Events

April 21, 2026,
Center Rog, Ljubljana

Members of the EPEKA Association will participate in the central professional consultation on the Slovenian Day Without Food Waste on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of the Republic of Slovenia at Center Rog in Ljubljana. The event, titled “For Food, For the Planet, Let’s Waste Less,” is a key opportunity to reflect on how we, as a society and as individuals, can reduce the amount of food waste, which has become a major ecological and social challenge in today’s world. Read More

10 April 2026, Ljubljana

The President of EPEKA Association, Štefan Simončič, who has recently also assumed the role of Deputy Representative of NGOs in the Interministerial Working Group on the Prevention of Radicalisation, will attend a meeting of the Interministerial Working Group in this field. Read More

14 April 2026,
Ljubljana

The President of the EPEKA Association, Štefan Simončič, will participate as an expert in the international conference titled “Policy Dialogue on the State of Social Rights in Slovenia.” The event, organized in Ljubljana by the Povod Institute and the Brussels-based SOLIDAR network, aims to reflect on key developments in social rights and civic space in Slovenia in light of European policies.

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7 April 2026,
Maribor

EPEKA Association cordially invites you to join us for the International Roma Day 2026 event, organized in co-production with the Loli Luludi Association. The event is dedicated to celebrating Roma culture, language, and identity, while promoting understanding and inclusion in contemporary society.

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2026 to 2027,
Maribor

Association EPEKA is delighted to announce the start of a new international project titled BUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER: From Solidarity to Housing Justice (BFT). The project connects the citizens of Maribor and Kharkiv, Ukraine, to address pressing social challenges such as housing insecurity, rising living costs, and the exclusion of vulnerable groups, focusing on solidarity and democratic cooperation across borders.

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April 16, 2026,
Maribor

On Thursday, April 16th, members of the EPEKA Association will attend the “Tea with Reason” event, which will focus on the economy as a key development potential of the Styria region. The meeting, organized by Spirit Slovenia, will provide a space for discussion on how to achieve a sustainable breakthrough and strengthen the economic future of northeastern Slovenia by connecting different sectors.

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April 9, 16, and 23, 2026,
Online Event

Members of the EPEKA Association will participate in a series of online webinars titled “Democracy at Work: Social Economy actors bringing EU values to citizens” throughout April. Read More

26 March 2026,
Online Event (Webinar)

Members of the EPEKA Association will participate in an international webinar in March titled “Citywide Approaches to Housing First: Taking Housing First Across a City and Its Systems,” organized by the Housing First Europe Hub. The event is crucial for all those striving for systemic changes in addressing homelessness, as it focuses on the transition from individual pilot projects to a comprehensive citywide model involving all relevant local actors and public systems.This approach is based on the belief that housing is not just a final goal, but a fundamental human right and a starting point for successful social inclusion.

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March 26, 2026,
Planica Nordic Center

Members of the EPEKA Association will participate in a key sustainability event organized by SPIRIT Slovenia titled “Tea with Reason: Winter Sports and Climate Resilience in Slovenia.” The meeting at the Planica Nordic Center is aimed at companies and organizations wishing to align their operations with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, representing a crucial step towards long-term resilience and ethical development in the non-governmental sector. Read More

April 9 – 10, 2026,
Bioterme Mala Nedelja

Members of the EPEKA Association will participate in a two-day professional consultation for leadership personnel in the youth sector this April, organized by the Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Youth. The meeting at Bioterme Mala Nedelja is dedicated to an in-depth reflection on how to create conditions for long-term stability, resilience, and development of non-governmental organizations in a rapidly changing world. Read More