The British Embassy in Sofia is pleased to announce that applications for this year’s Ambassador for a Day competition are now open.
The winners will have the opportunity to participate in the daily work of the British Ambassador to Bulgaria, meet with senior representatives of the executive branch, members of parliament, representatives of civil society and business, as well as the Bulgarian press. The program will conclude with a meeting with the Vice President, Ms. Iliyana Yotova, who is the patron of the initiative.
To enter the competition, applicants will need to answer the following question: “If you were an Ambassador for a Day, how would you promote gender equality in Bulgaria?”
The competition will be open until 16 February 2025 for girls aged between 15 and 19 who are in grades 8-12 in the 2024-25 school year. Those wishing to participate should submit a short essay on the given topic via the registration form.
More information about the initiative can be found on the embassy’s Facebook page.
The aim of “Ambassador for a Day” is to support the empowerment, leadership and participation of women in society. The competition encourages young girls from all over Bulgaria to dream big, believe in themselves and develop their potential. It also provides the winners with a unique opportunity to understand what it is like to be an ambassador, encouraging them to seek leadership roles.
The “Ambassador for a Day” competition was launched in 2018 by the British Embassy in Sofia on the occasion of International Women’s Day and over the years has become one of its most recognized and widely supported initiatives.
Over the past 8 years, over 66 remarkable young women have participated in the competition, and the initiative has been embraced and organised by British embassies around the world, from New Zealand to Germany, from the Czech Republic to India.
British Ambassador Nathaniel Copsey said:
“This flagship campaign aims to empower young girls in Bulgaria to become the leaders of the future, to help their communities and to play an active role in civil society. Many of our previous winners have already become inspiring role models. I am excited to have the opportunity to hear the thoughts and perspectives of this year’s winners on issues that affect us all.”
Vice President Iliana Yotova said:
“I have supported “Ambassador for a Day” since its inception because this initiative encourages Bulgarian girls to express themselves, gives them confidence that their voice matters, and gives them the confidence that they can achieve success. The initiative has managed to create valuable and lasting connections between the participants over the years, as well as between them and all of us who support it!”