| Abstract | Primarna zadaća organizacija civilnog društva je zastupanje interesa svojih članova,
korisnika usluga, lokalnih zajednica ili skupina (Bežovan, 2004, 196). Stoga, organizacije
civilnog društva imaju ključnu ulogu u procesu razvoja lokalne zajednice nudeći rješenja i
potičući suradnju i solidarnost (Henderson i Vercseg, 2010, 179). Ovim istraživanjem se na
primjeru udruge Zdravi grad nastojalo uvidjeti kako organizacije civilnog društva utječu na
razvoj lokalne zajednice. Istraživačkom metodom analize sadržaja analizirano je 19
provedenih projekata i programa udruge Zdravi grad. Dobiveni rezultati pokazuju da je
udruga Zdravi grad okrenuta ka djeci i mladima, brine o ranjivim skupinama, ulaže napore u
promjene tretmana zatvorenika i bivših zatvorenika, uspješno djeluje u području očuvanja
okoliša i kulturne baštine. Sve svoje projekte, programe i aktivnosti detaljno razrađuju kako bi
bili što učinkovitiji. Glavni ciljevi su im educirati djecu i mlade o bitnim aspektima života,
odnosno osnažiti ih za uspješnu integraciju u društvo. Također, ustrajni su u želji da podmire
socijalne potrebe omogućavanjem prilika marginaliziranim skupinama edukacijom i jačanjem
njihovih potencijala. Nadalje, trude se poboljšati pristup, tretman i utjecaj na zatvorenike u i
izvan zatvorskog sustava, te zajedno brinuti i sačuvati okoliš i bogatu kulturnu baštinu.
Rezultati analiziranih projekata dokazuju da zacrtane ciljeve uspješno ostvaruju, a neke
projekte i nadograđuju, te provode i dalje. Svojim radom udruga ukazuje na promicanje i
prakticiranje određenih vrijednosti, poput znanja. Obrazujući svoje građane, informirajući ih o
raznim temama, provođenjem raznolikih edukacija ukazalo se koliko je znanje važno za
kvalitetan život i za opće dobro. Također, zagovaraju i promicanje jednakih prilika i
mogućnosti za sve, podsjećaju koliko je važno održavati kulturnu baštinu i brinuti o okolišu. |
| Abstract (english) | The primary task of civil society organizations is to represent the interests of their
members, service users, local communities or groups (Bežovan, 2004, 196). Therefore, civil
society organizations play a key role in the process of local community development by
offering solutions and encouraging cooperation and solidarity (Henderson and Vercseg, 2010,
179). This research, using the example of the Healthy city association, tried to see impact of
civil society organizations on the development of the local community. Using the research
method of content analysis, 19 implemented projects and programs of the Healthy city
association were analyzed. The obtained results indicate that the Healthy city association is
focused on children and young people, takes care of vulnerable groups, invests efforts in
changing the treatment of prisoners and ex-prisoners, and successfully operates in the field of
environmental and cultural heritage preservation. They elaborate all their projects, programs
and activities in detail in order to be as effective as possible. Their main goals are to educate
children and young people about important aspects of life, that is, to empower them for
successful integration into society. Also, they are persistent in their desire to meet social
needs by providing opportunities to marginalized groups through education and strengthening
their potential. Furthermore, they strive to improve access, treatment and impact on prisoners
in and outside the prison system, and care for and preserve the environment and rich cultural
heritage. The results of the analyzed projects prove that they are successfully achieving the set
goals, and some projects are being upgraded and are still being implemented. Through its
work, the association points to the promotion and practice of certain values, such as
knowledge. Educating its citizens, informing them about various topics, conducting various
educations, it has been shown how important knowledge is for a quality life and for the
common good. They also advocate the promotion of equal opportunities for everyone,
reminding how important it is to maintain cultural heritage and take care of the environment. |
