The region and the town of Trenčín has a decreasing tendency in population development. Young people leave to study in larger cities. They are mainly discouraged by the low offer of interesting jobs, the lack of sophisticated leisure time activities and the lack of interest of citizens in public affairs.
The non-profit organization Voices focuses on improving the urban public space and development of civil society in Trenčín. It builds the capacity of civic organizations and expands the offer of cultural and discussion events to the public so that young people have a reason to return to the city.
According to the organization's observations, several people of all generations are interested in engaging in decision-making, have ideas on how to actively improve the city, and have the desire to help volunteer. This fact tries to highlight the project and underline the activities it offers.
The Oflajn 2020 aims to improve cooperation between different generations and develop volunteering in Trenčín. Thanks to the six helping city quizzes, citizens will help start-up good ideas and get to know local NGOs improving the position of vulnerable groups and the environment. In quizzes, citizens have the opportunity to get to know each other and meet representatives of different organizations. The starting fee of 3 € from about 100 participants is always a donation to a selected non-profit organization - they have already supported the activities of the Srdiečko parent centre or the work of the Amazon citizens association helping cancer patients etc. At the end of each quiz, the winner receives a prize from a local manufacturer, thereby supporting local businesses.
The project aims to foster community and relationship with the city, as well as organizational and communication skills, activity, creativity and responsibility.
The project will benefit local communities, children and young people, citizens in the broader sense, local non-profit NGOs.