Slovakia

Slovakia is located in central Europe, south of Poland, with a population of 5.4 million people. Slovakia is famous for its folk architecture and for being the home of the European Dead Sea.

International Needs Slovakia (IN Slovakia) was established in 1994 with a vision to demonstrate God’s love through practical care and sharing the Gospel. For more than 30 years, the organisation has served people from a wide range of social, age and ethnic backgrounds, responding to both long-term community needs and humanitarian crises.

Key Ministries:

• Roma communities:
  Supporting marginalised Roma communities in Cinobana and Detva through practical assistance, education, community-building and sharing the Gospel.
• Children and families:
  Providing support groups and community activities for children with special educational needs and their families.
• Refugees from Ukraine:
  Offering accommodation, employment support, emotional care and spiritual encouragement to people displaced by the war in Ukraine.
• Summer English Camps:
  Using English language camps to build relationships with young people and share the Christian faith, supported by volunteers from the UK, USA and beyond.
• Community centres:
  Operating two community centres that provide ongoing support and outreach in local communities.

IN Slovakia also runs a Christian Conference and Retreat Centre in Rackova Dolina, Housing First ministry, and publishes Our Daily Bread in the Slovak language. Ministries include Church Planting and Evangelism, and Community Programmes.