Gala Charity Projects 2025

Brilliant Stars International School Bratislava. Its mission is to educate children and the wider community about environmental protection. The organization raises funds to purchase and plant trees across Bratislava, supporting the city's goal of planting 10,000 trees.

The maringotka—a mobile unit converted into a warm, safe, and stimulating environment—serves as a dedicated space for educational sessions, parent clubs, and community events. Originally launched in Sirk, the concept has proven highly effective and has expanded to nine communities. - Renovating the maringotka in Trebišov, adding outdoor seating and a community-friendly design to foster social interaction and learning. - Purchasing an additional maringotka for a new community (e.g., Šumiac, Bačkov, or Zborov) to expand the reach of the program. - The project also involves engaging local Roma students in construction work, fostering community ownership and skill development. - Estimated costs: - Trebišov renovation: €7,000 - New maringotka: €10,000

Civic association providing comprehensive, long-term care for individuals with severe disabilities, especially intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and autism. RESC includes a social services home, special elementary schools, and a counseling and prevention center, serving around 80–90 children and adults daily. - To improve the quality of its outdoor services, RESC plans to build a larger shelter (altánok) on its premises. This structure will provide a comfortable and safe outdoor space during bad weather or extreme heat, and accommodate more children and clients during various events and activities. - Project cost: approximately €20,000.

Launching the LAB School, a model inclusive kindergarten and primary school in Slovakia that brings together children from diverse backgrounds and with different abilities. The school is designed as a living laboratory where inclusive education is developed, tested, and refined. - To support its inclusive philosophy, Rozmanita is currently raising funds for the development of an accessible schoolyard—a critical outdoor learning space designed for all children, including those with disabilities. The first phase focuses on creating paved and semi-paved paths to ensure full mobility across the yard.

Long-standing humanitarian organization operating across four districts in northeastern Slovakia: Svidník, Stropkov, Bardejov, and Stará Ľubovňa. Throughout crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, the branch was designated by the Red Cross headquarters as a key logistics hub for humanitarian aid distribution across the country. - Thanks to support from the Agricultural Paying Agency (PPA), the organization recently completed the construction of a modern warehouse. However, to ensure full functionality and efficiency of this facility, they urgently need a forklift to handle logistics and aid distribution safely and effectively. - Due to limited financial resources, the organization is seeking external support to purchase a forklift. This vital piece of equipment will enable them to maintain operational readiness for emergency responses, humanitarian aid, and daily logistics – continuing their mission to support people in need across Slovakia. - Project cost: € 15,000 - 20,000.

is a non-governmental organization committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and visibility of the LGBTI+ community in the workplace across Slovakia. As a non-political initiative, the organization supports employers and employees in creating inclusive work environments where everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, has equal opportunities. - Their mission is to foster awareness and education around LGBTI+ inclusion through training, leadership development, and the sharing of best practices. A key pillar of their work is the LGBTI+ Business Forum, held annually since 2012 with the support of partners such as the Dutch Embassy. The forum addresses topics such as ESG reporting, equal benefits, diverse families, and inclusive leadership. Another successful initiative is the LGBTI+ Professionals Picnic, which provides a safe and informal networking space for professionals and allies. - While Diversity PRO currently operates without an office and on a pro bono volunteer basis, they are seeking financial support to continue and expand their activities. A donation would help cover costs for the next Business Forum, community events, and regular networking opportunities—ensuring a sustainable and impactful platform for LGBTI+ inclusion in Slovakia’s professional landscape.

- A gala lunch for 50 lonely and socially disadvantaged seniors in regional cities. - Participation of a famous personality at each event, which will make the atmosphere more pleasant. - A gift for each senior - a small, practical surprise such as a scarf, gloves or a Christmas package. - Implementation: - Primarily, we would like to organize events in at least four cities: Bratislava, Nitra, Žilina and Košice. However, the ideal scenario would be to cover all 8 regional cities of Slovakia so that help reaches seniors in all regions. - Use of support: - The funds will be used to prepare, distribute and serve a festive lunch, pay for the rental of premises, small gifts for seniors and to ensure the participation of celebrities. Rozpočet na 4 mestá (Bratislava, Nitra, Žilina, Košice): • 2 750 € x 4 = 11 000 € Rozpočet na všetkých 8 krajských miest: • 2 750 € x 8 = 22 000 €