site.btaBritish Embassy in Sofia Marks Fifth Anniversary of Ambassador for a Day Initiative

The fifth anniversary of the Ambassador for a Day initiative will be marked with an official event organized by the British Embassy in Sofia, the organizers said. The event will be attended by high-ranking guests, including Vice President Iliana Iotova, who is the patron of the initiative, ambassadors supporting the cause, officials and members of civil society, the statement said. They will discuss what the Ambassador for a Day has achieved over the past five years, as well as what is needed to ensure gender equality.

During the event, the British Embassy will screen a short documentary to celebrate the anniversary, which shares some of the inspiring stories of the winners of the competition.

The Ambassador for a Day campaign is a flagship initiative of the British Embassy in Sofia, launched in 2018, to encourage young girls to dream, develop their potential and share their views on current issues. Ambassador for a Day is a national essay competition for girls between the ages of 14 and 18. The participants in the competition come from all over Bulgaria and have the opportunity to spend a day with leaders from around the world who represent their countries at the highest level.