EVS in Slovakia

People in need- non profit organization from Slovakia is looking for EVS volunteers.

People in need is an non-profit organization aiming to help people who are in greatest need. Since 1999, they have provided a helping hand to those deprived of human dignity and freedom due to all sorts of circumstances. To people suffering the consequences of war, victims of natural disasters or those who live under the suppression of authoritarian regimes or in conditions of deep poverty – all over the world as well as in Slovakia.
The organization is a proud member of People in Need network operating from Central Europe. People in Need, Slovakia operates in 29 countries around the world including Slovakia.
They have 5 main areas of operation :
Humanitarian aid – They intervene in emergency disaster areas around the world (and also in Slovakia) providing relief for people affected by natural disasters or armed conflicts.
Development cooperation – In their long-term interventions, they focus on education for children and women in countries with low educational standards. They support the restoration of livelihoods and food security for farmers and we empower people to have an active voice in their community’s decision – making.
Human rights – Their organization have focused interest also on the situation of human rights in the world and in Slovakia. They support activities in countries that share similar historical experiences with Slovakia of the fight against authoritarian regimes. In Slovakia itself, they have worked on the issues of racism, discrimination, intolerance, human trafficking, minority rights and extremism.
Global education -They bring additional knowledge to Slovak teachers and students, they create tutorials and learning materials. Their aim is to allow young people to better understand themselves and the world that has been rapidly changed and globalized, and to empower them to participate actively in positive changes.
Social integration programs – They research and pilot innovative solutions to the challenges that people in socially excluded localities in Slovakia face – extreme poverty, long-term unemployment, low education levels, inadequate living standards and tensions with the majority population

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EVS in Slovakia