Legebitra

What Legebitra does

Legebitra (legally: Društvo kulturno, informacijsko in svetovalno središče Legebitra) is a Slovenian civil society organization (društvo) founded in 1998 in Ljubljana, operating as the largest LGBTQ+ organization in the country. It delivers a portfolio of community-based services including psychosocial counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals, legal counseling on discrimination and rights, free HIV and STI testing, youth programs, and rainbow family support. The organization employs 14 people and operates from two Ljubljana locations, while running community testing outreach across 11 Slovenian cities.

Its core 'technology' is a peer-based service delivery model built over 16 years of community testing (since 2009) in partnership with the Institute of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Ljubljana. Since 2009, 16,674 MSM individuals have been tested through the community program, accounting for 15-50% of all HIV diagnoses in this population nationally. The organization also operates programs such as the LGBT-friendly certification (Certifikat LGBT prijazno), Workplace Equality Index, and Living Library, and publishes the GEJM magazine and LGBTIQ+ dictionary.

Legebitra is a non-profit with no commercial revenue from service users; all services are provided free of charge. Its revenue model is entirely project-based grant funding from Slovenian government bodies (FIHO, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, City of Ljubljana) and European institutions (European Commission, Erasmus+). The organization is VAT-exempt and does not disclose revenue figures. Its GTM is community-driven outreach through physical locations, social media channels, community events, educational workshops, and partnerships with allied NGOs rather than conventional sales.

Name

Legebitra

Legal name

Društvo kulturno, informacijsko in svetovalno središče Legebitra

Website

https://legebitra.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Legebitra is Slovenia's largest LGBTQ+ civil society organization, providing free psychosocial counseling, legal advice, HIV/STI testing, and youth programs to LGBTQ+ individuals across Slovenia, funded by government and EU grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Community Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

Keywords

• LGBTQ+ community services
• HIV STI testing
• Psychosocial counseling
• Workplace diversity certification
• Community health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Subsidies: Primary funding from government bodies including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, City of Ljubljana (MOL), and FIHO (Fund for Human Occupation). These grants support core operations, testing programs, and community services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Legebitra is a Slovenian civil society organization (non-profit) that delivers free, community-based services for LGBTQ+ individuals, including psychosocial counseling, legal advice, HIV/STI testing across 11 cities, youth center activities, and workplace diversity certification (LGBT-friendly certificate). The organization is funded primarily through government grants and operates from two locations in Ljubljana while running outreach programs across Slovenia.

Product overview

Legebitra is a civil society LGBTQ+ organization offering a portfolio of community-based services rather than a unified software product. Core offerings include psychosocial counseling for LGBTQ+ persons, legal counseling, HIV/STI testing, youth programs, and advocacy services. Supporting programs include the LGBT+ Business Network, LGBT-friendly certification, Living Library, and Workplace Equality Index. The organization publishes educational materials including GEJM magazine, NAROBE, the LGBTIQ+ dictionary, and research reports. The organization does not offer a software product, API, or AI-based technology solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Psychosocial Counseling for LGBTQ+ Persons
• Legal Counseling (Pravna svetovalnica)
• HIV and STI Testing Services
• Youth Program (Mladinski program)
• Rainbow Families Program (Mavrične družine)
• LGBT-Friendly Certification (Certifikat LGBT prijazno)
• Workplace Equality Index (Indeks enakosti na delovnem mestu)
• Living Library Program (Živa knjižnica)
• LGBT+ Business Network

Quantifiable outcome

• 16,674 MSM tested for HIV/STIs through community program since 2009
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LORI (Lezbična organizacija Rijeka)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Qnect: for equality and inclusion' project, which focuses on needs and safety of young LGBTQ+ people in local environments. Project conducted in Ljubljana and Koper, involving focus groups.
• Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana (IMI MF UL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical/scientific partner for community-based HIV and STI testing since 2009. Provides professional support for testing services conducted by Legebitra.
• Društvo za sodobni ples Slovenije (Slovenian Dance Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 'Body in Dialogue' (Telo v dialogu) project - contemporary dance workshops for LGBTQ+ community. 8-session cycle combining dance with psychosocial support.
• Društvo DIHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on various youth activities including queer crochet workshops, social events, and LGBTQ+ gatherings.
• Zavod TransAkcijacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in various initiatives including Pride festival, media reporting projects, transgender support, and joint advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
• ILGA-EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegebitra is a member of ILGA (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association) Europe. Co-hosted the 2025 annual ILGA-Europe conference in Ljubljana with City Museum Ljubljana.
• Društvo StigmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Expand project for testing among vulnerable populations including migrants, drug users, and sex workers.
• Slovenska filantropija (Slovenian Philanthropy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Expand project for testing among vulnerable populations including migrants, drug users, and sex workers.
• University of LjubljanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Expand project. University provides research support for testing among vulnerable groups.
• Parada ponosa LjubljanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore partner in Pride festival and related events. Joint statements on LGBTQ+ rights and advocacy.
• Amnesty International SlovenijaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed statements on LGBTQ+ rights and human rights issues including hate crimes.
• Mladinski kulturni center Maribor (MKC Maribor)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Pride festival and joint advocacy efforts.
• Društvo ŠKUCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-signed statements on LGBTQ+ rights and human rights advocacy.
• Zavod Moja mavricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy partner in LGBTQ+ rights initiatives.
• Zavod Koroška PrideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Pride events and joint advocacy.
• Športno društvo Out in SlovenijaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Pride festival and joint advocacy.
• Mestna občina Ljubljana (City of Ljubljana)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financing of programs including LGBT-friendly certification, youth center activities, and rainbow gatherings. Key municipal partner for organizational activities.
• FIHO (Fund for Human Occupation)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financing of core organizational activities and programs. Major funder of operations.
• Ministry of Health SloveniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financing of HIV and STI testing programs. Key government partner in public health initiatives.
• Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal OpportunitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financing of psychosocial counseling programs and other organizational activities.
• European CommissioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financing of the Expand project for testing among vulnerable populations through EU funding.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFunding for the Qnect project on equality and inclusion for LGBTQ+ youth.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Društvo Stigma: Slovenian NGO focused on marginalized populations, including drug users and people living with HIV. Direct peer because it co-implements the Expand testing project with Legebitra and serves overlapping vulnerable populations with related harm reduction and testing services.
• Društvo ŠKUC: One of the oldest Slovenian LGBTQ+ civil society organizations, operating in cultural, advocacy, and community programs. Direct peer because it competes for Slovenian LGBTQ+ advocacy mindshare, partners with Legebitra on rights statements, and serves overlapping populations.
• Zavod TransAkcija: Slovenian NGO advocating for transgender, intersex, and non-binary rights. Direct peer because it shares the same national geography, overlapping LGBTQ+ advocacy mission, and is a long-standing Legebitra partner in Pride and joint advocacy initiatives.
• Športno društvo Out in Slovenija: Slovenian LGBTQ+ sports association and Pride partner. Direct peer because it targets the same LGBTQ+ community in Slovenia with a complementary offering (sports inclusion), competing for the same national advocacy coalition and donor pool.
• Mladinski kulturni center Maribor (MKC Maribor): Slovenian youth cultural center with LGBTQ+ programming and Pride partner. Direct peer because it provides alternative regional LGBTQ+ community programming outside Ljubljana, overlapping with Legebitra's youth and community engagement offerings.

Broad incumbents

• COC Netherlands: One of the world's oldest LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations, providing community services, policy advocacy, and health programs. Broad incumbent because it represents a mature version of the integrated LGBTQ+ service-and-advocacy model that Legebitra operates at Slovenian scale.
• ILGA-Europe: European-level LGBTQ+ federation of which Legebitra is the Slovenian member. Broad incumbent because it sets the continental advocacy agenda, distributes funding opportunities, and convenes Legebitra's peer organizations across Europe.
• Deutsche Aidshilfe: Largest German HIV/AIDS advocacy and service NGO. Broad incumbent because it operates a much larger analogous community-based HIV/STI testing, counseling, and prevention portfolio, and represents the kind of scale Legebitra could aspire to as a national coordinator.

Regional players

• Háttér Society: Hungarian LGBTQ+ organization providing legal aid, mental health services, and advocacy. Regional peer because it operates an analogous service portfolio (legal, psychosocial, community) in a neighboring CEE country with comparable political and funding context.
• Lambda Warszawa: Polish LGBTQ+ rights organization providing legal, psychological, and community services. Regional peer because it mirrors Legebitra's integrated service model in a neighboring CEE jurisdiction facing similar political headwinds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2TqJ3XJQG7QVX8yjvzcd-w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Legebitra
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/legebitra
• Instagraminstagram.com/drustvo.legebitra

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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