CEEV Živica

What CEEV Živica does

CEEV Živica (Centrum environmentálnej a etickej výchovy Živica) is a Slovak non-profit civic association (občianske združenie) founded in 2000 and headquartered in Bratislava, with operational offices in Zvolen and a dedicated education center, Vzdelávacie centrum Zaježová. The organization delivers environmental, ethical, and holistic education through approximately 20 sub-brand programs organized across five thematic areas: Vzdelávanie (Education), Školstvo (Schooling), Enviro (Environment), Spiritualita (Spirituality), and Služby (Services). Flagship offerings include Zelená škola (Green School), described as the largest environmental education program in Slovakia for nursery through secondary schools; Elektroodpad-dopad, an e-waste awareness and peer-education program; Sokratov inštitút, a year-long civic leadership program for university students; Komenského inštitút for teacher training and school reform; and Škola Alma, a model inclusive school. The methodology combines experiential and outdoor learning with peer-to-peer education, supported by an original library of curricula, films, online courses, and methodology guides developed in-house.

The business model is non-commercial: educational programs for schools, teachers, and students are delivered free of charge, with funding derived from individual donations, the Slovak 2% income tax designation scheme, bequests, foundation grants (Nadácia Tesco Slovensko, Nadačný fond Telekom pri Nadácii Pontis), EU co-financing (Erasmus+), and in-kind corporate support (notably from SEWA, a.s. for e-waste collection). Paid revenue is generated only through venue rental and corporate workshops/team-building events at the Zaježová center. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on direct school outreach, teacher networks, social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube), the Čierna labuť opinion portal with weekly Radio_FM broadcasts, the organizational website, and email newsletters. CEEV Živica operates exclusively within Slovakia but has begun to participate in EU-funded multi-country consortia (Green Gate 2, Green Career Education with Finland, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic). Leadership includes Director Ivana Poláčková and project coordinators Lesanka Blažencová (Elektroodpad-dopad) and Zuzana Dovalová (KOLOBEŽKA).

Name

CEEV Živica

Legal name

Centrum environmentálnej a etickej výchovy Živica

Website

https://zivica.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEEV Živica is a Slovak non-profit civic association founded in 2000 that delivers free environmental, ethical, and experiential education programs to schools, teachers, and youth across Slovakia through 20+ sub-brand initiatives, funded by donations, 2% tax designations, foundation grants, and EU co-financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Leadership, Oratory & Civic Speaking Programs (EDAMAOAH), Social Studies & Civics Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAI)

Keywords

• Environmental education programs
• Non-profit civic association
• School environmental curriculum
• Experiential outdoor learning
• Teacher professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and tax assignment (2% of income tax): Živica raises funds primarily through individual financial donations (one-time or recurring via standing order) and through the Slovak '2% of income tax' designation scheme. The organization also receives bequests (závet) and non-financial support (material, volunteering). Revenue is used to fund educational programs, school operations (Škola Alma), teacher networks, and environmental initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CEEV Živica is a Slovak non-profit civic association that designs and delivers free environmental, ethical, and civic education programs to schools, teachers, students, and youth across Slovakia. Its portfolio spans the largest environmental education program for schools in Slovakia (Zelená škola), e-waste and circular economy awareness (Elektroodpad-dopad, KOLOBEŽKA), year-long civic leadership training for young adults (Sokratov inštitút), teacher development for school reform (Komenského inštitút), and an experiential education retreat center (Vzdelávacie centrum Zaježová) that rents venue space and runs paid workshops for companies and schools.

Product overview

CEEV Živica is a Slovak non-governmental organization focused on environmental and ethical education, operating as a multi-project educational platform. The organization runs numerous programs including Zelená škola (Green School), the largest environmental education program in Slovakia; Elektroodpad-dopad, an e-waste awareness initiative; Sokratov inštitút, a leadership development program for young people; Komenského inštitút for teacher training; Škola Alma, a model inclusive school; and various environmental projects like SadOVO (orchards), Mestské včely (urban bees), and Funebra (natural burials). The organization also operates the Vzdelávacie centrum Zaježová, an educational retreat center, and publishes the Čierna labuť opinion portal. These programs span five core areas: education, schooling, environmental protection, spirituality, and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elektroodpad Dopad: Educational project about the impacts of electronics and e-waste, including a 3-day course at Zaježová educational center, school partnerships, and peer-to-peer education
• KOLOBEŽKA
• Zelená škola
• Sokratov inštitút
• Komenského inštitút
• Škola Alma
• Učiteľská osobnosť Slovenska
• Čierna labuť
• Mestské včely
• SadOVO
• Klíma nás spája
• Green Gate 2
• Funebra
• Pobyt v tme
• Pustovňa pod lesom
• Hurá von
• Záhrada, ktorá učí
• Globálne vzdelávanie
• Zaježovská škola
• Vzdelávacie centrum Zaježová

Products and services

• Zelená škola (Green School) The largest environmental education program in Slovakia, designed for nursery, primary, secondary, and special schools. Schools enroll to receive structured curricula, teacher support, and certification pathways focused on environmental responsibility.
• Elektroodpad-dopad (E-waste Impact) Educational program for schools about the environmental and social impacts of electronics, including e-waste collection at participating schools and peer-to-peer circular economy awareness, in partnership with SEWA, a.s.
• Sokratov inštitút (Socrates Institute) Year-long practical educational program for university students and graduates from various fields, focused on civic engagement, leadership development, and project-based learning.
• Komenského inštitút (Komenský Institute) Education program for teachers, school directors, and students of pedagogical fields, leading to practical school reform implementation in their communities.
• Škola Alma Model inclusive school initiative providing quality education for all children as a demonstration of Živica's educational philosophy.
• SadOVO Project planting rare fruit tree varieties on schoolyards to serve as outdoor classrooms and protect cultural-natural heritage, supported by the Tesco Slovakia Foundation.
• Vzdelávacie centrum Zaježová Farmstead converted to a modern artistic-ecological building offering seminar spaces, school trip facilities, corporate event venues, and family accommodation. Rentable for schools, companies, and organizations with quote-based pricing.
• Mestské včely (Urban Bees) Program providing space for bees in cities to thrive and contribute to urban pollination and environmental awareness.
• Green Gate 2 EU co-financed educational project focused on educating young people and youth workers about responsible and sustainable behavior in the use of skincare products, decorative cosmetics, and over-the-counter medicines.
• Klíma nás spája (Climate Connects Us) Program teaching municipalities and schools how to adapt to climate change and its impacts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ teachers trained in e-waste education across 8 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SEWA, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEWA, a.s. is a key operational partner for the Elektroodpad-dopad project. SEWA provides free collection containers for small e-waste at participating schools and collaborates on organizing the project across Slovakia.
• INCIEN (Inštitút cirkulárnej ekonomiky)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINCIEN (Institute for Circular Economy) collaborates with Živica on circular economy content and expertise for the Kolobežka project, providing educational resources and facilitating school excursions to circular economy businesses.
• Poslední stopa (Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech organization Poslední stopa collaborated with Živica's Funebra project on the free e-book 'Cemeteries Friendly to Nature and People', providing recommendations on supporting biodiversity and sustainable cemetery management for municipalities and architects.
• Green Gate 2 Consortium (EU-funded)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Gate 2 is a multi-country project co-financed by the European Union, focused on educating young people and youth workers about responsible and sustainable use of skincare products, cosmetics, and OTC medicines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Nadácia Pontis: Major Slovak foundation that administers the Telekom Endowment Fund partnering with Živica on KOLOBEŽKA and Elektroodpad-dopad. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler and co-funder of Živica's environmental education work.

Emerging players

• Ashoka: Global network supporting social entrepreneurs and youth civic leadership initiatives. Overlaps with Živica's Sokratov inštitút and Komenského inštitút in developing young civic leaders and changemakers.

Direct peers

• INCIEN (Inštitút cirkulárnej ekonomiky): Slovak institute focused on circular economy education and outreach. Directly comparable to Živica's KOLOBEŽKA and Elektroodpad-dopad programs; Živica already collaborates with INCIEN on circular-economy content.
• Daphne – Inštitút aplikovanej ekológie: Slovak applied ecology NGO delivering environmental programs, policy work, and public education. Comparable as a domestic peer NGO operating in environmental education and conservation in Slovakia.
• SOS/BirdLife Slovensko: Slovak conservation NGO running school- and public-facing environmental education alongside species protection. Directly comparable to Živica in mission (environmental NGO with education programs) and Slovak geography.
• CEPTA (Centrum pre trvalo udržateľné alternatívy): Slovak environmental NGO focused on sustainability education and civic engagement. Overlaps with Živica's Sokratov inštitút and Komenského inštitút in building civic capacity around sustainability in Slovakia.

Regional players

• Hnutí DUHA (Friends of the Earth Czech Republic): Czech environmental NGO combining advocacy with public and school-facing environmental programmes. Comparable to Živica's mix of civic engagement, school education, and environmental campaigning in a neighbouring CEE market.
• Tereza (vzdělávací centrum, Czech Republic): Czech environmental education centre running school programs including the 'Škola pro udržitelný rozvoj' network. Closest regional counterpart to Živica's Zelená škola in a neighbouring market, enabling direct programme comparison.

Broad incumbents

• Jane Goodall Institute: International environmental and youth education organisation with Roots & Shoots school programmes. Comparable to Živica's school-network delivery model and youth civic leadership programming (Sokratov inštitút).
• Keep Britain Tidy: UK organisation running Eco-Schools-style environmental certification programmes for schools. Highly comparable to Zelená škola as a school-level environmental certification and education franchise at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ceevzivica3633
• Facebookfacebook.com/ceev.zivica
• Instagraminstagram.com/ceevzivica
• TikToktiktok.com/@ceev_zivica
• Xx.com/ceevzivica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-of-environmental-and-ethical-education-zivica

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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