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Catalyst of Change

Catalyst of Change

Supporting a vibrant civil society in Europe

EDU PLAYGROUND

Call 1
Women's Rights
Bulgaria

EDU PLAYGROUND is a civil society organization dedicated to empowering individuals and local communities through education, training, and the promotion of human rights and democratic values. The organization works to ensure access to social rights, foster active citizenship, and combat discrimination and exclusion, particularly for youth and marginalized communities. EDU PLAYGROUND aims to build a more inclusive, and rights-based society by creating equal opportunities for learning and participation through modern and innovative educational tools.

About the Project

Voices of the Law: Empowering Women in Small Communities

The project aimed to address the marginalization of women in rural EU areas by strengthening their legal awareness, promoting gender equality, and improving their participation in local decision-making and access to justice. EDU Playground presented a report about the specific legal needs of women in the Plovdiv region which were identified through focus groups with women and legal professionals, carried out a workshop, self-preparation resources, and an informative website.

Communication Outputs

Project Communications

EDU Playground released three articles, conducted multiple workshops and made frequently updated their Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.

Project Website

Funded by the European Union

name

Catalyst of Change: Protecting the Union values by supporting a resilient, engaged and vocal civil society for the promotion of women’s rights, environmental justice and anti-corruption

partner

European Center for Not-for-Profit Law Stichting (ECNL)

duration

1 January 2023- 31 December 2026

budget

3,411.982 EUR