Established in Spring 2003 by 11 central associations, the Association of Associations of Slovenia (ZDOS) aims to ensure the beneficial state of associations in the Republic of Slovenia, and to integrate with other related organisations and networks in Slovenia, as well as in the international area. It seeks to establish an environment in which associations and all other non-governmental organisations can grow successfully, act efficiently and contribute to the development of Slovenia. Its current members are the following organisations: Automobile Association of Slovenia, Fire-fighting Association of Slovenia, Olympic Committee of Slovenia - Association of Sports Federations, Alpine Association of Slovenia, Fishing Association of Slovenia, Tourist Association of Slovenia, Association of Pensioners of Slovenia, Associations of Engineers and Technicians of Slovenia, Union of Cultural Societies of Slovenia (ZKDS), Slovene Association of Friends of Youth, Association for Technical Culture of Slovenia and Association of Chauffeurs and Car Mechanics of Slovenia These organisations integrate approximately 10,000 associations from all over Slovenia with approximately one million members, which represents a large proportion of the whole non-governmental sector in Slovenia.