No Excuse Slovenia | Brez izgovora Slovenija

What No Excuse Slovenia | Brez izgovora Slovenija does

No Excuse Slovenia (Brez izgovora Slovenija) is a non-profit youth organization founded in 2006 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, that delivers public health education, environmental awareness, and civic engagement programming to Slovenian youth aged 12-29. Its core product suite consists of structured programs — Aktivisti, Zagovorniki, and Akademija — delivered through trained peer facilitators directly into Slovenian secondary schools, supplemented by recurring summer camp programming. The organization also coordinates cross-border youth projects as part of an international partner network spanning more than seven countries.

The organization is led by founder Mateja Šavc and operates with an 18-person staff. It runs a multi-tier engagement model: entry-level camps feed into peer-advocate roles (Zagovorniki), which in turn feed trained facilitator roles (Aktivisti) and a leadership academy (Akademija), creating layered participation cycles characteristic of youth-led organizational design. Programs are delivered through in-school workshops, advocacy campaigns, and seasonal residential formats.

Revenue is generated exclusively through grants and government funding rather than commercial pricing. Key funding mechanisms include Slovenian public-sector grants and European Union youth programs; recent anchor partnerships include the Mladi za zdravje (Youth for Health) 2025-2027 program and the PST4Youth cross-border initiative covering Italy, Lithuania, Poland, and the Netherlands (2025-2026). The organization's go-to-market relies on direct relationships with schools, municipalities, and EU program consortia, with no direct-to-consumer or fee-for-service revenue model in place.

Name

No Excuse Slovenia | Brez izgovora Slovenija

Legal name

Mladinska zveza Brez izgovora Slovenija

Website

https://noexcuse.si

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

No Excuse Slovenia is a Ljubljana-based non-profit founded in 2006 that delivers public health, environmental, and civic-engagement programming to Slovenian youth aged 12-29 through school-based workshops, peer-advocate training, and summer camps, funded by grants and EU partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Health Education and Civic Development

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth health education
• Substance abuse prevention
• Public health advocacy
• Youth civic engagement
• Non-formal education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Project Grants and Government Funding: No Excuse Slovenia operates as a nonprofit receiving project-based funding from government ministries (Ministry of Health, Ministry of Public Administration, Office for Youth), EU programs (Erasmus+, European Health and Social Investment Programme), and international organizations (WHO). Funding supports specific programs and operational activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

No Excuse Slovenia is a national youth nonprofit that designs and delivers non-formal educational programs for Slovenian youth aged 12–29 covering public health (substance-abuse prevention, mental health, nutrition, physical activity), environmental literacy, and civic participation. Its core offerings are an age-tiered program portfolio (Aktivisti, Zagovorniki, Akademija, No Excuse Tabori, Strokovni programi, Mentorji in Trenerji) delivered directly in schools, youth centers, and community venues by trained young facilitators. Programs are free to participating youth; revenue comes from government grants, EU programs, and institutional supporters.

Product overview

No Excuse Slovenia (Mladinska zveza Brez izgovora Slovenija) is a national youth organization operating as a multi-program platform rather than a single product. The organization offers a tiered system of programs targeting different age groups: Aktivisti for high school students (15-19), Zagovorniki for university students (19-24), and Akademija for young job seekers (20-29). Additional offerings include No Excuse Tabori (summer camps for ages 12-15), Strokovni programi (professional school-based programs), and Mentorji in Trenerji (internal continuation programs). The organization also delivers preventive educational programs for schools on topics including addiction prevention, mental health, social skills, nutrition, and physical activity. Project-based initiatives include youth participation programs, climate forums, and advocacy publications. All programs aim to develop personal competencies, promote health literacy, environmental awareness, and active citizenship among young people aged 12-29.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aktivisti: Program for young people in secondary school aged 15-19 years
• Zagovorniki
• Akademija
• No Excuse Tabori
• Mentorji in Trenerji
• Strokovni programi

Products and services

• Aktivisti A youth program for high school students aged 15-19 focused on personal development, civic engagement, and health literacy through long-term workshops, peer projects, and advocacy training. Delivered through schools and local units in Slovenia.
• Zagovorniki A program for university students aged 19-24 designed to develop advocacy skills, active citizenship, and policy engagement in public health and environmental issues.
• Akademija A program for young job seekers aged 20-29 providing career guidance, life skills development, employment transition support, and labor market entry preparation.
• No Excuse Tabori Summer camps for elementary school students aged 12-15 promoting personal growth, social skills, environmental awareness, and early health literacy through outdoor experiential learning.
• Strokovni programi (Professional Programs) Professional programs for schools and peer workshops covering health education topics, including addiction prevention, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and social skills. Delivered by trained facilitators in school settings.
• Preventivni programi za osnovne in srednje šole (Preventive Programs for Elementary and Secondary Schools) Preventive educational service for elementary and secondary schools covering addiction prevention, mental health, social skills, nutrition, and physical activity. Delivered free of charge to participating students.
• Mladi za zdravje, Brez izgovora! A voluntary public and global health program (2025-2027) developing educational programs and empowering volunteers in public health. Implemented in cooperation with the International Federation for Youth Health, the Youth Association for Health Promotion, the Slovenian Association for Non-Communicable Diseases, and Zavod Trenerska akademija.
• Pact4EU Advocacy Publication An advocacy publication summarizing experiences and lessons learned on youth participation and EU engagement, available in multiple languages.
• Cities Youth Climate Forum A youth climate forum event bringing together young people, cities, and European networks to discuss climate policies and youth participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in successful alcohol/tobacco purchases by minors from 2015 to 2022
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PST4Youth International PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025PST4Youth project involves partners from seven countries: Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Netherlands, and others. The project assesses living environments for youth from May 2025 to November 2026, with No Excuse Slovenia as a partner implementing activities across participating countries.
• International Federation for Youth Health (International Union for Health Promotion and Health Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025No Excuse Slovenia is the lead organization for the 'Mladi za zdravje, brez izgovora!' project implemented in cooperation with the International Federation for Youth Health, the Youth Association for Health Promotion, the Slovenian Association for Non-Communicable Diseases, and the Zavod Trenerska akademija. The partnership focuses on developing and implementing comprehensive volunteer public and global health programs for 2025-2027.
• WHO / World Health OrganizationcoreOthersNo Excuse Slovenia is listed as a supporter on the WHO website and collaborates with WHO through various public health initiatives, including the EVID-ACTION project and World No Tobacco Day activities. The organization also participates in PMNCH (Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health).
• European Commission / EU ProgramscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported by EU programs including Erasmus+, European Social Fund (ESF), and EUKI (European Climate Initiative). The organization has received EU Health Award recognition and participates in European projects such as Pact4EU and Power Up.
• Republic of Slovenia – Ministry of HealthcoreOthersNo Excuse Slovenia collaborates with the Ministry of Health on tobacco control, public health symposia, and health literacy initiatives. The Ministry co-funds training programs and participates in joint advocacy campaigns.
• Republic of Slovenia – Ministry of Public AdministrationcoreOthersThe Ministry of Public Administration funds the 'Mladi za zdravje, brez izgovora!' project through the public tender for the development and professionalization of NGOs and volunteering (2024).
• Republic of Slovenia – Office for Youth (Urad RS za mladino)coreOthersThe national youth office supports No Excuse Slovenia through youth policy funding and programmatic collaboration.
• National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIJZ collaborates with No Excuse Slovenia on tobacco research, public health symposia, and youth health surveys. The organization is cited as a key data source for health statistics and policy recommendations.
• Impact4Values ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Impact4Values: Children's World' project is coordinated by the Association of Friends of Youth Slovenia (Zveza prijateljev mladine Slovenije) within the Children's Rights Network. No Excuse Slovenia is a partner alongside the Slovenian UNICEF Foundation.
• European Network for Smoking Prevention (ENSP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo Excuse Slovenia participates in the European Network for Smoking Prevention, receiving recognition for contribution to tobacco control in Europe.
• EurocareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo Excuse Slovenia collaborates with Eurocare (European Alcohol Policy Alliance) on alcohol policy advocacy and research dissemination at the EU level.
• Youth Health Organisation (YHO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Youth Health Organisation in training delivery programs such as 'Mladi, zdravje in ta nori svet', contributing to youth health competency building.
• Impact Hub LjubljanaminorOthersImpact Hub Ljubljana serves as a venue partner for advocacy weekends and training sessions, hosting the organization for public speaking and rhetoric training events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Slovenska filantropija: Slovenian non-profit focused on volunteering, humanitarian aid, and social inclusion. Comparable as a domestic civil-society organization with overlapping themes of youth engagement and social development.

Broad incumbents

• UNESCO Youth and Adolescent Health Programmes: UNESCO's youth-related education and health programs, with which No Excuse Slovenia has formal recognition (UNESCO-Japan Prize). Comparable as a broader institutional incumbent operating in the same youth-education and citizenship space.
• WHO Regional Office for Europe: WHO's European office runs youth-focused public-health initiatives and partners with No Excuse Slovenia. Comparable as a broader incumbent setting the public-health advocacy agenda in which the subject organization operates.
• European Youth Forum: EU-wide umbrella platform representing youth organizations to European institutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in youth civic participation, advocacy, and EU-level policy engagement where No Excuse Slovenia is a smaller national actor.

Direct peers

• DrogArt: Slovenian non-profit focused on drug-related harm reduction and prevention among youth. Directly comparable as a domestic peer delivering youth-focused substance abuse prevention and health education programming in schools.
• No Excuse International: The Netherlands-based parent/founder of the No Excuse network that No Excuse Slovenia belongs to. Directly comparable as the originating chapter with the same youth-led, public-health-focused model operating across European countries.
• Junior Achievement Slovenia: Slovenian chapter of Junior Achievement, delivering youth civic and economic education programs in schools. Comparable as a youth civic-education nonprofit delivering structured programs to secondary school populations through school partnerships.
• Zveza prijateljev mladine Slovenije (Association of Friends of Youth Slovenia): Slovenian NGO focused on children's rights, youth welfare, and participation; partnered with No Excuse Slovenia on the Impact4Values: Children's World project. Directly comparable as a domestic youth-development nonprofit delivering programs in schools and communities.
• Mladinski svet Slovenije (National Youth Council of Slovenia): Slovenia's national umbrella youth council with which No Excuse Slovenia is affiliated. Directly comparable as a domestic youth-development and civic-participation organization serving the same 12-29 age cohort through advocacy and programs.

Others

• UNICEF Slovenia: National committee of UNICEF focused on children's rights and wellbeing. Comparable as a broader institutional player in the same domestic youth-welfare and rights space, with which No Excuse Slovenia partners via the Impact4Values Children's Rights Network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/noexcuseslovenia
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Profiles2 records

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