KERIC

What KERIC does

KERIC (legal name: KERIC, občianske združenie) is a non-profit civic association founded in February 2003 by Mirka Petríková and Ivka Hrušková in Čadca, Slovakia, originally as the Kysucké Európske Informačné Centrum. Its core function is operating as an accredited sending and hosting organization for EU youth mobility programmes, sending Slovak volunteers aged 18–30 (up to 35 for HumAid) abroad and hosting international volunteers in the Kysuce region under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), ESC HumAid, and Erasmus+ frameworks. The organization also delivers a portfolio of local programmes including year-round language courses (English, Spanish, Italian, French, Turkish), summer day and overnight camps for children aged 7–17, the DOBRObeh charity run (4th annual in May 2026), the Deň INAK school event (741 students served in 2026), workshops and trainings for youth workers, local solidarity projects for groups of 5 young people, mentor and host family recruitment, and free downloadable educational publications from Erasmus+ KA2 strategic partnerships (MIND, LESs Stress, NOMADA, GLOBERS). Headcount is 12 (6 named core staff) and it holds no proprietary technology.

Name

KERIC

Legal name

KERIC, občianske združenie

Website

https://keric.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KERIC is a non-profit civic association in Čadca, Slovakia, serving youth aged 7–30 in the Kysuce region and Slovak adults aged 18–35. It operates as an EU-accredited sending and hosting organization for the European Solidarity Corps, ESC HumAid, and Erasmus+ programmes, supplementing grant-funded mobility with fee-based language courses, summer camps, and local solidarity projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Volunteer Mobility Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Pre-Departure Orientation, Re-Entry & Intercultural Training for Study Abroad (EDAIAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student & Youth Educational Tours (THAKAGAA), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Youth mobility programs
• Volunteer exchange services
• Language education courses
• Summer camp programs
• Non-formal education

Headquarters

HQ city

Čadca

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU Programme Grants (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, ESC HumAid): KERIC's primary revenue source is grant funding from EU programmes (Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps, ESC HumAid). These grants cover the costs of: (1) sending Slovak volunteers abroad — travel, accommodation, food, pocket money, language courses, and insurance; (2) hosting international volunteers in Čadca; (3) organizing youth exchanges, training sessions, and community projects; and (4) operating language courses and summer camps for local youth. The organization is registered as a civic association (občianske združenie) and IČO 37901281.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

KERIC is an accredited Slovak non-profit civic association that operates European Solidarity Corps (ESC) and Erasmus+ youth mobility programmes. It sends Slovak volunteers aged 18–30 (up to 35 for HumAid) abroad on EU-funded placements, hosts international volunteers in Čadca, runs year-round language courses and summer camps, organises youth exchanges and workshops, and supports local solidarity projects. All volunteer placements are fully funded by EU grants, with travel, accommodation, food, insurance, language courses and pocket money covered for participants.

Product overview

KERIC is a non-profit non-governmental youth organization based in Čadca, Slovakia, that connects the Kysuce region with Europe and the world. Founded in 2003, KERIC offers a portfolio of programs and services centered around international youth mobility and non-formal education. The core offerings include European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteering programs (both sending and hosting international volunteers), Erasmus+ youth exchanges, language courses (English, Spanish, Italian, French, Turkish) taught by native speakers, summer camps for children and youth, workshops and trainings for youth workers, local volunteering/solidarity projects, and free downloadable educational publications and methodologies. The organization serves youth ages 4-30 and adults, with activities funded through EU programs like Erasmus+ and ESC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Volunteering Abroad Programme sending young people aged 18–30 from Slovakia to volunteer abroad on ESC projects across Europe and beyond. All costs including travel, accommodation, food, pocket money, insurance and language course are covered by EU grants. Placements span ecology, art, children, sport, culture, PR, equality and language themes and last from 2 weeks up to 12 months.
• ESC Volunteering Hosting in Čadca Programme hosting incoming international ESC volunteers in Čadca, Kysuce region. Hosted volunteers conduct language courses, workshops, camps and youth activities and are supported by local mentors and host families. Since 2002 KERIC has hosted over 201 international volunteers from more than 40 countries.
• Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges

Quantifiable outcome

• 406+ Slovak volunteers successfully sent abroad and 201+ international volunteers hosted in Čadca since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InCo MolfettacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing Italian partner organization in Molfetta, Apulia. KERIC sends volunteers to InCo's network of 12+ ESC projects including Trullo Beach (sustainable tourism), X-Farm (social farm), school support, autism care, and senior work. InCo also coordinates projects for volunteers from multiple countries.
• Slezská diakonie (Silesian Diaconia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech partner organization in the Moravian-Silesian region near the Slovak border. Offers 7 ESC projects starting September 2026 in fields including social care, community work, and youth services. Popular for Slovak volunteers wanting proximity to home.
• ProAtlânticocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese partner in Oeiras offering ESC projects across 14 different volunteer areas. KERIC sends Slovak volunteers to Portugal for placements lasting several months, with opportunities spanning youth work, community development, and environmental projects.
• Amycos (Burgos, Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner organization in Burgos offering 9-month ESC placements involving ecological garden work, activities with people with disabilities, and children's programmes for migrant families. KERIC sends volunteers who cover all costs through ESC funding.
• Volunteers Centre Skopje (North Macedonia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacedonian partner in Skopje offering 3-month ESC placements focused on media, magazine publishing (VOICES), and podcast production. KERIC sends Slovak volunteers for shorter-term, media-focused placements.
• Diakoniewerk (Gallneukirchen, Austria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian social care organization where KERIC volunteers (including Dorotka, who spent 10 months there) work with children and youth in a rural Austrian community, gaining experience in social work and child development.
• SEEDS IcelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIcelandic environmental organization offering ESC placements in Reykjavik focused on camp coordination, photography, and communications/PR. Placements run approximately 5 months, offering experience in environmental activism and Arctic community life.
• Dansk ICYE (Denmark)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish ICYE branch offering 9-month and 12-month ESC placements across multiple project types. KERIC sends Slovak volunteers for longer-term Scandinavian placements. Application deadline typically in early March for August/September start.
• Manitese (Finale Emilia, Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian development NGO in Finale Emilia near Modena offering 5–7 month ESC placements focused on community work, sustainability, and creativity. Activities include secondhand clothing sorting, organic garden tending, and children's workshops.
• ECHAV (Kenya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenyan partner organization for ESC HumAid humanitarian placements. KERIC has sent volunteers (including Giulia Capelli and Eva Vander Laan) for humanitarian projects in Ahero, Kenya, and Jordan, working with local communities on development initiatives.
• CSDS / LO-CA project (Vietnam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESC HumAid project LO-CA (Local Capacities) sends Slovak volunteers to Vietnam, Ecuador, and India to support vulnerable communities and local youth development. KERIC coordinates placements in partnership with CSDS and local partners in each country.
• Youth for Understanding (YFU) — Brussels, BelgiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational youth exchange organization with a Brussels office offering ESC placements focused on international relations, EU policy, and office-based volunteer work. KERIC sends Slovak volunteers (e.g., Lívia Sabolčáková) for gap year-style placements.
• Euroschola (Třinec, Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech partner with whom KERIC collaborates on the Erasmus+ KA2 project LESs Stress, focused on nature therapy methodologies for stress management among secondary school students.
• EUROSCHOLA (Třinec, Czech Republic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech educational organization collaborating on the LESs Stress Erasmus+ KA2 project to develop outdoor stress management methodologies for secondary school students.
• ICYE (International Catholic Youth Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational federation of national ICYE organizations operating EVS/ESC volunteer programmes globally. KERIC is an active member and sends and receives volunteers through the ICYE network.
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• NIVAM — Národný inštitút vzdelávania a mládeže (National Agency for Youth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovak National Agency for Youth (under the Ministry of Education) that administers Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes in Slovakia. KERIC works with NIVAM as the implementing agency for its EU-funded projects.
• European Union (Erasmus+, ESC, ESC HumAid programmes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EU is the primary funder and programme administrator of all KERIC's core activities. Erasmus+ funds youth exchanges, training, and KA2 project publications. ESC funds all volunteer placements abroad and in Slovakia. ESC HumAid enables humanitarian volunteer placements outside Europe.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/keric
• Instagraminstagram.com/keric_cadca

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Profiles6 records

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