In Mala kuća, 30 Women and Children, Subsidy Increased by €10,000
The city budget rebalance ensures the continued operation of the shelter for victims of domestic violence amid rising operating costs.
The city budget rebalance ensures the continued operation of the shelter for victims of domestic violence amid rising operating costs.
In Zadar's shelter for women and children victims of domestic violence, known as Mala kuća, 30 people who have fled their abusers are currently housed. To ensure the uninterrupted operation of this vital service, the City of Zadar has increased its subsidy by €10,000 through a budget rebalance.
The increase in funds is justified by the need to maintain the continuity of the shelter's operations amid the general rise in prices and operating costs. This is part of the program for preventing domestic violence and abuse, an area regulated by the Law on Protection against Domestic Violence and the Protocol on Action in Cases of Domestic Violence adopted by the Government of the Republic of Croatia.
The City of Zadar has been funding the operation of Mala kuća for years, and from the very beginning, it has been involved by providing the space for the shelter. Thanks to donations, this space has been renovated and adequately equipped for the stay of women and children.
Accommodation in Mala kuća is regulated by a decision of the Croatian Institute for Social Work, except in exceptional, crisis situations when temporary shelter is needed. The funding of the shelter's operations is complex and comes from several sources.
The Association for Helping Women and Children 'Duga', which founded Mala kuća, secures part of the funds in the form of per capita payments from the budget of the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy. Salaries and fees for professional staff are covered from the budgets of the City of Zadar and Zadar County.
In addition to providing shelter, the Duga Association also offers crucial assistance through a counseling center for victims of domestic violence. This service is considered an important measure of primary and secondary prevention, not just a reaction to violence that has already occurred.
From the City of Zadar, they emphasize that this program in the area of health and social care will continue to be regularly funded because it concerns one of the most vulnerable groups in society.
