Zdravi grad (Healthy city)

National Network
Croatia
Address

Vukovarska 65
21000 Split
Croatia

Telephone
+38521540360
Fax
+38521540361
E-Mail
ured@zdravigrad.hr
Mobile Phone
+38598757045
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2000
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Research
  6. Youth and education
General Information
The Healthy City Association is a non-profit, developmental civil society organization which, according to the Croatian and international best practices, systematically gathers and connects people and organizations who are willing to work together to improve the quality of life. President of organization is doc. PhD Andrea Russo, and director Željka Raguž, BSc. At the moment there are 2 employees in our Association, many volounteers and honorary experts. Main sources of funding are: European Union, National Foundation for Civil Society Development, City of Split, Split-Dalmatia county, Office for NGOs of the Croatian Government, Ministry of science, education and sport, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Policy and Youth and Ministry of culture. We work on projects, but also organize workshops, seminars and lectures, and publish books for children, youths and adults.The Healthy City Association is a non-profit, developmental civil society organization which, according to the Croatian and international best practices, systematically gathers and connects people and organizations who are willing to work together to improve the quality of life. President of organization is doc. PhD Andrea Russo, and director Željka Raguž, BSc. At the moment there are 2 employees in our Association, many volounteers and honorary experts. Main sources of funding are: European Union, National Foundation for Civil Society Development, City of Split, Split-Dalmatia county, Office for NGOs of the Croatian Government, Ministry of science, education and sport, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Policy and Youth and Ministry of culture. We work on projects, but also organize workshops, seminars and lectures, and publish books for children, youths and adults.The Healthy City Association is a non-profit, developmental civil society organization which, according to the Croatian and international best practices, systematically gathers and connects people and organizations who are willing to work together to improve the quality of life. President of organization is doc. PhD Andrea Russo, and director Željka Raguž, BSc. At the moment there are 2 employees in our Association, many volounteers and honorary experts. Main sources of funding are: European Union, National Foundation for Civil Society Development, City of Split, Split-Dalmatia county, Office for NGOs of the Croatian Government, Ministry of science, education and sport, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Policy and Youth and Ministry of culture. We work on projects, but also organize workshops, seminars and lectures, and publish books for children, youths and adults.
Mission and Objectives

Mission of Zdravi grad is: through developmental programs, educating the practical knowledge and skills, and independent scientific research, contribute to a comprehensive health, sustainability and well-being of individuals and society.The objectives are: the promotion, affirmation and realization of the concept and practice of healthy urban living on the national and international level, to gather and connect people interested in working to improve health and quality of life in the city, exchange of information, experiences and models of work, and connect with other local, national and international Institutions that are identical or compatible objectives objectives of the Association.

Main Projects / Activities

1. Project: "Developing and Integrating the Welfare Systems toward a Welfare Mix System Locally Managed in the Adriatic Area" Through the IPA Adriatic Cross-border Cooperation Program 2007-2013, we are partners in the € 2,712,220.00-worth project Adriatic Welfare Mix through which the effectiveness of the social welfare system in the pre-accession countries will be brought closer to the EU standard. 2. Project: "Europeanisation of Croatian social policy and Croatian Social Charter" The project leader is Ceraneo-Centre for Development of non-profit organizations and NGO Zdravi grad is one of the partners. The implementation period of the project is January 2015- December 2015, donor National Foundation for Civil Society Development. 3. Project Ekobiz-promotion of youth entrepreneurship in the sector of organic farming It aims to encourage young people's interest to engage in organic farming in Split-Dalmatia County and develop an entrepreneurial culture among children of preschool and school age. Association Zdravi grad is partner on this project financed by ESF. 4. Project "Green and White Skills for new jobs"- Specific objective of the project was the development of minimum of 6 curricula all of which will contain transversal competences of ICT and self-social-entrepreneurship, aimed at matching the demands of the labour market, at responding to the most recent EU recommendations and at promoting the Europa2020 strategy for a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy in Croatia. 5.The project "The protection, restoration, presentation and promotion of ancient wells Žuželj," Healthy City is leading partner on the project of restoration of ancient wells Žuželj, in the municipality of Lećevica, Croatia, financed by Croatian Ministry of Culture. Organization Zdravi grad organize workshops and educations with the aim of promoting healthy lifestyle (i.e.healthy cooking workshops, teaching children on healthy lifestyle etc.).

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

NGO Zdravi grad was established with the aim of improving the quality of life in the community and the majority of projects can be included in one of the following two groups: programs of psycho-social prevention and social innovations. We are involved and experienced in versatile fields: social policy, sustainable development, building of healthy working environment, promoting of healthy lifestyle etc. We are connecting public sector, NGOs and individuals on programmes and projects which promote development of whole society, at the local level in Split and Dalmatia region, but also at international level through project partnerships with foreign organizations. We are experienced and reliable partner in conducting EU projects in partnerships with organizations from Croatia and abroad.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Through ALF network we would like to make connections with different organizations in Croatia and  Euro-Mediteran area, with the aim of exchanging knowledge and establishing partnerships on projects which promotes balanced and sustainable development of society and individuals.

Contact (1) Full Name
Željka Raguž
Job Title
executive director
Head of the organisation
Andrea Russo