Croatia

"Ants" - Youth Association Osijek

National Network
Croatia
Address

Bisevska 1, 31000 Osijek
Osijek
Croatia

Telephone
+385 31 571 121
E-Mail
snjezana.kovacevic@os.t-com.hr
Mobile Phone
+385 98 95 010 52
Mobile Phone (other)
+385 98 876 145
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
„Ants“ – Youth Association Osijek is recently founded NGO which promotes personal responsibility of individuals for their own future but also the future of the community they live in, all based on principles of honesty, hard work and care for the creation. The aim of founding this NGO is helping the youth in building better quality of life for themselves but also for generations to come.
Mission and Objectives

Mission: loving the humanity and promoting holistic approach to health of individuals as well as personal responsibility for their own well being and the well being of their community.
Objectives: - gathering of different age groups of youth
- gathering of youth leaders with similar mission on national and international level
- providing psychosocial assistance to the youth with difficult behavior
- providing assistance, training and education to individuals, groups and associations
- organising music and drama festivals with the goal of promoting creativity of youth
- organising sport activities
- networking and exchange with similar NGOs from on national and international level

Main Projects / Activities

Education and training students in conflict resolution; nonviolent communication and presentation.

Contact (1) Full Name
Snjezana Kovacevic
Head of the organisation
Snjezana Kovacevic
Contact (2) Full Name
Goran Zelic
Publication
Cities
Brief

"POVERTY - A STAIN ON THE CONSCIENCE OF HUMANITY"

Poverty in the modern world is a topic that is talked about, written about, discussed and fought on every day on all meridians. Poverty as a global problem is especially actualized by the problems of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the...

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"Sustainability is not only ecology" - A free lecture announcement

Submitted by Croatia on Mon, 25/03/2024 - 13:43
Cekate-poster

The Trešnjevka Center for Culture, Croatian ALF Network member, announces a free lecture entitled "Sustainability is not only ecology", which will be held on April 27, 2024, with the following topics: Adaptation to climate change, mitigation of climate change, work to increase biodiversity, dealing with economic crises and migration. How is it all connected? How do we influence all of this as individuals, citizens, companies, cities? What is the role of the local community in creating a sustainable (and regenerative) future?

For more info, please visit:

https://cekate.hr/program/predavanje-odrzivost-nije-samo-ekologija/

25 FPS, Udruga za audio-vizualna istraživanja

National Network
Croatia
Address

Nova Ves 18
10000 Zagreb
Croatia

Telephone
+38514572203
Fax
+38514572203
E-Mail
info@25fps.hr
E-Mail (2)
marina@25fps.hr
Mobile Phone
+385915305903
Website
http://www.25fps.hr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
General Information

25 FPS Association for Audio-Visual Research is a Zagreb-based non-profit organization. Established in 2004, its main activities are organizing 25 FPS Festival, an annual international film festival promoting artists’ film and video, experimental and innovative works; publishing; education in new media and cinema culture and promotion of short films. With approximate annual budget of 85.000 EUR Association 25 FPS' sources of funding are mainly from national and local public funds, and low percentage in private sources because of the non-commercial projects involving international, regional and national partners in audiovisual sector, cinema, and visual arts.

Mission and Objectives

25 FPS Association promotes non-commercial forms of audiovisual activities and cinema culture by including individuals and groups on local, regional and international level, encouraging creative artistic work, exchanging best practice experiences and public advocacy. Its main objectives are: advocacy for development of contemporary independent culture and audiovisual activities; organizing and developing contents and manifestations promoting innovative audiovisual artistic expression as well as preserving independent contemporary culture; fostering education and connecting partners in audiovisual sector on national and international level; promoting Croatian films regionally and internationally.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects are 25 FPS Festival, annual international film festival; book publishing: When Animation Meets the Living, 2007, Austrian Avant-Garde Cinema, 2008, Expanded Cinema, 2009, Visual Music, 2013, History of Experimental Film and Video, 2013; Max MSP workshops (2011), film workshops 2011-.

Contact (1) Full Name
Marina Kožul
Head of the organisation
Marina Kožul

A Guide for establishing Citizens' Energy Communities is published

Submitted by Croatia on Mon, 25/03/2024 - 13:54
Door-project

As part of the LOGYCO project, a Croatian ALF Network member, Sustainable Development Designing Society (DOOR) developed, prepared and published STEP BY STEP - Guide for establishing Citizens' Energy Communities (CEC). The Guide lists the necessary documentation and main steps for estabshing a CEC in the Republic of Croatia. The administrative process of application and establishment of a CEC and the process of installing a solar power plant for CEC are described.

For more info, and the download of the document, use the link:

https://www.door.hr/izradili-smo-vodic-za-osnivanje-energetskih-zajednica-gradana/

Publication
Youth
Gender
Report

A NEW BEGINNING

This report presents the results of a research conducted from November 2021 to April 2022 for the purpose of preparing a basis for discussion and designing new working methods and new models of cooperation for progressive human rights organisations in...

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Adduco

National Network
Croatia
Address

Belostenčeva 3, 10 000 Zagreb
Zagreb
Croatia

Telephone
00385 1 4666222
E-Mail
centar-adduco@yahoo.com
Mobile Phone
091/5359922
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Youth and education
General Information
We are non-profit association organized by speech and language therapists. Our main work aspect is education of parents and professionals about detection and intervention of speech and language problems in early childhood.
Mission and Objectives

Mission- informing public about speech and language difficulties, importance of early intervention and treatment
Vision- collaboration between professionals involved in child care and education

Main Projects / Activities

- regional seminar "Differential diagnostics of speech and language difficulties" for SLTs held in Zagreb, march 2010. Seminar was led by Dr. Sc.Slavica Golubović, professor at University for special education and rehabilitation in Belgrade,Serbia and Dr. Sc. Martina Šunić.
- parent support and counseling at Down sy.centre in Pula, Croatia
- education for parents - ABA program
- education for professionals involved in child care (
nurses,teachers...)

Contact (1) Full Name
Renata Kožul
Head of the organisation
Renata Kožul
Contact (2) Full Name
Nataša Šunić

ADOPTA - organizatio for support to adoption

National Network
Croatia
Address

Sostariceva 4
Zagreb
Croatia

Telephone
+38514576496
E-Mail
diana@adopta.hr
Mobile Phone
+385989839037
Website
http://www.adopta.hr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2010
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Others
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information
ADOPTA –is a non profit making organization founded by and for adoptive community  in December 2010. Our desire is to create positive, supportive and inclusive communities for families created through adoption.  Working with experts, institutions and practitioners, ADOPTA is becoming a reference center for adoption in Croatia. With the annual budget in the range of 40.000 euro, raised through national  and local governments, business sector , individual donations and own services, ADOPTA implements specific project, organizes seminars and conferences and engages in public debate and policy development.   ADOPTA is a membership organization which provides services to its members and to the wider community. We function as a  virtual office, with an incredible active and numerous volunteer base. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors. The Development Committee supports the Board and is involved in programme and organizational development.  ADOPTA is a member of AdoptionUK, and works in partnership or close cooperation with the British Association for Adoption and Fostering, North American Council for Adoption, University of Zagreb Faculty for Education and Rehabilitation, University of Zagreb Faculty for Psychology,  Republic of Croatia Ministry for Social Policy and Youth.
Mission and Objectives

Mission
Use all the available resources for continuing improvement of adoption process in all its aspects and creating positive, supportive and inclusive environemnt for adoptive families.Vision
Be the referral centre for all adoption related issues and provision of high quality expertize and support to all the stakeholders in the adoption process, as well as to practitioners, institutions and interested groups, for the benefit of adoptive families, adopted children and a wider community.
Objectives:
1. Improving Legal environment and practice of Adoption
2. Improving knowledge, skills and competencies of adoption practitioners and support services about needs of adoptive families, new understanding of issues and methods of support.
3. Provide on-going education and support to adoptive families before, during and after the Adoption.
4. Diminishing discrimination of single adopters.
5. Promotion of positive attitude towards adoption and fighting discrimination and stigmatization of adopted children .
 

Main Projects / Activities

 
• Providing Adoption related information and counselling
• Providing legal advice and services in cases of human right violation of children
• ADOPTAonica - ADOPTa's own course preparing prospective adopters on becoming adoptive parents, consisting of 12 workshops over three months and covering a range of adoption related topics.
• Running Support groups for adoptive parents and support groups for prospective adopters
• Organizing thematic workshops
• ADOPTA's library
• ADOPTA's publications
• Conducting research on adoption related issues
• Advocacy and participation in creating public policies on adoption
• Organizing annual Adoption Conferences
• Training of adoption practitioners
 
 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Through active participation in activities , sharing knowledge, supporting the network ideas and contibuting to the diveristy of civil society and the society in general.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To share knowledge and learn from others on topics of interest, to network and create partnerships, to contribute to improvement of polices and their implementation in  the region.

Contact (1) Full Name
Diana Topcic-Rosenberg
Job Title
president
Head of the organisation
Diana Topcic-Rosenberg
Contact (2) Full Name
Dunja Bonacci Skenderovic
Job Title (2)
secretary general

Akademija za politicki razvoj / Academy for Political Development

National Network
Croatia
Address

Ilica 5
10000 Zagreb
Croatia

Telephone
+385 1 45 76 179 (office)
Fax
+385 1 556 00 36
E-Mail
info@apr.hr
Mobile Phone
00385 91 731-6642
Website
http://www.apr.hr
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2007
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
General Information

Academy for Political Development is structured as follows: Steering Board of 8 members, Executive Director and Programme Assistant (the latter being employed by the APD). Average budgetary resources per year is cca 100.000 EUR, depending on the projects' scope. Donors and partners currently include: Council of Europe (as APD is a member of the Schools of Political Studies of the Council of Europe network), European Commission, National Foundation for Civil Society Development, Royal Norway Embassy in Zagreb, American Embassy in Zagreb and the British Council. Academy runs the annual educational programme (consisting of 3 weekend seminars and Summer University for Democracy in the Council of Europe in Strasbourg), organises regional seminars „Linking the New Leaders“ (including partner organisations and participants from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania), as well as annual conferences, evening lectures and panel discussions. Partners include aforementioned institutions, as well as our partner organisations from the region (SE Europe).

Mission and Objectives

Academy's vision is to contribute to the quality of political processes in Croatia by providing political education to young leaders and by motivating them to participate in public affairs. Academy's mission is developing democratic political culture and promoting dialogue and cooperation among future leaders.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects and activities include: annual educational programme (3 weekend seminars and Summer University for Democracy in Strasbourg), regional seminars, annual conferences, public discussions and evening lectures.

Contact (1) Full Name
Iva Petković
Head of the organisation
Iva Petković