The organisation Poraka Nova works towards creating an inclusive society in which people from marginalised communities actively participate, exercise their rights and have equal access to education, employment, services and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We work with people with disabilities and their families, young people, adults, marginalised and underrepresented communities, professionals, leaders, educational institutions, companies and organisations that promote diversity, equality and inclusion.
Through our projects to date, we have provided trainings, workshops, mentoring, youth information services, leadership and employability programmes, social innovation labs, family support, social connection activities, wellbeing workshops, awareness-raising campaigns, and programmes for accessibility and inclusive tourism.
Our services
Focused, practical learning experiences designed to build knowledge or develop a specific skill in a short period of time. Short Courses translate current research, professional practice and PORAKA NOVA expertise into accessible learning that can be immediately applied. They may be delivered online, in person or in blended format and can range from a single two-hour session to several learning sessions.
Structured learning programmes designed to strengthen professional, organisational or practical competencies. Training Programmes combine theory with experiential learning, exercises, tools, case studies and real-world application. They can be created for open groups or tailored to organisations, institutions and professional teams, with topics connected to inclusion, innovation, youth work, adult learning, leadership, wellbeing and social impact.
Comprehensive learning journeys for participants who want to develop deeper expertise in a particular field. Academies combine multiple learning modules, practical assignments, mentoring, peer learning and, where relevant, assessment or certification. They are designed for sustained professional development and can bring together PORAKA NOVA experts with universities, companies, NGOs and other specialist partners.
Immersive group experiences that combine learning, participation, social interaction and experiential activities in an informal environment. Camps are particularly suited to young people and groups who benefit from learning through experience, collaboration and exploration. Depending on the programme, they may focus on leadership, future skills, inclusion, creativity, innovation, wellbeing, participation or personal development.
Carefully designed experiences that temporarily take participants away from their everyday environment to create space for reflection, learning, connection and renewal. Retreats may focus on personal development, wellbeing, leadership, team development, professional transition or organisational reflection. They combine facilitated processes with time for rest, nature, conversation and individual reflection.
Extended, focused working and development experiences that provide individuals or small groups with dedicated time, space and professional support to work on a specific goal. Residencies can
support writing, research, innovation, project development, creative work, strategic thinking or professional transition. Unlike retreats, the emphasis is primarily on sustained work and producing a concrete result, while PORAKA NOVA provides the environment, structure and relevant support.
Professional guidance designed to help individuals, groups or organisations understand a particular situation, explore available options and make informed decisions. Counselling is usually focused on a defined issue or need and may relate to personal development, education, career choices, organisational challenges, wellbeing or access to opportunities and support. Where specialist qualifications are required, services are delivered by appropriately qualified professionals or partners.
Developmental support based on the knowledge and experience of a mentor who accompanies an individual, team or organisation through a particular learning or development process. Mentoring combines reflection, practical guidance, feedback and knowledge transfer and can support areas such as leadership, organisational development, project management, fundraising, social innovation, youth work and professional growth.
A structured, goal-oriented development process that helps individuals, leaders and teams clarify goals, explore possibilities, strengthen awareness and translate insight into action. Rather than providing ready-made answers, coaching supports clients in developing their own solutions and capacities. PORAKA NOVA’s coaching offers may address leadership, professional development, organisational change, career transition, team development and social-impact work.
Expert professional support for organisations and institutions facing specific strategic, organisational or technical challenges. Consulting engagements combine analysis, specialist knowledge and practical recommendations and may include strategy development, organisational development, DEI, social innovation, fundraising, programme design, project management, research, impact measurement, digital transformation and related areas. Consulting can range from focused advisory assignments to longer organisational transformation processes.
Professional therapeutic services that provide a confidential and structured space for exploring emotional, relational and psychological experiences. Psychotherapy supports deeper awareness, personal development and psychological wellbeing through an ongoing therapeutic relationship. Services are provided only by appropriately qualified practitioners and within their professional scope of practice, ethical standards and applicable legal requirements.
Practical knowledge products created or curated to help individuals and organisations learn, work and create social impact more effectively. Resources may include toolkits, guides, manuals, handbooks, curricula, methodologies, templates, worksheets, card decks, assessments, reports, studies, policy briefs, educational materials and digital tools. Depending on their purpose, resources may be freely available, downloadable after registration, sold as professional products or licensed for organisational use.
