‘The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were!’
John F. Kennedy
We invite you to join our campaign
PLACE FOR FUTURE
What is it?
A university campaign for sustainable development and civil participation carried out by the Shtastlivetsa Sofia Civil Association and its partners.
What are we going to do?
Place for Future is an opportunity to combine new and different approaches, enjoyment and care for the environment with education, meeting new people, organizing workshops, open-air concerts, seminars, discussions, round tables, and informal learning from the personal example set by the members of the project.
We were brought together by our caring for the future of our favourite spots, in nature and the city alike.
Be one of us!
Who are we?
Young and committed, responsible and cheerful, ambitious and daring – an inspired team of friends and like-minded folks, still learning from one another and enjoying our work – because we plan, reflect, party, participate, create, give our best, offer solutions for the type of development that does have a future.
Who else takes part?
Our partners are For the Nature Coalition of non-governmental and civil organizations, New Bulgarian University, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, and…
you.
You are the future. You are concerned about the fate of Irakli, Sinemorets, the Knyazhevo Woods, Strandja and all the other heavenly, still virginal places around Bulgaria… and not only.
You sympathize with those citizens who not only protect Bulgarian nature and cultural heritage, but also set an example of honourable human and civil conduct.
You are an inquiring, seeking and active person, interested in the world around and helping change it for the better.
You believe it’s important to know your civil rights and learn how to uphold them.
You understand the benefits of civil activity and wish to get involved with a project, idea or event of your own.
You wish to find out more about the people who struggle to help the Rhodope Mountains, Vitosha, the Russian Church in Sofia, the Bulgaria Grand Hotel survive… Who organize tourism that fits in with the environment. Who stand up for their rights not just for themselves, but for the whole of their community. Who offer sustainable ways of development. Who are not afraid to be different, because their difference builds upon principles and values. Who see a point in being concerned about their fellow beings and draw satisfaction from deeds whose fruits will be gathered by the generations after them.
Who are invisible today – but shall be talked about tomorrow. Who think and act now, so that we human beings will be around also in the future.
You are a student, lecturer, university administrator…
You’re familiar with interesting and active people and initiatives which may enrich our understanding of the social world.
You have professional and civil experience that you’d like to share with colleagues and new friends.
You have ideas that you want to see come true: make a movie or clip, write an essay or article, plan and conduct a survey, organize a meeting or debate…
You wish to find others like you.
Look for us here (http://placeforfuture.org) or email us at place.for.future -at- gmail.com!
The Place for Future campaign evolved as a continuation of the eponymous project, which was carried out with the financial assistance of the Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe, CEE Trust.
