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What lies behind children’s strong engagement with Money Carousel, and how is it connected with financial learning? How can the same educational format be implemented with different age groups, in different communities and educational settings? The data collected through the initiative’s online Gallery made it possible to analyse in greater depth the experience accumulated during the first national edition of Let’s Spin the Money Carousel – Together!. The findings are presented in the analysis “Money Carousel”: Financial Education through Theatre, Participation and Community Engagement – Analysis of the Educational Format and the Initiative Model, developed by the Financial Literacy Initiative Foundation. The findings reveal more than strong interest and positive reactions to the lesson-theatre. They show how children’s active participation is associated with financial learning, how wider circles of engagement with financial topics

Rossitza Wartonick, Founder and Director of the Financial Literacy Initiative Foundation, has been appointed as one of Bulgaria's National Financial Literacy Ambassadors under the European Commission's initiative to establish a European network of National Financial Literacy Ambassadors. The network is one of the key initiatives of the EU Financial Literacy Strategy, adopted by the European Commission in 2025 as part of the Savings and Investments Union. The Strategy aims to support Member States in improving financial literacy through the exchange of good practices, European awareness campaigns, the development of partnerships, and wider access to reliable educational resources. Its overarching objective is to help European citizens make informed financial decisions, manage their personal finances more effectively, and make better use of saving and investment opportunities. Bulgaria will be represented by two National Financial Literacy Ambassadors – Rossitza Wartonick and

With emotion, applause, and a great deal of inspiration, the national initiative “Let’s Spin the Money Carousel – Together!” came to a close, bringing together students, teachers, and communities from across the country. At an official ceremony held on April 24 at the Slavyanska Beseda Theatre, awards were presented to the distinguished participants. The ceremony gathered partners and participants from all over the country and served as a natural culmination of a shared effort. Although specific schools and organizations were recognized, the message was clear – everyone is a winner. With energy, imagination, and dedication, participants turned the “Money Carousel” into a celebration for their communities. As part of the initiative, nearly 2,500 children took part in over 115 performances, reaching an audience of 9,200 people nationwide. These are not just numbers, but proof of the power of a different approach – through art and

With the start of Global Money Week, taking place on 16–22 March 2026, performances of the educational theatre production “The Money Carousel” are beginning across dozens of locations throughout the country. Schools, community centres (chitalishta), and libraries are turning into stages where children present lessons about money and life through theatre. These performances bring together students, parents, and members of the local community around the topic of financial literacy. Information on where and when the performances take place is available in the calendar on the initiative’s website: www.finansovogramoten.bg. At present, the calendar includes nearly 100 events, and the list continues to be updated. In some schools, two or even three performances are scheduled to allow more students and guests to take part in the initiative. The performances are part of the national initiative “Let’s Turn the Money Carousel – Together!”,

On 17 February 2026, the online discussion “The Money Carousel – Practical Aspects of Implementing the Educational Theatre” brought together over 100 teachers, school principals, and representatives of schools, community centres (chitalishta), libraries, and municipalities from across the country. The meeting aimed to support participants in the initiative “Let’s Turn the Money Carousel – Together!” in preparing their performances and to give them the confidence to turn financial literacy into a vivid, shared experience. The discussion featured: Rossitza Wartonick, Financial Literacy Initiative Foundation Dr. Magdanelа Delinesheva, Education 5.0 Foundation Rumyana Vitnyova, Secondary School “Kozma Trichkov”, Vratsa Lyubka Georgieva, 108 Secondary School “Nikola Belovezhdov”, Sofia Kristina Ignatova, Primary School “St. St. Cyril and Methodius”, Montana Boryana Popova, Primary

On 26 January 2026, the national initiative “Let’s Turn the Money Carousel – Together!” was officially launched, aiming to transform financial literacy into a shared experience for children and communities across the country. The initiative is dedicated to Global Money Week (16–22 March 2026)—an annual campaign of the International Network on Financial Education (INFE) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It is organised by the Financial Literacy Initiative Foundation and the Education 5.0 Foundation. In March, during Global Money Week, children from different locations across Bulgaria will prepare and present the educational theatre “The Money Carousel” in their own environment—in classrooms, school halls, or small stages in front of their local communities. “Let’s Turn the Money Carousel – Together!” brings together many stages and many children’s voices around a