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PTSD workshops

As part of the empowerment of Croatian veterans treated with PTSD financed by the Ministry of Croatian Veterans Affairs in 2024. year in collaboration with Dr.. Elvirom Koić, A psychiatrist with many years of experience working with Croatian veterans and experts who have been following us for years and helps us to help our members, A number of workshops were held with the aim of helping Croatian veterans, but also members of their families in carrying with many challenges of life with PTSD. Some of the topics of workshops were: Importance of intergenerational communication (Garešnica); There is no health without mental health (Mad dog); Stress as a challenge and new possibilities (Garešnica); About psychological functioning (Grubišno Polje). Given the interest and satisfaction of users, we look forward to continuing the cooperation in the next year.

Visit to Sarajevo

Delegation of the Community of Associations of Croatian Veterans Treated by PTSD of the Republic of Croatia, Labeled with President Tihomir, Pukšeca in December, with the aim of exchanging the experience and deepening collaboration visited Sarajevo and at the visit to the ceremony for the Ministry of Veterans' Canton Sarajevo. The reception was prepared by Minister Omer Osmanovic, and the meeting was also attended by the President of the Sarajevo Ismet's Canton Coordination Committee on whose initiative is a meeting and held. The topic of the meeting was, among other things, examples of good practice and legal frameworks that regulate the rights of both in Croatia and in neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina. The President of the Community emphasized that through the years of cooperation and visit to Sarajevo Canton, the visible positive results of the realization of projects of interest to the veterans' population may be observed. As part of the exchange of experience and cooperation with organizations from Bosnia and Herzegovina, during the same period in Zagreb, the community, led by Secretary Ivica Turić, received a delegation from Sarajevo to visit.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

The traditional pilgrimage to Medjugorje veterans treated with PTSD and their families were held from their families 08. do 10. November 2024. The. For all participants who do not provide their own transportation, the community has provided bus transport from Zagreb. Accommodation for participants was organized in Metkovic and was also funded by the community, and thanks to the financial resources provided through the program funded by the Ministry of Croatian Veterans Affairs. The pilgrimage participated 50 Participants from members of members from different parts of Croatia. By organizing this activity we help members who have a wish, But they have no possibility to visit the shrine independently.

Memorial Chess Tournament “Zaprešić 2024.”

Association of Croatian veterans treated for PTSD in Zagreb County – Club of the city of Zaprešić Organizes a memorial tournament in chess and white “Zaprešić 2024.” for the dead, the dead and missing defenders of Zaprešić and the Zaprešić region. The tournaments will be held on 14. December 2024. year in M.O. Matches starting in 14,00 hours, and at the end of the tournament, there will be a distribution of cups and certificates of appreciation, and socializing together. Please provide feedback on your arrival and registration for the tournament no later than Wednesday evening 11. 12. 2024. -tournament application form-

20. Sports competition ZUHBL PTSP RH

The traditional sports competition of Community members was held in Vodice, in Hotel Imperial from 04. – 06. November 2024. The. It took part in the competition 175 members from 13 member association in four shooting disciplines, darts, table tennis and chess. Transportation is provided for all participants from the destination of their local association to the hotel, as well as accommodation with meals during the competition. During three days, a meeting of the presidency was held in the Zlarin hall of the Imperial Hotel, and a workshop on the topic was held in the Okit hall“Physical activity for the elderly” held by Mr. Mario Sačer and training on the topic of "Finance in civil society organizations" held by employee Mrs. Marija Čatalinac. A chess and table tennis competition was organized in the Imperial Hotel, while an archery competition was held in the Mocire Hall in Zadar., and darts in Čista Velika, in the cafe bar Dispet. At the opening ceremony, all the competitors gathered and a representative of the Ministry of Croatian Veterans addressed them, Mr. Željko Motik, v.d. Director of the Directorate for Legal and Housing Affairs and Mr. Mario Sacher, president of the Association for Sports and Recreation "Veteran 91". President of the Community Mr. In his speech, Tihomir Trešćec remembered all those who are unfortunately no longer with us, and especially referred to the sad departure of prof.. Allen Bartoš, without whom the games were unimaginable for years. At the end of the address, the President of the Community wished good luck to all competitors and officially opened the competition. During the day, competitions in all disciplines were held in a good spirit and mood and with a lot of competitive enthusiasm.
The results of the competition by discipline are::
CHESS
1. Zagreb County; 2. Sisak - Moslavina County; 3. Koprivnica-Križevac County; 4.-7. Krapina - Zagorje County; Vukovar-Srijem County; Međimurje County; Bjelovar - Bilogora County.
The best chess player is Zoran Zelenika, Zagreb County
DART
1. Zagreb County; 2. Koprivnica - Krizevac County; 3. Međimurje County; 4.-10. Split - Dalmatian County; Krapina - Zagorje County; City of Zagreb; Varazdin County; Vukovar-Srijem County, Virovitica - Podravka County; Karlovac County; Dubrovnik-Neretva County.
The best player is Stanislav Francekovič, Zagreb County
Table tennis
1. Zagreb County; 2. Vukovar-Srijem County; 3. Sisak - Moslavina County; 4.-5. Krapina - Zagorje County; Bjelovar - Bilogora County.
The best player is Ilija Tomić, Zagreb County
SHOOTING
1. Zagreb County; 2. Koprivnica - Krizevac County; 3. Međimurje County; 4.-10. Sisak - Moslavina County; Vukovar-Srijem County; City of Zagreb; Split - Dalmatian County; Karlovac County; Krapina - Zagorje County; Bjelovar - Bilogora County
Tihomir Ilijević is the best scorer, Sisak - Moslavina County
According to the results achieved in the individual disciplines, the Association of Croatian veterans treated for post-traumatic stress disorder of the Zagreb County won the portable cup as the overall winner of the competition this year.. On the occasion of the anniversary 20. anniversaries of the competition, ZUHBL PTSP RH, as the organizer, decided to create and distribute commemorative medals as a memento for the participation of all competitors. It was a nice surprise for everyone involved and the competitors were proud to receive their medals.

marking 81. anniversary of the martyrdom of Croats in Villefranche de Rouergue

With the aim of honoring the Croats who died in World War II. during World War II in France, as a result of anti-fascism protests, representatives of the associations traveled to Villefranche de Rouergue and were part of the protocol marking the uprising and the suffering of Croats at the hands of the Nazis. The ceremony was held in the afternoon 17. September. Representatives from Croatia, including representatives from the Croatian Embassy, they gathered at the monument erected by the French authorities in memory of those killed by the fascist occupier. After intoning the hymns, laying wreaths and lighting candles by the Croatian delegation, our representatives participated in a joint meeting in the Prefecture with representatives of the city and the province.

Marking of VRO Storm

It was solemnly celebrated in Knin 29. anniversary of VRO Storm, The Day of Victory and Homeland Gratitude and the Day of Croatian Veterans. The central ceremony was held at the NK Dinara stadium. Members of the association also participated in the commemoration ceremony and thus paid tribute to the fallen, missing and dead comrades. Wreaths were laid by representatives of the families of the deceased, of missing and deceased Croatian veterans in VRO Oluja, CROATIA, war commanders and representatives of associations from the Homeland War, as well as delegations from the state leadership. The names were read 245 of dead and missing veterans in VRO Oluja, and they were honored with a flyover of the Croatian Air Force Rafale multi-purpose fighter plane.

30. the pilgrimage of the Croatian Army, police and veterans in Lourdes

The vowed military pilgrimage to Lourdes was held as part of 64. of the international military pilgrimage of 21. do 28. May 2024. The, and it started with a mass celebration in the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Siget. Members of the association also took part in the pilgrimage under this year's slogan "I want people to come to me in a procession".. The mass celebration was led by the military ordinary mons. Jure Bogdan, and before leaving for the pilgrimage, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Croatian Veterans, Tomo Medved, and the commander of the pilgrimage, Brigadier General Željko Ljubas, addressed the pilgrims, commander of the Command Operations Center. Croatia has been participating in the International Military Pilgrimage since 1993. year and is traditionally organized by the Military Ordinariate with the support of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Croatia, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Croatia and Ministry of Croatian Veterans.

Introductory conference of the Zaželi project

Introductory conference on the project Social inclusion and support for the elderly and people with disabilities (Code number: SF.3.4.11.01.0317) was held in Zabok 2. May. The goal of the project is to ensure long-term care, increase in social inclusion and prevention of institutionalization of persons older than 65 years and adults with disabilities. The total value of the project is 1.350.000,00 euros. The European Union co-finances the project from the European Social Fund plus in the amount of 1.147.500,00 euros (85%), and the Republic of Croatia in the amount of 202.500,00 euros (15%). The project implementation period is from 22. 03. 2024. do 22. 03. 2027. More information about the project and the possibility of involvement was published as part of a permanent public call available on our website and on the project website www.zu-ptsp-zazeli.com

Remembrance of the massacre in Borovo Selo

A representative of the community participated in the celebration 33. the anniversary of the massacre in Borovo Selo 1991. the year when 12 Croatian police officers from the Vinkovci Special Police Unit were killed by Serbian paramilitary units. It was the first collective sacrifice on the way to the creation of a free and independent Croatian state. The ceremony began with a commemoration at the Memorial, where wreaths were laid and candles were lit, and a solemn commemoration program followed.