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Future Without Borders

About us

A small association from Kraishte opening big opportunities for young people from small communities.

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Mission

The mission of Future Without Borders is to broaden the horizons of young people from small and rural communities in Bulgaria, giving them access to international learning, exchange and participation opportunities that are traditionally harder to reach outside major cities. We work through Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and local initiatives to build bridges between young people in Kraishte, Belitsa Municipality, and their peers across Europe.

Vision

We envision a future where the place you are born does not determine your access to opportunity — where young people from Kraishte have the same chance to learn, travel and grow as their peers in any European capital.

What we do

We organise and take part in youth exchanges, training courses and partnerships under Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. We support young people from disadvantaged groups and rural areas in taking part in international programmes. We run local initiatives in Belitsa Municipality focused on education, active citizenship and community development.

Who we work with

We work with young people and youth workers, schools and educational institutions, municipalities and local authorities, European NGO partners, and organisations active in Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.

Our values

  1. Inclusion

    We create opportunities for every young person, regardless of background, location or circumstance.

  2. Opportunity

    We open doors to international experiences that would otherwise be hard to reach for young people from small communities.

  3. Learning

    We believe in non-formal education as a way to build skills, confidence and independence.

  4. Cooperation

    We work in partnership with organisations, institutions and communities across Europe.

  5. Diversity

    We encourage respect for different cultures, perspectives and ways of life.

  6. Community

    We invest in long-term ties with the local community in Kraishte and Belitsa Municipality.

  7. Responsibility

    We manage our projects transparently and responsibly — toward participants, partners and donors.

The people behind the organisation

Ibrahim Mehmed

Ibrahim Mehmed

Chairman

Chairperson of Future Without Borders Ibrahim is from the village of Kraishte and works to help more young people from small towns and villages access international exchanges, training and opportunities for personal development. He holds degrees in Business Informatics and Digital Marketing from the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), as well as in Project Management from the University of Agribusiness and Rural Development. Within the association, he helps prepare and organise projects, communicates with international partners and supports participants in Erasmus+ and DiscoverEU initiatives. For him, Future Without Borders is a way to connect the local community with Europe and help young people gain the experience, confidence and courage to bring their own ideas to life.

Kalin Barakov

Kalin Barakov

Local initiatives and youth training

Kalin is actively involved in the work of Future Without Borders, helping to organise events and proposing ideas for new projects connected with the local community. He is one of the organisers of the first “Clean from the Mountain” Veal Festival in Kraishte — an event promoting local produce, traditions and livestock farming in the area. As a trainer at the School for Young Influencers in Belitsa, together with Ibrahim Mehmed, he shares practical advice on creating digital content and using social media to present local sights and culture.

Legal information and management board

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