The Foundation for Partnership and Civil Society Development
Info days for associations in Istria from November 28
The Istra Foundation announces another Info days for associations in Istria and all other organizations and institutions that cooperate with associations, which will be held from November 28th until December 2nd 2022.
This year's program includes presentations of tenders suitable for associations and partner projects with associations, information about the organization of humanitarian actions, basic information for the establishment and operation of associations, social innovation workshops, and the premiere of a documentary film about the employment of people with disabilities.
All of this will be held online and registration is required to receive a link to individual lectures and workshops.
If you are not yet familiar with the Foundation's Info days, they are intended for all civil society organizations, educational institutions, local and regional self-government units, and other interested parties with the aim of better informing about current topics and news from the field of civil society, education for the empowerment of all stakeholders and the creation of partnerships and new development opportunities.
This year too, there are various topics, so anyone who works or is interested in working in associations or wants to cooperate with associations can find a topic that interests them.
Monday, November 28th is reserved for the presentations of some of the tenders to which associations can apply, either as holders or as partners. Everything starts at 9:00 when representatives of the Agency for Mobility and EU Programs (AMPEU) will present the Erasmus+ program of interest to associations in the field of youth, but also opportunities for associations in adult education, the European Solidarity Force program and the Horizon program. At 10:30 the Office for Associations of the Government of the Republic of Croatia (UZUVRH) will present the program of the European Union: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) and the program of Co-financing of EU projects of associations. At 11:15 the Ministry of Culture and Media will present the Creative Europe program, at 11:45 the "Kultura nova" Foundation will present its tenders, while the "Croatia for Children" Foundation will present its tenders at 12:15 p.m. to which associations can apply. At 13:00, the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy will present the ESF+ Program Effective Human Potential.
Tuesday, November 29th is reserved for the topic of humanitarian actions, everything starts at 9:00 with a lecture by Milan Sekušak, senior expert associate of the Istrian Region for entrusted tasks of the state administration, in charge, among other tasks, of registering and reporting humanitarian actions, holding a lecture on formalities, procedures and legal frameworks for the organization and implementation of humanitarian actions. After that, at 10:30 Jasna Vekić, president of the Pula Red Cross, will talk to several successful "humanitarians" about what is needed for a successful humanitarian action. On the same day, at 11:30, the director of the Istra Foundation, Helga Možé, will hold a short presentation on the difference between Foundraising and Donation.
Wednesday, November 30th is dedicated to Active in the community, a program that the Foundation Istria implements in cooperation with the National Foundation for the Development of Civil Society, and the presentation of social programs that the participants of the Active in the Community Academy realized this year. For an introduction, they will have the opportunity to experience the Philanthropic Treasure Hunt of Pula, as an example of good practice for putting resources to work in the local community to increase social capital.
Thursday, December 1st is reserved for social innovation workshops held by Lana Lovašić, an expert in social innovation using the Design Thinking method. Thus, at 11:00 such a workshop on the issue of blind and partially sighted people will be held at the Blind Association of Istrian Region, and at 14:00 at the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Istrian Region on the issue of issues of people with multiple sclerosis.
On Friday at 14:00 in the Cinema Valli, the film "Hidden Buds of a Better Society", a documentary film about employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will be premiered. Due to the limited number of places in Kino Valla, entry is only possible with an invitation, that is, it will be possible for people who are on the list.
As every year, in the afternoon, through short lectures for all "beginners" in associations, those who are thinking of starting an association or have taken over the management of an association, the manager of the Istra Foundation, Helga Možé, will inform about the basics related to the establishment and operation of associations, so on Monday at 18:00 they will hold lectures "Association vs Company" and "From an idea to an association" and on Wednesday, 30.11. at 18:00 lecture "ABCda for associations".
We invite you to get involved and gain new knowledge, find out useful information and influence the development of your organization so that we can all contribute to the development of our communities.
To participate, it is necessary to fill out a Google form, and you can read the entire program of the Info days for associations in 2022 below. A link for a particular lecture will be provided upon registration.
We are available for additional inquiries and clarifications: 052/212-938 or zaklada@civilnodrustvo-istra.hr.
Erasmus+ is the largest program of the European Union for education and training, youth and sports, which has been enriching the lives and broadening the horizons of millions of citizens of all generations for 35 years. Through a series of project activities, the Erasmus+ program financially supports, educates, empowers and connects individuals and organizations in order to realize their full potential in the system of education, training, youth and sports. With a total budget of 28.4 billion euros for the period from 2021 to 2027, the Erasmus+ program is aimed at creating equal opportunities for all and sustainable development in accordance with environmental protection and keeping pace with digital technologies. They support mobility projects of cooperation with domestic and foreign partners for the purpose of better education and a more inclusive society, designing innovative solutions for today's challenges and acquiring the skills of the future.
Representatives of the Agency for Mobility and Programs of the EU - AMPEU will present programs that are adequate for the projects of associations as follows:
- Erasmus+ in the field of youth
- European Solidarity Forces
- Erasmus+ opportunities for associations in adult education
- Horizon program
The programs will be presented by Lorena Barić, Senior Expert Advisor in the Department for European Solidarity Forces / Coordinator for Eurodesk who will present programs for young people - Erasmus+ in the field of youth and European Solidarity Forces. External collaborator, Daniela Drandić from Udruga Roda, Erasmus+ ambassador, will present Erasmus+ opportunities for associations in adult education, and Sandra Vidović will present the Horizon program.
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Union Program Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV)
In the program period 2021-2027. a new centralized program of the Union Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) was established. The CERV Program is the largest program in the history of the European Union intended to promote and protect the values of the Union: democracy, the rule of law, fundamental rights, transparency, equality, civic engagement and participation, the fight against all forms of violence and discrimination, common European history and good governance. Its general goal is to protect and promote the rights and values contained in the Treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights and applicable international conventions on human rights, through the provision of financial support, support to CSOs and other stakeholders in the promotion of these rights and common values, through the encouragement of civil and democratic participation in order to preserve and further develop open, democratic, equal and inclusive societies based on rights and the rule of law. The program covers the areas of previous programs: Europe for Citizens, Rights, Equality and Citizenship and DAPHNE.
The program will be presented by Željko Markulin from the Department for Implementation of European Union Programs and International Cooperation, Office for NGOs of the Government of the Republic of Croatia
Co-financing of projects by the Office for NGOs of the Government of the Republic of Croatia
One of the biggest obstacles that many civil society organizations face in the implementation of EU projects is related to co-financing. Namely, although most of the funds for approved projects are financed by the European Union and national funds, part of the funds for an individual project must be provided by the user himself. For numerous civil society organizations, it is not easy to secure such co-financing, which often creates significant problems in the liquidity of associations and can threaten the effectiveness of the implementation of project activities. Bearing in mind the use of structural funds after the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union and the increasing funds available to the civil society sector, it is important to ensure continuity of investment in strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations for the effective implementation of EU projects and projects financed from foreign funds. With a public call for submission of applications for co-financing projects of civil society organizations contracted within the framework of the European Union program, the Office for Associations from April 2011 until today provides support for the co-financing of the mandatory contribution of civil society organizations as beneficiaries of EU projects.
The program will be presented by Jelena Princivali, senior expert advisor in the Department for Financial Management and Quality Assurance, Office for Associations of the Government of the Republic of Croatia
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Creative Europe is an EU program intended to support European cultural and creative sectors
The program started in 2014 when the previously independent programs Culture and MEDIA were merged into a joint program called Creative Europe. In the 2021-2027 programming period, the Creative Europe program builds on the legacy of the previous period and continues to encourage cultural organizations and institutions to acquire and develop a wider audience, to address current social issues and support young emerging artists. Through the Creative Europe program, European collaborations are realized in the fields of literature, architecture, music, fashion and design, cultural heritage and in other cultural and artistic areas with the aim of strengthening the mobility of creatives and cultural professionals and innovations in the cultural and creative sector. The Culture subprogram offers applicants numerous opportunities in the form of grants and mobility programs to enable the best possible European visibility and connection with other creatives.
All information about the possibilities of the Creative Europe program can be found on the pages of the Creative Europe Desk - Culture Office or through the Facebook page of the Creative Europe Desk - Culture Office Croatia.
On this occasion, a representative of the Desk will introduce the participants to the basics of the Program. The presentation will include an introduction to the possibilities offered by Creative Europe as well as current information on currently open and upcoming calls and initiatives within the Culture subprogram.
The program will be presented by Anera Stopfer from Desk Kreativna Europe, Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia.
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The "Kultura nova" Foundation provides professional and financial support to civil society organizations operating in the field of contemporary culture and art. As part of Info days, the Foundation will present the possibilities of financing organizations through various program areas and the procedure for awarding grants. It will also briefly present its operational activities, which include the implementation of educational programs, research and activities in the field of cultural policies, and the implementation of international projects.
The Foundation and its tenders will be presented by Danijela Šavrljuga Todorović, head of the Support Programs Department.
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"Croatia for Children" Foundation
The "Croatia for Children" Foundation (co)finances projects and programs of legal entities through a public tender and/or public call for applications, which is announced based on the previous decision of the Foundation's Board of Directors, as a rule, once a year. In this way, financial support is awarded for those projects and programs that are aimed at the welfare of children and young people and support them through various contents that are of vital importance for their growth and development, whereby the "Croatia for Children" Foundation, with each individual public tender, that is, by invitation, determines the areas of activity of legal entities that will be financially supported at that moment, which can be broadly and generally established, as well as narrowly specialized.
In addition to (co)financing of programs and projects based on public tenders, the Foundation also enables direct (co)financing of projects and programs of legal entities. Legal entities that have the right to (co)finance projects/programs are:
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civil society organizations (associations, foundations, foundations, private institutions, religious communities, legal entities of the Catholic Church) that were founded with the purpose of promoting family values and strengthening the family
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legal entities established to perform cultural, educational, sports, recreational, religious, and similar activities
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public institutions
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state administration bodies
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bodies of local self-government units
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bodies of regional self-government units.
The Foundation and its tenders will be presented by Stela Tudor, independent associate for general and legal affairs.
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Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy
In October 2022, the ESF+ Effective Human Resources Program was officially approved. It describes the activities that will be carried out in the period 2021-2027. The total value of the available funds is around 2.3 billion euros, and covers the areas of employment, education, social inclusion and health through seven priorities. Civil society organizations have a special place in the program as the key partner to the public administration in the use of ESF+ funds. In addition to basic information about the Program, the presentation will focus on the possibilities of implementation by associations.
The program will be presented by Filip Miličević, head of the programming service, Sector for Programming, Financial Management and Implementation of Financial Instruments, Directorate for the Management of EU Operational Programs.
