The aim of the campaign has remained the same – to direct the attantion towards the difficulties but also the abilities of elderly people; to show our recognition and to praise their contribution for the whole society and to hear what they want to share with us.

In September 2012 Tulip Foundation invited civil organisations from around the country to join the campaign by organising an initiative and becoming part of the International Day of Elderly People Campaign. Each year 1 October is marked by hundreds of organisations since 1991 when it has been adopted by the general Assembly of the UN.

Some 29 organisations from different towns and villages from the whole Bulgaria joined the campaign this year. People from all ages, civil organisations, community clubs, schools, municipalities and mayor offices marked the day within their community in different ways. The variety of events - visits, meetings, talks, discussions, performances, concerts, exhibitions, contests etc. were united by the common idea – to show respect and appreciation for the contribution of the elderly people to the society.

List of the initiatives (submitted until 04.10.2912) in the frame of the campaign and pictures from the events can be seen here in Bulgarian language.