In Jaškovo on September 7th and 8th, 2024, during the Štrudlafest event, the first public presentation of the "Community Potentials" Programme was held. This programme was launched by the National Foundation for Civil Society Development as part of a new innovation in social development investment in Croatia through the i3.0 Strategic Partnerships for Innovation in Local Communities.
The "Community Potentials" Programme aims to contribute to the further development of society and the potential of local communities through the actions of change makers within the involved communities. To implement the Programme, the following i3.0 Strategic Partnerships have been established:
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Sustainable Development of Local Communities in Croatia and the Euro-Mediterranean - in a consortium with the international organization EURAC Research and the local partner Foundation for Sustainable Development of Local Communities and Tourism - Zora
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New Knowledge Model for Social Development in Croatia and the Euro-Mediterranean - in a consortium with the international foundation Relatomics Foundation and Trokut Šibenik Technology Incubator
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Culture: Intergenerational Bridge in Croatia and the Euro-Mediterranean - Public Institution in Culture "Fortress of Culture" Šibenik
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Philanthropy and Social Innovations - European Foundation for Philanthropy and Social Development
The Programme, in its first year of implementation, will take place in 8 cities and 10 high schools from 3 counties. Over 100 young people and seniors (60+) will participate as positive change makers in their communities, developing initiatives and activities to help realize the potential of the involved cities.
