With Bulgaria’s poor economy contributing as one of the main factors, victims of trafficking play a significant role in this country. This produces a huge source of traffickers. Many of the trafficked girls are trying to escape the poverty in Bulgaria, which often means accepting deceitful work opportunities from strangers and agencies. It is also known that even friends and family members play a part in this role also by selling their children or other family members. The younger the child, the more money a trafficker receives.

A contributing factor of Human Trafficking in Bulgaria is the direct transportation link from Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern Europe as well as the Middle East and Asia. Since the fall of communism, many girls from orphanages and villages across Bulgaria have proven to be the most vulnerable and at risk of trafficking because of the lack of education and their desire for quick earnings.

With many Bulgarian people living in poverty and the increase of unemployment, the outlook for young people does not look promising. Many minors and juveniles in Bulgaria fall victims to trafficking, making children extremely vulnerable and many of them dropping out of school by 5th grade.

With Human Trafficking being one of the fastest growing enterprises and expanding to a considerable rate in Bulgaria. Door of Hope feels the importance to support these marginalised people who feel forgotten and confused. Working alongside our friends and partners on the outskirts of Chirpan, we offer a chance for women and children to integrate again with the local community so they may live with dignity and hope, whilst given support when they are at their most vulnerable.