Regional Foundation for Local Development “Zamah” (“Momentum”)

National Network
Croatia
Address

Svačićev trg 3
Zagreb
Croatia

Telephone
+385 1 36 46 237
Fax
+385 1 36 46 237
E-Mail
zamah@zg.t-com.hr
E-Mail (2)
drago.vrucinic@zg.t-com.hr
Mobile Phone
098 90 58 409
Website
http://www.zamah.hr
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
The Foundation have Director and Board of trustees responsible for adopting decisions on amendments to the Foundation's Statutes; - adopting decisions concerning the Foundation's operations; elect and dismiss the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, decide on the allocation of support to respective projects; monitor the spending of funds granted by the Foundation within the respective project; administer the assets of the Foundation and undertake activities aimed at their increase (organization of charity events, lottery for specific purposes, sale, etc.). Foundation has two full time employees, one half time employee and a few associates. Sources of funding are: - National Foundation for Development of Civil Society - Charles S. Mott Foundation - European Commission Projects are: - “Citizens initiatives program” within the Program of decentralization managed by Croatian National Foundation for Civil Society Development - Ecological program “Karlovcani for City of Parks” - Development of regional Philanthropy programs in three counties in Croatia - Project “Citizen’s Awakening to Responsibility Fostered by Civil Society Organizations” together with Centre for Civil Initiatives Main partners are: - National Foundation for Civil Society Development - Centre for Civil Initiatives - Local authorities in targeted Counties of Sisačko -moslavačka, Krapinsko - zagorska, Karlovačka and Varaždinska County
Mission and Objectives

The mission of the Foundation is to foster the development of local communities through support to civic initiatives and their formal associations as well as activities conducted by individuals and legal entities. Foundation promotes neglected and rural areas in Croatia, volunteerism among the members of small communities and citizens' active involvement in the resolution of issues within their communities.

Main Projects / Activities

Main projects/activities of the Zamah Foundation are:
- “Citizens initiatives program” within the Program of decentralization managed by Croatian National Foundation for Civil Society Development
- Ecological program-Small grants “Karlovcani for City of Parks”
- Development of regional Philanthropy programs in three counties in Croatia
- Project “Citizen’s Awakening to Responsibility Fostered by Civil Society Organizations” in partnership with Centre for Civil Initiatives

Contact (1) Full Name
Drago Vručnić
Head of the organisation
Drago Vručinić
Contact (2) Full Name
Maja Dubljević