What is life really like in Luník IX? What opportunities do its residents have? And is everything said about this community actually true? These were some of the questions posed by students from St. Basil the Great Secondary Medical School in Prešov, who visited Luník IX as part of the “Tune Out Your STEREOtypes” program.

Turning 30 is a big deal, and we want to celebrate it in grand style – with all of you.
We invite you to our birthday festival, filled with music, discussions, intriguing guests, workshops, and a variety of flavors – all while embracing the diversity within our society.

An annual report is more than just a legal obligation. It’s an opportunity to showcase to our partners, donors, supporters, and the public all that we’ve accomplished in 2024.

In early January, we launched the grant call for the Magna pre región program, which attracted 22 applicants with projects aimed at breaking down prejudices, strengthening inclusion, and involving disadvantaged groups in community life. A total of nine organizations received grant support.

Imagine two plants. One grows in rich, nourishing soil, regularly watered, with ample sunlight and space. The other struggles to sprout from the cracks of a dry sidewalk, fighting for every ray of light and drop of moisture.

With your one-time or regular donation, you will help us bring ideas to life that improve lives in our region.

253 participants, including hikers, ultra-runners, groups of friends or blind hikers with guides, stood at the start of the Carpathian Wander (Karpatská vandrovka). They all contributed to a good cause. The We Love the East fund raised 10,000 euros, which will be used for public benefit activities in the region. The Wander celebrated 15 years, and the atmosphere at the start and finish was exceptional.

During the implementation of the UPre Women programme and event with employers, we identified barriers that hinder Roma women from disadvantaged backgrounds from finding, obtaining, and, most importantly, maintaining employment. These barriers and tested solutions have been documented to assist employers and relevant government institutions.

What happens when elementary school kids draw their crazy inventions, university students design them, and high schoolers make them? And how did the kids react when they saw and tried their inventions after waiting a year?

A beautiful project is being created in Slovakia, that will help Roma women to find their inner strength, to be able to take care of themselves, to develop their community and to find a good job. It’s called UPre Women and the idea came from Veronika Miškech Fričová from Košice, who worked with the Indian organisation AZAD Foundation on the successful and groundbreaking Women with Wheels programme. When she saw how positively the lives, but also the unfavourable position of women in Indian society were changing, she wanted to try something like this here.