11 August 2026, 10:00 - 11 August 2026, 12:00

Ani Dimitrova and Rossitza Wartonick have been nominated as Bulgarian financial literacy ambassadors

Sofia, Bulgaria

Bulgaria has nominated its financial literacy ambassadors. They will be part of a network of representatives from European Union member states. As part of its Financial Literacy Strategy, the European Commission is launching a pan-European communication campaign to complement and reinforce national efforts to raise awareness. A central element of this campaign is the creation of a network of financial literacy ambassadors. They will play an important role in conducting awareness raising campaigns at local level through media, public events, and digital platforms.

The nominees for Bulgarian financial literacy ambassadors are:

- Ani Dimitrova - advisor to the governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, with many years of experience in other senior positions at the BNB; an active participant in the communication campaign for the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria; with extensive experience in leadership roles in marketing, advertising, media, product development, and corporate communications; a lecturer and author of over 20 academic publications, including a monograph, as well as publications on topics related to education;

-Rossitza Wartonick - founder and director of the “Financial Literacy Initiative” Foundation; a representative of the non-profit sector with extensive experience in developing and implementing national financial literacy programs and initiatives; author of educational materials, digital tools, public education formats, analyses, and strategic documents related to the development of financial literacy policies; actively engaged with the general public through information campaigns, online platforms, and media.

16 March 2026, 10:00 - 22 March 2026, 17:00

GLOBAL MONEY WEEK 2026

The event is organized in various countries around the world, including Bulgaria

Global Money Week (GMW) is an annual global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy for young people from an early age. It aims to build and develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors that young people need to make informed financial decisions, thereby achieving financial well-being and financial stability.

The 14th edition of Global Money Week will take place from March 16–22, 2026.