Shovelling for Change: How You Can Make a Difference in the NGO Sector | Neli Koleva | TEDxAUBG

Neli will share her personal journey of working for an NGO and shed light on the misconceptions surrounding this sector. Through the use of a simple shovel, she will demonstrate how NGOs play a vital role in various aspects of society, from education to disaster relief. Learn how you can become a part of this important sector and make a difference in your community. Meet Dr. Neli Koleva, the Chief Officer of Public Partnerships at the Bulgarian NGO “Teach for Bulgaria”. She is an accomplished educator and social entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in modernizing education and NGO activities. She holds a Ph.D. in Literature from Rice University in Texas and she teaches at AUBG’s EMBA program, alongside her role as a key expert on policy and government relations in “Teach for Bulgaria”. Dr. Neli also serves as the “Teach for All” network's liaison and she is the project manager for key projects in policy innovation in the field of education with the European Commission. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx