Organizational Structure the Assembly Is the Highest Governing and Decision Making Body

ACT GROUP* ANNUAL REPORT 2013

members Autonomuos centre – ACT, ACT Printlab llc, ACT Konto llc, Social co-operative Humana Nova, Centre for eco-social development – CEDRA Čakovec, Centre for home assistance of Međimurje county in establishment Social co-operative Domači vrt, Restaurant/catering & shop Domače jelo, ACT Press llc, Zajednički prostori llc car sharing;

ACT GROUP

/founded in 2013/ Mission ACT Group is consortium made of organizations and individuals dedicated to promotion, development and improvement of socially responsible behaviour and entrepreneurship1, social2 and solidarity economy3, social entrepreneurship4 and civil society5. 1 Corporate Social Responsibility is a concept in which companies integrate care about society and the environment in their business and in relations with their stakeholders on a voluntary basis. Being socially responsible means not only meet legal obligations, but beyond that, invest in human capital, the environment and relations with stakeholders. Investing in technologies that are not environmentally harmful can contribute to competitiveness of enterprises. In the social sphere, investment in education, working conditions and adoption of good relations with employees can also contribute to productivity. On the other hand, in countries where there are no regulations at all, such a practice can lead to the adoption of a legal framework for socially responsible practice. Teo Petričević (from Lidija Pavić-Rogošić lecture, ODRAZ) - president 2 The social economy is a part of the economy that neither belongs in the public or private sector neither is a profit the main objective. (CIRIEC, 1997) 3 The solidarity economy can be seen a) as part of the “third sector” in which economic activity is aimed at expressing practical solidarity with disadvantaged groups of people, which contrasts with the private sector, where economic activity is aimed at generating profits, and the public sector, where economic activity is directed at public policy objectives, or b) as a struggle seeking to build an economy and culture of solidarity beyond capitalism in the present. (Wikipedia) 4 Social entrepreneurship are business ventures based on the principles of socially, environmentally and economically sustainable management, directed toward making the profit, which is wholly or partly reinvested for the benefit of the community. (Social Entrepreneurship Development Strategy, Republic of Croatia 2014-2020) 5 Civil society is defined as the domain of institutions, organizations, networks and individuals (and their values) located between the family, the state and the market, bond together by a number of civil rules that they share, and in which people associate voluntarily to advocate common interests. (Revija za socijalnu politiku 1-3 2003; Bežovan) Vision (Self)sustainable local community.

Organizational structure The assembly is the highest governing and decision making body. The assembly consists of all full members of the association. Members of ACT Group are association Autonomous centre – ACT, legal person (co)founded or (co)owned by Autonomous centre – ACT, legal person which is a member of Autonomous centre – ACT, every work competent Croatian or foreign citizen which is a current or former employee, member (natural person), board members of companies, associate, volunteer in members (legal persons) of association or a first degree relatives to individual member. Networks / alliances in which the organization is involved ENSIE is the European network of work integration social enterprises. Since 2011 ENSIE has been recognized as a key partner of the European Commission in the field of social inclusion of marginalized groups. (www.ensie.org) Contact information Dr. Ivana Novaka 38 40000 Čakovec [email protected] www.act-grupa.hr

AUTONOMOUS CENTRE - ACT

/founded in 2003/ Bianka Logožar - president Mission Autonomous centre – ACT is citizens association which works on development of community social capital and civil society by informing, consulting, educating and other means of support.

Vision Society with equal access to resources, knowledge and information where each and every individual is important and responsible, and proactively act for the benefit of society and nature.

Igor Roginek - executive director Organizational structure Autonomous centre - ACT has 17 members and horizontal management structure. The highest governing body is The Assembly, which meets at least twice a year and make decisions relevant to the quality and smooth operations. Employees

Igor Roginek Filipa Blažon Darko Ciglar Dora Grkavac Ines van Hoek Rusalka Majer Ana Mikulić Sandra Magdalenić

Volunteers

Natalija Sebastijan Josip Špicar Marta Bašnec Matija Lisjak Tamara Pejić Vlatka Vincetić Sklepić Brumec Networks / alliances in which the organization is involved Croatian Network of Volunteer Centres is the national network of volunteer centres. It consists of four regional and two local volunteer centres. Međimurje Volunteer Office was admitted as the first local volunteer centre in CNVC. (www.volontiram-hrvatska.hr) Alliance of associations Klubtura (Clubture) is a non-profit, inclusive and participatory network of organizations, dedicated to empowering independent cultural sector. (www.clubture.org) Croatian Youth Network (MMH) is alliance of 64 Croatian non-governmental youth organizations, acting as national youth organizations umbrella. (www.mmh.hr) European Citizens Action Service (ECAS) is European network whose mission is to enable NGOs and individuals to make their voice heard within the EU by providing advice on how to lobby, fundraise, and defend European citizenship rights. (www.ecas-citizens.eu) Social entrepreneurs Forum (SEFOR) is the network of CSOs working to create an incentive framework for the development of social entrepreneurship in Croatia. LAG Središnje Međimurje (Central Međimurje) Awards Annual Award for Social Entrepreneurs 2011 The ERSTE Foundation Award for Social Integration finalist (2013) Programs and results ACT.KLUB represents events and permanent program of Autonomous centre - ACT open to public. 598 direct beneficiaries participated on 21 public events. LIBRARY AND READING ROOM TABULA RASA combines archive of fanzines and magazines, library and reading room, place for meetings, and space for discussions and hanging out – the idea of this place is to act as a stimulus within social movements. Holdings consist of 2.300 books, 1.300 fanzines, and over 1.500 magazines (with partially digitalized archive of Croatian fanzines). Library has 259 members. (www.tabularasa.hr, www.facebook.com/knjiznica.tabula.rasa) VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - since 2011 as part of the Autonomous centre - ACT operates Međimurje Volunteer Office. Office mission is directed to the promotion of volunteerism, raising citizens awareness of volunteering, encouraging the development of voluntary programs in organizations, encouraging volunteering of citizens of all generations and cooperation with similar organizations in Croatia. 358 volunteers, and 35 organizers of volunteering are listed in the VUM register. During 2013 VUM had over 1.000 beneficiaries, which participated on 24 workshops, 5 volunteer circles, and number of volunteers actions and campaigns. (www.facebook.com/vum. act, www.twitter.com/VUMedjimurja, www.city-volunteers.si) PROGRAM JAKO covers an area of Međimurje county, Varaždin county, Koprivnica-Križevci county, and Krapina-Zagorje county. Program JAKO is part of integral Program for regional development and strengthening of CSO’s capacities on local and regional level, which is implemented by Na- tional foundation for civil society development, aiming to create more efficient nongovernmen- tal, non-profit sector, and active citizenship in Republic of Croatia. More than 700 beneficiaries participated on 100 public events. (www.programjako.info, www.facebook.com/ProgramJAKO, www.slideshare.net/ProgramJAKO, www.twitter.com/ProgramJAKO) SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP INCUBATOR aiming for further development of local community, stim- ulation of social cohesion and social capital growth (generating new jobs, integrating long term unemployed and marginalized groups, sustainable use and redistribution of available resources etc.), since 2007. Autonomous centre – ACT is working systematically on establishing, incubating and supporting various social enterprises. Three projects have been implemented in 2013: project “YHE – young, hardworking, enterprising” – 100 beneficiaries; project “Social inclusion and employment of Romani people through bio-dynamic agriculture” (www.domacivrt.actnow.hr) – 80 beneficiaries; and project “Center for home assistance of Međimurje County” (www.pomocukuci-mz. eu) – 20 beneficiaries. ADVOCACY / PUBLIC POLICY MAKING - ACT has representatives in the following bodies: Council for Civil Society Development (an advisory body to the Government of the Republic of Croatia), Council for Work, Active Aging and Employment (Ministry of Labour and Pension System), The Supervisory Board of the European Social Fund (ESF), Working Group for drafting Međimurje Coun- ty’s Development Strategy, Management Board of Međimurje County’s Local Employment Part- nership, Youth Council of Međimurje County, Međimurje County’s Prevention Council, National Working Group on the structured dialogue with Youth, Working Group for drafting Development Strategy of city of Čakovec, Statistics Council of the Republic of Croatia. Published publications “Volunteering is…” Published within project „City Volunteers“, implemented in 2011-2013.

“(NE)ODVISNI? = (Ne)zavisni? = Independent?” (Snežana Štabi, Žiga Dobnikar, Dejan Pestotnik] Published within project „Transdisciplinarity and New Media Culture in Cross-border Area Devel- opment“, implemented in 2011-2013. Summarized data 10 projects 90 public events (workshops, lectures, tribunes, discussions, festivals) 2 publications 2.800 beneficiaries

The main events with the participation of representatives of organization Regional conference „Financing of Civil Society Organizations - Challenges and Opportunities“, Lepoglava International multimedia conference on volunteerism / Final conference of the „City Volunteers“project, Maribor, SLO International Meeting of projects in the field of social action, Eco-social farm Korenika, Šalovci, SLO Twitomania, Novi Vinodolski Celebrating 10 years of the National Foundation for Civil Society Development and the European Year of Citizens, Zagreb Conference “Active Citizens and Civil Society for Community Development”, Koprivnica Conference “How to Encourage Better Cooperation between Citizens, Civil Society Organiza- tions, and Local Authorities”, Dubrovnik Association’s door open days, Rovinj Panel discussion “Civil society organizations and institutions of the European Union: what kind of a dialogue we can expect”, Zagreb International Conference “Public Administration and Civil Society - models of cooperation in de- signing public policies”, Zagreb International Conference “Transformations of civil society on the road to the European Union”, Zagreb Financial data Expected revenue: 377.470 € Anticipated expenses: 315.983 € Expected surplus: 61.488 € Contact information Social networks: Dr. Ivana Novaka 38 www.facebook.com/autonomni.centar 40000 Čakovec www.twitter.com/act_ck tel: 040 390 047 www.youtube.com/UdrugaACT fax: 040 390 048 www.vimeo.com/autonomnicentar [email protected] www.foursquare.com/act_ck www.actnow.hr www.instagram.com/autonomnicentar www.linkedin.com/company/autonomous- centre- - - act

ACT PRINTLAB LLC

/founded in 2007/ Andrea Vuković Mission - director ACT Printlab llc is a non-profit social enterprise, graphic and web design studio, which delivers professional, quality, innovative products and services that respond to the needs of partners (and the community). Vision ACT Printlab llc is leading social enterprise in the field of graphic and web design in Croatia and neighbouring countries. Renato Pongrac Organizational structure - director ACT Printlab is 100% owned by the Autonomous centre - ACT. All business decisions are made only by employees. Employees

Andrea Vuković Igor Toplak Renato Pongrac Awards Vidi Top100 2012, best corporative web site (www.printlab.hr) Golden Book of the Best Croatian Entrepreneurs and Managers for the Year of 2012 Brand EKOTEKA is a brand of products that we design and develop in order to be fully usable. In the production process we use as much as possible the old and discarded materials. Our first product is the planner EKO TEKA, made entirely from recycled materials, and thus being fully environmental friendly. We aim to instil environmental responsibility as one of the leading principles of life. Summarized data 125 clients 4.605 € donated to Croatian civil society organizations The main events with the participation of representatives of organization Magdalena festival, Slovenia International exhibition “I (we) have a problem”, Serbia Panona design, Osijek Financial data Expected revenue: 185.216 € Anticipated expenses: 184.477 € Gross profit: 739 € Contact information Social networks Dr. Ivana Novaka 38, 40000 Čakovec www.facebook.com/act.printlab tel: 040 390 051 www.facebook.com/ekoteka.info fax: 040 390 048 [email protected] [email protected] www.printlab.hr www.ekoteka.info

ACT KONTO LLC

/founded in 2009/ Mission ACT Konto llc is a non-profit social enterprise founded in 2009, and specialized in providing expert bookkeeping and tax consulting services for Croatian non-profit organizations, aiming to improve their business/activities. Sandra Magdalenić - director Vision Independent, efficient, secure and satisfied Croatian non-profit organizations. Organizational structure ACT Konto is 100% owned by employees – persons with disabilities. The highest governing body is the Assembly, consisting of employees. Assembly meets at least once a year and make decisions relevant to the quality and sustainable functioning, growth and development. Employees

Mirjana Kovač Martina Hlebec Ljiljana Strahija Summarized data 40 clients 3 lectures – 22 beneficiaries

The main events with the participation of representatives of organization International workshop „Europe without Barriers“, Luxembourg Financial data Expected revenue: 41.384 € Anticipated expenses: 41.209 € Gross profit: 149 € Contact information Dr. Ivana Novaka 38, 40000 Čakovec tel: 040 500 875, fax: 040 390 047 [email protected], www.act-konto.hr

CENTRE FOR ECO-SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT - CEDRA ČAKOVEC Sanja Ostroški - coop manager /founded in 2011/ Mission CEDRA Čakovec provides business and consulting services (consulting, training and organization) to individuals and organizations on the principle of individual approach, innovation and openness in order to achieve sustainable economic, environmental and social development of the community. Vision Economically and ecologically sustainable society based on principles of solidarity, inclusion, and equality. Organizational structure CEDRA Čakovec is co-operative, democratically governed by its members – on the principle „one member, one vote“. Employees

Sanja OstroškiZrinka Šajn Ana Ištvanović Members of co-operative

Sunčana Glavina Sandra Sanja Ostroški Teo Petričević Hrvoje Kovač Robert Posavec Stjepan Mikec Zlatko Božić Petričević Magdalenić Networks / alliances in which the organization is involved CEDRA HR (Cluster for eco-social innovation and development) is the network of support centres for present and future social entrepreneurs. Cluster casually started to work in late 2011, when it was initiated by group of key associations and organizations with long time experience in promoting social entrepreneurship. Constituent Assembly was held on December 20th 2012, and CEDRA HR was registered as association with its headquarters in Zagreb. CEDRA HR consists of five regional centres - Čakovec, Dubrovnik, Osijek, Rijeka i Split. (www.cedra.hr) Croatian Co-operatives Association is independent, professional and business organization of co-operatives, co-operatives associations, and other members. CCA promotes, coordinates, and represents their special and common interests. (www.zadruge.hr) Council of business advisors at Croatian Chamber of Economy was founded with the goal of representation, harmonization and protection of joint economic interests of providers of business advisory, and improving operations and business environment of its members. The community currently has 118 consultants who are mostly engaged in the preparation of projects for pre-accession EU funds. (www.hgk.hr) Programs and results EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - organization and implementation of workshops, trainings, seminars, conferences, round tables, fairs, and other public events, and organization of study visits and economic meetings. We have organized training of trainers for co-operative enterprises development, study visit to social enterprises in Slovenia, several regional forums on social entrepreneurship, two cycles of workshops on social entrepreneurship (“Youth and Entrepreneurship” and “Run the change 2013”) and a dozen of workshops on civil society organizations, co-operative enterprises, and social enterprises. In collaboration with Impact Hub Zagreb we have organized and implemented cycle of presentations of social entrepreneurs (Stories of social entrepreneurs). TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE in the project application process and project implementation, organizational planning (at the operational and strategic level), business planning, the establishment of the organization, marketing planning, market and product research and development. Through local consortia we have made Local development strategies for the three LAGs from Međimurje county, Study of new products and services suitable for the development of social entrepreneurship in Technology Park Varaždin. We have initiated process for establishing the energy co-op in Mursko Središće, in partnership with UNDP two Roma co-operatives were established, Youth action plan for Varaždin County is made. For several organizations we have made strategic and business plans, and a dozen of organizations received business advisory services and advisory services in process of preparing proposals for domestic and international organizations tenders. PUBLISHING titles from fields of co-operative entrepreneurship, sustainable development, social responsibility, and social entrepreneurship. We have translated and published two publications, originally published by European co-operative organizations. ADVOCACY / PUBLIC POLICY MAKING - CEDRA Čakovec has representatives in the Working Group for Strategy of development of social entrepreneurship in the Republic of Croatia, as well as in the working groups for the County Development Strategy 2014 - 2020 (Međimurje and Varaždin County). In July 2013 The International Day of Co-operatives was marked by a roundtable and co- operative fair in Koprivnica. Publications Promoting the Understanding of Co-operatives for a Better World (Carlo Borzaga, Giulia Galera) Publication summarizes the main findings of the conference ‘Promoting the Understanding of Co-operatives for a Better World’, which was co-organized by Euricse and the International Co- operative Alliance (ICA) on 15 and 16 March 2012 in Venice, Italy.

Worker Co-operative Code of Governance (Co-operatives UK) Code brings together the fundamentals of worker co-operative governance for the first time. Based on the seven co-operative principles agreed by the International Co-operative Alliance in 1995, it explains how to use these principles to both run business and govern co-operative successfully. Summarized data 14 clients 55 events – 765 beneficiaries 2 publications

The main events with the participation of representatives of organization YIA program „Spreading Positive EU Vibrations...“, Montenegro Conference “Women Entrepreneurs of New Age: New Opportunities for Regional Economic Revival”, Serbia YIA program „Challenging Locality“, Poland Study visit “Energy Co-ops”, Denmark Conference “Social Entrepreneurship”, Macedonia International conference “Good Practices and Models of Social Entrepreneurship”, Bosnia and Herzegovina FREJA forum 2013, Belgium Financial data Expected revenue: 42.093 € Anticipated expenses: 41.689 € Gross profit: 404 €

Contact information Social networks Franje Punčeca 6, 40000 Čakovec (headquarters) www.facebook.com/CEDRA.Cakovec Dr. Ivana Novaka 38, 40000 Čakovec (office) www.facebook.com/pokreni.promjenu www.cedra.hr , [email protected]

SOCIAL CO-OPERATIVE HUMANA NOVA

/founded in 2011/ Mission Ivan Božić Social Co-operative Humana Nova encourages the employment of the disabled and other social- - coop manager ly-excluded persons through the production and selling of quality and innovative textile products made from ecological and recycled fabrics for the needs of the domestic and the foreign markets. In this way Humana Nova actively contributes to the sustainable development of the local community, diminishing of poverty and nature conservation. Vision Social Co-operative Humana Nova is a leader of social entrepreneurship and has been recognized in the wider regional scope. The work of the co-operative has actively and directly contributed to the establishing of a tolerant society and has in turn helped the socially excluded persons and their families in enhancing their self-reliability and the quality of life. Organizational structure Social Co-operative Humana Nova is the co-operative organization, people oriented society, governed by members. One member, one vote. Employees

Ivan Božić Sonja Hlebar Damjanka Tea Vukelić Biserka Silva Bujanić Anita Vidović Terstenjak Kolomari

Paula Horvat Marija Taradi Slađana Rodić Vesna Posedi Bojana Marciuš Danijela Zoroja Ines Palašek

Anđelka Kovačić Šejla Štefičar Sanja Kanižaj Members of co-operative

Teo Petričević Sonja Hlebar Tihana Tarandek Tea Vukelić Damjanka Ivana Bujan Ivan Božić Vesna Posedi Galović Terstenjak

Bojana Marciuš Biserka Kolomari Zlatko Božić Danijela Zoroja Ines Palašek Anđelka Kovačić Ružica Horvat Jadranka Hranilović

Awards “The Key Difference” - the equality of persons with disabilities 2012 Finalists at Annual Award for Social Entrepreneurs 2012 Networks / alliances in which the organization is involved Croatian Co-operatives Association is independent, professional and business organization of co-operatives, co-operatives associations, and other members. CCA promotes, coordinates, and represents their special and common interests. (www.zadruge.hr) Results The co-operative operates in two office spaces of total area of 340 m2, has opened one store and two affiliates (Koprivnica and Vrbovec). At several locations has placed eight containers for the collection of textile waste. Co-operative is continuously supported by the Croatian Employ- ment Service, the Fund for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with disabilities, and the Fund for Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency. In the 2013 Humana Nova collected 105.000 kg of clothing and footwear, and so far a total of 190.000 kg of clothing and footwear. After sorting, we delivered 80.000 kg of clothing and footwear to the external market, 10.000 kg were used in the manufacture of new products, and the rest was distributed through retail stores, other second hand shops, and unusable textile waste is diverted to company for recycling textiles Regeneracija netkani tekstil i tepisi llc Zabok. Also, the co-operative has donated goods and services to about 30 families and individuals, and dozen local organizations. Co-operative participated at dozen conferences, several fairs, Buy Croatian campaign, dozen festivals (Porcijunkulovo Čakovec, Špancirfest Varaždin, Lost theory festival Gračac, Terraneo Šibenik, ZeGeVeGe festival Zagreb, Bundekfest Zagreb, and others). Humana Nova also held several workshops on re-using textile waste, organized and participated on fashion shows in Osijek, Čakovec, Slavonski Brod, Varaždin, and Zagreb. Earth Day, World Environment Day, International Day of Co-operatives, International Day for the preservation of the Ozone Layer, and Internation- al Volunteer Day were all marked by exhibitions and public actions. Summarized data 41 actions - collected, sorted, re-used, distributed and recycled 105,000 kg of clothes and footwear We have participated on about 30 public events 4.356 direct clients/buyers The main events with the participation of representatives of organization International workshop “Europe without Barriers”, Luxembourg Investment Ready Programme, Austria Financial data Expected revenue: 177.057 € Anticipated expenses: 176.825 € Gross profit: 232 €

Contact information Social networks: Dr. Ivana Novaka 38 www.facebook.com/humana.nova 4000 Čakovec www.linkedin.com/company/humana-nova tel: 040 500 765 www.twitter.com/humananova [email protected] www.humananova.org shop.humananova.org

STRATEGIC PROJECTS 2014-2020

Project title Community centre Sectors: culture, employment, agriculture, tourism, education, civil society Project leader: ACT Group Strategic partner: Međimurje County Potential partners: REDEA (Regional Development Agency Međimurje), City of Čakovec, local CSO’s Goal: To establish a sustainable model of use and management of public resource (part of the former barracks in Čakovec), where the community members have the freedom of assembly, aiming to implement common activities, social entrepreneurship related activities, social services, cultural services, informing, and other activities. Activities: * preparation of conceptual design, preparation of project documentation * fundraising (by stages) * renovation, construction in phases, furnishing, program development, continuous action. Content of community centre: ACT Group members, hosting space for social enterprises (200 m2), social business incubator & coworking space (400 m2), Centre for Training, rehabilitation and employment persons with disabilities (200 m2), independent cultural center (Cafe’ with room for concerts, archive, community library - app. 200 m2), community foundation (50 m2), seed bank (100m2), Centre for Development of biodynam- ic agriculture with demonstration garden and park (app. 5.000 m2), urban gardens (app. 50 m2), bike shop and room for repairing bicycles, hack lab, kindergarten or playground for children (+ outdoor playground), small stage for different open-air events, charging station for electric vehicles, tool library, studio-apartment for accommodation during residential programs, for long term volunteers or for parents of children with special needs which staying in regional centre (in neighborhood), park, walking/cycling routes, benches, sum- mer house, lake associated with bio wastewater treatment from center. Expected results: By 2016 the 2,5 ha of abandoned public space in the function, about 20 social entrepreneurial ventures employs approximately 100 people from local community, more than 50.000 beneficiaries participate on annual basis in programs and activities in community centre. Budget: 2.630.000 €

Project title Revitalization of Međimurje county Sectors: agriculture, tourism, employment Project leader: CEDRA Čakovec Strategic partner: Međimurje County Potential partners: Association Međimurske roke, REDEA, local authorities, Autonomous center – ACT, local CSO’s Goal: The revitalization of unused resources and potentials in the local community and putting them into the function of housing, entrepreneurial activity, the development of organic agriculture and civil society. Activities: * mapping of unused resources and potentials in the local community (houses, cottages, offices, public places, old schools, social clubs…), agricultural land and other… * development of project for revival of identified resources – social housing (homeless, Roma, and other socially excluded groups), organic agriculture, tourism – The Road to Tradition, social entrepreneurial ventures and project, coworking spaces for local CSO’s * fundraising and project implementation (2017. - ). Expected results: By the end of the 2015 all resources and potentials in all 22 municipalities and 3 cities in Međimurje are mapped. In the 2016 at least 10 project of reviving identified resources are developed. In 2017 at least 5 projects began with the implementation. Budget: 265.000 € (projects implementation - >6.500.000 €)

Project title Regional re-use centre Sectors: waste management, employment Project leader: Social co-operative Humana Nova Strategic partner: Međimurje County, northern counties of Croatia Potential partners: RREUSE network, ČAKOM, and other public utility organisations Goal: To establish first regional re-use centre in Republic of Croatia. Activities: * preparing project documentation in collaboration with experts from PREUSE * renovation of space at a satisfactory location (at least 2,000 m2 of area for storage, recovery and other productive activities, and at least 1,000 m2 of sales area) - a local resource (owned by the county / local authority) * collecting / donations, sorting textile and clothing * collecting / donations, repairing of electronic waste (WEEE), furniture and other bulky usable waste * collecting / donations and recycling of books and toys * sale Expected results: The first regional reuse centre in Croatia functional in early 2015. 30 people from marginalized groups are employed. 1.500 tons of waste textile and other waste recovered annually. Budget: 460.000 € Project title Cluster of organic producers of Međimurje county Sectors: agriculture Project leader: Social co-operative Domači vrt Strategic partner: Međimurje County Potential partners: local organic farmers, local CSO’s, REDEA, Balkan organic network, local authorities, ČAKOM Goal: To associate organic producers of Međimurje county who didn’t succeed so far because they didn’t knew how to run their business, or they didn’t have means to do it Activities: * establishing and development of Cluster of organic producers of Međimurje county * development and implementation of Cluster activities: education, joint planning and production, sale * development of Međimurje’s organic brand, product range develpment, creation of a common portfolio of services, value chain optimization * production and sale / distribution * revitalization of green market in Čakovec, organization of annual Organic farming fair * development of joint activities (participation on fairs) * establishment of advisory services for organic agriculture at Međimurje county * investment in storage and processing facilities, employment * linkage with scientific and research organizations and institutions Expected results: Cluster consists of at least 20 organic producers. Storage (min. 1.000 m2) and processing facilities (min. 250 m2). Annual production in the 2015th at least on 50 hectares. Minimum of 1.000 tons of organic fruit and vegetables. Product range developed as a part of the Međimurje organic brand. Budget: 525.000 € Project title Regional foundation for development of local community and civil society Sectors: civil society, social entrepreneurship, environmental protection and sustainable development, culture, education, human resources Project leader: Autonomous centre - ACT Strategic partner: Međimurje County (+ cities of Čakovec, Prelog, Mursko Središće) Potential partners: local authorities, economic entities, REDEA, ZAMAH Foundation, National foundation for civil society development, the European Foundation Centre, Doniralica Goal: To establish a local (regional) foundation with the fundamental purpose of encouraging partnerships, strengthening the social capital of community and civil society development in Međimurje county. Foundation should continuously support projects and activities of the non-profit sector, based on the values of modern democracy Foundation should promote intersectoral collaboration, philanthropy and volunteerism and should improve the development of a democratic society and social capital of the community. Activities: * preparation of a draft model of Foundation (organization, financing) * preparation of the basic founding acts and rules * strategic planning * establishing Foundation * provide the necessary resources (physical, financial, human) for the smooth operation of the foundation - to lay the foundation for long-term local / regional financial support and develop the organizational capacity of the foundation * public presentation of Foundation, development of communicational tools, provide visibility * include other stakeholders in the work of Foundation (private sector, individuals…) * development of tender procedures and prepare documentation for tender implementation * tendering for projects / programs: strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations; encouraging the development of local communities through intersectoral collaboration and partnerships; democra- tization; civil initiatives; community social capital, development of social entrepreneurship… * regularly informing and educating beneficiaries (workshops, seminars, tribunes…) on current themes from field of civil society, aiming to increase community awareness of the responsibility for solving their own problems in the community. Expected results: By 2016 develop and provide stable and sufficient organizational capacity of the foundation, and provide long-term local / regional financial support (constant growth of the approved amount of aid each year). By 2016 allocated a total of 30 grants to civil society organizations, with a total value of 80.000 €, was held at least 30 public events attended by more than 500 participants. Budget: 105.000 €

Project title Cluster for textile waste management in Croatia Sectors: waste management Project leader: Social co-operative Humana Nova Strategic partner: Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund, Ministry of Environment and Na- ture Protection Potential partners: public utilities, local authorities, organizations that collect, sort and recycle textile waste Goal: To associate organizations that collect, sort and recycle textile waste, with the aim of establishing a sustainable, high quality and competitive networks Activities: * founding and development of Cluster for textile waste management in Croatia * development and implementation of Cluster’s activities: education, joint planning and production, sale * investment in storage and processing facilities, employment Expected results: Founded Cluster consists of a minimum of 15 organizations that collect, sort and recycle textile waste. Members of Cluster operate on the principle of corporate social responsibility. Se- cured physical and material resources for the continuous collection, sorting, distribution and recycling of waste textiles. Cluster members employ a minimum of 1.000 people and have collected 25.000 tons of textile waste in 2015. Budget: 52.500 € Project title Center for training, rehabilitation and employment of disabled persons with reduced work capacity Sectors: social services, employment Project leader: Autonomous centre – ACT Strategic partner: Međimurje County Potential partners: Social Welfare Centre Čakovec, Croatian Employment Service – Regional offices Varaždin and Čakovec, Fund for Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities, The Association of Special education teachers in Međimurje region, City of Varaždin, City of Čakovec, associations of persons with disabilities in northern Croatia, Red Cross, Caritas Goal: To establish a regional centre for training, rehabilitation and employment of disabled persons with reduced work capacity by linkage of the public sector, private sector and civil society, with the aim of ensuring better professional integration of PWD in working environment. The Centre will be a place where the PWD get accurate information, professional assessment and individual vocational rehabilitation plan to increase their employability. Activities: * Research and analysis * Analysis of models of good practice of rehabilitation centers in the EU * Database development * Development of tailor-made model of vocational rehabilitation and employment of PWD in the community * Strengthening long-term strategic partnerships and establishing new partnerships with relevant stakeholders * Establishment, registration and equipping Center * Pilot phase – establishing daily work of Centre (first three months) * Centre’s continuous work

Expected results: Centre is established, renovated and equipped by the end of 2015. Curriculums for Pro- fessionals for Vocational Rehabilitation are made. Curriculums for additional training and retraining of persons with disabilities are made. In pilot phase 10 experts for professional rehabilitation and 10 business associates were trained. Services of the Centre were used by five employers and 20 PWD. Budget: 40.000 €