ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.
We are one of the leading civil society organizations for nature conservation in Croatia. Active since 2006, we represent Croatia in BirdLife International, the world’s largest network for bird and nature conservation.
Association “MI” – Split since its inception in 1997 has implemented support programs for citizens and community development by encouraging cooperation, solidarity and civic activism, in order to establish social cohesion.
Are You Syrious is a volunteer based organization that has been supporting refugees since 2015 through field assistance at the international level and a number of integration activities in Croatia. In addition, AYS monitors, evaluates and systematically reports on human rights violations of refugees, and serves as a daily migration news service for professionals, volunteers and […]
Autonomous Women’s House Zagreb (Autonomona ženska kuća Zagreb) is a non-governmental feminist organization founded in 1990 with the mission of giving help and support to women who have survived violence by ensuring a safe place in the shelter, giving free legal and psychological help, and empowering female pozition in the society with public actions and […]
The mission of the Center for Women’s Studies is to provide education in themes related to women and feminism, act to raise awareness of women in Croatia and to encourage research and publishing topics related to women’s studies.
CMS is an association of citizens who advocate social change through following the principles of non-violence, peace building and human rights; and linking education, research, activism and policy work.
The Center’s work is focused on peace-building, the protection and promotion of human rights and freedoms, and the promotion of creative methods of conflict resolution at the individual, group and political level.
CSO is independent, voluntary, non-partisan and non-profit organization, devoted to creating society sensible to social conditions and creating equal opportunities for all people; tolerant, conscious and with knowledge empowered society.
CESI is a feminist organization that is committed to improving the social status of women and the achievement of gender and gender equality, and the full implementation of all laws and international instruments for the protection of human rights.
Clubture gathers independent cultural organizations in Croatia, with the objectives of encouraging cooperation between organizations, empowering their capacities and increasing public visibility and influence of the independent cultural scene in the definition of cultural policies in Croatia and the region of Southeast Europe.
The Croatian Youth Network is an alliance of 69 NGOs for young people in Croatia, which acts as a national umbrella organization for youth (Eng. National Youth Council) and is a member of the European Youth Forum.
Through DEŠA’s work, they contribute to the quality of life in the community, initiating positive changes through programs designed in response to community needs, based on the recognition and preservation of the original natural and cultural values, capacity building of various stakeholders, greater inclusion of vulnerable groups in sustainable community development, initiation of new (innovative) […]
Documenta contributes to the development of individual and social processes of dealing with the past in building sustainable peace in Croatia and the region, deepening dialogue and initiating public debate on public policies that encourage coping with the past, collecting data, published research on the war, war crimes and human rights violations, and following judicial […]
Domine are a feminist, non-governmental, non-profit and non-partisan organization, founded in 2002, with the aim of promoting women’s rights and developing civil society.
Forum for Freedom of Education through its activities and actions contributes to the realization of a society based on the values of justice, critical thinking, social sensitivity, self-awareness, tolerance and dialogue. Forum carried out a large number of international and local projects through which it provided quality educational programs and contemporary art for children and […]
Gong is a civil society organization founded in 1997, aimed at encouraging citizens to actively participate in the political process. The goal of GONG is the promotion and advancement of human and civil rights, and encouraging and empowering citizens for more active participation in political decision-making.
Zelena Akcija is a non-governmental, non-profit, voluntary organization of citizens to protect the environment, was founded in 1990 with headquarters in Zagreb.
Kuća ljudskih prava Zagreb is a network of six civil society organizations, which was established in 2008 by BaBe (Be active. Be emancipated.), Centre for Peace Studies, Documenta – Centre for Dealing with the Past, Civic Committee for Human Rights, the Association for the Promotion of Equal Opportunities and the Association for the Protection and […]
We provide emergency relief to those struck by disaster, no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self-reliance.
Miramida Centar since its foundation in August 2000 has been institutionally supported by Quaker Peace & Social Witness, Mennonite Central Committee and National Foundation in Croatia. Organising only one regional RETREAT for peace activists. Thematic Days of Peacebuilding – Miramidani and engaging war veterans in peacebuilding are some of our specific qualities.
Citizens’ organization founded in late 2011., which works on research issues related to the field of defense and security, promoting transparency and informed citizens in these topics and strengthens civilian oversight of the government sectors that deal with these issues. Part of the work of this association represents internet portal “OBRIS – Defence and security”, […]
ODRAZ – Sustainable Community Development since 2000 encourages and strengthens initiatives and cooperation in local communities, aiming at long-term sustainable development. ODRAZ organizes non-formal education for sustainable development; cooperates with relevant stakeholders in preparation, implementation and monitoring of sustainable local and rural development plans; strengthens capacity of civil, public and business sectors for cross-sectoral development […]
OU Podum is an independent, non-profit, self-organized youth association, which aims to include young people in intercultural and international exchange and mobility programs.
The Serbian Democratic Forum is a voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit and non-partisan organization, dedicated to the ideals of freedom and the rule of law; the ideals of peace and understanding among peoples and nations; building, strengthening and consolidating democracy; humanism; equality and the rule of law; and the protection and promotion of human, civil and political […]
TERRA HUB is a non-profit non-government independent legal entity established in 2016 in Croatia to keep together the experts and professionals who have been working with the UN Development Programme Croatia energy, environment and innovations team after the office closure.
This is a Domino Project is a non-governmental, non-partisan, non-profit association based in Zagreb, which aims to question traditional work on the transformation of oppressive norms in transitional society through culture, media, public policy, education and collaboration with national and international organizations.
Volunteers’ Center Zagreb (VCZ) acts as a resource center encouraging personal and social development through mediation, education, and promotion of volunteering on a local and international level. VCZ’s vision is a society which recognises volunteering as a driving force for the creation of an active, responsible and humane community.
The Youth Initiative for Human Rights is a regional network of non-governmental organizations with offices in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo and Serbia, which aims to promote human rights, empowerment of transitional justice mechanisms and strengthening the rule of law through the process of search for truth, dealing with the past and establishing a progressive […]
Živi Atelje DK 1/ Provides a gallery space and collective creative space for artists; 2/ Offers an artist-in-residence program with an emphasis on exchange between Balkans and other regions, especially Africa and Asia including the Middle East; 3/ Promotes art as an educational and therapeutic tool and mode for activism; 4/ Seeks to strengthen the […]
The national report on the state of civic space in Croatia has been published, prepared within the project “Empowering Ecosystems of Civil Society Organisations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia ...
On 12 and 13 November 2025, the final in-person project meeting was held as part of the project “Empowering Ecosystems of Civil Society Organisations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia ...
The project “SDG and EU Values: Partnership for a Fairer Society”, implemented by CROSOL – the Croatian Platform for International Citizen Solidarity, started on October 1, 2025, and will run ...
As part of the EU-funded project “Empowering Ecosystems of Civil Society Organisations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia and Slovenia” (PROSECO), CROSOL – the Croatian Platform for International Citizen Solidarity ...
As part of the EU-funded project “Empowering Ecosystems of Civil Society Organisations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia and Slovenia” (PROSECO), CROSOL – the Croatian Platform for International Citizen Solidarity ...
We present to you a manual for public advocacy intended for civil society organizations in the field of international development cooperation and sustainable development. This manual is designed as a ...
CROSOL – Croatian Platform for International Citizen Solidarity is pleased to announce the launch of the GEAR UP! Call for Proposals for small grants supporting local actions on Global Citizenship ...
The early figures for 2024 Official Development Assistance (ODA) confirm a deeply troubling trend: Europe’s richest countries per capita— such as Germany, Netherlands and Finland—are cutting back their commitments to ...
Sarajevo 5 March 2025. The Adriatic Ionian Euroregion, in collaboration with the Marche Region, organised the GearUP! Sarajevo events at the premises of the Europe House in Sarajevo.The events brought ...
On November 6th, the #EU DEAR Programme project “Gear UP!” held its Steering committee meeting in Riga, bringing together sixteen partners from eight EU countries including civil society organizations and ...