Programme: Programme "Education" 2021-2027

The project aims to provide accessible, systematic and sustainably organized support for the development and manifestation of the talents of children and students from the Municipality of Mezdra by conducting targeted training and participation in local events. It is aimed at all educational institutions in the municipality and covers all interested children and students, including representatives of vulnerable groups with a mother tongue other than Bulgarian.
The project includes two complementary sub-activities. Sub-activity 1.1 provides for the organization of 24-week training in the areas of STEM, arts, culture and sports. The activities are carried out by pedagogical specialists and experts, with the limit of 70 hours in school time for each child being observed. Sub-activity 1.2 provides an opportunity for real expression through competitions, exhibitions, competitions, festivals, sports tournaments, creative events and STEM initiatives, which are held entirely on the territory of the municipality in accordance with the requirements of the procedure.
The project contributes to achieving the indicators SOI 2.7 "Number of children and students supported" and EECO15 "Minorities", by ensuring the active participation of children and students from different social and ethnic groups and providing an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment. The systematic "preparation - performance" model increases the motivation for learning, social skills and confidence of the participants, while strengthening the partnership between educational institutions, the municipality and the community. The project creates a sustainable basis for the development of talents at the local level, develops positive educational attitudes and provides conditions for the continuation of activities after the end of the funding through the engagement of pedagogical specialists, municipal support and local resources.