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Caritas Zagrebačke nadbiskupije

Zagreb, Croatia

Poverty & HungerChildren & YouthDisabilityHousing & Homelessness
Faith-based organisationFounded 1933Regional reach1,400 volunteers
Profile last updated: July 21, 2026

About

Founded in 1933, Caritas Zagrebačke nadbiskupije is a faith-based organisation based in Zagreb, Croatia working on poverty & hunger, children & youth, disability +4 more.

Caritas Zagrebačke nadbiskupije is the diocesan charity of the Archdiocese of Zagreb, founded in 1933 and re-established in 1990. It is a Catholic church legal entity and a humanitarian, non-profit organisation. It provides social care services under contract with the Croatian Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, including children's homes, supported housing for people with disabilities, a shelter for homeless people, a home for victims of domestic violence and a home help service. It also runs a family counselling centre, a social food store, material aid distribution through a network of parish caritas groups, and volunteer coordination. Its work is based in the Zagreb archdiocese in Croatia, with cooperation across the country and abroad. It is a registered food donation intermediary and a recognised organiser of volunteering.

Location

Zagreb, Croatia

Founded

1933

Organisation type

Faith-based organisation

Legal form

pravna osoba Katoličke Crkve

Legal name

Caritas Zagrebačke nadbiskupije

Registration

0610585

VAT number

58633897145

Focus areas

caritascharitysocial serviceshomelessnessdisabilitychildrenvolunteeringfood aid

Languages

HR

Causes & programmes

Causes

Poverty & HungerChildren & YouthDisabilityHousing & HomelessnessElderly careCommunity developmentGender equality

Works for

ChildrenFamiliesPeople with disabilitiesElderly peopleHomeless peoplePeople in povertyVictims of violenceRefugees & MigrantsCarers

How they work

Direct servicesVolunteer programmesCommunity programmesCapacity building

Programmes

Kuća sv. Franje

Children & Youth · Croatia

Care for children without adequate parental care, pregnant minors and mothers with young children.

Kuća Ljubavi

Children & Youth · Croatia

Accommodation for children without adequate parental care in Zagreb.

Stambena zajednica za osobe s invaliditetom

Disability · Croatia

Organised supported housing for adults with disabilities.

Prihvatilište za beskućnike

Housing & Homelessness · Croatia

Temporary shelter for homeless people, with reintegration support.

Kuća za žrtve obiteljskog nasilja

Gender equality · Croatia

Crisis accommodation for women and children who are victims of family violence.

Pomoć u kući

Elderly care · Croatia

Home help service providing daily support to older and dependent people.

Obiteljsko savjetovalište

Community development · Croatia

Counselling for individuals and families facing personal, marital or family difficulties.

Socijalna samoposluga

Poverty & Hunger · Croatia

Social food and goods store providing material support to people in poverty.

Countries of operation

Croatia

Funding & support

Volunteers

1,400

Funded by

Individual donationsGovernment funding

Ways to support

DonateVolunteer

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

Hrvatska mreža protiv siromaštvaHrvatska mreža za beskućnikeHrvatska mreža socijalnih samoposluga

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