Volkswagen Slovakia Foundation

Mission

Transforming Slovakia into a more educated, open, and engaged society — together and through innovation.

Geographic Focus

Slovakia

Programme Areas

Nadácia Volkswagen Slovakia focuses on advancing education, participation of vulnerable groups, and the development of cohesive communities. Our core expertise lies in designing and scaling innovative programmes that strengthen inclusive education, empower underrepresented learners, and build bridges between schools, families, and communities.As a corporate foundation, we act as a connector between philanthropy, business, and public systems, supporting pilot projects that generate learning and evidence for broader policy and practice change. Through strategic partnerships, targeted grantmaking, and capacity-building, we scale promising initiatives and promote long-term, systemic impact.Our key strength is the ability to catalyse systems change — we convene diverse stakeholders from education, government, and civil society to co-create solutions that foster inclusion, equity, and innovation. By combining private-sector agility with social impact goals, Nadácia Volkswagen Slovakia contributes to a more inclusive, resilient, and future-oriented society.