Thank you for your attention.

Today we ask for your assistance with raising funds for a non-profit Autism organization called Svici u Mraku (Fireflies in the Dark), located near Aranđelovac, Serbia.

The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide a 100% free summer camp to all of their users. They focus on servicing the young adult and adult autism populations but also provide services to children. Through guided activities and the exploration of nature with a full special education and therapist staff, the camp provides the chance for inclusion to individuals with autism and other disabilities, including but not limited to physical disabilities, cerebral palsy, etc. They foster independence and help these individuals grow their skill sets by meeting them where they are and providing the support they need. Their ultimate goal is to provide year-round assisted living to individuals with autism and other disabilities by 2027.

They have been in existence for 5 years and have grown year over year. This year, it is their goal to expand their capacity for both their day camp and overnight stays. The current goal is to finish furnishing their special education facility and to expand their kitchen so that both can be utilized for hands-on life skills classes.

I implore you not to look away and to pledge as much as you can. Here in the United States inclusion is much more common than elsewhere. This facility is one of a kind and cannot be compared to any other in the Balkans.

Thank you for your attention. For those who speak Serbian, you can also learn more about the organization at www.sviciumraku.org. An English translation to the website is coming soon.