Since 2014
We are committed to actively involving young people in local and international initiatives. We wish to create opportunities for skills development, leadership, and civic engagement through non-formal education and volunteerism.
We promote diversity by engaging youth from different backgrounds, including minority groups and refugees, and encourage cooperation across cultures through Erasmus+ projects and international exchanges.
We value collaboration, both locally and internationally, and believe in building strong networks with other organisations, institutions, and youth structures to implement impactful, socially relevant projects.
International Youth Activity Centre – Bulgaria
IYAC Bulgaria (International Youth Activity Center) is a dynamic non-profit youth organization, dedicated to inspiring and empowering young people through education, volunteering, and international cooperation. Since 2014, we have been creating meaningful opportunities for youth to grow personally and professionally, while becoming active citizens in their communities and beyond. Our work spans local and international initiatives, from organizing Erasmus+ youth exchanges and training courses to leading cultural and educational projects across Europe. Through strong partnerships, inclusive values, and a passion for social impact, we aim to support young people in discovering their potential, strengthening their skills, and shaping a more connected, open, and engaged world.
Discover how we turn ideas into impact through local and international projects that empower, educate, and connect young people.
A new Erasmus+ partnership between Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania that helps youth workers and NGOs protect their data, spot digital threats and pass safer online habits on to young people.
"A Taste of Europe" was an Erasmus+ training course that brought youth workers from Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, Slovakia and Greece to Stara Zagora to explore cooking as a tool for intercultural learning.
"Break the Silence" was an Erasmus+ youth exchange that brought together young people from Romania, Poland, Bulgaria and Turkey to explore theatre as a tool for dialogue and social change.
"Beyond the Game" was an Erasmus+ youth exchange that used football as a starting point for learning about teamwork, inclusion, history and culture.
"Write the Change" brought youth workers from seven countries to Stara Zagora for an Erasmus+ training course on how to design and write quality Erasmus+ projects.
"Write It Down" was a training course held from March 11–19, 2025, aimed at equipping youth workers with practical skills to design and write successful Erasmus+ KA1 project applications.
"Do It Yourself!" was an Erasmus+ training course organized by IYAC Bulgaria in March 2025, where participants developed and facilitated their own workshops, enhancing their skills in youth work and non-formal education.
"Step Forward!" was an Erasmus+ youth exchange hosted by IYAC Bulgaria in January 2025 in Stara Zagora, where participants developed leadership, teamwork, and public speaking skills while exploring creative use cases of AI in building CVs and resumes to improve their career opportunities.
"Keep Talking!" was an Erasmus+ youth exchange focused on developing participants’ communication skills through Non-Violent Communication techniques and improvisational theater, promoting intercultural dialogue and active citizenship.
An intercultural youth exchange where participants explored European cultures and values through cooking, non-formal education, and shared culinary experiences.
A training course empowering youth workers to understand and address modern threats to democracy through critical thinking, media literacy, and experiential learning.
A hands-on training course designed to strengthen facilitation and youth work skills through simulations, role-play, and practical non-formal education methods.
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