European Dialogue

What European Dialogue does

European Dialogue (Európsky Dialóg) is a Slovak nonprofit civic association founded in 2013 and headquartered at Šrobárova 6, Trnava, Slovakia. The organization delivers non-formal education programmes focused on youth media literacy, civic participation, and arts-based activism. Its beneficiaries include young people aged 15-30, youth workers, secondary and high schools, and young journalists and media creators across Slovakia and more than ten European countries. With a core team of approximately 12 members supplemented by interns, it functions as a project-based educational initiative rather than a commercial product company.

The organization's portfolio spans structured training curricula (Artivism in Action, Decoding Digital Spaces, Human Rights Defenders, Civic Survival Kit, Symphony of Media Literacies, Ideathon on Digital Citizenship), digital platforms and self-serve resources (EURvoice, Civic Debate Club, DiGi YOUTH, Future Story Lab, Agora NextGen, EU Justice Insight), and gamified learning tools including the Ceteris Paribus economics game and the EcoQuest narrative climate game. Underlying capabilities rest on non-formal education methodologies, digital youth work tools, gamification for learning, and media production techniques rather than on proprietary software. A content library of more than 320 published professional articles and 20+ organized educational events anchors the editorial footprint. Distribution combines direct school partnerships in Slovakia, the Eurodesk Slovakia multiplier role, Erasmus+ mobility programmes, and online self-serve platforms.

Revenue is derived almost entirely from EU grant funding (Erasmus+ KA1, KA2, KA3; Europe for Citizens; Visegrad Fund) and the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe, with supplementary individual donations. The organization does not operate a commercial pricing model; programmes are delivered free or at subsidized rates. It holds Erasmus+ accreditation (project reference 2024-1-SK02-KA151-YOU-000224779) and EYF registration under number 10931, and maintains membership in European Youth Press and Prisma European Network.

Name

European Dialogue

Legal name

Európsky Dialóg / European Dialogue, o.z.

Website

https://europskydialog.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

European Dialogue (Európsky Dialóg) is a Slovak nonprofit civic association founded in 2013, delivering EU-funded youth media literacy, civic education, and arts-based training programmes to young people, youth workers, and schools across Slovakia and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Civic Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Engagement & Social Integration Programs (Clubs, Events, Volunteering) (EDAIAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adult/Public Speaking Clubs & Community Organizations (EDAMAOAI)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• Media literacy training
• Non-formal education
• Youth mobility exchanges
• Civic engagement training

Headquarters

HQ city

Trnava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU Programme Funding: Primary funding from European Union programmes including Erasmus+ (KA1, KA2, KA3), Europe for Citizens, and European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. Organization participates in EU co-financing schemes.
2. Donations and Support: Organization accepts donations and support from individuals and organizations through its 'Support Us' programme.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

European Dialogue is a Slovak nonprofit civic association that delivers non-formal educational programs for young people aged 15–30, including international youth exchanges, media literacy workshops, and arts-activism ("artivism") training courses. The organization develops original training curricula, digital learning platforms (DiGi YOUTH, EURvoice, Future Story Lab), and educational video games (EcoQuest), and hosts international mobility activities under Erasmus+ and other European Union programmes.

Product overview

European Dialogue (Európsky Dialóg) is a Slovak youth civic and media organization, not a commercial product company. It operates as a project-based initiative offering educational programs, training courses, youth exchanges, and media literacy resources. Its portfolio includes educational platforms (EURvoice, Civic Debate Club, DiGi YOUTH, Agora NextGen), educational games (Ceteris Paribus economics game), training programs (Artivism in Action, Decoding Digital Spaces, Human Rights Defenders), and media production outputs. The organization does not offer a unified software product but rather delivers educational projects with various digital and physical outputs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artivism in Action Training programme combining art and activism to help youth workers facilitate creative processes for critical thinking, collaboration, and communication on social themes.
• Decoding Digital Spaces Training course addressing digital media literacy, disinformation, and online safety for youth workers and young people across Europe.
• Human Rights Defenders Training course equipping young people with knowledge and skills to act as human rights defenders in their communities.
• DiGi YOUTH Digital Youth Work Platform Interactive digital platform with simulation games, virtual classrooms, interactive videos, and scenario builders for digital youth work practices.
• EURvoice Online platform supporting young people in voicing their opinions on European policy, civic debates, and democratic participation.
• Civic Debate Club Initiative delivering civic debate clubs for young people in Slovakia focusing on active citizenship and civic responsibility.
• Future Story Lab Online platform for investigative journalism and media freedom in the EU, providing self-service access to training materials and resources.
• EcoQuest Narrative Video Game Narrative video game designed for climate participation, targeting environmental awareness and youth engagement through interactive storytelling.
• International Youth Exchanges (Erasmus+) International training courses, youth exchanges, and mobility activities funded through Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps, engaging young people across Europe.
• Symphony of Media Literacies Training course delivering media literacy education to youth workers and young people through coordinated Erasmus+ activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 320+ professional articles published
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• European Youth PresscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015European Dialogue has been a member of European Youth Press since 2015. This network of young media makers connects youth organizations across European countries focused on journalism and media production. ED participates in joint projects, training activities, and initiatives promoting quality media and youth media literacy.
• Prisma European NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerED represents Slovakia in Prisma European Network, which brings together youth organizations from across Europe and beyond. Active participation in network activities and joint initiatives.
• Eurodesk SlovakiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2019, European Dialogue has served as regional multiplier of Eurodesk Slovakia network, providing information about European educational mobility opportunities and developing local activities.
• NIVAM (National Institute for Education and Youth)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSlovak National Agency for Erasmus+ programmes. NIVAM administers and supports ED's Erasmus+ accredited projects and mobility activities.
• ScambieuropeimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian youth organization, frequent partner in Erasmus+ training courses and youth exchanges on media literacy, civic participation, and youth work.
• Mladiinfo MontenegromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontenegrin youth information network, long-term partner in multiple Erasmus+ and international projects focused on media literacy and youth participation.
• European Youth Press Network OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners including Ung Media Sverige, Bué Fixe (Portugal), OnAuBiH (Bosnia), Manana Center (Armenia), 3rd Sector (Belarus), Cafébabel working together on youth media projects.
• National Institute for Social Integration (Media4Change)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLithuanian organization co-founding the Future Story Lab platform for investigative journalism and media freedom in the EU, supported by European Commission DG CONNECT.
• Youth for Equality (SK)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovak partner in Civic Debate Club project, focusing on active citizenship and civic responsibility among young people.
• Higher Incubator Giving Growth And Sustainability (GR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek partner in DiGi YOUTH 2.0 project focusing on digital youth work innovation.
• together.eu PlatformmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU platform connecting citizens with tools and networks for democratic participation. ED cooperates with together.eu for Close Encounters of European Kind project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AIESEC: Global youth leadership organization running international exchanges and civic engagement programmes. Much larger scale, but comparable mission of mobilizing young people through international mobility and non-formal education.
• European Youth Forum: Umbrella platform of European youth organizations advocating for young people's rights and supporting civic participation. Operates at a fundamentally larger scale than European Dialogue but represents the broader institutional layer within which the NGO sits.
• European Youth Press: Pan-European network of young media makers; European Dialogue is a member and operates in the same youth-media/journalism space, but EYP is a significantly larger umbrella organization.
• Prisma European Network: European network of youth organizations in which European Dialogue represents Slovakia; comparable thematic focus on youth participation, but operates as a multi-country umbrella rather than a single NGO.

Direct peers

• Youth for Equality (Slovakia): Slovak partner in the Civic Debate Club project, focused on active citizenship among young people. Directly comparable civic-education activities within the same Slovak youth-NGO ecosystem.
• Scambieuropei: Italian youth organization and frequent Erasmus+ training/exchange partner focused on media literacy, civic participation, and youth work — directly comparable activities and target audience.
• Ung Media Sverige: Swedish youth media organization and partner within the European Youth Press network. Comparable activities in youth journalism training and media literacy at the national level.
• Mladiinfo Montenegro: Montenegrin youth information network and long-term co-partner on Erasmus+ media-literacy and youth-participation projects. Closely comparable mission and grant-funding model.
• National Institute for Social Integration / Media4Change: Lithuanian co-founder of the Future Story Lab platform for investigative journalism and media freedom, supported by the European Commission. Comparable mission in youth media literacy and pan-European collaboration.

Regional players

• Eurodesk Slovakia: Slovak multiplier of the Eurodesk European youth information network — European Dialogue is a regional sub-multiplier; directly comparable mission (youth mobility information) and national scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EuropeanDialogue.Slovakia
• Instagraminstagram.com/europskydialog
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/european-dialogue

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