Volunteers work on creating recreational paths for hikers.
The Kastav Association of Pensioners and Elderly People promoted healthier living among its members and all town residents. To better utilize the natural resources the association created three recreational paths in the nearby woods of Loza and Lužina.
Over 100 volunteers helped clean, mark and install wooden signs, benches, and tables along the paths. The paths are divided by their length and the level of effort, making them easier for walkers, bikers and joggers to use.
To promote the new paths among locals and tourists, the association printed leaflets in 4 languages and installed a large map of the area with a visible guide to the paths in the center of Kastav.
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Encouraging Volunteerism in Croatia
USAID, through the Academy for Educational Development (AED) and the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL), joined forces with Croatian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the Volunteer Network, and the Ministry of Family, Veteran Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity to propose a new law that encourages and promotes volunteerism and incorporates international best practices. The new Law on Volunteerism was adopted by Croatian Parliament on May 18, 2007.
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Reducing IT Risks in Croatian Banks
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100% Return
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Quality Assurance System for Non-Governmental Organizations
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Professional exchange program helps Croatian judges improve efficiency at Croatia's largest commercial court.
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Financing for New Investment
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Technology is a driving force in business and everyday life, said Bill Gates, Microsoft President in a special statement for Croatian Television. "Through technology, companies in Croatia will bring new, innovative products to market, to be able to compete on international levels and bring prosperity to the economy".
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One man's vision energized and entire community. Today, Tomaic Commerce Ltd. is a leading employer in the Krasno region, providing jobs and market for dairy farmers.
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Management for Faster Growth
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