The first training for partner organizations was organized in Trimontium Hotel, Plovdiv on April 15-16 2011 to introduce the Integrated Model for small business support of less privileged groups.

The workshop is a component targeted at spreading out the IM4SBS, developed within the framework of the Project Roma Income Generation and Integration financed by America for Bulgaria Foundation.

The workshop was attended by representatives of approved (at stage 1) organisations that have the potential to implement the IM4SBS in those regions of Bulgaria where they function. The main topics discussed were related to the presentation of the experience of the Land Source of Income Foundation and the opportunities partner organisations shall have for the further dissemination and implementation of the Integrated Model, developed by LSoI Foundation

The workshop programme included a visit to Peroushtitsa. The workshop participants had meetings in the Roma neighbourhood there with local people and local partner organizations with which LSoI Foundation collaborates. The participants had the oportunity to visit and see sites of projects implemented by LSoI Foundation and talk with project beneficiaries.