OSF of “Democratic Mosaic”: Is the voice of civil society heard clearly?
On October 18 and 19, Sofia became a center of civic activism, thanks to the “Democratic Mosaic” festival. Among the many participants who shared their stories and initiatives was the Open Space (OSF) team.
At “Petko R. Slaveykov” Square, citizens, civic organizations and institutions gathered to demonstrate the power of the collective voice and encourage civic and youth participation.
The OSF team welcomed visitors to the stand, where various projects and initiatives were presented. Guests had the opportunity to learn about the activities of OSF and receive more information on how they can get involved in civic initiatives.
“Participation in such events raises awareness. Festivals like “Democratic Mosaic” are an ideal platform for promoting the ideas and values of civil society. We manage to inspire people to actively participate in public life and work for change. – shares Pepa Peneva, the chairwoman of the foundation. Events like this create opportunities for networking and partnerships between different organizations and people sharing common values. OSF’s participation in “Democratic Mosaic” is a clear message that civil society is an active and influential force in Bulgaria.“
The “Democratic Mosaic” project is implemented with the financial support of Sofia Municipality – Program Europe 2024 by the Civic Participation Forum, in partnership with the National Youth Forum and the “Lozenets” District of Sofia Municipality. It is co-financed by the “Civitates” fund of the European Foundations Network.