stories

FILM: Cosmic Love

Next to the invisible people stands an artist painting “gypsy visions” in the noise. Between the poet and the woman, between the society and the family, between Bulgaria and the world, in search of the divine and of oneself, where is Sally Ibrahim? Conductor of a “cosmic love”. What is the song of her life?

FILM: Little People

We often point the finger at the difference between people. Consciously or not, we make an escape from the problems of the “different”. Is otherness a punishment for us humans? Let’s look inside ourselves and find out how fair and accepting are we, and can we really get to know the ‘different’? This is what we will find out in the story of “Little People”.

FILM: Vanessa

How strong can a mother be? Militsa has firmly grasped the hand of her sunny child. She doesn’t give up so that Vanessa can have a happy and meaningful life. Milica, who stands up...

FILM: Gavril, Maria, Gabriela

Gavril and Maria grew up without parental love, rejected. Fate brings them together in one of the children’s homes. The adversities in life have locked Maria in her mental prison, and Gavril is the one who opens the door to the world for her, against all odds, making her believe, trust and fight. She gives it all to Gabriella. The three of them represent love, family and faith.

Project: “Causes with voice and face”

The project features also stories about the people and organizations working for the benefit of the Roma community. That is why we present it on romapolicylab.org, placing special emphasis on individual radio episodes related to the topic.

“My job will always require sacrifices. You could see the suffering in people’s eyes, the pleas for help in order to return home recovered.”

Emanuil Atanasov is from the town of Sredets, Burgas region, a student in the “Medical Assistant” degree program at the Thracian University – Stara Zagora. He is a scholarship holder in the program for Roma students enrolled in medical studies of the Active Citizens Fund Bulgaria, managed by the Trust for Social Achievement. In parallel with the adaptation to online education during the pandemic, in the first year of his studies, Emanuil joined the ranks of his fellow medical professionals in order to be useful in times that are difficult for our healthcare system

Meet Georgi Georgiev – A Roma Student With a Dream

There’s nothing like seeing young people pursue a dream. Georgi Georgiev, from Lom in Bulgaria, is one these young talents who succeed in pursuing their own goals – his dream took him to med school. He is currently pursuing his dream degree at Medical university- Varna.