes in policies for engagement of fathers and male figures in care for children:

• Development and adoption of family policy which should reflect the needs and possibilities of the whole families not only in terms of social services.
• Regulation of various forms and ways for fathers to be engaged in caring for children from birth and early age as integral part of their lives and not as an additional paid service;
• Regulation and application of new up-to-date models for supporting families based on their strong sides and participation of the extended family like FGC, restorative practices etc.;
• Targeted development of opportunities for attracting more men to be employed in children’s clinics, kindergartens, schools, social services;
• Public discussion with fathers about their participation in lives of children, their role and opportunities in Bulgaria in 21 century.