Appeal
The current appeal is an initiative of a number of Bulgarian non-governmental organisations, aimed at disaster relief organizations and international friends of Bulgaria.
Working with ongoing efforts of governmental and non-governmental institutions and businesses in Bulgaria and abroad, we launch this campaign with the intention of:
- Providing assistance to the affected people and areas;
- Supporting mechanisms for community, business and institutional collaboration to prevent of similar disasters in the future.
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The Damage
- More than 2,5 million people have been affected by the disaster
- Tens of thousands have been evacuated from their homes
- Twenty people died
- More than 12 000 homes have been ruined. Even more buildings damaged and need refurbishment and reconstruction
- More than 220 bridges have fallen down and prevent normal communication
- Material losses amount to $633 million USD
Gradually, people are trying to return to normal life at the same time as rebuilding their homes.
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About The Campaign
The indigenous organisations and companies initiating this fundraising campaign are:
- Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation
- Bulgarian Environmental Partnership Foundation
- Foundation for Local Government Reform
- Bulgarian Donors Forum
- First Investment Bank
- RIZN Communication Design
- National Association for Volunteer Action
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