February 3 – The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) has continued its humanitarian support for Ukraine by organising a special day of sports and social activities for Ukrainian children currently staying in Croatia.
The initiative was carried out in cooperation with the association ‘Croatia Helps’ and the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Croatia.
As part of the programme, 30 Ukrainian children and their group leaders visited Zagreb for a day designed to offer respite and solidarity. The highlights of the visit included morning activities, which featured a visit to a local museum and organised social gatherings. The group attended the Round 20 match of the SuperSport Croatian First Football League between GNK Dinamo and HNK Vukovar.
In collaboration with GNK Dinamo, the HNS provided free tickets, allowing the children to experience the excitement of professional football first hand.
“The primary goal of this initiative was to provide the children with a safe, positive, and meaningful experience. By using football as a bridge, the organizers aimed to offer moments of joy and a sense of community to those affected by the ongoing conflict,” said the HNS.
“Through this event, the Croatian Football Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility and humanitarian action, proving once again that sport has the power to provide much-needed support during difficult times.”
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