8th April 2026

Pavel Andreev on bTV: When we lose someone we’ve fought so hard to help, it’s powerlessness at its worst

In a world where help often comes too late, there are people who choose to act in time. One of them is Pavel Andreev — the creator of the global fundraising platform PavelAndreev.ORG, which today connects thousands of donors with people in need across the world.

The platform is not just a technological solution. It is a mission — to turn compassion into action and hope into real help.

From a personal decision to a global fundraising platform

The journey begins with a difficult but decisive choice. Pavel Andreev leaves behind a successful career in construction to dedicate himself to a cause few would dare to pursue — helping people in the most critical moments of their lives.

“On one hand, there was a sense of helplessness — that this happens to children who don’t deserve it. On the other, there was deep satisfaction in knowing we are part of their recovery,” he shares.

Today, PavelAndreev.ORG is one of the most recognizable online donation platforms, comparable to global leaders, built on a strong foundation of trust, transparency, and human connection.

What sets PavelAndreev.ORG apart from other fundraising platforms

From the very beginning, the platform has focused on two core pillars:

1. Trust and security

Every stage — from campaign creation to fund allocation — is subject to strict verification. The team works closely with campaign organizers and donors to ensure transparency and accountability.

2. Personal responsibility and visibility

“I am ready to be a public figure so people know there is a real person behind the platform — someone they can ask questions to,” says Andreev.

This approach builds more than a platform — it builds a community of people who believe that helping matters.

The hardest part: when help is not enough

Behind every campaign is a human story — and not all of them have a happy ending.

“There are cases where campaigns last more than a year. And when we lose someone we have fought for so long, those are the hardest moments,” Andreev admits.

These moments are the greatest test for anyone working in the world of charitable giving.

Where does the strength to continue come from

The answer lies in the success stories.

Among them:

• a child for whom €130,000 was raised for a life-saving transplant
• a young man who successfully underwent critical surgery
• a baby given a second chance through a heart transplant
• cancer patients who are now in remission

“These stories give me the strength to continue,” he says.

Fundraising in Bulgaria and around the world

One of the key topics in the interview is the role of fundraising across different countries.

According to the platform’s observations:

• In highly developed countries such as the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, over 50% of campaigns are related to medical needs
• In countries with well-functioning healthcare systems, donations shift toward education, culture, and social causes
• Bulgaria is not an exception — it is part of a global pattern, not an isolated case

“The goal of the platform is not to solve a single social issue, but to give people the opportunity to be helpful,” Andreev emphasizes.

A mission beyond the platform

At its core lies a simple but powerful idea:

Helping others can be more than an action — it can be a life purpose.

“I am still thinking about how to explain this to my children. But there is a way to turn helping others into your work and your meaning,” he says.

Why this story matters today

In times of crisis, uncertainty, and division, stories of solidarity matter more than ever.

PavelAndreev.ORG does not just raise funds. It brings people together.

And it proves that when compassion meets action, the result can be life itself.