About us

Kia Slovakia Foundation

Kia Slovakia Foundation has been performing non-profit activities since 2013. With the support of founder, Kia Slovakia s. r. o., it is devoted to philanthropy especially in the Žilina region.

We care and actively look for the needs of people and environment they live in. We aim to provide resources and act so that our help and support can make a true and lasting difference while we regularly evaluate our scope and activities to achieve the most effective results.

We always keep in mind our ethical principles as the basis for maintaining integrity and building trust. Our activities, ethical principles and financial results are regularly and transparently presented at our website.

With our own projects, long-term partnership projects and grant programs we are dedicated to certain topics while we naturally consider the effect of our actions on the wider community as well as the sustainability of each and every particular support.

Our support helps to reconstruct and revitalize public spaces, hospitals, education and sport facilities, as well as to build cycling paths and improve the material conditions for the provision of social and medical care.

Our pillars and partnerships

  • Mobility. At Kia Foundation, a green mobility is a leading topic, we cooperate with local municipalities and participate in significant projects:
    • a unique system of shared bicycles with Žilina city (Bikesharing) allowing citizens to use shared bicycles for 30 minutes free of charge,
    • we contribute to Regional Tourism Organization Malá Fatra in the construction of the cycling path called Terchovská dolina,
    • we built pumptracks in the cities of Žilina, Martin and Čadca.
  • Health and Social Support. With a long-term vision of improving level of health and social care, we primarily address the assistance to:
    • regional hospitals for reconstructions and purchase of medical equipment for prevention, diagnosis and treatment,
    • centers for children and families, community centers and social entities for interior equipment.
  • Education. We provide a long-term support of the education with focus on technical skills development by:
    • creating the technical corners in kindergartens and purchasing technical equipment for primary and secondary schools,
    • procuring of educational online software licenses.

Our grant programs

  • Volunteering. We create opportunities for community organization with focus on environmental development, revitalization of public spaces, cultural monuments and school gardens.
  • Sport in the Region. We care for long-term improvement of quality of sport infrastructure by providing sport and leisure activities support by purchase of equipment and construction and reconstruction of sport facilities.
  • Advent calendar. At Christmas time, we strive for health protection and social care. The purpose is to finance the treatment, medical devices and material assistance to socially disadvantaged families and children.

Our annual reports

Annual  report 2023 – Kia Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2022 – Kia Slovakia Foundation 

Annual report 2021 – Kia Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2020 – Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2019 – Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2018 – Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2017 – Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2016 – Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

 

 

1. In the form of a monetary gift – a monetary gift can be sent directly to the account of the Kia Slovakia Foundation (IBAN: SK51 0200 0000 0032 7639 6353).

2. By donating 2% of the income tax of natural or legal persons – the declaration and confirmation of payment of the tax shall be submitted by the taxpayer on the forms valid for the relevant tax period.

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News

  • 13
    Nov
    2024
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    (SK) Konferencia Lídri zajtrajška: Podpora inovácií vo vzdelávaní v Žilinskom regióne

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    13
    Nov
    2024
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    (SK) Konferencia Lídri zajtrajška: Podpora inovácií vo vzdelávaní v Žilinskom regióne

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  • 17
    Oct
    2024
    Adventý kalendár 202425 - na šírku (Titulná fotka na Facebook)

    Launch of the ADVENT CALENDAR 2024/25 Grant Call

    The Kia Foundation has again announced the Advent Calendar grant call for 2024 and 2025 this year. This call will be open until November 17, 2024, and is intended for non-governmental organizations (such as civic associations) that promote health and provide social assistance to disadvantaged individuals. We aim to support projects that cover healthcare expenses and provide material aid. A total o...

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    17
    Oct
    2024
    Adventý kalendár 202425 - na šírku (Titulná fotka na Facebook)

    Launch of the ADVENT CALENDAR 2024/25 Grant Call

    The Kia Foundation has again announced the Advent Calendar grant call for 2024 and 2025 this year. This call will be open until November 17, 2024, and is intended for non-governmental organizations (such as civic associations) that promote health and provide social assistance to disadvantaged individuals. We aim to support projects that cover healthcare expenses and provide material aid. A total of 36,000 euros has been allocated for this grant call, with a maximum of 1,500 euros available per project.

  • 10
    Oct
    2024
    Lídri Zajtrajška 2024 (Titulná fotka na Facebook)

    Leaders of Tomorrow: Conference on innovation in education

    The Kia Slovakia Foundation cordially invites you to the Leaders of Tomorrow conference, dedicated to innovations in education and modern approaches in pedagogy. The conference will take place on 5. November 2024 from 14:00 in the cultural centre Nová synagóga in Žilina. Admission is free after registration. The theme of the conference will be how we can prepare our schools and teachers f...

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    10
    Oct
    2024
    Lídri Zajtrajška 2024 (Titulná fotka na Facebook)

    Leaders of Tomorrow: Conference on innovation in education

    The Kia Slovakia Foundation cordially invites you to the Leaders of Tomorrow conference, dedicated to innovations in education and modern approaches in pedagogy.

    The conference will take place on 5. November 2024 from 14:00 in the cultural centre Nová synagóga in Žilina.

    Admission is free after registration.

    The theme of the conference will be how we can prepare our schools and teachers for the challenges of the future. The main programme includes lectures and discussions with experts on the use of artificial intelligence in the modern classroom and what schools should provide children for a successful life after 2030.

    During the conference, participants can look forward to workshops where methods and tools to support productive learning, critical thinking or useful assessment of students will be presented. Workshop topics reflect the current needs of education and outline new directions in pedagogical practice.

    Join us and be part of the discussion on the future of education!

    For more information, please visit our social media channels.

     

  • 4
    Sep
    2024
    Vzdelávacie stredisko Denný kemp s Nadáciou 12.8.2024

    Summer camp with the Kia Foundation has 30 satisfied graduates

    The free summer day camp organised by the Kia Foundation was once again an unforgettable experience for 30 enthusiastic children this year. During five days full of activities, the children not only had fun but also learned many important lessons about environmental protection, sustainable mobility, safety, teamwork, creative thinking and innovation. Thanks to a rich programme that included intere...

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    4
    Sep
    2024
    Vzdelávacie stredisko Denný kemp s Nadáciou 12.8.2024

    Summer camp with the Kia Foundation has 30 satisfied graduates

    The free summer day camp organised by the Kia Foundation was once again an unforgettable experience for 30 enthusiastic children this year. During five days full of activities, the children not only had fun but also learned many important lessons about environmental protection, sustainable mobility, safety, teamwork, creative thinking and innovation. Thanks to a rich programme that included interesting workshops, excursions and practical demonstrations, participants took away valuable experiences and new friendships.

    The first day of the camp was all about getting to know each other and having fun. In the morning, the children took part in great activities prepared by the Youth Council of Žilina Region. Thanks to various games and competitions, the children not only got to know each other, but also had a great time. Then came the educational part of the day, when the employees of our plant prepared an interactive presentation on environmental protection. The children learned about the important role of nature protection and social responsibility. There was also a quiz where they could compete. After lunch, they went to the community warehouse in Žilina, where the children showed their creativity. They made bags out of old T-shirts and wallets out of tetra-packs, thus learning how to give old things a new life.

    The second day of the camp was dedicated to getting to know the university environment. The children had the opportunity to try their hand at exploring the MOTIO Experience Centre for the Popularisation of Science and Technology, and explored the interactive demonstrations of wave processes in the Land of Waves. They tested their skills and strength in the Automotive Workshop, and after lunch in the University Dining Hall, they moved on to the Multimedia Production Studio. Here they tried their hand at being presenters and video makers, which was a new and exciting experience for them. The end of the day belonged to sports and fun at the university playground, where the children could go crazy with various sports activities or relax while creating wool works on campus.

    The third day focused on road safety and the importance of green spaces in the city. After a morning warm-up and the popular dodgeball game, the children moved to the traffic playground where they reviewed the rules of the road under the supervision of the municipal police. Lunch was followed by an adventure in Žilina’s forest park Chrasť, where the children learned more about the importance of greenery in the city and took part in interesting activities. In the shade of the forest park trees they made beautiful bracelets from cordwood.

    The fourth day of the camp was in the spirit of teamwork, personal skills but also cultural awareness. Under the guidance of experts from the Slovak Red Cross, the children participated in simulation-educational workshops where they practically tried first aid. In the afternoon they visited the Považské Museum in Terchova, where they learned about the cultural values and history of the Terchov region. The day ended with a walk to the statue of Juraj Jánošík.

    The last day of the camp took place in the beautiful surroundings of the Bioclimatic Park Drieňová near Rajc, where the children had the opportunity to meet animals, get to know a variety of plants and to create with natural materials. They learned that even a neglected space can be turned into a place full of life and biodiversity. The day was full of knowledge and joy of nature, which left a deep impression on the children.

    Thus, the summer day camp with the Kia Foundation not only brought a lot of fun and new experiences to the children, but also inspired them to care about their surroundings and contribute to their conservation. We hope that they all had many unforgettable experiences and that they will continue to develop what they learned during the camp.

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Grant programs 2020

The Kia Slovakia Foundation’s grant calls are regularly published on the Foundation’s website www.nadaciakia.sk in the News section. Those interested in applying for a grant can use the opportunity to consult their project initiatives in person, by phone or by email with the respective grant programme coordinator.

In 2024 we have the following current grants :

INFORMAL EDUCATION 2024-2026 (BridgEDU for tomorrow 2024-2026) Grant Programme 

INSPIRATION IN MOTION 2024 Grant Programme

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCES 2024 Grant Programme 

PREPARING : OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2024:

ADVENT CALENDAR Grant Programme 2024


Having a question regarding new or old grant programs? Please contact:

Darina Mikušová, phone no.: 041/ 515 1523,  E-mail: info@nadaciakia.sk

or

Beáta Ďurišová, phone no.: 041/ 515 1522,  E-mail: info@nadaciakia.sk

 

Contact telephone number:

+421 41 515 1522 or +421 41 515 1523

Project Coordinators :

Darina Mikusova:+421 910 922 438

Barbora Petrikova: +421 904 970 100

Post address and billing information:

Nadácia Kia Slovakia

Sv. Jána Nepomuckého 1282/1

013 01 Teplička nad Váhom

IČO: 42349826

DIČ: 2024083215