Dječji kreativni centar DOKKICA

Founded in 2009, Dječji kreativni centar DOKKICA is a non-profit association based in Osijek, Croatia working on children & youth, education, arts & culture +3 more.

Dječji kreativni centar DOKKICA is a non-profit, non-governmental association based in Osijek, Croatia, operating since 2011 under its current name (founded in 2009 as a project of the Breza youth association). It provides a safe, supportive space for children, young people and families through creative workshops, psychosocial support, counselling, early intervention and inclusive services for children with developmental difficulties, and parenting support. DOKKICA runs cultural and artistic programmes such as children's theatre, a drama festival, exhibitions and festivals, and educational initiatives on peer violence prevention, mental health, STEM and media literacy. It works with schools, social welfare institutions and cultural institutions, relies on volunteers and partners, and conducts international youth exchanges under Erasmus. Its activities focus on Osijek and the wider Osijek-Baranja County and Slavonia region, with some national and international reach.