Croatia

The Croatian Homeless Team is a project run by the Croatian Homeless Network, which works in coordination with many homeless shelters across Croatia. The Croatian Homeless Network is a platform that connects and coordinates all organisations and working for the improved situation of homeless people.

The Croatian Homeless Team project draws a lot of media interest and therefore raises awareness of homelessness in Croatia. They stand for the right to dignity and social inclusion, and achieve these goals through the positive influence of sports.

The transition to capitalism resulted in a low percentage of GDP being allocated for social services and vulnerable groups, while the unresolved issues from the Independence War and the break-up of Yugoslavia still impact the quality of life of some ethnic minorities and immigrants from former Yugoslav countries (FEANTSA, 2008).