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The mission of CORPluS is to help enhance individual and group potential and expand the capacity of Bulgarian communities through the continuation of innovative programs in education and development, modeled on Peace Corps Bulgaria initiated projects and activities. Vision Transforming Bulgaria's Tomorrow Through Innovation Values The organization embraces and further enhances the following core values: "Can do" approach to development: The organization will motivate and mobilize individual, groups and communities to advance their potential and engage their skills to the betterment of their individual and community growth. Participation: The organization will reach out to individuals, groups and communities to actively participate in trainings and projects, thus helping them build solid civic and professional skills, which they will apply to build a better future. Collaboration: The organization will foster the spirit of openness and collaboration among individuals, organizations, and community groups. Goals To maintain Peace Corps' legacy in Bulgaria through established Peace Corps programs and resources and to continue the goodwill and friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Bulgaria. To strengthen the English language skills of Bulgarian students and to share innovative teaching methods with teachers. To develop the capacity of youth and empower them to improve their quality of life, develop leadership skills and become engaged community members. To improve the administrative, economic and project capacity and civil society initiatives of local communities, organizations and individuals in Bulgaria. Approach CORPluS will maintain and continue the relationships with Bulgarian and American institutions, partner organizations and individuals and the network of Bulgarian RPCVs. The organization will develop new partnerships with Bulgarian organizations, businesses and members of the professional community.

Telerik Academy School is a national educational program by the Telerik Academy Foundation. Our mission is to provide equal access to modern tech education to Bulgarian children and prepare them for the digital future. By providing free training in programming and digital science, we help 1st-12th graders develop key digital competencies and knowledge and become bold inventors, digital leaders, sought-after professionals, and active citizens. Telerik Academy School has trained more than 12,000 students to date, equipping them with the key skills for the digital economy and fostering their logical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills. Trainings are currently held in 102 cohorts in 25 cities in Bulgaria. We aim to further expand our footprint and network of cohorts and reach even more children.

To work for the wellbeing of stray and owned animals in Bulgaria, as well as for ensuring better chances for life for animals and encouraging tolerance, responsible and ethical behavior of citizens, medical personnel and public bodies in the care that they provide to animals, in compliance with the commonly accepted norms and standards, endorsed by the European Union, the World Health Organization and the relevant national and international laws; To work for strengthening the role of civil society, placing an emphasis on young people and active citizens, in the process of finding solutions to socially relevant challenges concerning the quality of life in urban and rural environment not only for the people, but also for the animals, as well as to encourage civil participation in the process of making decisions and applying successful models for sustainable local self-government; To work for finding solutions to problems arising from the high number of stray animals in urban conglomerations and regional centers, by striving to emphasize the benefits in terms of sustainable city planning and development, preserving bio diversity, public health, attractive and low-risk city environment, as well as in other sectors from the socio-economic life, on which the issue of stray animals has direct influence.