Opis organizacji

BFC International is a regional network operating in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France) dedicated to international cooperation and solidarity. It brings together a large scope of organisations (associations, local and regional authorities, institutions, social businesses), all involved in developing international projects. BFC International facilitates territorial dynamics and offers technical support in various fields : cooperation in sustainable development, international and european exchanges, global citizenship education, partnerships and twinnings between local authorities, volunteering and international mobility for young people. BFC International aims to enhance the quality, coherence and impact of international projects in the territory through 5 missions : keep track of ongoing international projects in the region, inform and promote local initiatives, train and strengthen stakeholders'capacity to develop international projects, facilitate collaborations and networking, develop mutualized and innovative projects involving a plurality of structures in the region.
For the sake of consistency with the challenges of regional development, BFC International pays specific attention to projects involving young people and also stakeholders from remote territories, whether urban or rural. It guides its activities as a complement to public policies in order to facilitate their operational variations in the territory and strengthen their impact.