{"id":4465,"date":"2024-04-04T09:24:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T07:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/?p=4465"},"modified":"2025-02-28T15:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T14:06:04","slug":"association-iks-our-community-our-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/en\/association-iks-our-community-our-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"ASSOCIATION IKS \u2013 &#8220;OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBILITY&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>GOOD NEWS FOR ASSOCIATION IKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Association IKS from Petrinja has received <strong>organizational support<\/strong> from the Active Citizens Fund, opening up new opportunities for the development of the organization and strategic planning of activities important to the community and its people. On this occasion, we spoke with one of IKS\u2019s employees, <strong>Nadja Mate\u0161i\u0107<\/strong>, who shared how crucial this support was for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-3.png 945w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-3-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>From left to right: Nadja Mate\u0161i\u0107, employee of Association IKS; Tamara Jovi\u010di\u0107, Executive Director of the Association; Sabina Stipanec Grgi\u0107, employee of Association IKS<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IN A CSO, YOU HAVE TO BE A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining business with pleasure also means learning new insights from the field\u2014things you often won\u2019t find in reports that civil society organizations submit for review. Such was our conversation with <strong>Nadja Mate\u0161i\u0107<\/strong>, an employee of Association IKS, who points out the sounds that have become normal in <strong>post-earthquake Petrinja<\/strong> as we sit at a small table in front of the container space where the organization is based. Nadja recalls how she was just 15 when she started volunteering for the organization. Until she turned 16, she thought the <strong>war scars on buildings<\/strong> were a normal sight. Yet, despite everything, she knew she couldn\u2019t imagine leaving Petrinja \u2014 <strong>this was her home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>I was a longtime volunteer with the association but never wanted to end up working in the civil sector. I simply resisted it. I saw it as something like a hobby\u2014something that feeds the soul, not a place where I could build a career. Here, you have to be a jack-of-all-trades, constantly researching, learning new things, <strong>hitting burnout, and then pulling yourself out of it<\/strong>. I have to admit that I was frustrated when I realized that in this sector, <strong>meeting formal requirements<\/strong> is often more important than the actual content of the work. At some point, I ended up leading a youth project in Berlin, where I saw the opportunities this sector offers. Since then, I\u2019ve evolved\u2014I can write and implement projects on my own. But <strong>bureaucratic burdens still bother me<\/strong>, as they often take priority over the actual work. Honestly, I feel like people in this sector have to be a little crazy, <strong>because it quickly becomes a whole lifestyle.<\/strong><\/em>&#8221; As Nadja shares her thoughts, she simultaneously greets international volunteers gathering in the organization\u2019s space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Organizational support for Association IKS came at the right time,<\/strong> Nadja emphasizes, and continues: &#8220;<em>From my perspective, ACF stepped in right after the earthquake. I can\u2019t even pinpoint the exact period anymore because everything was so chaotic at the time\u2014we were all running on adrenaline. It seems to me that the <strong>role and function of this support evolved over the years<\/strong>.<\/em> <em>At the very beginning, it arrived <strong>at a moment of real crisis<\/strong> within our organization. Later, we were able to <strong>think about development<\/strong> and long-term sustainability.<\/em> <em>What mattered most to us was <strong>the feeling that someone recognized the importance of our organization<\/strong> and gave us <strong>an external push for progress<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FINALLY, WE RECEIVED FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>The flexibility of this support was at a very high level, allowing us to use it in different ways. I remember how much we celebrated receiving organizational support because it was crucial for us to finally have funding that could contribute to our development\u2014from strategic planning to attending various trainings and even team-building activities, which were much needed after the earthquake.<\/em> <em>To some, this might seem like a trivial thing, especially considering the range of ACF-supported initiatives, but <strong>as an employee, this organizational support meant a lot to me<\/strong>. After <strong>two years of planning<\/strong>, we finally had the opportunity for <strong>progress, growth, and self-reflection<\/strong> as an organization<\/em>. <em>Additionally, and this may sound trivial again, but securing basic work materials\u2014even something as simple as toilet paper\u2014is not something people outside of civil society organizations usually think about.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TIME TO GET ORGANIZED<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nadja highlights that the team has faced numerous challenges in recent years\u2014from the earthquake to construction work, during which they had to learn new skills such as tiling, changing lock cylinders and electrical fuses, climbing onto the metal roof of their container office to clear snow and water, planning excavation for water and sewage connections, reading architectural plans, and overseeing construction work. On top of that, they managed multiple projects independently or in partnership to maintain organizational stability during crisis situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;On multiple levels, this organizational support brought a fresh perspective to our team. I\u2019d also highlight the great communication with the implementing body, which was always professional, supportive, and understanding. The people we worked with were professionals who truly understand our needs in the field\u2014many of them had gone through different phases of NGO funding themselves and could speak our \u2018civil society language.\u2019 I never felt hesitant to reach out, ask questions, or seek help. The moment this support arrived was when things finally became a bit easier for us. Honestly, I think we would have burned out very quickly without it. This support gave us the <strong>space to breathe<\/strong> and <strong>realize it was time to get organized<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/druzenjetekst.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3838\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/druzenjetekst.jpg 800w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/druzenjetekst-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/druzenjetekst-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: ASSOCIATION IKS<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IKS BEFORE AND AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;There is no moment when you rise and stay there forever. After the earthquake, I think we were running on adrenaline, re-evaluating our roles even outside the strategic plan we had as an organization. We shifted our focus to humanitarian work\u2014running activities in the container settlement, taking work home, and dealing with constant challenges. At times, we were helping people with paperwork they needed after the earthquake; at other times, we were just having coffee with elderly women for whom that meant the world. The first two years after the earthquake were mostly about putting out fires while simultaneously trying to return to some sense of normalcy.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NOW WE CAN FINALLY BREATHE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>The moment we could finally breathe came when we realized we had reached a state of both individual and organizational exhaustion\u2014you know, that moment when you just keep going until you can\u2019t anymore. Suddenly, we found ourselves in a situation where we no longer had to constantly put out fires, and that actually felt strange. We had been so tense, operating at full speed, and as soon as we stopped, we started feeling the burnout. Within our organization, we\u2019ve always juggled multiple roles and gotten used to that way of working, but the post-earthquake period was even more complex. It pushed us into situations we never imagined we\u2019d have to navigate.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nadja explains that IKS is now in a phase of finding balance\u2014asking themselves: <em>Where are we? What do we want? How can we achieve it?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>We\u2019re no longer operating in fear like we were after the earthquake. Now, we need to focus on ourselves and what we, as an organization, actually want. We\u2019re also working on making our container office space more functional. We understand that, given our current limitations, we will reach fewer people\u2014but what matters is that the people we do reach receive quality support from us. Thanks to this organizational support, we\u2019re no longer thinking short-term. Now, we\u2019re planning for the future.<\/em>&#8221; &#8211; Nadja shares this reflection over a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/izlozbamatea.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/izlozbamatea.jpg 800w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/izlozbamatea-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/izlozbamatea-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: ASSOCIATION IKS<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHAT DID THE IKS SOCIAL CENTER MEAN TO THE COMMUNITY BEFORE THE EARTHQUAKE, AND WHAT CAN IT BE NOW?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Before the earthquake, it was a space where a few of us had our offices alongside a living room, library, and studio. Anyone from the community could drop by at any time and find some form of support. It was a safe space where you were always welcome, where you could express your ideas\u2014structured or not, it didn\u2019t matter. That\u2019s the kind of energy we want to bring into this container space, but it\u2019s incredibly challenging. The physical perception of the space has changed, and we have to be adaptable. We have to be less sensitive to distractions and accept that, right now, we simply cannot organize large-scale activities the way we used to. That\u2019s a difficult adjustment. There\u2019s a lot of stress in realizing that you can\u2019t operate the way you did before a major crisis\u2014in this case, the earthquake. Suddenly, everything needs to be adjusted.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reality is that people in Petrinja will always measure time as \u2018before\u2019 and \u2018after\u2019 the earthquake. Nadja explains that they quickly pivoted to organizing pop-up events\u2014because their space disappeared in a matter of seconds. As we talk, we look over at the old ruins of what used to be the IKS Social Center. On one of the remaining walls, a phrase still stands: &#8220;<strong>Be the change you want to see in the world.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-4-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-4-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-4-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-4.png 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: ASSOCIATION IKS<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>HERE, THEY CAN BE WHOEVER THEY WANT TO BE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>It feels like our community is still in a kind of psychotic state. That didn\u2019t happen immediately after the earthquake\u2014back then, we were all running on adrenaline, just trying to survive the stress. But now, the consequences are setting in. Everyone is drained, trends are shifting. This was the city center\u2014but it\u2019s gone. Now, we have to help people rediscover that this is still the same place, just in a different space<\/em>.&#8221; &#8211; Nadja speaks with a spark of enthusiasm as she recalls the 20th anniversary celebration of IKS\u2014held in what is essentially a ruin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>The range of people who came was incredible\u2014from ages 3 to 80. We had directors of international organizations sharing space with Grandma Ljuba, the woman we brought blankets to during the earthquake. These people would probably never have met otherwise. It was a rare moment where we could actually celebrate, even after everything that happened to our town. <strong>Events like these restore my faith in what we do as an organization\u2014because at the end of the day, the most beautiful part of our work is the direct connection with people<\/strong><\/em>.&#8221; She pauses, already anticipating the next question, which she admits is a tough one: <strong>How important is <strong>association <\/strong>IKS to the community?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-5.png 945w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-5-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: ASSOCIATION IKS<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>Simply by the fact that we are still here, I believe we are important to the community. Things are happening and being produced, we have a function. We have quite a few formal recognitions such as various certificates and confirmations behind us, but the experience of our users is actually the most important feedback for us. The fact that our users return to our space, schools continue to want to collaborate with us, and other partners reach out, is actually an indicator that we are important to the community and that we are doing well what we do<\/em>.&#8221; \u2013 Nadja concludes and continues to dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UTOPIA OR REALITY \u2013 IKS IN TWO YEARS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>Where do I see the organization in two years? Hmm, I hope in a stable form. It would be great if we could expand the team. I see myself in Petrinja, I want to work with rural schools in the community. Actually, <\/em><strong><em>I see us here where we are, just a little better, more structured, and calmer<\/em>.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/acfcroatia.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-6.png 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: ASSOCIATION IKS<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GOOD NEWS FOR ASSOCIATION IKS Association IKS from Petrinja has received organizational support from the Active Citizens Fund, opening up new opportunities for the development of the organization and strategic planning of activities important to the community and its people. 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