ONE CROATIA: Croats Worldwide Uniting to Help Those in Need
posted November 7, 2022
Donation of Minibus to Children’s Home in Sisak Brings to Successful Close Banovina Earthquake Relief Campaign Raising Over US$250,000 Within hours of the devastating earthquake that struck Croatia’s Banovina region in December 2020, a few Croatian associations from around the world came together to contribute to relief efforts. In the days that followed, others joined, […]
Petrinja Honours ONE CROATIA
posted December 29, 2021
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., DECEMBER 29, 2021 – One year after earthquakes caused widespread damage to the Banovina region in Croatia and left thousands homeless, the devastated town of Petrinja held a ceremony to celebrate those who lent a helping hand when it was needed the most. Among those honored was ONE CROATIA, a global […]
Croatia Earthquake Relief Fund Campaign Update: Equipment for Banovina Firefighters
posted December 28, 2021
While December 29, 2021 marked the one year anniversary since earthquakes caused widespread damage to the Banovina region in Croatia and left thousands homeless, ONE CROATIA continues with it’s relief efforts and plans for the next phase. On November 2, 2021, ONE CROATIA purchased EMS Equipment (trauma bags/kits, extrication mattresses and stretchers, O2 tanks, consumables) […]
One Croatia Invites You To Submit Your Nomination For The Cardinal Stepinac Awards
posted December 26, 2021
The Cardinal Stepinac awards search and identify outstanding Croatians living in the Diaspora, whose selfless dedication, contribution and/or philanthropy during their lifetime have significantly contributed to their own Croatian community, the advancement of Croatia and the unity of Croatians living in the Homeland and abroad. Candidates play an integral role in helping to ensure sustainability, […]
ONE CROATIA Worldwide Celebration – Saturday, May 15, 2021
posted May 6, 2021
Join us for a 90-minute virtual program that will highlight our joint fundraising efforts and all those involved in the Banovina Earthquake Relief Fund organized by the ONE CROATIA Initiative. We will hear from task members, dignitaries and beneficiaries that received our donations. There will also be live musical performances from prominent Croatian artists and […]
Croatia Earthquake Relief Fund Campaign Update: Ambulance Delivery to Banovina
posted April 26, 2021
ONE CROATIA Delivers Help to Banovina Croatian associations throughout the world, for the first time since the Croatian War for Independence, unite to provide critical aid for first responders and medical professionals in Banovina. At a ceremony held in Sisak, ONE CROATIA, an initiative that gathers Croatian associations throughout the world, presented donations of an […]
Croatia Earthquake Relief Fund Campaign Update: One More Round of Relief Delivered!
posted April 7, 2021
A donation of protective equipment for volunteer structural engineers has been delivered! This is to support the founding of the Croatian Institute for Earthquake Engineering, a volunteer-run association modeled after the renowned Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS). The volunteer structural engineers are the unsung heroes of the earthquake’s aftermath. Leaving their jobs and families behind, […]
One Croatia Initiative: General Hospital in Sisak Received a Top-of-the-Line Anesthesia Machine
posted March 29, 2021
The General Hospital in Sisak yesterday received a top-of-the-line anesthesia machine, which was identified by the hospital as their greatest need, to be used for operations on the “sickest of the sick” as well as the most vulnerable (preemies). This is just the first of four deliveries (including an ambulance and other medical and rescue […]
Global Croatian Earthquake Relief Update – ONE CROATIA
posted March 10, 2021
Six hours after the devastating earthquake that struck the towns of Petrinja, Glina, and Sisak, Croatian associations from around the world met via Zoom to work together to coordinate the GoFundMe Charity Croatia Earthquake Relief Fund and formulate a plan of on going support. This is the first time since the Homeland War that Croatian […]
Croatia Earthquake Relief Fund: Reportings from the field in Banovina region
posted February 11, 2021
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Croatia Global Earthquake Relief Fund. We are actively continuing to monitor the ongoing crisis in Croatia following the devastating earthquakes that struck near the towns of Petrinja and Sisak, causing major damage and loss of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who […]
