11.09.2026.
The Croatian Red Cross hosted colleagues from the Red Cross of Montenegro and the Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia at the National Logistics Centre in Jelkovec on 11 September.
The meeting was dedicated to the exchange of experiences and discussions on the possibilities of utilizing funds from the European Union, as well as ways in which Red Cross branch organizations can further develop their capacities and activities with the support of European funds.
The four-person delegation of the Red Cross of Montenegro was led by President Mitar Vučković and on behalf of the Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia, the delegation consisted of President Ljiljana Ristevska and Secretary General Sait Saiti.
As part of the meeting, representatives from the City Red Cross branch organizations of Vrbovec, Zagreb, and Krapina presented examples of good practice, shared their experiences in project preparation and implementation, and presented the achievements made through the use of European Union funds.
A special part of the meeting was dedicated to the Croatian experience in utilizing European funds. Dragan Jelic, Director of the Central Finance and Contracting Agency for European Union Programmes and Projects (SAFU), presented the Agency's work and provided an overview of the use of European Union funds within the Croatian Red Cross and its local branch organizations.
"The exchange of knowledge and experiences with colleagues from neighbouring countries is an important part of the Red Cross's international cooperation. Examples of good practice and experiences gained in project implementation can be a valuable incentive for the further development of activities and capacities of Red Cross branch organizations, as well as for a more successful utilization of available funds", said Robert Markt, the Executive President of the Croatian Red Cross.
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