Nina Arnuš, Anka Pintar
Innovator
Zavod Tri
Slovenia
Social
Rural Areas
Rural area close to city
The innovation journey
Nina Arnuš and Anka Pintar are the driving forces behind Zavod 3, an organization that develops social and cultural innovations in the local community, with a particular focus on the integration of migrant women and the promotion of gender equality. Zavod 3 operates as a non-governmental organization, whose project activities are mainly funded through public tenders and NGO support.
Anka Pintar, a philosopher and sociologist, started her career in youth centres and as a researcher, while Nina Arnuš, a cultural scientist, gained experience in various NGOs and conducted trainings at the European level. Both encountered challenges in rural areas, such as accessibility and community homogeneity and have committed themselves to improving the situation of immigrant women and promoting gender equality.
The innovation impact
Zavod 3 successfully conducts education for local communities on migration, provides intercultural mediators and offers courses for immigrant women tailored to their needs. They have established a textile community that promotes intergenerational cooperation and learning through creative activities and develops projects that emphasize the achievements of women.
They also advocate for a better understanding and management of migration and gender equality in rural areas where they are confronted with stereotypes and traditional patterns. Nina and Anka’s approach aims to raise awareness of the importance of community and non-formal education and to encourage local communities to adopt a more open and inclusive attitude towards migrants and women.
Zavod 3 focuses on the quality of their work rather than the expansion of activities and aims to create sustainable and effective solutions to the challenges in their communities. Nina and Anka remain committed to promoting social change and improving the lives of people in the local community.