Team

Mincho Benov

Mincho Benov – National Director of Habitat Bulgaria since January 2011.

Mincho Benov has worked in the fields of the capital market, financial sector and international development as an Executive Director of Sofia Stock Exchange, Director Financial Sector and Capital Markets at the US FLAG Consortium and as a consultant of the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Since 2005 to 2010, Mincho Benov managed a residential energy efficiency credit facility implemented through six major Bulgarian commercial banks, funded by a €50 million credit line of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and a €10 million grant component, funded by Kozloduy International Decommissioning Support Fund. Mincho Benov has managed and consulted various investment projects, incl. projects funded by EU pre-accession and structural funds.
Since 2011 runs Habitat for Humanity Bulgaria as a National Director of the organization.

Assya Dobrudzhalieva

Assya Dobrudzhalieva – Project Manager at Habitat Bulgaria since August 2010.

Main responsibilities:
Development and implementation of projects for improvement of housing conditions in Bulgaria, such as needs research and assessment of measures; social housing for vulnerable groups; improving energy efficiency of residential buildings; Development of analyzes and evaluations of strategic, programing and regulatory documents in the field of housing policies; Coordinating the work of the Coalition Decent Home; Development of partnerships with institutions, municipalities, NGOs, universities for advocacy to provide adequate housing for socially disadvantaged and minority groups; Organizing national and local forums on housing problems and possible solutions; Development of training materials, conducting trainings and information campaigns to improve housing conditions and energy efficiency; Team management, control and monitoring of project and contract implementation.

Projects:
• Research Based Arguments for New Housing Policies in Benefit of All, funded by Active Citizen Fund Bulgaria EEA Grants 2014-2021; 2019–2021, Housing Policy Expert;
• Build Solid Ground – building critical understanding and active engagement for Sustainable Development Goal – SDG 11 and the New Urban Agenda (Habitat III), promoting global housing, land rights, resilient and sustainable cities, funded by ЕC DEAR; 2017-2020, Project Manager;
• Solid Ground – a global advocacy campaign focused on promoting land policies, laws and systems to improve access to adequate shelter, funded by Habitat for Humanity International; 2015–2017, Project Manager;
• Social housing in Varna – project for families who were victims of the flood in Asparuhovo in 2014 and in urgent need of accommodation, funded by BCause Foundation; 2017 – until now, Coordinator;
• Social Protection and Alleviation from Deprivation for At-risk Children and Adolescents in Bulgaria through Improving Living Conditions and Other Community Based Support, funded by VELUX Foundations; 2014-2020, Trainer on Housing Maintenance and Residential Energy Efficiency workshops;
• Integrated Project for Securing Permanent Integration of Marginalized Communities in the Municipality of Dupnitsa “INTEGRA”, funded by the Operational Program “Regional Development” 2007-2013; 2014-2015, Project Coordinator;
• For Better Homes – Development and Pilot Implementation of the Housing Mediator Service; 2014-2015, Housing Policy Expert;
• Decent Home – establishing a Coalition for improving housing conditions in Bulgaria, funded by the NGO Support Program in Bulgaria under the EEA Financial Mechanism; 2013-2014, Housing Policy Expert;
• Construction of Four Homes in the Town of Kostinbrod for Families with Minor Children and Proven Housing Needs; 2013-2020, Project Manager;
• Thermal Insulation Materials from Textile Waste – development of an innovative product and technology for its production, funded by the Operational Program “Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy”; 2013-2015, Manager;
• Housing Design for Vulnerable Groups in the Village of Pamukchi, Stara Zagora municipality; 2011-2012, Coordinator.

Boryana Parvanova

Boryana Parvanova – Project Manager at Habitat Bulgaria since July 2007.

Main responsibilities:
Development and implementation of projects for improvement of the living conditions in Bulgaria, mainly focused on vulnerable groups. Initiation and development of new partnerships; Development of life-skills training materials and workshops for low-income and vulnerable groups; Management and monitoring of project implementation.

Projects:
• “Improvement of the Housing Conditions by Interest-free Microfinancing for Low-income Families”, funded by Habitat for Humanity International, 2008-2014, Project Manager;
• “My Home is Not My Fortress” – program for improving the accessibility of their home environment for children and youths with physical disabilities; funded by Habitat for Humanity International/Woman Build, 2009-2010, Project Coordinator;
• “Take Part in Your Life – training workshops for successful realization at the labour market and family budgeting for families in need” – phase 1 and phase 2, funded by the Trust for Civil Society in Central and Eastern Europe and the Open Society Institute. 2010-2011, 2011-2012; Project Manager;
• “For Better Homes” – development and pilot implementation of the housing mediator service, funded by the NGO Program in Bulgaria under the EEA Financial Mechanism, Project Manager;
• “Decent Home” – establishing a Coalition for improving the housing conditions in Bulgaria, funded by the NGO Program in Bulgaria under the EEA Financial Mechanism, Project Manager;
• “Integrated Project for Securing Permanent Integration of Marginalized Communities in the Municipality of Dupnitsa – INTEGRA”, funded by the Operational Program “Regional Development” 2007-2013, 2014-2015; Trainer;
• “Social Protection and Alleviation from Deprivation for At-risk Children and Adolescents in Bulgaria through Improving Living Conditions and Other Community Based Support” funded by the VELUX Foundations, 2014-2020, Project Manager;
• “Research Based Arguments for New Housing Policies in Benefit of All”, funded by Active Citizen Fund Bulgaria under the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area, 2019-2021, Project Manager.

Denitsa Ilieva

Denitsa Ilieva – Resource Development, Communications & Volunteer Coordinator at Habitat Bulgaria since 2011.

Main responsibilities:
Building and raising Habitat Bulgaria’s brand awareness, building and maintaining relationships with donors, subcontractors and the media, organizing special events, developing print, audio and visual information and advertising materials; Working with local and international volunteer groups hosted by the organization.

Projects:
• Build Solid Ground – building critical understanding and active engagement for Sustainable Development Goal – SDG 11 and the New Urban Agenda (Habitat III), promoting global housing, land rights, resilient and sustainable cities, funded by ЕC DEAR; 2017-2020, Resource Development & Communications Coordinator
;
• Solid Ground – a global advocacy campaign focused on promoting land policies, laws and systems to improve access to adequate shelter 2015 – 2017; Resource Development & Communications Coordinator;
• Construction of four homes in the town of Kostinbrod for families with minor children and proven housing needs. 2013 – 2019; Resource Development, Communications & Volunteer Coordinator;
• Social housing in Varna – project for families who were victims of the flood in Asparuhovo in 2014 and in urgent need of accommodation. 2017 – until now; Volunteer Coordinator.

Lyudmila Todorova

Lyudmila Todorova – Accountant at Habitat Bulgaria since April 2020.

Main responsibilities:
Provide all kind of activities related to the financial and accounting processes of the organization, prepare turnover sheets and statements. Generate quarterly, annual and other reports. Prepare statistical forms, participate in inventory committees, etc. Establish organizational relationships and contacts with representatives of banks, financial and other institutions.