Help open Croatia's first women's crisis center

During the month of May, Expat in Croatia is raising funds to help Udruga Domine open Croatia's first women's crisis center for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Established in 2002, Udruga Domine is a non-profit and non-governmental organization based in Split, Croatia that strives to improve and support women's rights through programs and education.

They also offer counseling, psycho-social assistance, legal support and housing to victims of domestic and sexual violence. You can learn more about Udruga Domine here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/udruga-domine/

As part of Croatia's ratification of the Istanbul Convention, the government was supposed to open crisis centers to serve the community. They did not, so Domine is taking up the mantle.

Domestic violence in Croatia has exponentially increased since the start of the pandemic, so a center like this is needed now more than ever.

Anything you can spare to give will directly help women who have suffered domestic or sexual violence in Croatia, who are in need of counseling, legal assistance and safe accommodation.

Both myself and Domine are grateful for any and all contributions made to support this effort.

How to Donate

#1 Donate directly to Udruga Domine on their bank account. GoFundMe won't allow us to post this number (because they think it's a phone number), so please reference our post for the payment instructions here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/udruga-domine/#fundraising

#2 Donate here through GoFundMe

#3 If you're in Croatia, volunteer your time.

#4 Take the HerStory Walking Tour in Split, Croatia hosted by Udruga Domine which highlights how women played a vital role in the history of Split. All proceeds go directly to support Domine's efforts. Book through Airbnb experiences here: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/277629

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Photos of Udruga Domine events

Women's Day 2021

Domine's "HerStory of Split" Walking Tour

Demonstration in Split before ratification of Istanbul Convention