An NGO for culture, education and the people who carry them forward.
CPP (Center for Projects Plovdiv) is an independent NGO promoting cultural heritage, civic participation and inclusive education. Established in 2011, it works across art, science and community development to build sustainable, democratic societies.
It empowers youth and marginalized groups through creative industries, STEAM education and volunteerism — delivering non-formal learning, intercultural events and digital innovation projects, backed by research that informs policy and expands access to culture.
The team's expertise spans volunteer management, project development, youth work, economics, marketing and cultural research — letting CPP address complex challenges with solutions rooted in cultural awareness, evidence-based methods and international collaboration. Its research uses mixed methods, from surveys to focus groups, to identify the educational, social and cultural needs of diverse populations, feeding directly into monitoring and evaluation systems built with universities and independent researchers.
Internationally, CPP has built strategic partnerships across Italy, Romania and Bulgaria operating under the UN Agenda 2030 framework, expanding its work in cultural diplomacy, artist and youth mobility, and transnational knowledge exchange. Its publishing record includes the bilingual book NGO — A Bridge between Art and Business, reflecting its standing at the interface of civil society, creative economies and academic scholarship.
CPP is a founding member of the ECoC Volunteer Managers Network, and built Bulgaria's first volunteer structure for a European Capital of Culture.
Five ways we put culture to work
Projects, written & delivered
Erasmus+, Creative Europe, CERV, Horizon Europe and local initiatives — shaped from first idea to final event.
Research & analysis
Evidence-based practice on youth development, heritage and volunteerism, feeding directly into public policy.
Volunteer management
Local and international volunteering programmes that give young people real opportunities to engage and grow.
European Capitals of Culture
Founding member of the ECoC Volunteer Managers Network; built Plovdiv 2019's volunteer programme from the ground up.
Focus: Culture
Festivals, exhibitions and residencies that safeguard heritage while giving space to contemporary and experimental art.
Projects
Latest from CPP
Bulgaria's First Moon Village Center Announced on International Moon Day
On International Moon Day, CPP confirms its status as the first Moon Village Association-designated Moon Village Center in Europe.
Seville Meets Plovdiv: Three VET Students Join CPP This Summer
Erasmus+ Higher VET Students Internship Programme | June–August 2026
2VOL25 Training Course Completed in Guillena, Spain
Center for Projects Plovdiv completes its participation in the 2VOL25 international training course in Guillena, Sevilla.
