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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MKD homepage – Turkish course teaser
A glass of traditional Turkish tea on a wooden table Enrolling now
Türkçe kursu · September–December 2026

Learn Turkish in a group of six

Thirty teaching hours across fifteen Thursday evenings at Rimska cesta 2b. Take the full programme or a single ten-hour module.

  • 30 teaching hours
  • Maximum 6 places
  • Thursdays at 17:00
  • From €180
See the programme Registrations close 27 August 2026
MKD homepage — Ebru workshops teaser
Ebru marbling — a tulip design floating on water UNESCO heritage · 2014
Ebru workshops · monthly

Ebru Workshops

Turkish marbling at Rimska cesta 2b, on the second Monday of every month. Two hours, no experience needed, and you take your work home.

  • 2 hours
  • Maximum 8 places
  • 17:00 – 19:00
  • From €12
See the programme Next: Monday 14 September
MKD homepage — Creative Handicrafts teaser
Hand block printing a pattern onto fabric Design · Create · Personalise
Creative handicrafts · monthly

Creative handicrafts workshops

Block printing, brooches, gift bags and festive ornaments — a different technique every month, on the fourth Monday. Two hours, small group, nothing to know beforehand.

  • 2 hours
  • 5–6 places
  • 17:00 – 19:00
  • From €7
See the programme Next: Monday 28 September
Žensko kulturno društvo Anatolija logo In cooperation withŽensko kulturno društvo Anatolija
Events calendar · 2026

What’s on in November

Workshops, seminars, visits and international days, plus conversation club and the Turkish course every week. Pick a day to see the details.

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  • 3Tue

    Slovenian Conversation Club

    17:00–20:00 · Two groups

    Classes & clubsLearn more
  • 4Wed

    Slovenian Conversation Club

    10:30–12:00 · 17:00–18:30 · 10:30–12:00: one group · 17:00–18:30: Group 4

    Classes & clubsLearn more
  • 5Thu

    Turkish course

    17:00–19:30

    Classes & clubs
  • 9Mon

    Ebru art workshop

    17:00–19:00 · Rimska cesta 2b, Ljubljana

    WorkshopsLearn more
  • 10Tue

    Slovenian Conversation Club

    17:00–20:00 · Two groups

    Classes & clubsLearn more
  • 10Tue

    New Faces of Slovenia – 4

    Post from the Impact4Values project

    Days & posts
  • 11Wed

    Slovenian Conversation Club

    10:30–12:00 · 17:00–18:30 · 10:30–12:00: one group · 17:00–18:30: Group 4

    Classes & clubsLearn more
  • 11Wed

    Cooking workshop – public group

    17:00–19:00

    WorkshopsLearn more
  • 12Thu

    Turkish course

    17:00–19:30

    Classes & clubs
  • 14Sat

    Visit to Trubar’s House

    Visits & events
  • 16Mon

    International Day for Tolerance

    A special MKD post · We take part in a related event with JKC

    Days & posts
  • 16Mon

    Monthly cooking event – closed group

    Workshops
  • 17Tue

    Slovenian Conversation Club

    17:00–20:00 · Two groups

    Classes & clubsLearn more
  • 18Wed

    Slovenian Conversation Club

    10:30–12:00 · 17:00–18:30 · 10:30–12:00: one group · 17:00–18:30: Group 4

    Classes & clubsLearn more
  • 18Wed

    Diyalog Akademi – Yasir Abi

    18–21 November

    Training & projects
  • 19Thu

    Turkish course

    17:00–19:30

    Classes & clubs
  • 19Thu

    Intercultural dialogue seminar – day 1

    18:30–20:30 · Exclusively for MKD members · Two-day seminar, 19 and 20 November

    Training & projects
  • 19Thu

    Diyalog Akademi – Yasir Abi

    18–21 November

    Training & projects
  • 20Fri

    Intercultural dialogue seminar – day 2

    18:30–20:30 · Exclusively for MKD members · Two-day seminar, 19 and 20 November

    Training & projects
  • 20Fri

    Diyalog Akademi – Yasir Abi

    18–21 November

    Training & projects
  • 20Fri

    World Children’s Day – special post

    Days & posts
  • 21Sat

    World Children’s Day celebration

    10:00–12:00 · With the Association of Latin Americans

    Visits & events
  • 21Sat

    Enolončnica on Radio Študent

    18:00

    Days & posts
  • 21Sat

    Diyalog Akademi – Yasir Abi

    18–21 November

    Training & projects
  • 23Mon

    Knitting art workshop

    17:00–19:00 · Rimska cesta 2b, Ljubljana

    WorkshopsLearn more
  • 24Tue

    Slovenian Conversation Club

    17:00–20:00 · Two groups

    Classes & clubsLearn more
  • 25Wed

    Slovenian Conversation Club

    10:30–12:00 · 17:00–18:30 · 10:30–12:00: one group · 17:00–18:30: Group 4

    Classes & clubsLearn more
  • 25Wed

    International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

    A post and an article on our website

    Days & posts
  • 25Wed

    Cooking workshop – international group

    WorkshopsLearn more
  • 26Thu

    Turkish course

    17:00–19:30

    Classes & clubs
  • 30Mon

    IDYLL project interviews

    Interfaith dialogue: interviews with 20 people

    Training & projects

The conversation club meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and the Turkish course runs on Thursdays from 17:00 to 19:30. To sign up or ask a question, write to info@mkdia.org.

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.