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For education that opens doors to a more just society
Desa & Jerko Baković Fund
The story of the Desa & Jerko Baković Fund begins with the noble decision of Mrs. Desa Baković (1917–2019), who honoring the shared wish of herself and her late husband Jerko (1916–2010) chose to donate part of the proceeds from the sale of her apartment to support the education of children from low-income families.
On her 101st birthday, Mrs. Desa’s donation made schooling safer for 29 children at the time, giving them the opportunity to learn, dream, and build a better future. Thanks to this donation, the Desa & Jerko Baković Fund was launched in February 2018 under the auspices of the SOLIDARNA Foundation.
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Types of assistance
The Fund is dedicated to providing financial, material, and professional support to children and young people, focusing on primary and secondary school students growing up in poverty, social exclusion, or discrimination. Through scholarships, mentoring, and empowerment, we create a space where every child can build confidence, skills, and hope proving that success should not depend on one’s starting point.
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Financial and material support for elementary school students
Financial support for school books and equipment costs, ICT equipment, additional tuition and learning aid, extra-curricular activities, school trips
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Financial support for high school education of children outside the place of residence
Co-financing of a student's dorms, school books and accessories, ICT equipment, nutrition, pocket money, extra tuition and tuition fees, extracurricular activities, school trips, etc.
3
Advisory monitoring
Individually advising follow-up of each child included in program by an expert from the child's educational environment with which the child has established a good trust-based relationship.
4
Workshops, excursions, camps
Additional opportunities for developing self-confidence, creativity and social skills for users of the Fund
1
Financial and material support for elementary school students
Financial support for school books and equipment costs, ICT equipment, additional tuition and learning aid, extra-curricular activities, school trips
2
Financial support for high school education of children outside the place of residence
Co-financing of a student's dorms, school books and accessories, ICT equipment, nutrition, pocket money, extra tuition and tuition fees, extracurricular activities, school trips, etc.
3
Advisory monitoring
Individually advising follow-up of each child included in program by an expert from the child's educational environment with which the child has established a good trust-based relationship.
4
Workshops, excursions, camps
Additional opportunities for developing self-confidence, creativity and social skills for users of the Fund
1
Financial and material support for elementary school students
Financial support for school books and equipment costs, ICT equipment, additional tuition and learning aid, extra-curricular activities, school trips
2
Financial support for high school education of children outside the place of residence
Co-financing of a student's dorms, school books and accessories, ICT equipment, nutrition, pocket money, extra tuition and tuition fees, extracurricular activities, school trips, etc.
3
Advisory monitoring
Individually advising follow-up of each child included in program by an expert from the child's educational environment with which the child has established a good trust-based relationship.
4
Workshops, excursions, camps
Additional opportunities for developing self-confidence, creativity and social skills for users of the Fund
How the Fund was created
Desa Baković (1917-2019) decided, in accordance with the wishes of her and her late husband Jerko (1916-2010), to use part of the proceeds from the sale of her apartment to start a fund to support the education of poor children. Named in honor of its benefactors, the Desa & Jerko Baković Fund was created in 2018 on the basis of a donation of HRK 600,000 from Mrs. Baković. On her 101st birthday, Mrs. Desa donated a safer education for 29 children from families with lower financial status.
The intention of the Fund and the SOLIDARNA Foundation is that this story about the noble act of Mrs. Desa and her late husband inspires our citizens and citizens in philanthropy for children’s rights. Due to this, the Solidarna Foundation invites all citizens to join us as supporters of the Desa and Jerko Baković Fund and to provide financial contribution, professional and material support to increase the Fund with its contributions but also support the growth of every child in security, creativity and acceptance.
Fund Beneficiaries
Since its establishment, the Desa & Jerko Baković Fund has provided financial support and scholarships to 59 children and young people , aged between 10 and 17.
Each scholarship offers multi-year support , following every child until they complete secondary education, regardless of the grade in which they entered the program.
Scholarship recipients come from all regions of the Republic of Croatia, with a strong focus on children from the most underdeveloped areas , as defined by the Regional Development Index . Candidates are nominated by schools, social welfare centers, local associations, children's homes, student dormitories , and existing SOLIDARNA Foundation beneficiaries .