€10,000 Donation for the CPDS "Sveti sveti Kiril i Metodiy" in Kuklen The funds, secured for the second consecutive year by “Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein” will support around 110 children.

Representatives of "Bulstrad" and "Bulstrad Life" presented to Tsvetomir Doumanov – CEO of "Caritas Sofia" a donation check worth €10,000 on behalf of "Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein” - the major shareholder of "Vienna Insurance Group").

The grant is designated for the Center for Child and Family Support "Sveti sveti Kiril i Metodiy" (CPDS) in the town of Kuklen, which is managed by “Caritas Sofia”. This donation is part of the longstanding partnership between "Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein" (a major shareholder of "Vienna Insurance Group") and "Caritas Austria," reflecting the company's commitment to supporting the region of Eastern and Southern Europe.

Thanks to the ongoing support from "Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein," since last year, the rooms for therapeutic services at the center have expanded, and more specialists have been hired to work with the children. Consequently, the number of children benefiting from these social services has increased to nearly 110.

This year's donation aims to assist with covering the center's operational costs, thus enhancing sustainably the quality of services provided for both the children and their families.

Center for Child and Family Support "Sveti sveti Kiril i Metodiy" in Kuklen
The Center for Child and Family Support "Sveti sveti Kiril i Metodiy" (CPDS) in Kuklen offers services for preschool and school-aged children focused on addressing educational and language deficiencies, as well as fostering emotional and personal growth. Its primary objective is to enhance the quality of life for children through effective social services tailored to their individual needs. The team provides specialized assistance for children with articulation, behavioral, and motor difficulties, including access to a psychologist, speech therapist, and rehabilitator. These services are part of the Center for Social Rehabilitation and Integration (CSRI), managed by "Caritas Sofia".

About Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein:
Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein has been a partner of "Caritas Austria" for many years. Annually, "Caritas Austria" initiates campaigns to benefit children in Eastern and Southern European countries. Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein supports these campaigns to raise awareness of the needs of children living in poverty. Furthermore, the organization provides financial backing for specific regional projects each year. Following the promotion of regional projects in Ukraine, Serbia, Romania, Albania, and the Republic of Moldova, Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein supported the Bulgarian initiative – the daily Center for Work with Children and Families "Sveti sveti Kiril i Metodiy" in Kuklen.

In the photo (from left to right): Tsanko Krastev – Director of Marketing and Public Relations at ZEAD "Bulstrad Vienna Insurance Group," Tsvetanomir Dumanov - Executive Director of "Caritas Sofia," and Elitsa Naumova-Boneva –Marketing and Public Relations Manager at ZEAD "Bulstrad Life Vienna Insurance Group"