January the 1st, 2021 - Here is a list of numerous governmental and non-governmental organisations, institutions, as well as companies which have established solidarity funds to show support, solidarity and provide material assistance to the Petrinja earthquake victims throughout the heavily affected areas of Petrinja, Glina, Sisak and more.
Poslovni Dnevnik brings the list which has been cleared by the Croatian Public Relations Association, and the funds will be safely and securely sent to those who are the most vulnerable following the Petrinja earthquake.
1. VOICE OF ENTREPRENEURS ASSOCIATION/UDRUGA GLAS PODUZETNIKA
Glas Poduzetnika (Voice of Entrepreneurs) is an association of private entrepreneurs, and they have opened a fund for donations to help citizens from Sisak-Moslavina County. The funds raised will be used to buy housing containers, heaters, other equipment, and construction materials.
Voice of Entrepreneurs Association, Pavletićeva 1, 10000 Zagreb
Bank: Zagrebačka banka d.d.
IBAN: HR6523600001502851531
Model: HR99
Note for call number: If the model HR99 doesn't pass, enter the model 00 and then a number.
Payment description: HUMANITARIAN ACTION
For payments from abroad: SWIFT: ZABAHR2X
2. THE CROATIAN RED CROSS/HRVATSKI CRVENI KRIZ
The Croatian Red Cross invites all those who want and can help the victims of the Petrinja earthquake with a monetary donation to pay the donations into the following account:
Bank: Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
IBAN: HR6923400091511555516
Model: 00
Reference number: 770
For payments from abroad - SWIFT CODE: PBZGHR2
Legal entities can contact the Croatian Red Cross at the following e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For all residents of Croatia who want to donate material resources, a list of items needed has been published below. For a more detailed list, click here.
Food packages - flour, oil, rice, water, canned food, dry food
Hygiene packages - soap, shampoo, toilet paper, wet wipes, disinfectants, toothbrushes and toothpaste
Personal protective equipment (PPE) - medical masks, protective suits, gloves, antibacterial wipes, space disinfectants…
If you want to donate equipment, machinery or similar items, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., which is the official address of the National Civil Protection Headquarters.
If you want to volunteer in person, register in the volunteer database at the following link: https://www.hck.hr/kako-pomoci/volontirati/29
3. CROATIAN CARITAS/HRVATSKI CARITAS
Croatian Caritas is a humanitarian organisation that helps in emergencies, works to advocate for the most vulnerable groups and helps the poor.
You can make cash donations to the following account:
Croatian Caritas, Ksaverska cesta 12a, Zagreb
Bank: Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
IBAN: HR0523400091100080340
Reference number: 12-20
For payments from abroad: SWIFT / BIC: PBZGHR2X
4. SOLIDARITY FOUNDATION/ZAKLADA SOLIDARNA
After the earthquake in Zagreb back in March 2020, the SOLIDARNA Foundation launched Fund 5.5. for urgent donor action to help the citizens of Zagreb. Now, after the unfortunate events, the activities of this fund have been extended to cities, municipalities and villages that have suffered severe casualties in the last two days as a result of the Petrinja earthquake. Funds can be donated via: https://solidarna.hr/donirajte
The details for the account of the SOLIDARNA Foundation for crisis situations are as follows:
IBAN: HR2424020061500078406
Purpose: SOLIDARITY WITH PETRINJA & SMŽ
Model: HR00
Reference umber: 01-2021
SWIFT SWIFT / BIC: ESBCHR22
5. CROATIAN EMPLOYERS 'ASSOCIATION (HRVATSKA UDRUGA POSLODAVCA/HUP)
The Croatian Employers' Association (HUP) is a voluntary, non-profit and independent employers' association that represents, promotes and advocates for the interests of its members. HUP has 32 branch organisations that advocate for the specific economic interests and needs of different sectors.
HUP has invited its members to make donations by paying through an account opened for the purpose of helping the victims of the Petrinja earthquake:
Croatian Employers' Association, Radnička cesta 52, Zagreb
Privredna banka Zagreb, Radnička cesta 50, Zagreb
IBAN: HR7123400091510359955
Reference number: the OIB from the company from which the funds are coming
Purpose: donacija HUP potres (donation HUP earthquake)
6. CITY OF SISAK/GRAD SISAK
The City of Sisak has opened a special account for financial assistance and donations. In addition to Petrinja and Glina, the town of Sisak, where the regional hospital is located, was severely damaged by the Petrinja earthquake.
Bank: OTP Bank
IBAN: HR9724070001500013097
Model: HR68
Reference number: 7706-(OIB)
7. TOWN OF PETRINJA/GRAD PETRINJA
A special account for donations to Petrinja has been opened by Hrvatska postanska banka. Citizens and companies can donate to:
The details are here.
8. THE CITY ORGANISATION OF THE RED CROSS OF PETRINJA/GRADSKA OGRANIZACIJA CRVENOG KRIZA PETRINJA
The Petrinja Red Cross. The organisation is part of the Croatian Red Cross.
Bank: Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
IBAN: HR4323400091110024387
For payments from abroad - SWIFT CODE: PBZGHR2X
9. TOWN OF GLINA/GRAD GLINA
Glina has opened a special account with Hrvatska postanska banka for the payment of donations for the victims of the Petrinja earthquake. You can make donations to the following HPB account:
IBAN: HR8723900011500198462
Model: HR68
Reference number: 7765 - payer's OIB
For payments from abroad: SWIFT: HPBZHR2X
10. CROATIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/HRVATSKA GOSPODARSKA KOMORA (HGK)
Currently, the most needed help is the clearing of the rubble of the affected areas, and anyone who has trucks, loaders and other such heavy machinery can help. The Croatian Chamber of Commerce, an independent professional and business organisation of all legal entities operating, bringing together 61 professional associations, 77 groups and 40 associations, is organising assistance with heavy machinery.
Companies that are ready to make their resources available can call 01 460 6747, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Property (e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or the Deputy Director of the Civil Protection Headquarters, Mladen Vinkovic, who is currently in charge of cleaning the ruins of the affected areas (mob: 091 1121 022)
More can be read (in Croatian) here: https://www.hgk.hr/apel-tvrtkama-za-pomoc-u-sanaciji-stete-od-potresa.
11. GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA/VLADA REPUBLIKE HRVATSKE
The Croatian Government has announced it will expand its earlier donation campaign, including donations for the Petrinja earthquake in Petrinja, Sisak and Glina, as well as other cities and municipalities affected by the disaster. The Ministry of Finance is the body monitoring the flow and spending of earmarked funds.
Donations of funds from taxpayers from the Republic of Croatia are paid into the following account:
Account: HR12 1001 0051 8630 0016 0 (Croatian state budget/Hrvatski drzavni proracun)
Reference to approval number: HR68 5444 - VAT Payer ID
12. UNICEF
UNICEF has launched a campaign to help earthquake victims and calls on all citizens, businesses and the media to get involved and help children and families in earthquake-affected areas with their donations. UNICEF has already launched the procurement of emergency supplies and equipment and, in cooperation with the institutions, is assessing long-term needs.
More can be found here.
13. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAYMENTS FROM ABROAD
Donations of financial resources for those paying from outside the Republic of Croatia are to be paid to the account of the Ministry of Finance at the Croatian National Bank.
ADDRESS: Croatian National Bank, Trg hrvatskih velikana 3, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
BIC (SWIFT) CODE: NBHRHR2XXXX
BENEFICIARY NAME AND ADDRESS: Republic of Croatia - Ministry of Finance, Katanciceva 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: IBAN: HR12 1001 0051 8630 0016
REMARKS: Earthquakes aid
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