The final day of the international youth exchange between the Youth Center – Kardzhali and Centro de Juventude de Lisboa began with changes to the schedule and the need for a quick reorganization of some of the activities.

Here is the English translation: "The program included a walk amidst the beautiful nature of the Rhodope Mountains and a catamaran cruise on the Kardzhali Reservoir, where the participants had the opportunity to communicate, exchange ideas, make new friendships, and get to know each other's culture and daily lives in a natural and genuine way. The initiative is part of the activities under the project 'Establishment of a Youth Center in the City of Kardzhali' under procedure BG-RRP-1.008, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism.

Within the framework of the project 'Establishment of a Youth Center in the City of Kardzhali,' an inspiring joint activity took place between the Plovdiv Youth Center and the Kardzhali Youth Center.

Youth from the youth centers in Lisbon, Kardzhali, and Plovdiv participated in an artistic coffee painting workshop, organized as part of a youth exchange between the centers of Kardzhali and Lisbon. The event turned into a true 'world café', where art, culture, and friendship came together through the aroma and colors of coffee

The second part of the international youth exchange between the youth centers of Lisbon and Kardzhali has officially launched, with the Kardzhali Youth Center playing host. Participating in the initiative are 20 young people from Lisbon, who joined youth from Kardzhali in a diverse, full-day program prepared by the center's team. The meeting began with presentations by the participants from both youth centers, who introduced their respective cultures, traditions, and activities.

Here is the English translation of your text: Kardzhali hosted the inspiring motivational seminar "I Learn, I Believe, I Can, I Know" featuring Gergana Stoyanova. The event, organized by the Municipality of Kardzhali, the Center for Support of Personal Development – Municipal Children's Complex (CPLLR – ODK) Kardzhali, and the Youth Center – Kardzhali, brought together over 220 representatives of student councils from the city.

On May 15 in Burgas, during a solemn ceremony in the "Petya Dubarova" hall of the "Morsko Kazino" (Sea Casino) Cultural Center, the winners in the poetry and prose categories of the "Petya Dubarova" National Poetry and Prose Contest were announced.

On May 10, the debut exhibition of Melisa Yashar - "Melisa in Wonderland" - opened at the KRUG Art Gallery, accompanied by a workshop with the participation of the author and other young artists.

Today, the participants took part in interactive games and workshops focused on leadership skills and active youth participation.

The initiative involves 20 young people from 10 schools in Kardzhali, who over the coming days will participate in training sessions, workshops, podcast activities, intercultural exchange, and activities related to active citizenship and youth participation.

Melisa Yashar’s debut exhibition, 'Melisa in Wonderland,' became a standout event, bringing together art connoisseurs, friends, teachers, classmates, business professionals, and an audience of all ages—so many, in fact, that the gallery could hardly contain them! Over 100 people filled the space to congratulate the artist.

We discovered this inspiring message in the vertical column of a special, handmade crossword puzzle.

Together with the active 7th and 8th grade students from Secondary School “Yordan Yovkov”, we held a truly important discussion. We spoke openly about the aggression we encounter in our daily lives and the anonymous hate spread online.

Over the past period, the Youth Center – Kardzhali, together with Football Club “Borovets 2004,” organized four football mini-tournaments involving students and young people from vulnerable groups.

As part of six consecutive sessions held in a closed group, parents went through a process of learning, sharing, and discussing topics related to the conditions and procedures for implementing programs aimed at preventing substance abuse.

The Kardzhali Youth Center is pleased to announce the successful completion of the educational workshops implemented under Contract No. BG-RRP-1.008-0001-C01 'Establishment of a Youth Center in the City of Kardzhali', under procedure BG-RRP-1.008 'A1 Youth Centers (in Regional Cities)', funded under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism.

The club carried out an activity from the 2026 Annual Plan — a practical workshop on the topic “How to Create an Event.”

Meet Radina Boyadzhieva — only 16 years old, a student at the Foreign Language High School “Hristo Botev” in Kardzhali, and already the recipient of 14 prestigious awards (12 national and 2 international) in literature and journalism!

The Youth Center – Kardzhali completed the first in a series of educational workshops aimed at developing young people’s digital skills.

Students and young people discussed the meaning of freedom and the events connected to the Liberation of Bulgaria, demonstrating knowledge, active participation, and genuine engagement with Bulgarian history. ???????? Happy March 3rd! Let us remember, value our freedom, and defend it through our actions.

We gifted them as a wish for health and happiness to the children from Day Center “Nadezhda” and to our friends at the Home for the Elderly. A small gesture with great meaning — a thread connecting generations.

With a small but heartfelt gesture, we expressed our gratitude, appreciation, and deep respect for Vasil Levski — a symbol of freedom, courage, and unconditional love for Bulgaria.

The young author Radina Boyadzhieva presented her debut poetry installation at the Art Gallery “Krag.” Her poetry, handwritten and translated into 8 languages, can be viewed until March 13.

On the occasion of February 14 – Valentine’s Day, the Youth Center – Kardzhali presented “The Arc” — a three-meter futuristic heart, symbolizing love and shared human emotions.

The Kardzhali Youth Center is pleased to announce that the educational workshops, implemented under Contract No. BG-RRP-1.008-0001-C01 "Establishment of a Youth Center in the City of Kardzhali", have successfully launched, drawing exceptional interest from young people. All groups have been formed at full capacity in accordance with the planned project activities, and the number of applicants significantly exceeded preliminary expectations. The project is being implemented under procedure BG-RRP-1.008 "A1 Youth Centers (in Regional Cities)", funded under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, and aims to develop key competencies, increase civic engagement, and stimulate the creative and personal potential of young people.

The Youth Center – Kardzhali successfully started Workshop 1: “Successful in the Digital World,” part of the training workshops implemented under Contract No. BG-RRP-1.008-0001-C01 “Establishment of a Youth Center in the city of Kardzhali,” under procedure BG-RRP-1.008 “A1 Youth Centers (in regional cities),” funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Happy holidays from the team of the Youth Center Kardzhali! We wish you a cozy Christmas and courage for big dreams in 2026. Be healthy, inspired and may the new year bring you only success!

My name is Yoan Petrov, I am 16 years old, and I am a bagpipe player in the "Captain Petko Voyvoda" Authentic Thracian Folklore Ensemble, under the artistic direction of Georgi Boyadzhiev at the "Rodopski Far 1938" Community Center. I am also a student at the Bagpipe School of the Municipal Center for Culture and Youth Activities (OCKMD) - Kardzhali, led by the renowned bagpiper Vasil Anastasov.

As part of an educational initiative, the team from the Kardzhali Youth Center delivered a presentation to students at the "Peyo Yavorov" Primary School in Kardzhali titled "New Year – From Antiquity to the Present." The initiative introduced students to the origins and evolution of New Year celebrations across various religions and ethnicities—including Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Buddhists, as well as Bulgarians, Turks, and Roma.

Today, together with students from "Otets Paisii" Secondary School and our inspired volunteers, we organized a Christmas Charity Bazaar featuring handmade gifts, cards, souvenirs, and holiday decorations.

On the eve of the bright Christmas holidays, the team of the Youth Center – Kardzhali visited the Home for the Elderly / Residential Care Center for Elderly People of Non-Working Age. With smiles, care, warm words, and small gestures, we shared the festive spirit and reminded everyone that compassion, respect, and human connection know no age. ???? Thank you for the warm welcome. We wish you health, peace, and light in every day — not only during the holidays.

We organized our third Christmas Charity Bazaar together with students from the Vocational High School of Agriculture and Forestry – Kardzhali.

The Youth Center – Kardzhali combines tradition and social engagement by implementing an original and inspiring festive initiative that reinterprets one of the oldest Christmas traditions – sending greeting cards. The project brings together history, creativity, and a social cause.

We successfully held our second Christmas Charity Bazaar! This time, the initiative was carried out together with students from the Vocational School of Electrical Engineering and Electronics – Kardzhali, who prepared handmade gifts, cards, souvenirs, and Christmas decorations.

Within the initiatives of the Youth Center – Kardzhali, an activity focused on career guidance and exchange of experience between students and young people was carried out.

We are pleased to announce that the Youth Center – Kardzhali has officially established a partnership with the Lisbon Youth Center (IPDJ)! This partnership will provide opportunities for young people from Kardzhali and Lisbon to meet through youth exchanges, share experiences, explore new ideas, and take part in activities focused on inclusion, participation, and European values. Stay tuned to our pages — we will soon share a sample programme and updates about the upcoming exchange visits!

Today, together with students from Secondary School “Otec Paisiy” and our inspired volunteers, we organized a Christmas Charity Bazaar featuring handmade gifts, cards, souvenirs, and festive decorations.

Youth Center – Kardzhali implemented another initiative aimed at supporting young people in their career path.

The Youth Center Kardzhali informs all interested young people that it is opening a recruitment procedure for participants in educational workshops. These are implemented under Contract № BG-RRP-1.008-0001-C01 "Construction of a Youth Center in the City of Kardzhali," under procedure BG-RRP-1.008 "A1 Youth Centers (in District Cities)," funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Demonstrative and educational boxing training sessions with Sports Club "Arda Box" and Youth Center – Kardzhali. The activity is part of the implementation of Contract № BG-RRP-1.008-0001-C01 "Construction of a Youth Center in the City of Kardzhali" under procedure BG-RRP-1.008 "A1 Youth Centers (in District Cities)", with funding from the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

In the period from October 28 to November 1, 2025, an educational visit to Berlin was held, organized by the National Focal Point team and the Center for Educational Integration of Children and Students from Ethnic Minorities (CEICSEM).

The team of the Youth Center – Kardzhali, together with experts from the Career Guidance Center, visited "Peyo Yavorov" Primary School – Kardzhali.

The youth from our club "Young People and the Professions of the Future"

On the eve of Enlightenment Leaders' Day, students and teachers from "P.R. Slaveykov" Secondary School – Kardzhali, together with the team from the Youth Center – Kardzhali, created an exciting evening filled with light, spirit, and inspiration. The torchlight procession from the Monument of the Apostle to the House of Culture became a symbol of the living bond between the past and the present.

A representative from the Youth Center – Kardzhali is taking part in an international educational visit to the "wannseeFORUM" Foundation in Berlin.

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" As it turns out, this question is not easy at all for 7th-grade students.

At the invitation of the "Aleko Konstantinov" Vocational School of Economics, the team from the Youth Center – Kardzhali participated in a mock UN session to mark United Nations Day.

To celebrate the city's holiday, the Youth Center – Kardzhali, together with the Tourist Information Center and the Municipal Children's Complex – Kardzhali, organized an inspiring Youth Festival where young people showcased their talent, creativity, and energy!

As part of the Youth Festival celebrating Kardzhali Day, the Youth Center – Kardzhali presented an inspiring photo exhibition titled "My Magical Summer," featuring the most beautiful shots captured by young talents.

The Youth Center – Kardzhali invites all young people to an unforgettable concert in celebration of the City Day! Date: October 19, 2025 Location: "Osvobozhdenie" Square, Kardzhali Start: 7:00 PM The youth favorites — Atanas Kolev and Boro Purvi — will take the stage to turn up the mood and celebrate together with plenty of music and energy! This is our holiday! Organizer: Youth Center – Kardzhali Supported by: Municipality of Kardzhali