By Valeria Ilareva | Chairperson
From May to August 2026, the Foundation for Access to Rights (FAR), strengthened by the vital support of our partners and donors, remained steadfast in its mission to deliver critical legal, informational, and social aid to asylum seekers, refugees, and stateless persons across Bulgaria. During this four-month period, our organization served as a reliable anchor, providing direct, personalized legal support to 200 individuals navigating the complexities of national asylum procedures and pressing legal challenges. Recognizing that some situations require deeper intervention, our dedicated team provided intensive individual case management for 64 of these beneficiaries, ensuring tailored assistance for the most complex legal and social vulnerabilities, while the remaining individuals received expert legal consultations.
A cornerstone of our strategy remains breaking down geographical barriers and making reliable information universally accessible. Our online informational platform, Refugeelight.bg, reached 95,000 users during these four months. We continuously keep the platform updated with relevant, high-quality legal and practical content, ensuring it remains an indispensable digital tool empowering thousands of displaced individuals to independently access trustworthy information about their rights, thereby fostering a sense of self-reliance and dignity.
In addition to our individualized aid and digital outreach, FAR maintained an active community presence across Bulgaria during this period by conducting three vital informational sessions in Sofia and Plovdiv. These sessions addressed critical legal issues, including options for transitioning from temporary protection to other legal residence statuses in Bulgaria, navigating international protection procedures, and accessing essential health, socio-economic, and labor rights. Furthermore, our legal experts provided practical guidance on applying for child financial assistance under the Law on Family Allowances for Children through the Social Assistance Directorate (DSP), as well as procedures for appealing formal rejections. By facilitating these direct, face-to-face engagements, we continue to bridge the gap between displaced populations and the legal systems of their host country, ensuring that every person feels informed, supported, and secure in their journey toward safety and integration.
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