The marketplace was organised entirely on a voluntary basis with the active participation of people and organisations from different sectors – local authorities, profit and nonprofit sectors. Many of the participants got involved according to their possibilities with information, labour, materials. The civil organisations took part in a series of trainings on effective and mutually beneficiary cooperation with the business. The business was involved with ambassadors who believed in the idea and disseminated information and invitations. Centre Nadia and Third age Foundation were especially active in the preparation of the event. The marketplace was organised in the frame of a project implemented with the financial support of the Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe.
Peter Daskalov, Deputy Regional Governor of Ruse, was an official guest of the event and congratulated the participants with the realisation of the innovative idea. Milen Dobrev, Executive Director of the Russe Chamber of Commerce and Industry gave a symbolic start of the marketplace by ringing the gong that was especially provided by Ruse Philharmonic Orchestra.
As on each marketplace the only rule was that money is a taboo. Tens of representatives of profit and nonprofit organisations spent about an hour in interesting and intensive meetings, conversations and agreements. Illia Devedjiev who led the marketplace contributed a lot to the dynamics of the event. At the end of the marketplace Maria Petkova, Director of Tulip Foundation announced the results – 42 signed agreements for a total of more than 25 000 leva. In addition to these numerous other meetings were agreed for further discussions about opportunities and details for future cooperation.
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“En Er Gy Soft” Ruse will develop a software programme for organization and management of databases of volunteers for Caritas Ruse, who will provide the company with premises for events, trainings and meetings.
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Kiparis ООD Ruse will deliver building materials for the yard of crisis centre for women victims of domestic violence run by Nadia Centre, In return the centre will provide the company with specialized legal advice.
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Russe Chamber of Commerce and Industry will provide Third Age Foundation with periodical translation services. The Foundation will support the Chamber in development of applications for funding;
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La maison du fleuve PR agency Ruse will provide free PR services to Russe association for support for people with mental disabilities, who on their side will promote the activities of the agency among their networks.
Two civil organisations signed the biggest number of deals – Caritas Ruse and Third Age Foundation. Russe Chamber of Commerce and Industry registered the biggest number of agreements among the companies.
The marketplace is planned to take place each year.
Artical in Capital newspaper and Dnevnik newspaper. (both are in Bulgarian language)
