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Dokova and Dokov Foundation for the Future supports an international film production dedicated to Bulgaria’s cultural heritage The Dokova and Dokov for the Future Foundation has become an official partner…

We are very excited to share that another group has successfully completed the Strengthening FAMILY and INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS training!This special program, developed by the team at the Dokova and Dokov…

The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation made a significant donation of 50 000 euros to the Zograf Monastery in Mount Athos, which will be used to purchase a…

Dokova and Dokov for Future Foundation continues to support children with Down Syndrome in 2025 by providing free space at the Child Development Center "Smiles" in Varna for meetings and…

Since the beginning of 2025, the Dokova and Dokov for Future Foundation is an Inter-agency Refugee Response Plan (RRP) partner of the United Nations High Commissioner in Bulgaria - UNHCR…

This Christmas brought even more joy and smiles thanks to the special Christmas party we organized for the children with Down Syndrome in Varna.

Children with special educational needs have potential. Someone just needs to help them unleash and show it. That’s what we do at the “Smiles” Child Development Center, which we created…

Today, 15 November, we celebrate the European Day of Music Therapy under the motto The Rhythm of Wellbeing. The "Dokova and Dokov for Future" Foundation, on the initiative of the…

On November 1, on the occasion of the National Awakeners Day, the Klet Publishing House Bulgaria organized an official ceremony for the awarding of the prizes and diplomas to the…

Events for the cooperation of civil organizations and state institutions in Varna On October 18, Ruzha Doncheva – Program Director of the Foundation “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” together…

Стамена Христова с две престижни награди Stamena Hristova, a member of the team at the “Smiles” Children’s Development Center under the “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation, received two…

Lego® Education – Emotions Children from our center immersed themselves in the world of emotions with LEGO® Build Me “Emotions”! The sessions began with smiles and enthusiasm as the children…

Young talents win cups and medals before the summer vacation On Saturday, we organized an internal OPEN chess Olympiad for our talents. The winner Atanas Grncharov performed remarkably and took…

National Conference “A Comprehensive Approach in Preschool and Primary School Education” The team of the Center for Child Development “Smiles” at the “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation attended…

We are proud to share the victories of the children from the Center for Child Development “Talents” Darina Ivanova Congratulations to our champion Darina Ivanova for her excellent performance at…

We are donating a new intensive care unit for the smallest The smallest need the most special care! That is why this year we are continuing our activity by donating…

June 1st for children with Down Syndrome A magical Children’s Day has passed at the Children’s Development Center “Smiles.On June 1, Children’s Day, the Dokova and Dokov for the Future…

“Smiles” Child Development Center celebrated its second birthday Friday, 10.05. it was a special day for Smiles Child Development Center! It’s been 2 years since the opening of the center,…

Results of a talent contest 28 talented children will be trained at the center for child development “Talents”. The candidates who successfully passed the competition have already been determined and…

Center for child development “Talanti” opened its doors Center for child development “Talanti” opened its doors on March 16 and brought a lot of joy and excitement among children and…

Lego education teacher training On 05.02.2024, a training session for pedagogues and psychologists using the Lego education methodology was held at the “Smiles” Child Development Center.All members of the children’s…

New opportunities for development and support: LEGO®Education for children with SEN and psychological support for parents at the Child Development Center “Smiles” The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation…

The first annual meeting of the members of the Bulgarian Donor Forum took place On January 18 this year, the first annual meeting of the members of the Bulgarian Donor…

Monthly support meetings for children with Down syndrome and their parents The “Dokova and Dokov for Future” Foundation together with the Life with Down Syndrome Foundation are launching a completely…

Launch of an online charity shop “Shop for a Cause” In today’s world, where online shopping is increasingly popular and preferred, our online store comes to the fore with its…

Аdapted swimming tournament On the occasion of the International Day of People with Disabilities, an adapted swimming tournament “Sofia Cup” was organized on December 3rd. 103 children from all over…

Christmas party for children with Down Syndrome From the beginning of December, the “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation started a series of Christmas parties for children with special…

“Music therapy approaches and techniques when working with normal children and children with special educational needs” In today’s world, music transforms our lives in incredible ways. Its role in the…

Workshop “Inclusive education and support of individual needs of children in kindergarten”. On 27.10.2023, at the initiative of the “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation and UNICEF Bulgaria, a…

The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation made a donation for the children and their families who suffered in the floods! The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation…

On Saturday (August 19), the first Mental Arithmetic Olympiad took place in the city of Varna – an initiative of Smartykids Children’s Educational Centers! One of the directions in which…

The department for newborns in Dobrich Medical Center received a new modern incubator Every 12th child in Bulgaria is born prematurely, or over 6,000 children on an annual basis need…

“Smiles for Ukraine” children’s center becomes “Smiles” child development center We share today, for the holiday of all children – June 1, 2023, a piece of news for which we…

U.S. Embassy Sofia and UNICEF visit the Children’s Center “Smiles for Ukraine” On May 2, an international delegation from the American Embassy – U.S. Embassy Sofia, led by Deputy Ambassador…

The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation supported a campaign for EGT on the occasion of May 24 On the occasion of the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril…

“Smiles for Ukraine” Children’s Center nominated for “Golden Apple” awards The competition for contribution to the lives of children “Golden Apple” enters its decisive stage – voting for the winners…

Empathy for Ukrainian refugees In times of war, it is important to empathize with human tragedies. As a sign of support for the refugees arriving from Ukraine as a result…

Solidarity for those fleeing war The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation organizes a donation to support Ukrainian refugees in the city of Balchik. Children’s underwear, socks and tea…

Support for refugees from Ukraine The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation continues its donation campaign by bringing essential medicines to the “Ukrainian Cultural Center” in the city of…

Group football lessons The “Dokova & Dokov for the Future” Foundation sympathizes with Ukrainian children who are separated from school and from their natural environment for development. That is why…

Emergency kits for Ukrainian refugees The “Dokova & Dokov for the Future” Foundation prepared 500 packages of first necessities for the arriving Ukrainian refugees. The packages contain water, croissants, biscuits,…

Donation on the occasion of Easter for refugees in “St. Constantine and Elena” On the occasion of the Easter holidays, the “Dokova & Dokov for the Future” foundation pleased the…

“Dokova & Dokov for the Future” Foundation opens Children’s Center “Smiles for Ukraine” “Dokova & Dokov for the Future” Foundation opens Children’s Center “Smiles for Ukraine”! We welcome Ukrainian refugee…

The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation visited the residents of the “Gergana” Old People’s Home St. St. Constantine and Elena Precisely on Ignazhden, as the first to enter…

Contest “March 8” at the Bulgarian Women’s Fund The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation, together with other donor organizations, supported the “March 8” 2022 Contest, organized and conducted…

“Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation donated food and non-food products to the Home for Medical and Social Care for Children, Varna The home is a major provider of…

Donation of an incubator for SBALAG “Mother’s Home” We advocate for the right of every newborn to receive the highest quality and modern medical care. We believe that the University…

Conference “The civil sector in support of refugees from Ukraine” On June 27, the “Dokova & Dokov for the Future” foundation took part in a cooperation conference “The civil sector…

“A New Beginning for Ukrainian Women and Children in Bulgaria” Campaign The ‘Dokova and Dokov for the Future’ Foundation is happy to announce that it has been approved to receive…

Career forum for Ukrainians On June 30, the team of the “Dokova & Dokov for the Future” Foundation took part in a Career Forum for Ukrainians. It was held in…

Discussion meeting “Is support for children and disabled people from Ukraine effective” “Dokova & Dokov for the Future” Foundation took part at the invitation of “Karin Dom” in a discussion…

Visit to the Rest and Rehabilitation Center “Zeleznichar” The “Dokova & Dokov for the Future” Foundation together with Energy-NRG and volunteers visited the “Zheleznichar” rest and recovery center, located near…

Bulgarian language course at the “Smiles for Ukraine” children’s center In the children’s center “Smiles for Ukraine” Bulgarian language courses are held for children from Ukraine. The course is organized…

“Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation joined the Bulgarian Donor Forum “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation joined the Bulgarian Donor Forum as a member with observer status.…

UNICEF chose the ‘Dokova and Dokov for the Future’ Foundation as its partner We are happy to share that the United Nations Children’s Fund @UNICEFBulgaria has chosen the “Dokova and…

Do the #1 thing for Love As part of its #1something campaign, dedicated to the prevention of various forms of violence, the ‘Dokova and Dokov for the Future’ Foundation organizes…

Finalists in the grant program “Support for personal growth and empowerment of girls and women” On November 25, we celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.…

Andrea Kotsinova – participant of the Olympic festival in Italy “Our girl” Andrea Kocinova will take part in the 16th Winter European Youth Olympic Festival Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2023, which will…

Andrea Kotsinova with a silver medal at the Youth Olympic Festival Young Bulgarian athletes Andrea Kotsinova and Tervel Zamfirov became vice-champions in the team giant slalom snowboarding at the Winter…

1 year of war and how we fight fear with smiles at the “Smiles for Ukraine” children’s center Today marks exactly one year since the start of the war in…

Irina Dokova – Business woman of the year 2022 in the social responsibility category The chairwoman of the “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation, Irina Dokova, was awarded as…

Andrea Kotsinova – face of “Sofia – European Capital of Sports” Andrea Kotsinova is the new face of “Sofia – European capital of sports” together with the 15-year-old table tennis…

The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation, with the financial support of the “International Projects” Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, helped more than 600 Ukrainian children and…

Get involved in the Down Syndrome Foundation’s ‘Colorful Challenge’ The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation invites you to join the “Colorful Challenge” of the “Life with Down Syndrome”…

Support for the Foundation “Life with Down Syndrome” Today, on March 21st – International Down Syndrome Day, we’re taking part in a ‘Colorful Challenge’ to show support for the colorful…

An injury ended the season for Andrea Kotsinova After a serious accident while descending in the parallel slalom discipline at the World Junior Championships in Bansko, Andrea Kocinova ends the…

“Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation became a member of the National Network for Children The “Dokova and Dokov for the Future” Foundation is the new member of the…