Month: March 2022

As part of the project "Analysis of social factors that affect the quality of life of the veteran population – guidelines for the future " 19. March 2022. starting at 11:00 hours in the House of Culture Sračinec, Varaždinska 273 a presentation of proposed guidelines on "Health care of Croatian veterans" based on research results and field experiences was held, as well as the second psychosocial workshop on the connection between physical health and the aspect of spirituality. The guidelines were presented to the audience by the advisor of the thematic network for health, mag.med.techn, Stanko Šincek, issues of preventive measures were addressed, treatment, palliative medicine and rehabilitation of the target group (defenders). The results indicate the importance of maintaining and improving mental health and psychological factors, in order to improve the general quality of life of individuals and ultimately to create a happier and more functional society as a whole. After the presentation of the guidelines, the second psychosocial workshop was held, which was joined by Rev.. Ivica Cujzek who on the feast of St.. Josip gave a lecture to the participants on the connection between spiritual peace and physical health and how to achieve and maintain peace, joy and how to contribute to the construction of modern society. The holder of the project is the Association of Veterans of the Croatian Guards, and on it with the Association of Croatian Veterans Treated for PTSD of the Republic of Croatia as a project partner, participates more 15 civil society organizations and higher education and scientific institutions with the aim of developing dialogue and strengthening cooperation between veterans' associations, other civil society organizations, local and regional self-government units, social partners and scientific institutions with the purpose of developing guidelines for improving the quality of life of Croatian veterans.

In the action entitled "Ukraine is not alone with us", members from the member association from Međimurje County, UHBDL PTSD MZ organized and collected and delivered supplies for women and children refugees from the war zone of Ukraine. Praiseworthy action and great help of members who have already shown themselves with such actions in their county, as well as in the area of ​​Sisak-Moslavina County after the devastating earthquake.

Association of Croatian Veterans Treated for PTSD Zagreb on the occasion of marking the anniversary of the beginning of the Homeland War, as part of the program 30 years later - remembrance of the victims of the war funded by the City of Zagreb, organized a parade from the association's headquarters in Novi Zagreb to the new Monument to the Homeland near the City Hall. Members of the association and family took part in the parade, thus paying tribute to all the victims of the war, but also expressed sympathy for the Ukrainian people and the suffering they are going through. Wreaths and lighted candles were laid at the monument.