Despite having recently joined the European Union, Bulgaria’s woes are not yet over. There remains a 14% poverty rate, 20% of all transactions currently take place on the black market and the country is still one of the poorest in Central and Eastern Europe. The majority of Bulgaria’s registered Jews are elderly and alone, reliant upon outside assistance for survival.
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Soup Kitchens for Small CommunitiesCatering for approximately 220 needy elderly Jews, the 11 kitchens which are located throughout small provincial communities distribute much needed hot, nutritious food on a daily basis. Find out more |
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Jewish Home for the Aged -- SofiaThe Home provides shelter and round the clock care for the Jewish elderly of Bulgaria. It houses 26 permanent residents and works closely with the day care centre to ensure welfare needs are met. Find out more |
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Day Care Centre -- SofiaAs Bulgarian pensioners feel the pinch of the world's financial crisis, this centre continues to improve the quality of life of over 150 older people who use the centre on a daily basis. Find out more |
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