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

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
#4 Donate to the Croatia Earthquake Relief Fund
#5 Donate to the Rotary Club – District 1913 in Zagreb
- Send a donation to:
- 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:
- People outside Croatia can make payments to:
#7 Donate to the Chef kuha doma for warm meals
#8 Donate over the phone
To donate over the phone, call +385 60 9011
#9 Donate to the Hrvatska poštanska banka
- Donations from Croatia can be paid to:
IBAN HR28 23900011500198069
Poziv na broj: HR68 PNB 7765-OIB
- Donations from outside Croatia:
#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:
#11 Donate to UNICEF
UNICEF is collecting donations for the earthquake victims.
- Send a donation to:
- Send a donation using the below QR code:
#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:
#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:
#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:
#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:
#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:
#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.
Recommended products for donation:
- Diapers
- Food for children
- Blankets for children
- Fruits
- Durable dairy and other products
KN Armada Rijeka is collecting aid in KNA, Slaviše Vajnera Čiče 5b on Wednesday from 17:00 to 21:00.
Recommended products for donation:
- Warm jackets
- Blankets,
- Clothes,
- Canned food
- Water
- Hygiene supplies
Red Cross Opatija is collecting warm blankets and jackets from 7:00 to 16:00 at CK, Joakima Rakovca 15, Opatija.
Donations of all kinds are also collected in the garage of Plodine at Srdoči from 17:00.
Forum mladih SDP – Rijeka is collecting donations on Wednesday from 13:00 at Beli Kamik 5, Rijeka.
Recommended products for donation:
- Blankets
- Diapers
- Durable and baby food
- Water
- Hygiene supplies
- Socks
- Gloves
Domovinski pokret PGŽ is collecting donations at Trg Republike Hrvatske 2, Rijeka (+385 (0)99 292 4707) and Ivana Gorana Kovačića 52, Vrbovsko (contact +385 (0)98 326 545).
Recommended products for donation:
- Blankets
- Water
- Durable food
Kostrena municipality, Stožer civilne zaštite Kostrena, Savjet mladih Općine Kostrena i UDVDR Kostrena are collecting donations at the north entrance of the Sportska dvorana Kostrena on Wednesday (from 9:00 to 19:00) and Thursday (from 9:00 to 12:00).
Recommended products for donation:
- Canned and durable food
- Water
- Hygiene supplies
- Diapers
- Baby food
- Blankets
- Warm clothes and footwear
- Sleeping bags and tents
Gradsko društvo Crveni Križ Rijeka, Crveni križ Kastav, and Grad Kastav are collecting donations from 10:00 to 18:00 at the parking of the sports hall “Matija Katalinić”.
Recommended products for donation:
- Pasta
- Rice
- Oil
- Flour
- Sugar
- Soup in a bag
- Meat and fish cans
- Jam
- Salt
In the premises of Primorski Hrvat, Trsat, Vrilje 5, Rijeka, donations are collected on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 18:00.
Recommended products for donation:
- Durable food
- Blankets
- Diapers
- Hygiene supplies
Klub mladih Rijeka is collecting humanitarian aid in front of the Klub mladih Rijeka, in the premises of DSR Primorje, Željeznički prolaz 2D, Rijeka every day from 10:00 to 19:00.
Split
The City Society of the Red Cross Split will collect aid for Petrinja, Sisak and other areas affected by the earthquake every day from Wednesday, from 9:00 to 19:00 in the basement of the Spaladium Arena (entrance from the parking lot).
Recommended food products for donation:
- Canned food that does not require additional heat treatment
- Flour type 550 smooth 1kg
- Vegetable or sunflower oil 1lit
- Rice 1kg
- Sugar 1kg
- Kitchen salt small 1kg
- Pasta or spaghetti
- Soup packets
- Canned Fish
- Canned Meat
- Sweet spread Marmalade, chocolate, etc.
- Milk Permanently 1lit
- Bread Rusks, Toast, etc.
- Water Packs 0.5, 1, 1.5, 5 lit
- Fruits Dried fruits
- Nuts Walnut, almond, hazelnut, etc.
- Pet food
Recommended hygiene supplies for donation:
- Hand soap
- Hair Shampoo
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Disposable Shaver
- Dry Wipes
- Wet wipes
- Toilet Paper In Rolls
- Sanitary pads
- Children’s ear cleaning sticks
Personal protective equipment for donation:
- Medical mask
- Protective suit
- Gloves
- Glasses or eye protection
- Apron
- Alcohol hand sanitizer (antiseptic, antibacterial)
- Alcohol-based wipes
- Space disinfectant
- Raincoats
Zagreb
Drop off aid to the International Women’s Club of Zagreb office on Wednesday, December 30. Their office is located at Sheraton Hotel, Ul. Kneza Borne 2, Room 696. They need:
- Blankets
- Water
- Tinned/ Canned Food
- Dry food
Facebook groups offering assistance
#1 Dubrovnik
Here are Facebook groups nearby Dubrovnik:
#2 Rijeka
Here are Facebook groups nearby Rijeka:
#3 Split
Here are Facebook groups nearby Split:
#4 All across Croatia
Here are general Facebook groups:
- POMOC GLINI, PETRINJI, SISKU i okolnim mjestima
- Geekovi za Petrinju i Sisak
- Pomoć Petrinji i Sisku
- HRVATI U BAVARSKOJ – Pomoć Petrinji, Sisku, Glini i okolnim mjestima
- Pomoć ljudima u Sisku i Petrinji
- Smještaj i ostala pomoć za ugrožene potresom u Petrinji i Sisku
Donations and accommodations for pets
#1 Split
Klub sportskih pasa Split and Pet shop gold are collecting food for pets on Thursday until 14 h at Mažuraniževo šet. 9A. They offer 15% discount on food products to donors.
#2 Pet donations and accommodation
This next section is a group of people who are organizing pet donations and accommodation of pets. We first list what they are organizing, then contact information if you are interested in helping. Contact them directly to help.
- Going to affected area/collecting food/necessities, taking in cats and dogs
Contact:
https://www.facebook.com/mJaukUnevolji
https://www.facebook.com/marijeta.vulic
Paypal: Ivana.begovic1@gmail.com
- Collecting food/necessities, taking in cats:
Contact:
https://www.facebook.com/hrabrenjuske
https://www.facebook.com/tina.grasic.35
Paypal: hrabre.njuske1@gmail.com
- Collecting food/necessities, taking in cats, hens and ducks:
Contact:
https://www.facebook.com/Udruga-Skloni%C5%A1te-dobrote-490627307635278
https://www.facebook.com/damira.marusic
https://www.facebook.com/barbara.jagec
https://www.facebook.com/mart.ucha.75
Paypal: udrugasklonistedobrote@gmail.com
- Going there/collecting food/necessities, taking in dogs:
Contact:
https://www.facebook.com/AzilPrijateljiCakovecCroatia
https://www.facebook.com/aleksandra.hampamer
Paypal: info@prijatelji-zivotinja.org
- Going there/collecting food/necessities, taking in dogs:
Contact:
https://www.facebook.com/Rina.udruga
https://www.facebook.com/njegova.crnka
Paypal: udruga.rina2@gmail.com
If there are additional ways people can help that are not on this list, please let us know and we will update this post accordingly. We will keep adding new methods of helping to this post as we find them.
SOURCES:
Crveni Križ Split
Hrvatski Crveni Križ
Expats in Zagreb
Rotary District 1913
Brojni Riječani organiziraju se kako bi pomogli Petrinji by fiuman.hr
hList of locations for donation by www.kastela.org
Petrinja i okolica se muče by telegram.hr
Evo gdje i kako možete pomoći stradalima u potresu by lider.media
Objavljen popis organizacija i institucija kojima na siguran način možete donirati by poslovni.hr
Pokrenuta crowdfunding kampanja za pomoć sisačkoj bolnici by jutarnji.hr
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