CROATIA: EARTHQUAKE APPEAL – PLEASE DONATE – PLEASE HELP!
Earthquake in Croatia – Petrinja – Photo: Cropix

After the 5.5 magnitude earthquake that hit Zagreb in late March 2020 dozens of smaller earthquakes have been persistently hitting Zagreb and its surrounds, devastating the city of Zagreb, a new vicious wave of earthquakes are currently in their severity breaking 140-year records.

At least six people have died and dozens are injured following a strong magnitude earthquake of 6.4 points on Richter Scale that hit central Croatia Tuesday 29 December 2020; this came after 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit on Monday 28 December 2020 in the morning, causing major damage to homes and other buildings in towns of Petrinja and Sisak southeast of the capital Zagreb, where earthquake tremours these past days have caused further damage to the city not fully recovered from March 2020 devastation.

Earthquake in Croatia – Petrinja and Sisak towns devastated Photo Cropix

A young girl is among the dead and at least 26 people have been injured, six seriously. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit 46km southeast of Zagreb on Tuesday 29 December (about 11.30pm AEDT). Emergency Services are still going through the rubble and destruction in search for victims and survivors. The earthquake was felt throughout the country and in neighbouring Serbia, Bosnia and Slovenia. It was felt as far away as Graz in southern Austria, the Austria Press Agency reported.

Croatia 28/29 December 2020 Earthquake devastation Photos Cropix and Pixsell

The same area was struck by a 5.2 quake on Monday and several smaller aftershocks were felt Tuesday.

“This is like Hiroshima — half of the city no longer exists,” said yesterday Darinko Dumbovic, the Mayor of Petrinja. “The city has been demolished, the city is no longer liveable,” he said. “We need help.”

Earthquake in Petrinja Croatia Photo: Hina

While there are several Appeals for Earthquake relief in Croatia as a matter of personal tradition I chose to donate funds through Croatian Red Cross and Croatian Caritas (Hrvatski Caritas).

I ask you to please help and donate to the Earthquake Appeal in Croatia using your preferred charitable/humanitarian appeal and if you wish to choose the Red Cross below are the datils of how to make a donation:

Croatian Red Cross

Hrvatski crvani kriz (Croatian Red Cross)

Address: Ulica Crvenog kriza 14, 10 001 Zagreb, Croatia

You can donate cash for the people affected by the earthquake in Petrinja and Sisak via following account:
Bank: Privredna banka Zagreb d.d.
IBAN: HR6923400091511555516
Ref./Call number: 770
For payments from abroad – SWIFT CODE: PBZGHR2X

You can also donate via mobile banking application and barcode:

Legal persons can contact Croatian Red Cross via email: donacije@hck.hr

Croatian Red Cross Donation webpage:

Croatian Caritas

Should you wish to choose Croatian Caritas to donate for earthquake relief Appeal please visit their webpage on link below and click the Donate button (“Donirajte ovdje) on the right side of webpage: https://www.caritas.hr/2020/12/29/hrvatski-caritas-pomaze-stradalima-u-potresu-u-petrinji-i-sisku/

My thoughts and prayers are with all who are affected by the earthquakes in Croatia. May God grant them protection and speedy recovery.

God bless all and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity! Ina Vukic

31 responses to “CROATIA: EARTHQUAKE APPEAL – PLEASE DONATE – PLEASE HELP!”

  1. cindy knoke Avatar

    Prayers for all. This year has been terrible all over the world. Stay safe & well in The New Year.

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  2. macalder02 Avatar

    The news continues to arrive and the magnitude of the damage is very great in the affected cities. They are waiting for the EU to send aid soon

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Yes I hope EU will act act quickly, macalder, in the meantime is is heartening to see people helping each other and the diaspora digging into their pockets to donate funds etc. Happy New Year

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      1. macalder02 Avatar

        Today more than ever we must be supportive. A hug
        I am with you at all times.
        Manuel Angel

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      2. inavukic Avatar

        Thank you Manuel, much appreciated!

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      3. macalder02 Avatar

        You are welcome

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  3. Aliosa Avatar

    Bună dimineața, Ina ! 🙂
    Îmi pare sincer rău de tragedia produsă în CROAȚIA de recentul CUTREMUR ! 😦
    Condoleanțe familiilor îndurerate de pierderea celor dragi ca urmare a CUTREMURULUI ce a lovit CROAȚIA ! 😦
    ROMÂNIA este pregătită să ofere la cerere ajutoare umanitare CROAȚIEI .
    Sunt convins că veți ieși cu bine
    și din această cumplită tragedie ! 😦

    Alioșa .

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you for your encouragement regarding earthquake in Croatia relief from Romania. God bless!

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  4. Aliosa Avatar

    😦 😦 😦 😦 😦

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  5. janetweightreed10 Avatar

    So sorry to hear about the earthquake….Janet. X

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Just awful, Janet. So much destruction and sadness.

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  6. Amit Kumar Avatar

    I know about that situation, I am with you across the miles( for the people of Croatia & to friends ) &
    I would expect a supportive package from the authority concerned.🙏
    I would expect all things to do well.( earlier )🙏🌼

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  7. Amit Kumar Avatar

    I know about that situation, I am with you across the miles( for the people of Croatia & to friends ) & I would expect a supportive package from the authority concerned.🙏
    I would expect all things to do well.( earlier )🙏

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you Amit, we do need to help the authorities when the country is not rich enough. Happy New Year!

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  8. Nilzeitung Avatar

    I am very sorry, God bless you, the consolation of full souls, in fact, eu help is coming soon, !!! Happy New Year!!!!!!

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Happy and Healthy New Year Nilzeitung and thank you!

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      1. Nilzeitung Avatar

        🙂 🙂 vielen dank !!

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      2. Nilzeitung Avatar

        Frohes neues Jahr!!!!!!!!(L))))

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      3. Nilzeitung Avatar

        Frohes und gesundes neues Jahr Nilzeitung und vielen Dank!!!!!!

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  11. Jonathan Caswell Avatar

    CUT AMD PASTED THIS ONTO BY THE MIGHTY MUMFORD=!

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Much Appreciated Jonathan ❤

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  12. johncoyote Avatar

    I didn’t heard about the earthquake till today. With the USA losing its mind. I will repost on other sites.

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Thank you so very much, johncoyote

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      1. johncoyote Avatar

        USA going crazy my friend. Hard to read real new today. I enjoy your work.

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      2. inavukic Avatar

        Yes, I follow it all from Down Under and crazy would seem too mild a word to describe it. Chin up, the truth will out!

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      3. johncoyote Avatar

        Will take time my friend. I hope our new world. We are kinder to each other.

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  13. mister Avatar
    mister

    Ina, I don’t If you aware of this, but the situation seems far worse that are trying to hide away.
    https://archive.is/C6Nxa
    https://archive.is/xVfWN
    https://archive.is/PlL4e

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    1. inavukic Avatar

      Very distressing, Mister

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I’m Ina

I was born in Croatia and live Australia. I have been described as a prominent figure known for my contribution to the Croatian and wider societies, particularly in the context of Croatia’s transition from communism to democracy, as well as for my many years of work as a clinical psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of government-funded services for people with disabilities, including mental health services, in Australia. In 1995, the President of the Republic of Croatia awarded me two Medals of Honor, the Homeland War Memorial Medal and the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for her special merits and her contribution to the founding of the Republic of Croatia.  I have been a successful blogger since 2011 and write extensively in the English-language on issues related to Croatian current affairs and democracy, as well as the challenges Croatia faced and still faces in its transition from communism. My goal is to raise awareness of these connections and issues worldwide.