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MISSIONÂ
Our mission is to help people discover the world and themselves.
We are committed in heart and mind to bringing knowledge to light and making complex ideas accessible to everyone.
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ACTIVITIES Â
ARCHETYPES OF THE COSMOS
A documentary web series exploring one of humanity's oldest symbolic systems: astrology. Tracing the roots of this ancient tradition through the ages, it explores how our ancestors imagined human’s place within the universe, trying to answer the eternal question: Who are we?
DECODED: HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
A documentary web series exploring the science behind human bonding. Combining modern psychology and neuroscience with ancient wisdom, it reveals the hidden forces that shape the way we love and connect with others.
HUMAN TIMES
A multidisciplinary project that aims at presenting new research and understanding about the relationships between aspects of human nature that resulted in the rise of totalitarianism, the ways that individuals preserved their human dignity and the influence of this period on contemporary European society through the lens of art. This project was realized between February 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022 with the support of Europe for Citizens Programme of the European Union.
DESIGNING SOCIAL CHANGE
The project empowers youth workers, youth leaders and practitioners in the nonprofit and social sectors to use a creative approach, called human-centred design, for hands-on problem solving, to create better products, services, and experiences that keep people’s needs at the core and to work in more effective, human, and strategic ways with greater shared understanding.Â
Supported by the Erasmus+ Programme in the period 01.02.2020 - 31.01.2022
COPYRIGHTED
A series of free events organized by FOREGROUND Foundation in 2019-2020, dedicated to examining changes to copyright law in the Digital Single Market and their potential to improve access to art, science, and education while safeguarding cultural heritage.
EMPLOYED AND SUCCESSFUL IN FUTURE EUROPE
A training course organized and hosted by FOREGROUND Foundation. Participants from 11 countries gained knowledge and skills in organizing projects, seminars, training courses, workshops in the field of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) based on non-formal educational methods with practical application in their future work with young people. The project was realized with the support of the Erasmus+ Programme in the period 01.08.2019 - 31.03.2020
WE CAN!
FOREGROUND Foundation was a partner in the youth exchange which was held in London, UK. The main aim of this project was to increase the entrepreneurial mindset of young people including young people with fewer opportunities and develop their competencies to realize international mobility activities with the support of Erasmus+ Programme in the period 01.08.2019 - 30.04.2020
THROWBACK TO TRADITIONS, UNITED THROUGH SPORT
FOREGROUND Foundation was a partner in youth exchange which gathered 60 participants from 6 different countries for 9 days in the Bockaberg campsite, surrounded by the beautiful Swedish nature. The participants had an opportunity to explore sport as a tool for inclusion and to contribute with their shared practices from their countries. The project was realized with the support of the Erasmus+ Programme in the period 01.05. 2019 - 30.11.2019
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Our supporters receive access to exclusive events, opportunities to meet our team, and special gifts as they become part of our journey.Â
OPEN EVENTS
We organise film premieres and events to make knowledge accessible for a wider audience. Follow us on social media to receive updates about our upcoming events.
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VALUES
CURIOSITY MOVES US FORWARD.
We believe that genuine curiosity moves the world forward, inspires new perspectives, and opens minds. Sparking that curiosity in others can contribute to a better world.
KNOWLEDGE FROM THE PAST FINDS PURPOSE IN THE PRESENT.
We believe that ideas from the past can still be relevant today. Exploring how people across the ages understood the world and responded to the challenges they faced offers valuable insights and new perspectives for our own time.
EVERY CULTURE HAS WISDOM TO SHARE.
We believe that all cultures offer a unique way of seeing the world, expressed through their customs, traditions, and beliefs. Telling their stories can enrich our own understanding and deepen our appreciation of what it means to be human.
UNDERSTANDING MEANS MAKING SENSE OF OUR OWN PERSPECTIVE WHILE MAKING SPACE FOR DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES.
We believe that true understanding means examining how we see the world while remaining open to how others see it. Seeking to understand people, cultures, and the world around us, we broaden our horizons and learn to meet differences with greater openness, acceptance, and respect.
THE WORST CAN BE THE BEST.
We believe that challenges hold the greatest potential. Whether we struggle with difficult conditions in the world around us or with difficult aspects of our own personality, the effort we invest in overcoming them is then repaid with an equal measure of strength and growth.
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AIMSÂ
To make knowledge accessible and beneficial to more people.
To spark curiosity in others, encouraging them to explore, question, and discover.
To foster a deeper understanding of the human mind and personality.
To foster a deeper understanding of the human mind and personality.
To inspire people to transform limiting patterns and circumstances, opening the way to more fulfilling lives.
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PEOPLE
MARIANA MLADENOVA
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Filmmaker, producer, and broadcaster developing documentary projects from concept to screen. Background in graphic design and visual communication, applied to creative storytelling and direction. Developing and coordinating social and cultural initiatives for FOREGROUND Foundation.Â
NADEZHDA PETROVA
BOARD MEMBER
Illustrator and art doll maker, with a background in digital arts, graphic design and fashion styling. Conducting research for documentary projects and creating original illustrations for FOREGROUND Foundation’s productions. Contributing to the implementation of social and cultural initiatives.Â
TANYA MLADENOVA
BOARD MEMBER
Engineer specialising in machine building and thermoforming. Background as an owner and manager of production companies. Contributing to the implementation of FOREGROUND Foundation’s initiatives. Works closely with partners, supporters, local communities, and participants in activities.Â
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