Cedar Foundation

The Cedar Foundation is a Bulgarian NGO established in 2005. We work on the forefront of social service reform by developing alternatives to institutional care for neglected children and young adults, with and without disabilities. In 2010, we closed a large institution for children with disabilities in the village of Gorna Koznitsa, the first project of its kind, which paved the way for Bulgaria-wide deinstitutionalization strategy and practice. We partner with local authorities to establish and expand a model of high-quality social services that empower previously institutionalized children and young adults to obtain the necessary skills to lead an independent life. The Cedar Foundation is headquartered in Sofia but also operates two field offices, and manages several social services. We are a small, dedicated, energetic team with a passion for seeing real, positive change occur in the lives of the children we serve.