Zveza prijateljev mladine Slovenije
Ljubljana, Slovenia
About
Founded in 1953, Zveza prijateljev mladine Slovenije is a non-profit network based in Ljubljana, Slovenia working on children & youth, education, mental health +3 more.
The Slovenian Association of Friends of Youth (Zveza prijateljev mladine Slovenije, ZPMS) is a non-governmental, voluntary, humanitarian and non-profit organisation founded in 1953. It works to improve the quality of life of children, young people and families in Slovenia, representing their interests and protecting their rights. Its activities include social care and humanitarian programmes offering financial, material and psychosocial help, educational and leisure programmes such as holidays and camps, children's participation projects, advocacy on laws and policies, and public awareness campaigns on digital wellbeing, addiction prevention and food waste. The organisation works through a network of over 100 local member associations and unions across Slovenia and relies on volunteers.
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Pri hrani prihrani
Poverty & Hunger
Programme supporting affordable, nutritious home cooking and food planning for families, with cooking workshops and practical materials.
Pomežik soncu
Poverty & Hunger
Programme providing free holidays and summer camps for children from financially weaker families.
TOM telefon
Mental health
Helpline offering information, advice and support to children, young people and parents on harmful content, online contacts and violence.
Otroški parlamenti
Human rights
National children's parliament programme giving children a platform to voice opinions to decision-makers on their rights and participation.
Otroško novinarsko središče
ViewHuman rights
Project connecting children with journalists so children's views are included in public reporting.
Teden otroka
Children & Youth
Annual week-long programme of events and activities promoting children's wellbeing and rights.
Eno srce
Poverty & Hunger
Humanitarian fund programme helping children, young people and families in need through donations.
Prava zveza
Human rights
Network of non-governmental organisations promoting non-violence among young people, including workshops in schools.
Finance za male znalce
Education
Financial literacy workshops for primary school children.
Mladi raziskovalci zgodovine
Education
Long-running school club programme encouraging primary school pupils to research history.
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Trusted Brand Award
Partnerships
Eurochild, Telemach Slovenija, Lidl Slovenija, Eurospin, JYSK, OMV, Zveza potrošnikov Slovenije, Društvo Humanitas, Slovenska Karitas, Amnesty International Slovenije
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Arts & Culture
Hiša!
Heritage, Arts & Culture +1 more
Slovensko zdravniško društvo
Health, Education +1 more
DPM Zagorje
Children & Youth, Community development +1 more
Zveza potrošnikov Slovenije
Justice & Legal aid, Environment & Climate +2 more
ŠENT Slovensko združenje za duševno zdravje
Mental health, Addiction +2 more