For families or individuals who do not have health or dental insurance, a simple visit to the doctor or urgent care can cost thousands of leva. And for those living paycheck to paycheck, expenses like these can be disastrous. Even those who have insurance have to pay extra. From negotiating lower payments to using crowdfunding, this article offers seven tips on how to avoid "medical bankruptcy" and how to manage your medical expenses. Treatment...
Deciding to volunteer abroad is a big step and it's understandable to be hesitant or even afraid. However, volunteering abroad comes with its advantages - the most obvious being the opportunity to travel and experience a foreign culture. Reasons why people volunteer abroad You gain a new perspective Doing charity work abroad is the perfect way to get to know a foreign country and people. The experience you will gain during your trip wi...
Addiction treatment options in Bulgaria Nowadays, addiction to various substances is more often seen as a disease that can be helped with the right treatment. If you're struggling with an addiction, don't be afraid to ask for help! Substance abuse treatment programs range from inpatient residential programs, some of which last weeks or even months, to outpatient programs. Regardless of the format, many use a combination of therapeutic modalitie...
Even before sending their children to study, parents in Bulgaria have spent between 5,000 and 20,000 leva on tutoring and preparing the young to apply to our or foreign universities. Only then (when the youngster is accepted to study) comes the cost of university, which has been rising sharply in recent years. According to statistics, the annual cost of a student in Bulgaria is between 10,000 and 20,000 leva. For students who go abroad to study...
People often say that the hardest part of fundraising for a charity is asking for donations. Maybe you've received donation requests from others (friends, family, on the radio) but you've never had to ask for a donation yourself. Don't worry, you can overcome the feeling of vulnerability and fear that comes with asking for help by following the tips for asking for donations. You'll find several tips that will teach you how to ask for donations -...
PavelAndreev.ORG is the largest and most secure fundraising platform in Bulgaria. Over the years it has established itself and is used by hundreds of thousands of donors every month. Crowdfunding or charity fundraising by people with common interests in Bulgaria is becoming a major tool for the realization of various causes - from raising funds for medical needs, through research, to developing business ideas. But with so many fundraising websit...
As fundraising can also be conducted online only, it is a tempting idea to organise a fundraising event. The fact is that in-person fundraising events offer an extra emotion that you can't get from virtual fundraising. We highly recommend you take advantage of at least one of our fundraising event ideas (or several) for your next charitable cause. Connect with your friends and followers on social media. Events are a way to gather friends and fa...
Jim Judge, a member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Board and director of emergency management for Volusia County in Florida, says the best time to prepare for an emergency is when it's farthest from us. Unfortunately, of course, most people put off preparing until the last minute or when it's too late. That's why in this article, you will be able to read how to create a disaster survival kit or as it is fashionable to say in the 2...
After a loved one is gone, family and friends must cover the cost of the funeral, and it can be expensive. Adding to the high cost of a funeral (which can include embalming, casket, hearse, cemetery, headstone, and more) is the emotional difficulty of asking friends or family to help with expenses when you are unable. The expense of such a thing is usually the last thing we want to think about and pray about at such a difficult time. Gather the...
With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in Bulgaria came times of uncertainty and fear, both for our health and our work. It would be very easy to feel helpless, but there are many things we can do to combat the effects of the coronavirus. As well as following the recommendations of the National Operations Headquarters (NOC), there are a number of other things we can all do to help those affected. We can all help and do our duty by getting in...