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 shared idea: for schools, families, and local communities to experience financial literacy in a new, engaging way, and to present Bulgaria with a distinctive and original contribution to Global Money Week 2026.

Detailed information about the initiative is available at www.finansovogramoten.bg, where registration for participation is open. All schools, libraries, community centres, and other organisations working with children are invited to join and will receive the necessary materials and guidance for preparation.

The educational theatre “The Money Carousel” is designed for children aged 7–14, although children from other age groups are also encouraged to take part. The format allows for easy implementation in a familiar environment, without the need for a dedicated stage or technical equipment. With the support of their teachers, children turn topics such as money, choice, and responsibility into a meaningful experience—one that is shared and remembered.

After the initiative concludes, photos and videos from the events will be featured in an online gallery on the website. In April 2026, an official award ceremony will be held to recognise the most inspiring and active participation of schools and organisations.

“Let’s Turn the Money Carousel – Together!” has already attracted strong public and institutional interest. It is implemented with the official support of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Bulgaria. It is further supported by the Financial Supervision Commission, the Bulgarian Stock Exchange – Sofia, and all major industry associations in the financial sector: the Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB), the Association of Bulgarian Insurers (ABZ), the Bulgarian Association of Asset Management Companies (BAAMC), the Bulgarian Association of Supplementary Pension Security Companies (BASPSC), the Bulgarian Association of Licensed Investment Intermediaries (BALII), and the Bulgarian Fintech Association. The initiative is also partnered with the Global Libraries – Bulgaria Foundation, whose support will help reach even more children and communities.

The initiative is open to all organisations that believe financial literacy can be a celebration, an experience, and a shared joy for children.