At a time when challenges and opportunities for positive change are growing, the role of civil society has never been more vital. The AUBG Civil Society Forum, a major recruitment event for the NGO sector organized by the AUBG Career Center, brings together passionate students and leading organizations that are shaping a better future.

This year, the event will also embrace sustainability by being organized as a plastic-free gathering.

Agenda:
1:30pm: Official Opening and Keynote Speech by Ashod Derandonyan
1:45pm - 6pm: Fair and Discussions with Students
6-7:00pm: Adress by the Interim President of AUBG and cocktail reception

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫

We’re thrilled to announce that our keynote speaker for the Civil Society Forum 2025 will be 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧 — 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐟.𝐁𝐆 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐀𝐔𝐁𝐆 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 

For Organizations:
• Share your mission and initiatives with students eager to learn and contribute.
• Present your work in areas such as sustainability, human rights, social justice, and community development.
• Connect with fellow changemakers and potential partners.
• Recruit motivated volunteers, interns, and future team members.

For Students:
• Meet inspiring organizations making a real-world impact.
• Discover meaningful internships and volunteering opportunities.
• Explore how your ideas and skills can drive social change.
• Get inspired to take action and become part of the solution.

Together, let’s exchange ideas, build connections, and reaffirm our shared commitment to a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable world.

Registered Organizations

1. Active Bulgarian Society

2. Amnesty International Bulgaria
3. BESCO – The Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association
4. BEST Foundation
5. Bulgarian Organization of Voluntary Blood Donation
6. Center Amalipe
7. Dignita Foundation
8. Friends of the Arab World
9. INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
10. Junior Achievement Bulgaria
11. Sustainable for the Future Foundation
12. TimeHeroes
13. Trust for Social Achievement
14. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
15. US Ambassador's Youth Council Bulgaria
16. Zarika Association
17. Сдружение "Възможности без граници"

Please indicate your participation as an organization in one of our major career events on the AUBG campus in Blagoevgrad by October 30, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].