INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE

INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE

“Have a seat for everyone in your heart”

ABOUT US

The Medkulturni dialogue is a registered association, established in Ljubljana in 2007. Through localized community projects, discussion forums, and teaching programs enables people to venture across boundaries of religion, culture, and social class.

OUR VISION

The Medkulturni Dialogue Association was founded with the aim of advancing social cohesion by connecting people from the same or different cultural backgrounds through dialogue.

OUR MISSION

The Medkulturni Dialogue Association provides a platform where people can meet to share narratives and perspectives, discover the values they have in common and be at ease with their differences.

CURRENT PROJECTS

PROJECT BODE+

PROJECT NO BARRIERS TO EQUALITY, RIGHTS AND VALUES IS THE CONTINUATION OF THE BODE PROJECT WHERE WE STARTED WITH THE EMPOWERMENT OF PEOPLE WITH A MIGRANT BACKGROUND FOR ADVOCACY ACTIVITY.

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NO BARRIERS TO EQUALITY

IN THIS PROJECT, WE ARE GOING TO FOCUS ON THE ADVOCACY OF MIGRANTS’ AND REFUGEES’ RIGHTS IN SLOVENIA.

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LET’S POP UP THE BUBBLES!

FIRST STEP: BURST THE BUBBLES OF OUR PATTERNS AND START TO EMPATHISE.
WE ARE CONNECTING FAMILIES OF TURKISH IMMIGRANTS AND SLOVENIAN FAMILIES THAT BOTH FEEL EXCLUDED.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

MKD FAQ
What is Intercultural Dialogue Association (MKD)? +
Intercultural Dialogue Association (MKD) is a non-governmental organization, established in 2007 in Ljubljana. Its mission is to promote social cohesion, dialogue, and community connections.

MKD operates through discussions, educational programs, publications, and awareness-raising activities. It is neither a religious nor an ethnic organization and advocates for democracy, human rights, equality, and freedom of speech.

The Association also implements internal and international projects that involve local communities, migrants, and other vulnerable groups.
What are the largest projects in which the MKD Association is involved? +
We have participated in the BODE and BODE+ projects, completed the international project HUMELODY, and implemented the Pop the Bubbles project.

Every year, we take part in commemorating international days and organize open iftar dinners during Ramadan.
I would like to participate in the Association’s projects. What should I do? +
Write to us at info@mkdia.org.
What kind of activities does the MKD Association organize? +
We organize intercultural cooking workshops, a conversation circle for foreigners, hiking events called Walk & Talk, monthly Turkish breakfasts, and crocheting and knitting workshops.

Every month, we also collaborate with Radio Študent through the show Enolončnica, giving a voice to migrants in Slovenia.

We organize annual evenings featuring Noe’s pudding, festive dinners in December, and open iftar dinners during Ramadan. In the 2025/2026 season, we are participating in international discussions through the Dialogue Talks series with our international partner organizations.
I would like to attend an intercultural cooking workshop. Where can I register? +
Registrations are accepted at info@mkdia.org.
I am learning Slovenian. I would like to practice speaking in Slovenian. +
The MKD Association organizes a conversation circle in Slovenian for foreigners.

Write to medkulturnidialoginfo@gmail.com.