GDCK Kaštela

Founded in 1991, GDCK Kaštela is a non-profit association based in Kaštel Sućurac, Croatia working on humanitarian aid & disaster relief, health, children & youth +4 more.

GDCK Kaštela is the city branch of the Croatian Red Cross, based in Kaštel Sućurac in the Kaštela area near Split, Croatia. It was founded in 1991 as the Croatian Red Cross of the Municipality of Kaštela and renamed in 1996. As part of the national society, it provides humanitarian services, first aid training, water lifesaving, blood donation drives, health education, social programmes such as the distribution of food and hygiene items, and support for people with disabilities. It also assists public authorities in humanitarian work, runs a tracing service and helps with disaster response. Following the 2020 earthquake in the Banovina region, it took part in collecting and distributing donations and aid to affected residents. Its statutory activities include services for refugees and migrants, support for children and young people, and care for elderly and frail people through mobile teams.