From an early age, it is important to learn how to be a responsible member of the community and actively contribute to its development—starting within the family, school, and extending to the local community and beyond. Being active in the community is not just desirable; it is essential for building a better society. No one should be a passive observer, but rather an active citizen who contributes with...
Read moreFoundation Istria is providing support to CSOs implementing small projects in 2024 through field visits. The goal of these visits is to offer advice and support related to project implementation, promote the work of CSOs, and raise awareness about the importance of their activities. Through these visits, the Foundation promotes the work of CSOs and highlights the significance of their contributions to the community, emphasizing the importance of the activities carried...
Read moreLast weekend, a unique workshop for beginners called "Felting & Wine" was held in Mrkopalj. This event was organized by Lorena, a participant of the Active in the community Academy, together with the youth CSO "Malo po malo" Mrkopalj, with the aim of encouraging intergenerational exchange of knowledge and creativity. The process was guided by local wool artisans from Mrkopalj, and the organizers provided all the necessary materials. The goal...
Read moreBy the end of this year, the plan is to prepare and adopt a new strategic plan for the Foundation Istria for the period 2025-2030. We are working diligently on this, and to gain a different perspective and inspire new thinking, we were visited by Nory Angel, the President of the American Leadership Forum. The American Leadership Forum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building resilient communities by bringing...
Read moreOn Tuesday, June 18th, we held a meeting with representatives of the members of the Cities and Municipalities Fund at the Grimani-Morosini Castle in Svetvinčenat. Our intention is to organize a joint meeting every year to review the results and discuss possible improvements to the Cities and Municipalities Fund and its competition together. Representatives from the City of Labin, City of Pazin, City of Rovinj-Rovigno, Municipality of Vrsar-Orsera, Municipality...
Read moreOn Thursday, June 6th, a conference titled "Entrepreneurship in Service of People: Developing Social Enterprise Ecosystems for Labor Integration in Croatia" took place at the Coworking Center in Pula, organized by the Foundation Istria, ACT Group, and the University of Zagreb. The conference featured a series of engaging lectures and interactive workshops on the topic of opportunities, challenges, and guidelines for the development of the labor integration sector in Croatia....
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