Community Relations - Bulgaria

The following organisations are supported by British Airways and receive complimentary tickets, cargo and excess baggage.

Action for Street Children

British Airways Action for Street Children is a volunteer programme for British Airways staff that works with street children’s projects around the world. The programme works through and with the support of three UK based charities: Hope for Children, Task Brasil and The Railway Children. Teams of British Airways staff volunteers use their annual leave time to visit these projects in Sofia, Lusaka and Rio de Janeiro. As well as spending time with the children and encouraging the carers, the team brings educational and sports equipment with them. Several tons of donated goods are also sent free of charge to the projects through the generosity of British Airways World Cargo.

Find out more about Action for Street Children

Frontline Bulgaria

Frontline Partnership is a registered charity based in Brentwood, Essex. It enables people with a learning disability and high support needs to live full and productive lives through their active inclusion within the community. Frontline offers opportunities to develop mutually supportive friendships, shared experiences and valued roles through supported employment, horticulture, arts and social activities.

In March 2002, Frontline first responded to a request to set up a Sensory Room in Kula, northwest Bulgaria. ‘Frontline Bulgaria’ was established and has since been involved in several institutions for children and young adults. Its main focus is staff training including exchange visits to the UK. Frontline teams include occupational therapists and others involved in health, social care and advocacy.

Frontline is currently working with NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) in Rousse, supporting the resettlement of youngsters from the institution in Mogilino featured in ‘Bulgaria’s Abandoned Children’ seen on BBC TV in 2007.

In both the UK and Bulgaria, Frontline is committed to building acceptance and inclusion for all.

Visit www.frontlinepartnership.org