The Zagorje Creative Youth Association is a new organization founded at the end of 2021 on the initiative of young individuals with extensive volunteering experience in civil society organizations. The main goal of the association is to encourage young people to think creatively and express themselves in new, innovative, and contemporary ways. The Zagorje Creative Youth Association engages in the following activities to achieve its objectives: Development and implementation of projects aimed at protecting and promoting the rights and interests of young people and other citizens in the Republic of Croatia; Public advocacy and participation in shaping public policies; Publishing activities, including the publication of books, leaflets, posters, brochures, multimedia content (CDs, DVDs), and other promotional materials in accordance with the law; Organization of public events such as concerts, exhibitions, cinema screenings, debates, lectures, courses, workshops, seminars, performances, competitions, and other cultural, environmental, IT, and information-related activities; Gathering of citizens who wish to be involved in cultural, environmental, scientific, informational, and social actions and contribute to them; Collaboration with other organizations in Croatia and worldwide to promote international dialogue and introduce young people to Croatia's historical and cultural heritage; Participation in the preparation and implementation of cultural plans and programs across Croatia; Implementation of preventive programs and projects; Implementation of creative programs and projects in the fields of culture, art, textile industry, sustainable development, nature, and youth policies; Strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations; Encouragement of the implementation of the EU Youth Dialogue.
