On 17.09.2021, the Center for the Educational Integration of Children and Students from Ethnic Minorities (TSOIDUEM) concluded a contract with the Program Operator under the "Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Improved Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups" program for the implementation of the Project "Building capacity for educational and social inclusion", co-financed by the EEA FM 2014-2021. The project "Building capacity for educational and social inclusion" will provide the expertise and knowledge of the Council of Europe and leading Bulgarian experts to users. in ongoing projects funded by "Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Enhanced Inclusion of the Vulnerable", in order to enable them to provide better quality services aimed at effective, receptive and active participation in specific project-specific activities, in compliance with existing European standards and approaches. Another contribution will be the development of an electronic platform designed to become a knowledge center for acquiring education. The Center for Educational Integration of Children and Students from Ethnic Minorities (TSOIDUEM) will partner with the Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" during the implementation of the activities. The total budget is EUR 487,628 (BGN 953,702.84), and the funds are provided entirely by the program. The project must be completed within 24 months.