For the fourteenth consecutive year, Zaklada Istra – Fondazione Istria launched the "Small Projects for a Better Tomorrow" call in February 2024, with the aim of supporting the development of local communities and preserving Istrian identity, traditions, culture, and customs. In collaboration with the municipalities and cities that are members of the Fund of Cities and Municipalities – Buje-Buie, Labin, Novigrad-Cittanova, Pazin, Vodnjan-Dignano, Poreč-Parenzo, Rovinj-Rovigno, Svetvinčenat, Vrsar-Orsera, Marčana,...
As we have previously mentioned, Zaklada Istra - Fondazione Istria has become the Croatian representative and coordinator of the global GivingTuesday initiative!
This year, we organized the "Giving Week," which took place from December 2 to 8, 2024. Giving Week 2024 was celebrated across Croatia through a variety of activities promoting kindness, unity, and philanthropy:
Voluntary Blood Donation by Employees of Istria County: In collaboration with the Istrian Red Cross and the...
At the beginning of this school year, we started piloting philanthropic "Feel Good Clubs" in schools. So far, the program is being implemented in several different models in 8 primary schools in Istria County: OŠ - SE Giuseppina Martinuzzi (Pula), OŠ dr. Mate Demarin (Medulin), PŠ Matija Vlačić (Rabac), OŠ Vazmoslav Gržalja (Buzet), OŠ Jurja Dobrine (Rovinj), PŠ Jurja Dobrile (Rovinjsko selo and...
In the past three months, we had the honor of participating in the "Leave a Good Trace" program, which has been running for the fourth consecutive year, organized by Erste Bank and its partners – Zaklada Solidarna, Social Prudence Consulting, Panda Communications, and Erste Foundation.
Through training and mentorship support, we gained valuable knowledge about developing social business models and fundraising strategies, particularly crowdfunding campaigns. The program provided us with...
In March 2024, the sixth "Active in the Community" Academy was held, bringing together ten active citizens dedicated to creating positive changes in their local communities. Throughout the year, participants implemented several social programs that highlighted the power of collective engagement and networking, strengthening social capital, developing a culture of giving, and improving living conditions in the community.
Below is a summary of the social programs carried out in 2024: In Ka...
The Civil Sector, despite facing numerous challenges, remains a key driver of positive change. At the Foundation's conference "NGO – Challenges of the 21st Century," held on November 29 in the relaxed atmosphere of Shipyard Pub, participants shared their experiences and best practices. It was concluded that networking, perseverance, and innovative approaches not only help the sector overcome obstacles but also empower it to become a leading force for positive...
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