Protection. Care. Integration.

Arms Wide Open

Our Impact in Numbers

We have numbers that push us to give in our best and make sure that we break our own records. We are happy to be growing and helping more day by day.

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Refugees accommodated within three weeks
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Families supported with humanitarian help
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Ukrainian children integrated
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Ukrainian refugees employed
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Our Aim

We are committed to the inclusion of refugees, people at risk, and disadvantaged individuals in Bulgarian society—ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate, thrive, and belong.

We believe integration is a two-way journey that requires thoughtful leadership and mutual understanding. This principle guides all our work—fostering dialogue, breaking down barriers, challenging prejudice, and combating discrimination. Our ultimate goal is to build an inclusive society grounded in equality and tolerance, where everyone is embraced as part of the community.

Arms Wide Open Association Team

Our impact

We are dedicated to fostering positive change by promoting continuity, respect, and tolerance for every individual—regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, or gender. While our work centers on empowering individuals, we also focus on rebuilding and strengthening interpersonal relationships within communities, especially those affected by war and conflict.

We Find & Fund

Our support is dedicated to enhancing integration into society by increasing access to education and childcare, assisting people in finding employment, upholding democratic principles and fundamental rights, and delivering essential humanitarian aid.

We Provide Care

We uphold the equality and inherent dignity of every person, regardless of nationality or background. We firmly believe that everyone deserves equal access to social benefits—including education, employment, safety, and fundamental rights.

We Cooperate

We strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective programs through close collaboration with international partners and local institutions. Our goal is to ensure that migrants and refugees are protected, welcomed, and empowered within just and inclusive communities.

We Learn

Our organization aims to adapt and implement successful integration programs developed by our European partners, supporting the inclusion of refugees within Bulgaria’s governmental system as part of a comprehensive humanitarian response.

AWO Team

Partners on our projects

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