Slovenia

Art+, institute for developement through creativity

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Beblerjev trg 3
Ljubljana
Slovenia

Telephone
051 810 763
E-Mail
artplus.institut@gmail.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
Due to our short existance we have only two, but very motivated members. We plan to finance our projects mostly from donations, grants and sponsorships.
Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to guide peope in seeking understanding for themselfes, others, different cultures, life and to support integration of this understending in everyday life.

Main Projects / Activities

Creative and educational workshops, we focus especially on vulnerable population.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To meet new potentional project partners,get new ideas,expand our horizons...

Contact (1) Full Name
Ana Novak
Head of the organisation
Ana Novak, Tjaša Jerak

ArtNetLab Society for Connecting Art and Science

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Trubarjeva 76a
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia

Telephone
+38641937631
E-Mail
narvika.bovcon@guest.arnes.si
Website
http://black.fri.uni-lj.si
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information
An association. No employed members. Annual budget 10000 EUR. Sponsors and government funding. We organize exhibitions, festivals, we produce new media art projects etc. We collaborate closely with the Academy of Fine Art and Design and the Faculty of Computer and Information Science, both members of the University of Ljubljana.
Mission and Objectives

Establishing the links between scientific and technological approaches and the arts and humanities. To provide a production platform for young new media artists, who have finished formal education in new media art in Slovenia. ArtNetLab also provides a permanent production environment for its members.

Main Projects / Activities

Production of the International Festival of Computer Arts, Maribor, Ljubljana, 2004-2006

Contact (1) Full Name
Dr. Narvika Bovcon
Head of the organisation
Aleš Vaupotič

Association of Creative People Loesje

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Rozna dolina, Cesta 9 / 45 c
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia

Telephone
+ 386 41 733 469
Telephone (other)
+ 386 41 389 789
Fax
+ 386 2 766 00 81
E-Mail
loesje@siol.net
E-Mail (2)
krizo19@gmail.com
Mobile Phone
+ 386 41 733 469
Mobile Phone (other)
+ 386 41 389 789
Website
http://www.loesje.si
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1998
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Gender
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
  6. Others
  7. Religion
  8. Youth and education
General Information
Loesje aims for a creative society based on own initiative and active citizenship, where the individual is appreciated for personal skills and talents rather than economical value. She wants to bring the “big world” of political and global matters closer to the “small world” of personal and local matters, and to connect the two extremes (and all what’s in between). Loesje encourage people to think on their own and promoting positivism and creativity. We got funds from calls and selling our products. We are part of Loesje International, which is connecting Loesje local groups in about 25 countries. The organization tries to reach her goals by: Stimulating the communication between the Loesje members / participants; World wide organizing individuals by means of exchange programs, all based on the ideas of the association with full jurisdiction 'Loesje', established in Arnhem; Preserving and guarding the ideas and identity of the alone mentioned association Loesje.
Mission and Objectives

The aims of the organization are:
Worldwide spreading of black and white text posters that give color to life;
Creating possibilities in which participants of Loesje activities can constantly start and support progressive social initiative. Within this a maximum possibility is given to the development of individual freedom and social concern of the mentioned participants;
Supporting the individual participant who takes part in Loesje activities;
And further supporting everything that has a direct or indirect connection with this or can be stimulating for this, everything in the broadest sense of the words.

Main Projects / Activities

We organise creative text writing workshops among our association and everywhere around. In the period of 22 years we have developed unique methods to stimulate creativity and writing.
We publish books and make other products with our slogans.
We also organise seminars and exchanges on local and international level.

Contact (1) Full Name
Robert Krizanic
Head of the organisation
Robert Krizanic
Contact (2) Full Name
Irena Kranjc

Association ŠKUC - The Biennial of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Stari trg 21
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia

Telephone
+ 386 1 43 27 368
Telephone (other)
+ 386 1 42 13 140
Fax
+ 386 1 430 35 30
E-Mail
info@skuc.org
E-Mail (2)
karmen.jernejcic@guest.arnes.si
Mobile Phone
+ 386 41872123
Website
http://www.skuc.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1972
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Gender
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Others
  6. Youth and education
General Information
Members: more than 1000, young people of both gender, different religion, different sexual orientation…..which represent assembly, 9 members of executive committee, 3 members of control committee, 3 members of court of discipline, 5 employed. 630.000,00 € Handouts from government, local grants, membership, donations from foreign fundations See www.skuc.org Similar organizations in EU and non-EU countries In terms, ŠKUC is involved in the following activities: visual arts, music ,film ,publishing ,civil rights movement, informing and counselling special for youngster ,theatre ,festivals ,program for children. ŠKUC actively co-operates with similar youth centres from across Slovenia, as well as with other organizations, mainly through programme exchange. The ?KUC Association is co-founder of the following organizations: National Youth Council of Slovenia, Youth Council of Ljubljana, Masovna Institution, E-motio film, Centre of nongovernmental org. of Slovenia, MaMa Institution (Union of Youth Centres of Slovenia)….. ŠKUC is also a member of BJCEM Association, International org. ILGA Europe…. Association ŠKUC has the status of a association working in the public interest in the cultural field and area of health care.
Mission and Objectives

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Main Projects / Activities

EU initiative EQUAL: developmental partnership “PARTNERSHIP FOR EQUALITY”,
XIII. edition of Biennale of young artists of Europe and Mediterran,
INFO Centre for young people,
Series of concerts of different music
Cycle of exhibitions (fine art, performances, installations)
Festivals: Gay and Lesbians film festival, Festival “?iva knji?evnost”- Live Literature, Festival “Dobimo se pred ?kucem”-
Let’s meet in front of ?KUC (theatre, music, programme for children- workshops, puppies….)
Publishing
Production of documentary and socially engaging film
Workshops for young people

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Nata?a Ogris
Head of the organisation
Ms. Karmen Jernejčič
Contact (2) Full Name
Mrs. Alberto Lu?nik

AVANTA LARGO

National Network
Slovenia
Address

PRULE 19
LJUBLJANA
Slovenia

Telephone
0038612007980
Fax
0038612007999
E-Mail
info@alargo.si
E-Mail (2)
maja@poper.si
Mobile Phone
00386(0)41750661
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. Media
General Information
Avanta Largo, founded in January 2012, is an independent NGO for responsive social communication and advocacy in the public sphere. It interdisciplinary intertwines knowledge of sociology, psychology, art and design, and enhances cross-sectorial cooperation between different social protagonists, such as NGO's, media, culture, politics, business and citizens. Budget: As it was established less than 2 years ago Avanta Largo had cca. 10 000 eur budget per year. The main sources came directly and indirectly from different EU funding. Modalities of action: Most often Avanta Largo is invited to EU projects by other NGO’s who need the communication experts and social awareness campaigns . Besides Avanta Largo stuff is regularly involved in leading workshops on active citizenship, conflict-solving and reintegration of minority groups. Main partners: NUK - National and University Library in Slovenia Amnesty International Greenpeace Focus - Environmental NGO, Slovenia IRD, Slovenia Museum of Modern Art, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Mission and Objectives

Avanta Largo proactively addresses crucial social themes, such as peace, environmentalism, human-rights, intercultural dialog, integration of de-privileged groups etc., which are relevant both to the society as a whole and to the individuals.
With its expertise in social communication, Avanta Largo promotes key democratic and sustainable values and activities in the public and private domain.
Avanta Largo is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. It has 2 permanent and 3 associated stuff member. Although it was established less than 2 years ago it’s stuff and especially it’s CEO Maja Hawlina are very experienced in the area of social communication and marketing as well as in educational processes and leading of work shops.
Avanta Largo has together with dr. Zoran Milivojević (the biggest expert in the field of conflicts in Balkan area) co-authored the AHEL model (Anti- Hostility Emotional Literacy) which is more and more used in workshops for peace makers.

Main Projects / Activities

A selection of Avanta Largo projects:
1 .”Europeana 1924-18: Welcome memories, farewell to arms! “( EU project for memory crowdsourcing - recollection of memories of the 1WW with National and University Library of Slovenia) www.europeana1914-1918.eu
2. “Little Terraccota men”: ecological awareness campaign and citisens activation against thermal power plant TEŠ6 (with the “Stop TEŠ6” coalition of NGOs) / http://www.sejecas.si/
3. “Building Communities of Snowmen “ Civil participation in support of positive changes in society (Collaboration with Museum of Modern Art Ljubljana) / https://www.facebook.com/pages/Na%C5%A1a-%C4%8Detica-koraka/246047098861...
4. Workshops on Active citizenship for Slovenian non-governmental sector - on going project (with cooperation of Focus and Greenpeace)

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

With our social communication expertise and the long and successful praxes of social awareness campaigns; leading “Active citizenship workshops”; taking part in conflict solving education with AHEL (Anti- Hostility Emotional Literacy.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Avanta Largo plans do endorse for EU Partnership for Peace Programme in Israel.

Contact (1) Full Name
MAJA HAWLINA
Head of the organisation
MAJA HAWLINA

Axion Academy

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Topniska 5
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia

Telephone
040155550
E-Mail
lea@axionacademy.eu
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1000
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information

Axion Academy is a non-profit organization based in Slovenia, focused on various areas including effective communication, psychology, environmental and green economy, sustainable entrepreneurship, and more. It aims to support active involvement in public life and uses non-formal education methods to develop competencies in its target groups. The organization is involved in activities such as youth exchanges, training and networking, and strategic partnerships, but specific details about its structure, budgetary resources, funding sources, and main partners were not provided in the available information.

Mission and Objectives

The mission of Axion Academy is to foster inclusion and enable youth and educators from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to become leaders in civil society, resilient to societal adversities. It emphasizes the development of competencies such as non-violent communication, rhetorical argumentation, and understanding of modern civilization through non-formal education methods. Objectives include promoting effective communication, psychological self-development, environmental consciousness, sustainable entrepreneurship, inclusion, active citizenship, and digital transformation among others.

Main Projects / Activities

Axion Academy's main activities focus on promoting non-formal education to enhance skills in effective communication, psychology, environmental awareness, entrepreneurship, and digital transformations. They aim to involve participants actively in public life areas such as inclusion and diversity, active citizenship, health, and sports. Although specific projects were not detailed in the provided information, their activities likely encompass a range of youth exchanges, training sessions, networking opportunities, strategic partnerships, and meetings between young people and decision-makers.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Contributing to the network in our country, especially in contexts similar to Axion Academy's work, involves engaging in activities that promote inclusion, education, and active citizenship. We can volunteer, partner in projects, offer expertise in non-formal education methods and trainings. Engaging with local communities to address societal challenges, supporting digital transformation, and promoting sustainable practices are also valuable contributions. Collaborating with organizations like Axion Academy enhances their mission's impact and fosters a more inclusive and active society.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Joining the ALF Network could be motivated by the desire to connect with a wide network of organizations across the Euro-Mediterranean region that are committed to promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding. Membership provides opportunities for collaboration, access to resources and funding, participation in regional and international events, and the ability to contribute to the ALF's mission of fostering mutual respect among diverse cultures.

Contact (1) Full Name
Lea Ardani
Job Title
Project Manager
Head of the organisation
Lidija Gubanc

Balkan Express Association

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Slomškova 7
Ljubljana
Slovenia

Telephone
+38612314492
E-Mail
tamara_bracic@yahoo.com
E-Mail (2)
samo.selimovic@bunker.si
Mobile Phone
+38641885380
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2012
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. International/Cultural relations
General Information
- Association Balkan Express is an NGO organisation,estalished in 2012, after 10 years of existence as an informal network Balkan Express, which connects contemporary performing arts operators and artists from South East Europe and from other regions interested in collaboration in and with the Balkans. - 30.000 eur - European cultural Foundation, Forum for Slavic Cultures, national public funders in the countries of Balkan Express partners - there are 6 main partner organisations from different countries: Bunker, Ljubljana, Slovenia; IETM, Brussels, Belgium; AltArt, Cluj, Romania; CUMA, Istanbul, Turkey; Expeditio, Kotor, Montenegro; Drugo More, Rijeka, Croatia; and informal Balkan Express partners: Oda Theatre, Pristina, Kosovo; Centar Abrašević, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Cultural centre Rex, Belgrade, Serbia; Pogon, Zagreb, Croatia.
Mission and Objectives

Balkan Express is a platform that connects people interested in collaboration in and with the Balkans involved in contemporary art and complementary socially engaged practices. Balkan Express is a platform for reflection on the new roles of contemporary arts in a changing political and social environment. It builds new relations; encourages sharing and cooperation and contributes to the recognition of contemporary arts in the Balkans and wider.
As an informal network Balkan Express exists since 2002, in 2012 the decision was made to establish a formal body - Association Balkan Express, which is now based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Main Projects / Activities

Activities:
- retreats (small group reflection retreats without an agenda and necessity of producing results; aimed at different target groups)
- summer schools (with invited speakers from a variety of sectors, for managers, artists, critics to be more aware of the wider environment and trends that shape the society)
- caravan visits (small group of professionals visiting a city, meeting local artists, managers, learning about the local cultural landscape and making connections)
- professional meetings (meetings of professionals involved with or interested in BE or any of its activities)
- debates (gathering experts and practitioners from different fields of action - cultural and related socially engaged practices - around a specifically defined theme)
Activities in the years 2012/2013 are planned around the theme of SUSTAINABILITY.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We hope that our extensive contacts in the Balkan region can benefit other partners of ALF network to connect through Balkan Express activities with possible new partners from the Balkan region and thus enrich their collaboration activities.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The Balkan Express exists as an informal Network since 2002, which connected cultural operators and artists interested in collaboration in and within the Balkans. In 2012 we have established a formal body (NGO organization in Slovenia) and we weould like to connect more strongly also to the Mediterranean region, involving artists and cultural operators from different MED and other EU countries. We believe that becoming a part of the Alf network can help us expand our collaboration int he Meditteranean and that we can profit from the knowledge of other ALF partners.

Contact (1) Full Name
Tamara Bračič Vidmar
Head of the organisation
Tamara Bracčič Vidmar
Contact (2) Full Name
Samo Selimović

Beletrina Academic Press (Študentska založba)

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Borštnikov trg 2, 1000 Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Slovenia

Telephone
+386-1-200-37-09
Fax
+386-1-25-22-618
E-Mail
igor.brlek@zalozba.org
Mobile Phone
+386-40-231-291
Website
http://www.studentskazalozba.si
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
  2. Others
General Information
1. Študentska založba is an institute established by Student Organization of the University of Ljubljana (?tudentska organizacija Univerze v Ljubljani). The status of the Student Organization in Slovenia is regulated by a special Student Associations Act. The status of Študentska založba is regulated by Institutes Act. Institutes are non-profit institutions established with the purpose of performing cultural, charity and other non-profit activities. 10 persons employed. 2. Budget per year cca. 1.000.000,00 Euro 3.?tudentska zalo?ba Academic Press is founded by Student organisation. Other sources of funding: Ministry of culture, EU and some sponsors. 4. Publishing (cca. 50 books per year, fiction, humanities, social sciences, text books for University). International festivals “Days of Poetry and Wine” Medana and international Festival of stories “Fabula”. 5. Študentska založba is involved in many international activities and have partners in many European countries.
Mission and Objectives

Publishing contemporary theory, sociology and new anthropology, textbooks, philosophy and contemporary literature; organising cultural events.

Main Projects / Activities

Študentska založba / Academic Press includes five imprints: Koda (contemporary theory), the Journal for the Criticism of Science (sociology and new anthropology), Scripta (textbooks), Claritas (philosophy) and Beletrina (one of the most highly esteemed literary imprints in Slovenia). Since its beginnings, Študentska založba Academic Press has been more than merely a publisher. By organizing two important literary festivals (festival of stories Fabula and festival Days of poetry and wine Medana), readings, cultural events, by attracting critics, musicians and painters it has become a cultural movement, with the goal of bringing the arts, fiction and poetry closer to the public.

Contact (1) Full Name
Igor Brlek
Head of the organisation
Tomaž Gerdina

Bok & Mal, d. o. o.

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Ulica Avgusta Hlupiča 13
2250 Ptuj
Slovenia

Telephone
+38631818041
E-Mail
sasa@bokmal.si
Mobile Phone
+38631818041
Website
http://www.bokmal.si
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information
The private limited company Bok & Mal, d. o. o., has been founded in 2010 in order to provide quality translation and interpreting services to the general public as well as professionals in different fields of research. Since its establishment, the company has carried-out several projects in cooperation with governmental and non-governmental organizations, especially from the Euro-Mediterranean region. The company employs two translators/interpreters and cooperates with several external professionals for different languages and fields of expertise. Funding depends on the number of projects carried-out. Due to the implementation process of translation and interpreting services in the Euro-Mediterranean region, the need to develop new language tools in order to improve the dialogue between cultures has arisen. Therefore, the company will develop and provide new language tools in the near future, aimed especially at NGOs and the civil society.
Mission and Objectives

Bok & Mal, d. o. o., has always been focused on the needs of NGOs as well as the private sector. Therefore, we offer comprehensive language solutions for different fields of activity, focusing especially on intercultural exchange and cooperation between nations and cultures in the Euro-Mediterranean region. We will develop language tools and methods for both sectors and become one of the leading providers of such solutions in the region. Furthermore, we want to stimulate and foster intercultural dialogue between citizens. Providing mutual understanding between people is, at the same time, our main mission and objective.

Main Projects / Activities

We offer different language services (translation, interpreting, proof-reading, text formation etc.) to the public and private sector, whereas our services are especially tailored for NGOs. Since 2010, we have cooperated with several organizations, institutions, companies and individuals on projects addressing different topics of intercultural cooperation and dialogue.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Bok & Mal, d. o. o., would be the first member of the Slovenian network to offer and provide comprehensive language solutions to the whole network. Slovenia, one of the smallest countries in the world, lays at the most important cultural crossroads in Europe and could, therefore, develop into a hub for specific language solutions tailored for different sectors and users. At Bok & Mal, d. o. o., we are truly convinced that we are capable to provide language support to the whole Slovenian network and, consequently, improve communication between countries, regions and people.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The founders of Bok & Mal, d. o. o., have always been and still are active in the NGO field. Therefore, the company strongly believes that NGOs play a crucial role in the shaping of a better future for everyone. As we are developing new language tools and methods on how to improve communication between nations and cultures, the exposure to such a big network can only result in synergies for all members, independently of their legal status and country of origin.

Contact (1) Full Name
Saša Ljubec
Job Title
Project Manager
Head of the organisation
Saša Ljubec