Association Anita Ogulin and ZPM - https://www.unicreditfoundation.org/en/education-support/grassroots-initiatives/association-anita-ogulin-and-zpm

The Association Anita Ogulin and ZPM, founded over 60 years ago, is a non-profit organisation based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

The association is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities and promoting the healthy psychophysical development of children, youth, and families by representing and promoting their interests and needs and protecting their rights.

The vision is to create a supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive.

The organisation provides social care and education support to children and young people; advocacy - representing and promoting the interests and needs of children and young people; and community engagement, collaborating with local communities to create impactful programs and initiatives.

The association has been instrumental in improving the lives of children and young people in the Ljubljana Moste-Polje area. Through its various programs and initiatives, it has contributed to the personal and social development of many young individuals.

The Association Anita Ogulin and ZPM, founded over 60 years ago, is a non-profit organisation based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

The association is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities and promoting the healthy psychophysical development of children, youth, and families by representing and promoting their interests and needs and protecting their rights.

The vision is to create a supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive.

The organisation provides social care and education support to children and young people; advocacy - representing and promoting the interests and needs of children and young people; and community engagement, collaborating with local communities to create impactful programs and initiatives.

The association has been instrumental in improving the lives of children and young people in the Ljubljana Moste-Polje area. Through its various programs and initiatives, it has contributed to the personal and social development of many young individuals.

UniCredit Foundation selected the "Studdy Buddy" programme through the Call for Education 2023.

The initiative aimed to support children and young people aged 11 to 19, as well as their parents, from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

It provided free assistance to help participants overcome challenges related to schoolwork and social life. Its primary goal was to improve students' learning and social skills, knowledge, attitudes towards education, and engagement with the school environment.

These students required comprehensive academic, social, behavioural, and emotional support to participate meaningfully in the school community. The programme addressed these needs through a range of tailored interventions.

The programme operated in Ljubljana and Vrhnika, while online support was also made available across the central Slovenian region, ensuring broader access to educational assistance.

"Studdy Buddy" offered both in-person and online learning support, tailored to individual needs. Participants received approximately three hours of learning support per week, along with two to four support activities per month. The programme also included seminars for parents and children, enabling them to expand their knowledge together.

Volunteers collaborated closely with schools to provide individual tutoring both online and in person. The programme connected families with additional support services and maintained regular communication with schools to ensure a coordinated approach. Furthermore, families received various forms of assistance through humanitarian programmes and the multigenerational centre, helping to ensure holistic support.

Local schools, non-profit organisations, social care centres, businesses, and volunteers were actively involved in the initiative, contributing to the delivery of diverse, inclusive, and supportive activities for participating students.