About us
"Values, Virtues, Integrity" Foundation is a Bulgarian non-governmental organization registered at the Sofia City Court on March 5, 2015, acting in the public interest.
Goals of the organization
The main goal of the Foundation is to foster the formation, promotion and embodiment of life-affirming values, virtues, and integrity in Bulgaria, Europe, America, and the globe at the levels of personality, family, organization, guild, community, and society in fields like education (formal and informal – for children, youths, and adults), science, arts and culture, sports and tourism, ecology and sustainable development, civic participation and public actions for the formulation of policies, healthcare and social activities, work with representatives of vulnerable (including Roma) groups, media, and other interested in the foundation’s sphere of activities organizations and institutions at the local, national and international levels.
Mission of the organization
The main mission of the Foundation is the creation and development of intelligence on values (or VQ – values quotient, similar to IQ and EQ – intelligence and emotional quotients) in Bulgarian society.
Team
Founders of the “Values, Virtues, Integrity” Foundation are Dr. Stanimir Kiskinov (political scientist) and Mr. Yordan Tankovski (psychologist), who together and separately represent the organization.
The Foundation has a two-tier governance structure: Board of Trustees and Director.
Board of Trustees:
Mr. Stanimir Kiskinov, Chairman
Mr. Yordan Tankovski, Vice Chairman
Ms. Adriana Tankovska, Member
Director:
Ms. Ralitsa Rumenova
Stanimir Kiskinov
Chairman. Ph.D. in Political Science, author of scientific publications, strategies, and analyzes in the field of social sciences, as well as of literary texts. He has served many years at the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, administering programs for cultural and educational exchanges and for funding of Bulgarian non-governmental organizations. After completing his engagement with the embassy, he has moved "on the other side of the barricade", daeling manly with teaching (strategic communication, advocacy, and other “soft skills) and developing, evaluating, and implementing projects in the non-governmental sector. Certified coach of the Leadership Academy Program (for local authorities) of the Council of Europe and a certified trainer for Bulgaria under the ROMED Program (intercultural mediation for Roma communities) of the European Commission and the Council of Europe, he is also the best table tennis amateur in the neighborhood.


Yordan Tankovski
Vice-Chairman. With more than 20 years of experience in organizational development and conducting soft skills trainings for school teams, non-governmtal, governmental, and business organizations, Mr. Tankovski is a current Ph.D. Candidate at the Institute of Psychology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. For a long time he has worked with young volunteers at the Bulgarian Youth Red Cross Organization (from 1996 to 2000 as an expert on youth activities and from 2000 until the end of 2005 as a Director of the organization), conducting numerous training for youth leaders of NGOs, on volunteer management, advocacy, and project planning and management. Organizational consultant specialized in organizational assessment and strategic planning, has is also an author of handbooks on health education (prevention of addiction-risk behavior, sexual-risk behavior, and trafficking in human beings and violence) and a creator of a three-modular methodology for peer-to-peer training on health-related topics. A major part of his training portfolio are the leadership and management courses for representatives of the middle and senior management of the state administration, business organizations, and NGOs. He also conducts trainings for various professionals and social groups on negotiation, communication and presentations skills; stress management (prevention of occupational burnout), team efficiency and more. Since 2006, he is the Manager of Skills Consult Bulgaria Ltd., a company that focuses on organizational development, training, and management of human resources. He is also a Management Board Member of the Bulgarian Association for Training and Development.
Adriana Tankovska
Member of the Board. As a financier, she monitors the financial reporting, fundraising, and spending at the foundation.


Ralitsa Rumenova
Director/Art Facilitator. A graduate engineer, with experience in organizing public procurement and project administration (both in the construction and the non-governmental sectors), she is also a facilitator/moderator of public and art events. Her leading know-how and proven skills for conducting a collaborative oil finger painting process, applicable in various contexts, have become a hallmark of the foundation. She has also specialized in other artistic handicraft activities such as bredbildings, wool work, drawing on glass and silk, decoupage, and others.
In December 2019, Ralitsa represented Bulgaria at the World Youth Forum held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. As of 2023, she is a Certified Trainer in non-formal education for the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programs of the EU, after completing a three-module training of trainers organized by SLATO-Youth Training and Cooperation.
Elena Kirilova
Dissemination expert/project manager. She has graduated International bachelor's degree in Humanities from Roskilde University, Denmark. Her areas of specialization are culture, social psychology, subjectivity and learning, as well as various other social areas requiring attention to intercultural dynamics. At the foundation plays a key role in facilitating art workshops, managing the logistical aspects of Erasmus+ projects, and ensuring seamless communication between partner organisations. She also manages the organisation’s social media presence, increasing visibility and engagement with different audiences. She also often provides vital support to participants during youth exchanges and training courses (including those with disabilities and fewer opportunities), providing a positive and enriching experience for all participants.

Dr. Venelin Stoychev
Research Associate at VVIF. Doctor of Sociology, he has nearly 30 years of experience as a researcher and 25 years of experience as a lecturer and trainer. Dr. Stoichev is the author of three scientific monographs, over 20 scientific articles and over a hundred popular scientific articles, devoted to the polarities of democracy, the empowerment of citizens, the rule of law, etc. His interests are in the field of the theory and practice of democracy, public policies, civic education, etc. Dr. Stoychev leads courses at Sofia University, University of National and World Economy, SoftUni. Currently, Dr. Stoychev is part of the team of the Public Policies and Social Changes section at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.