Petka za nasmeh

Founded in 2013, Petka za nasmeh is a non-profit association based in Ljubljana, Slovenia working on children & youth, poverty & hunger, elderly care +1 more.

Petka za nasmeh is a Slovenian charitable association founded in 2013 in Ljubljana. It helps children from socially disadvantaged families by covering school meals, school supplies, trips and extracurricular activities, largely funded by monthly donations of five euros from individual supporters known as Petkarji. The association also supports older people in hardship with food purchases and meal delivery, and provides psychological support to children and adolescents who have experienced violence or trauma. Its work is carried out in cooperation with schools across Slovenia, social work centres and partner organisations. Administrative work is performed by volunteers, and the association publishes monthly financial reports.