How to help those affected by the Petrinja-Sisak earthquake (even if you don’t live in Croatia)

Petrinja Sisak earthquake in Croatia — Image by Balkan Insight

Croatia suffered its second major earthquake of 2020 around 12:00 on Tuesday, December 29. The earthquake and its aftershocks could be felt across the Balkans. The epicenter was in Petrinja, southeast of Zagreb. The areas of Petrinja and Sisak were hit the hardest with many buildings destroyed, numerous injuries and 7 deaths so far.

Those affected by this devastating earthquake need assistance from their community. Not only were people displaced and their homes destroyed, but hospitals were severely damaged as well.

In this post, we will list all the ways you can help those affected by the Petrinja-Sisak earthquake, regardless of whether you live in Croatia or you live abroad.

How to help if you wish to donate money

#1 Donate to the Croatian Red Cross

Donate to this bank account:

Bank: Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
IBAN: HR6923400091511555516
Call number: 770
For payments from abroad – SWIFT CODE: PBZGHR2X

Make a bank payment by scanning the below QR code.

Contact the Croatian Red Cross directly about making a donation using this email: donacije@hck.hr
Donate using this form on their web site.

#2 Donate to Fund 5.5 for Crisis Support of the SOLIDARNA Foundation

Donate online here http://solidarna.hr/donirajte
Make a PayPal donation using this email: info@solidarna.hr
Make a donation using your bank account directly to SOLIDARNA Foundation for Crisis Situations:

Account for emergency and crisis actions: HR2424020061500078406
Purpose: SOLIDARNO S PETRINJOM & SMŽ
Reference number: 01-2021
SWIFT / BIC: ESBCHR22*
*SWIFT/BIC number is required for international payments.
SOLIDARNA zaklada za ljudska prava i solidarnost, Trg kralja P. Krešimira IV br. 2, 10000 Zagreb, OIB: 77689629939

Via KEKSPay app of Erste Bank by clicking this link or using the below QR code.

Make a donation using your Croatian mobile banking app by scanning the below QR code.

#3 Donate to the International Women’s Club of Zagreb for the earthquake

Make a payment to IWCZ in the name of the earthquake to:

IWCZ Bank account

PBZ BANK

IBAN: HR7823400091110445513.

Please quote Petrinja Earthquake in the payment remittance slip.

All money raised will be publicly announced and the list of items bought will be officially published in the IWCZ NL and on their web site.

#4 Donate to the Croatia Earthquake Relief Fund

This fund was started by a cooperation of 13 different Croatian and Croatian diaspora organizations. You can see the list of the organizations here. You can contribute to this fund here.

#5 Donate to the Rotary Club – District 1913 in Zagreb

Send a donation to:

District 1913

Praška 1, 10000 Zagreb

IBAN HR0623900011500149868

Description: Donation for earthquake victims

SWIFT: HPBZHR2X

Address: Hrvatska Postanska Banka

Jurisiceva 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Send a donation using the below QR code

#6 Donate to the State budget of the Republic of Croatia

People from Croatia can make payments to:

Državni proračun Republike Hrvatske

IBAN: HR1210010051863000160

poziv na broj odobrenja: HR685444 – OIB

People outside Croatia can make payments to:

Hrvatska narodna banka (Croatian National Bank)

Trg hrvatskih velikana 3, 10 000 Zagreb

BIC (SWIFT) CODE BANKE: NBHRHR2XXXX

Beneficiary name and address:

Ministry of Finance, Katančićeva 5, 10 000 Zagreb

Bank account/IBAN: HR1210010051863000160

Remittance info-remarks: Earthquakes aid

#7 Donate to the Chef kuha doma for warm meals

Chef kuha doma is collecting donations for warm meals for the people in Petrinja. They need need help with groceries.

Donations can be paid to IBAN HR0825030071110003852.

#8 Donate over the phone

To donate over the phone, call +385 60 9011

#9 Donate to the Hrvatska poštanska banka

Hrvatska poštanska banka has opened an account to collect money for Petrinja.

Donations from Croatia can be paid to:

IBAN HR28 23900011500198069
Poziv na broj: HR68 PNB 7765-OIB

Donations from outside Croatia:

Use above payment information in combination with this SWIFT code: HPBZHR2X

#10 Donate to Hrvatska udruga poslodavaca

Hrvatska udruga poslodavaca has open account for collecting money for Petrinja, Sisak and other municipalities.

Donations can be paid to:

Hrvatska udruga poslodavaca

Radnička cesta 52, Zagreb

Privredna banka Zagreb, Radnička cesta 50, Zagreb

IBAN: HR7123400091510359955

Poziv na broj: OIB tvrtke

Description: donacija HUP potres

#11 Donate to UNICEF

UNICEF is collecting donations for the earthquake victims.

Send a donation to:

HR1723600001501092524

poziv na broj 2068-98

For payments outside Croatia use SWIFT: ZABAHR2X

Send a donation using the below QR code:

unicef barcode

#12 Donate to help build a house for one family

This initiative was started by Andrea of Croatia Honestly to build a house for the Salamun family who live in Strašnik. You can learn more as well as donate through GoFundMe here.

#12 Donate to Hrvatski Caritas

Hrvatski Caritas is collecting donations for the victims of the earthquake.

Donations can be paid to:

Hrvatski Caritas

Ksaverska cesta 12a, Zagreb

Privredna banka Zagreb

IBAN: HR0523400091100080340

Poziv na broj: 12-20

For payments from abroad use SWIFT/BIC: PBZGHR2X

#13 Donate to the City of Sisak

The city of Sisak which was hit by the earthquake has opened a special account for collecting donations.

Donations can be paid to:

Grad Sisak

OTP Bank

IBAN: HR9724070001500013097

Model: HR68

Poziv na broj: 7706-OIB

#14 Donate to the City of Petrinja

A special account for collecting donations to The city of Petrinja which was hit by the earthquake has been opened.

Donations can be paid to:

Hrvatska poštanska banka

IBAN: HR28 23900011500198069

Poziv na broj: HR68 PNB 7765-OIB

For payments from abroad use SWIFT HPBZHR2X

#15 Donate to Crveni križ Petrinja

City organization of the Crveni križ Petrinja has opened a special account for collecting donations to The city of Petrinja.

Donations can be paid to:

Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.

IBAN: HR4323400091110024387

For payments from abroad use SWIFT CODE PBZGHR2X

#16 Donate to the City of Glina

Only 10% of buildings were left standing in Glina. A special account for collecting donations to the city of Glina has been opened.

Donations can be paid to:

Hrvatska poštanska banka

IBAN: HR8723900011500198462

Model: HR68

Poziv na broj: 7765 – OIB

For payments from abroad use SWIFT HPBZHR2X

#17 Crowdfunding campaign “Pomozimo sisačkoj bolnici”

A crowdfunding campaign “Pomozimo sisačkoj bolnici” is launched to collect money for the hospital “Dr. Ivo Pedišić” affected by the earthquake. The aim of the campaign is to collect 1.000.000 kuna in a period of 30 days.

The crowdfunding campaign is available here. Additional information is available here.

How to help if you live anywhere in Croatia

#1 Offer accommodation

If you want to offer accommodation to earthquake victims who were left without a roof over their head, send an email to: smjestaj@crvenikriz-split.hr with information about the location and accommodation capacity!

#2 Volunteer with the Croatian Red Cross

All volunteers who are ready to help earthquake-affected areas can apply by e-mail: volonteri@crvenikriz-split.hr with basic information and contact information.

You can also contact your local office directly to see how you can help. Find your local office by going to this page then scrolling down to the right until you see the below module. Select your county.

The list of recommended food, hygiene, and personal protection packages is available here.

#3 Donate supplies

Dubrovnik

Gradsko društvo Crvenog križa Dubrovnik is collecting donations in Sports hall in Gospino polje every day from 10:00 to 18:00.

Recommended food and other products for donation are available here.

Kaštela

Gradsko društvo Crvenog križa Kaštela in Kaštel Sućurac is collecting donations every day from 8:00 to 15:00 at Braće Radić 1a, except for the New Year.

Hvidra Kaštela, Put groblja 10a, Kaštel Novi is collecting donations on Wednesday from 9:00 to 18:00, Thursday from 9:00 to 15:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00.

Udruga Sveti Jeronim, Branimirova 23, Kaštel Gomilica is collecting donations from 8:00 to 12:00.

Župa Kaštel Novi, Obala kralja Tomislava is collecting donations from 8:00 to 20:00.

Recommended food products for donation:

Flour
Oil
Rice
Sugar
Salt
Pasta
Soup in the bag
Fish and meat cans
Jams
Chocolate jams
Tost
Dried fruits
Nuts
Water

Other recommended products for donation:

Soap
Shampoo
Pasta and toothbrushes
Napkins
Toilet paper
Diapers
Ear sticks
Masks
Protective suits
Gloves
Alcohol-based sanitizer
Alcohol-based wipes
Blankets

Rijeka

Riječka građanska inicijativa – Pomozimo is collecting aid for Petrinja, Sisak and other areas affected by the earthquake on Wednesday from 14:00 to 19:00 on Kastav, Šporova jama 2.