We create families.
Development and a happy childhood for young children in Bulgaria.
Why we exist
- 400 000 + children live at risk of poverty and social exclusion
- 2+ kids are left in the care of the state per day
- 32 000 + children with disabilities in Bulgaria
- Lack of strategy in Bulgaria for early childhood
Why we exist
- 400 000 + children live at risk of poverty and social exclusion
- 2+ kids are left in the care of the state per day
- 32 000 + children with disabilities in Bulgaria
- Lack of strategy in Bulgaria for early childhood
We are there when children and families need us
For every third child in Bulgaria, life is difficult, and for their family – a constant challenge. Thousands of children still have no family and live in hospitals, social institutions, or temporary accommodation centers.
Thirty-three years after our foundation was established, and after more than 30,000 transformed lives, we at the For Our Children Foundation continue to be where we are needed most – in maternity wards, when mothers are vulnerable and uncertain about how to care for their babies; with foster families who open their hearts to children without parents; in our centers in Sofia and Plovdiv, where we help children take their first steps, say their first words, and overcome their fears and traumas; where their families become calmer and more confident – because they already know that, with our support, they can be the best parents for their children.
We work for the best interests of children, so they can grow up in a secure family environment
We believe in the capabilities of the children and families we help and explore their needs. We encourage parents to overcome the challenges facing the child, to provide support and security for them to develop their full potential.
Active social work, psychological support and mobilization of various specialists around each child are our key approaches to help families get out of a situation of vulnerability and cope with the difficulties in their lives.
Our ultimate goal is for the child to live in a safe and secure environment and for the family to receive support to ensure this.
Early Childhood Development Complexes
Early Childhood Development Complex in Sofia
We transformed the building of the former baby’s institution "St. Sofia” to create a special place for young children and their families. The Early Childhood Development Complex unites various centers for work with children and parents, in which they receive comprehensive social, psychological and material support. Here children with disabilities and difficulties discover the new world - the one that is full of opportunities! Learn more 
Early Childhood Development Complex in Plovdiv
At the Early Childhood Development Complex, we support young children and their families to be confident, live in a safe environment, and unlock their potential. Learn more
Campaigns
Balkan 6 Peaks Challenge
Balkan 6 Peaks Challenge – the fundraising challenge by Tony McMurray.
Christmas campaign 2025
Join our traditional Christmas campaign by choosing one of the three ways you can support us.
Bulgarian 56 Peaks Challenge
Tony McMurray’s first fundraising challenge in Bulgaria aiming to raise funds for our causes.
Become 1 of 30
This year the For Our Children Foundation turns 30 years old and we want to celebrate together.
A hug for our children
Let’s give hugs together to the children in need!
Our impact
Kalina from the “Dobronosci” Club: A child needs very little to feel seen
The desire to help knows no age. Maturity sometimes comes before coming of age. A 17-year-old girl makes small but meaningful gestures because she wants to be helpful and be...
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12 Unexpected Ideas for Summer Games
Summer is a wonderful time to spend more moments with your children. Walks and outdoor play provide a natural opportunity for them to explore the world, interact with others, and...
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Nikola and the plasticine bridge: creativity Is the shortest path to a child’s world
Creativity is a bridge to the world of children. It creates a special connection and a safe space where talents, emotions, and challenges find their natural expression. That’s why children...
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Our summer day camp: independent, happy, and active
On that first morning, you stand nervously at the door. Your little hand hides uncertainly in a big palm. By the end of the day, your eyes are shining, and...
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From “yes” and “no” to endless questions
When words find their way, every small step becomes a big victory. Sonya was almost 3 years old when we first met her. Her father had noticed that she was...
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Words that give confidence
Sometimes a single word, a single sound, or an attempt at conversation can be much more than just a small step. They can be the beginning of self-confidence and a...
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The child is not a party to the conflict
Sometimes the biggest challenge after a breakup isn’t the change itself, but the way adults manage to get through it. Some time ago, in our work, we met a family...
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Steaming. What this behavior tells us and how to support our child
Have you noticed your child clapping their hands, rocking back and forth, repeating sounds, or spinning a favorite object? Such behaviors often worry parents, especially when they are more frequent...
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Sibling rivalry: how parents can help
Conflicts between siblings are one of the most common challenges in a family. Although they can be exhausting for parents, they are a natural part of a child’s development. It...
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Others about us
Velina Todorova
Member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child since 2016.
"I know the resilience of the foundation and the team, which continues to support children and their families very successfully. I am always ready to support them, because of the cause that unites us."
Janeta Dzhambazka
Member of the Management Board and Executive Director / Chief Financial Officer of Generali Insurance AD
"I believe that whoever manages to find the balance between the digital world and human attitude will be successful. The future belongs to the brave and innovative people who can gather all the diversity in their hearts. "
Tsvetomir Uzunov
Chief Financial Officer at logistics company "Discordia"
"The strongest distinguishing feature of the foundation is the exceptional commitment of the team to the cause for children. With their endless enthusiasm, creativity and inexhaustible energy, colleagues cope with countless challenges and do not stop doing small miracles to help children and their families every day."
Irena Tsakova
Permitting and Legal Director for Dundee Precious Metals in Bulgaria
"We have been supporting the For Our Children Foundation for 11 years now. As an innovative mining company, whose focus is the sustainable development of people and regions, as well as a better future, we see a perspective in the foundation. Together with the team we realize and support various causes of social significance, we take care of the development of children because they are our bright future. We are proud to be a traditional partner in organizing the largest charity event, the Evening of Virtues.
Radoslav Koshkov
Schneider Electricc Regional Manager for Bulgaria, Albania, Macedonia, and Kosovo
"In recent years, the business in our country has developed and advanced in every way - production and general business practice are becoming more modern and sustainable. That is why the opportunities to invest in local communities are increasingly recognized by companies. About Schneider Electric Foundation "For Our Children provided just that - an opportunity to bring back to the community part of our success, just as as a global investor who has found his home here, we owe a portion of our success to the community."
Lilia Karamancheva
General Manager of Quaiser Pharma
I believe that the business of the future is a socially responsible business. I am happy to be part of a company and team that share the mission of being a philanthropist and donor. We are happy to stand behind the cause of the For Our Children Foundation and we are sure that with common efforts we will be able to help more children grow up in a safe and sustainable family environment. "
Grigoriy Ananiev
Citi Markets Head for Central and Eastern Europe
“We are proud of our partnership with For Our Children Foundation and we are glad that since 2015 we have been able to sustainably improve the lives of the most vulnerable children in Bulgaria. The entire Citibank team is committed to the cause and believes that even with small but significant actions together we can contribute to a positive and real change in the lives of foster children."
Milena Dragijska-Dencheva
Chief Executive Officer of Lidl Bulgaria
"For Our Children Foundation is distinguished by its professionalism in project management and communication with various stakeholders, with a comprehensive view of the matter, with the spirit of seeking new approaches to support the cause, with an exceptional focus on its strategy, with a clearly measurable realization of basic goals, with sustainable results in this clear direction and at the same time with infectious interactivity in a purely human plan. we wish! "
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