Help Renovate & Save Suncokret's Community Center

Because of your incredible support, we were able to repair Suncokret’s temporary earthquake containers—our only workspace after the devastating collapse of the community centre roof on June 5, 2025.

But these containers were never meant to hold the heart of our work. They were too small, too limited for the workshops, learning, and joy we strive to create with local children. So we kept searching for a better solution.

After five long years of waiting for the post-2020 earthquake repairs of our old space, a new door finally opened. We were finally able to rent a space in the centre of the village—a place that will become the new Suncokret Community Center. This step forward was only possible because of you.

The space, however, needs major renovation. What once stood empty is now slowly coming back to life. We’ve cleared debris, and renovations are underway. Local volunteers have stepped in with incredible dedication—repairing, rendering, and painting walls and ceilings. It’s hard work, but it’s filled with hope. And we’re not stopping here—we’ll continue rebuilding and keep you updated every step of the way.

Through all of this, one thing never changed: we never stopped showing up.

Without proper offices or activity rooms, we adapted. Our youth staff and international volunteers brought learning directly to the children—creating tutoring and homework support programs at the elementary school. We continued weekly visits to daycare centres in Vrginmost and Topusko, and to the retirement home in Glina. Even without a home, our community work remained at the centre of everything we do.

Suncokret continues to provide free support to children, young people, and the elderly in one of Croatia’s most underserved post-war regions. Because a safe space is more than just walls—it’s where connection grows, where learning happens, and where people feel seen and cared for.

We are deeply grateful for every donation, every share, and every act of support. This journey isn’t over—but with you beside us, we know we can keep going.

Please continue to support us and help spread the word. Together, we are building more than a centre—we are rebuilding a community.

Thanks to your donations, we’ve taken a crucial step forward.

Because of your support, we were able to repair Suncokret’s temporary earthquake containers—our only workspace after the June 5, 2025 collapse of the community centre roof. After 4.5 years of waiting for permanent post-2020-earthquake repairs, we still don’t have a safe, stable coomunity center home. These containers, once heavily damaged, are now usable thanks to you.

Despite everything, we never stopped showing up for our community.

Without proper offices or activity rooms, we adapted. When the weather allowed, we worked in the park, outdoors, play grounds and on sports field. Our dedicated youth staff and international volunteers continued visiting the elementary school, delivering engaging presentations for children and youth. We kept our weekly activities running with the day care centres in Vrginmost and Topusko, as well as the retirement home in Glina. With interntional partner organizations, we secured clothing and essential items for families who needed them most.

Suncokret continues to provide free support to children, young people, and the elderly in one of Croatia’s poorest post-war municipalities. A safe space is not just a building—it’s the foundation that allows us to keep communities connected, learning, and cared for.

We’re deeply grateful for every donation and every share. We still have a long road ahead—please keep supporting and spreading the word.

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• Suncokret working to overcome challenges