At the beginning of 2014, the Association “Opportunities without Borders”, together with the National Center “European Youth Programs and Initiatives”, will begin implementation of the project “Platform for Toler@ntnost.bg”. It will reflect the fundamental democratic values ​​of modern society and will support communication based on the principles of non-discrimination and cultural diversity in the Internet space.

The main goal of the project is the fight against racism, xenophobia, hate speech and intolerance in society. Equal treatment of people of different ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious beliefs is an integral part of his concept. Following its main goal, the project will begin with the creation of an online platform to raise awareness of the problem. (www.ontolerance.eu)

The main types of activities include:

Limiting racism, xenophobia, hate speech and intolerance in society;
Education and training.

Additional types of activities:

Volunteering;
Providing information and raising awareness.

The main target group of the project “Platform for Toler@ntnost.bg” will be young people aged 15 to 29 years. The platform itself will be based on the rules to ensure accessibility and a high level of interactivity. The elements of the platform will have mobile versions for access from smartphones and tablets, and will offer real interaction with the team of the association on Facebook and Twitter.

With the help of the “Platform for Toler@ntnost.bg” we want to reach young people by encouraging intercultural communication, tolerance and volunteering.

The total amount of project costs is 67,752.74 euros. SVG’s own contribution amounts to 11.16% (EUR 7560), and the grant from the NGO support program in Bulgaria within the financial mechanism of the European Economic Area 2009-2014 is EUR 60,192.74.

The projectPl @ tforma for toler@ntnost.bg has a duration of 18 months.

This website was created with the financial support of the Program for Support of Non-Governmental Organizations in Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area. The entire responsibility for the content of the website lies with the Association “Opportunities without Borders” and under no circumstances can it be assumed that this page reflects the official opinion of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area and the Operator of the NGO Support Program in Bulgaria .

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