“Atypical Mind – ADHD” is an association founded by parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in April 2023 in Bulgaria. The organization emerged from online discussions where parents across the country discovered they were facing similar challenges – fighting isolated battles for understanding and acceptance of their children in a neurotypical world, encountering discrimination and rejection in society, educational systems, and even specialized institutions. The association works to transform these individual struggles into effective collaboration between parents and institutions to support children with ADHD. Our main activities include collecting data on diagnosed children and available support services, conducting public awareness surveys and discussions, publishing educational materials, and advocating for systemic changes in healthcare and education. We aim to raise public awareness about ADHD challenges while seeking partnerships with specialists and international organizations to improve support for children with ADHD and their families. Currently, we focus on addressing gaps in official statistics and promoting better understanding of ADHD within Bulgarian society and institutions.
Projects we currently host
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Petra Toneva, Founder and Lead Coordinator
Petra is an interdisciplinary researcher holding a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from RWTH Aachen and a Master’s degree in Environment and Natural Resources from the University of Iceland. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Iceland, specializing in ecosystem modeling with a focus on carbon balance. Petra is a recipient of the European Leadership Academy’s Visionary Award for the concept behind “Cinema in the Village” and has been selected to join the ARCADE Arctic training program in 2026.
Why is “Cinema in the Village” important to you?
“For me, the festival is a dream come true—it is my way of returning and giving back everything I have learned and everything that inspires me to the very place where my inspiration began.”
Ski Patrol
Established in 2011, Rescue Service/Ski Patrol has a single goal: to provide world-class assistance in the mountains. In the wild, things can go wrong in a matter of seconds. That is why experience and preparation are paramount when split-second decisions must be made. There is no room for error. Rescue Service is prepared to respond regardless of the weather conditions or the specifics of the terrain.
The U.S. Ambassador’s Youth Council (USYC)
The U.S. Ambassador’s Youth Council is an independent youth organization working closely with the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria. Its mission is to create meaningful opportunities for high school and university students that foster leadership, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. The Council’s vision is to empower a generation of young people who are confident, engaged, and prepared to contribute positively to society.
Institute for Public Environment Development (IPED)
The Institute for Public Environment Development (IPED) works to increase the civic participation in the public governance, to limit the influence of money in politics and ensure a fair electoral process. The mission of IPED includes the development and implementation of mechanisms for accountability of the public institutions and civic control over their activities.
American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria unites over 350 American, Bulgarian, and multinational companies operating in the country. For its 30 years the Chamber has become a leading business organization by initiating events covering topics in the following areas: economy, international and national policies, and social sphere.
The AmCham’s mission is to improve the business environment, investment climate, and living standards in the country by advocating to all stakeholders – government, business, NGO-s, and media – for productive dialogue and partnership.
Bulgarian Society for the Fight Against Breast Cancer and Other Gynecological Tumors
The Bulgarian Society for the Fight Against Breast Cancer and Other Gynecological Tumors is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness, promoting early diagnosis, and supporting patients affected by breast and gynecological cancers. Through educational campaigns, medical initiatives, and partnerships with healthcare professionals, the Society works to improve prevention, treatment, and care across Bulgaria.
Климатека
Климатека is a Bulgarian climate science media agency advocating climate change – cause, effects, solutions. Our content creators are 30+ scientists and experts who author popular science articles, to navigate complex topics and translate them to engaging narratives that inspire action and drive change. We support credible information and facts. Our narrative is data driven and strictly in our local language. Established network of media and journalists is our main receiver and through them we distribute our articles to the general public. Climateka partners with universities, institutions and campaign organisations.
Мakedonia Hut
Hut Makedonia is located in the Mechi Prohod saddle — between Golyam Mechi and Malki Mechi peaks — in the southwestern part of the Rila Mountains.
Minyu Balkanski Foundation
https://balkanski-foundation.org/
The “Minyu Balkanski” Foundation was established by the family of Professor Minko Balkanski in honor of his father, Minyu. The foundation is headquartered in the village of Oryahovitsa, Stara Zagora region, in the restored family house, which today hosts initiatives dedicated to education, science, and culture.
Mom Got a Job
Mom Got a Job was created by mothers for mothers, aiming to help build a healthy balance between personal and professional life for women.
We create a space where women support each other and share their knowledge and skills. In our space, we believe that tranquility is achievable, and the balance between work and personal life is possible.
ReBonkers
ReBonkers is the largest independent space for contemporary art in Varna, Bulgaria.
Located in a nearly 200-year-old Ottoman gunpowder warehouse, ReBonkers hosts over 100 events annually, featuring more than 200 artists across various genres – visual arts, theatre, dance, film, music. Our goal is to increase the access to culture and foster a contemprary dialogue within our community. The space serves as a hub for creative exchange and cultural movement. We strive to create a meaningful program and to be an arena for new ideas.
Tsarski Pishtovi
Tsarski Pishtovi is an educational portal that aims to inform the young audience about various aspects of Bulgarian politics in an interesting, understandable and accessible way. Some of the topics covered by the project are government structure, voting rights, active political parties and local political figures, civil liability, changes in legislation and other current news.
Bulgarian Visual Archive
MapWorks Learning
MapWorks Learning is a nonprofit based in the United States. Their primary project Narrative Atlas – narrativeatlas.org, connects learners around the world to share their own stories and solutions to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For example in 2019/2020 they had a year long global project focused on solutions to climate change. MapWorks Learning use technology to advance cross-cultural collaboration, global competencies and media literacy/storytelling.
Bulgaria Guide
I was very impressed by this non-profit site dedicated to making our beautiful country Bulgaria an attractive destination for foreign tourists. That is why I proposed that we support this team of young enthusiasts with free hosting.
Single Step
The Single Step foundation plays a key role in the integration of the LGBT community in Bulgaria. I do support them because their mission makes the society a better place and it is important for everyone to feel accepted and not rejected by others.
School Miracles
School Miracles helps students in small towns and villages growing up in families experiencing financial difficulties, who are at a huge risk of dropping out and staying trapped in the cycle of poverty they were born into. Through volunteer teachers and activities, the project aims to develop the skills necessary for their students’ success in the 21st century – analytical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
HVK Children’s Foundation
I am really happy that we can provide HVK Children’s Foundation with free hosting, because people and especially children in Liberia truly need the help of this organization. Considering the economic situation in this African country and what its people have gone through made me wanna stand by them. It feels good that through our day-to-day work in SiteGround we can help people, even when they are on another continent from us, live a little better.
The Venus Project
They are actually our clients for several years now. It is a great NPO which was founded by Jacque Fresco with the sole purpose of promoting an environmental friendly, resource based economy – it is a good cause that aims to educate people of the benefits of resource based economy, and that it is probably the only way for humanity to survive in the long term.
Ideas Factory
People behind Ideas Factory believe in using creativity to achieve a positive change in the society. They organize various projects aiming to foster social entrepreneurship. One of their most popular project is “Резиденция баба” which brings young people from the city to live temporarily in small villages together with some of the old locals, sharing their day-to-day work and joy of natural living.
Lion Heart Triathlon
This is a serious sport initiative, organized by extremely motivated and inspiring volunteers. The competition is held each year in one of the most beautiful parts of Bulgaria, where Strandja mountain meets the Black Sea.
1500 Dog Gang
These are volunteers, who help the municipality dog asylum in Gorni Bogrov take care of the animals that live there. Raya knows personally one of the core girls from the project and follow their events closely. They are really active and have recently won an award from Time Heroes. the Bulgarian National TV has also covered their activity.
Knigovishte
As someone, who reads to her daughter even night, I deeply believe that reading is a wonderful thing! I am very happy that we can support this initiative that aims to motivate children to read and thus learn how to understand and love the world and the other people.
Green Balkans
I support Green Balkans, because I know part of their team, the way the work and I truly believe in their cause for the conservation of rare species and habitats in Bulgaria. Keeping the nature and caring about it is definitely something we should all think of in every possible situation as we are the ones that should build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature :)
SIGNI – search dogs
This is a non-profit organization in the Netherlands that trains and uses special rescue dogs to search for missing people (dead or alive). It is also supported by one of our first and biggest Netherlands customers, who is hosting multiple sites of his clients with us.
All About Lymphoma
Martin is an young man, who fought the cancer twice. He has made this informative website for Lymphoma in Bulgarian describing everything in detail. Back in the days when he got the bad news, there was almost nothing in Bulgaria related to the disease. Now he is a part of the Bulgarian Lymphoma Association helping people fighting with cancer, organizing support groups etc. When he contacted me last year to help him build an newer and mobile friendly version of his site I was impressed how generous, supportive and kind person he was and decided to help him free of charge. Now with the Host a Cause initiative of SiteGround I am blessed to support this site with free hosting too.
Ole Male
Victoria Vicheva: This is a platform where mothers of disabled children sell things they have crafted themselves. I support the initiative, because it provides an opportunity for these women to earn additional income.
Daniale Nikolova: I support this initiative, as it provides an opportunity to mothers of disabled children to find a work from home and make a living for themselves and their family. I also know personally the two ladies behind this project and they are both PEOPLE with big hearts :)
Astronomical club – Helios
The club is directly involved in student activities aiming at scientific education (Astronomy and Physics). I’ve personally benefited when I was a high school student by using the club’s equipment to learn more of the practical side of astronomy. I am also currently a member and part of the board :-)
For Our Children
The Foundation provides professional social services to the most vulnerable children in Bulgaria.
ГОВОРИ ЍНТЕРНЕТ
A Bulgarian podcast about all things Internet and the way the digital world affects our lives today.
Begach Running Club
“Begach” aims to popularise running and cardio sports, volunteering, and charity through sports.
Euro Velo for All
Balkans Everywhere want to promote equal accessibility and bike touring for everyone.