Society for Human Rights and Supportive Action Humanitas

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Resljeva 48
Ljubljana
Slovenia

Telephone
0038614300343
E-Mail
info@humanitas.si
E-Mail (2)
barbara@humanitas.si
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. Youth and education
General Information
Structure: non-profit NGO. The Society's bodies are: general meeting, executive committee, supervisory committee and honorary arbitration board. Employment: 5 people full time,1 person part time. 10 active volunteers. Annual turnover: 300.000 EUR Sources of funding: European Commission, Republic of Slovenia, Municipality of Ljubljana Modalities of action: Central European Network for Global Responsibility –connecting global education libraries across Europe, training of trainers on global education, creating pedagogical tools, workshops in schools; World in a Shopping Cart - raising awareness among consumers about issues related to the production of goods for daily consumption – workshops in schools, interactive exhibitions, training of trainers; F.R.A.M.E. - raising awareness on fair trade and responsible tourism in Mediterranean; Responsible Tourism and Fair Trade in Burkina Faso: continuation of the projects that take place in Burkina Faso since 2006. Aim: to economically and socially empower fair trade producers and to preserve natural and cultural heritage of the local community. Partners: variety of partners in Slovenia, Europe, Africa. More regular partners: Focus (Slovenia), Sudwind (Austria), Kafuli (Burkina Faso), EHT Network (Ghana)
Mission and Objectives

Society for human rights and supportive action Humanitas is a voluntary, non-governmental and non-profit organisation. Our mission is to raise awareness of global problems such as poverty, over-consumption, the gap between economically differently developed countries and, through education and awareness raising, to encourage social inclusion and responsibility. Our principal objectives are to offer assistance to less privileged groups at home and around the world, to represent and assert their interests, and to promote tolerance.

Main Projects / Activities

Our main activities are: child sponsorship, fair trade, responsible tourism and global education. Child sponsorship: supporting a child (in Africa or Slovenia) to complete his/her education, but some of the money also goes towards community projects. Fair trade: we work directly with producers in Africa, run fair trade awareness raising activities in Slovenia and are one of the founders of fair trade shop in Slovenia. Responsible tourism: we work with our partners in Burkina Faso and Slovenia, and do awareness raising activities. Global education (including intercultural dialogue): aims to empower people with a better understanding of global problems and provide knowledge, skills, values and attitudes we need as citizens of the world, to cope with global challenges. We do workshops in schools, organize teacher trainings and training of trainers, public events, seminars, conferences and develop pedagogical materials. We also run a library House of the Worlds with books on global education.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Participate in meetings and conferences
Support in organizing events

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To be able to participate in international forums and discussions, contribute to debates and gain new perspectives
To be able to search for partner organisations within Mediterranean region and apply for mutual projects
To exchange views and ideas on intercultural dialogue

Contact (1) Full Name
Tina Lazar
Head of the organisation
Limon David, president
Contact (2) Full Name
Barbara Vodopivec