See exactly where your donation is going At Charity for Balkan Children (Chicago-based, Balkan-hearted), we believe every donor deserves a clear, measurable view of how their gift makes an impact. Our current project has one clear goal: Raise $21,000 to completely renew the furniture at the Radmila Nedić Kindergarten in Berane, Montenegro. Here’s how your donation will be used: New chairs and tables for safe, sturdy learning. New beds for naptime, giving children the com

In the bustling city of Chicago, where opportunities abound, there are countless ways to lend a hand and contribute to meaningful causes. One such cause is supporting charity donations through Balkan Children, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and communities in need across the Balkans.

There’s no judgment here—some parents work full-time and prefer to spend quality time with their children rather than focusing on social media. Some may not be familiar with platforms like Snapchat and TikTok. These factors are important to consider, and there’s no right or wrong answer.

The creation of “The Balkan Voyage” is a deeply personal journey for me, rooted in my heritage and childhood memories. Growing up, my ties to the Western Balkans—specifically Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia—shaped my identity and inspired this project.

At Charity for Balkan Children, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our recent donation of five wheelchair-accessible tables to JU OŠ Vuk Karadžić in Berane, Montenegro, aims to support students with disabilities.

As parents, educators, and communities search for ways to reconnect children with the real world, Balkan playgrounds and outdoor programs offer a powerful solution. At Charity for Balkan Children, we’re leading the charge to bring kids back to nature through vibrant play spaces and outdoor initiatives across the Western Balkans.

There’s something timeless about a good children’s book — the kind that makes bedtime magical and sparks curiosity about the world. Recently, a new title has found its way onto many family bookshelves, quietly becoming one of the most loved children’s books about friendship and discovery.

The shelter for children and young people involved in living and/or working on the streets in Novi Sad started operating on February 23, 2010. 

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The public institution Elementary School "Vražići" in Vražići operates as a nine-year school. It also has two regional schools, namely: the

Our aim was to provide the Shelter beneficiaries in Novi Sad, Serbia with the necessary resources, such as laundry detergents, fabric soften

There are needs beyond food, clothing, and shelter. Our aim was to provide Prihvatilište Za Decu I Omladinu Olivera Verica Đorđević benefici

On Orthodox Easter this year, instead of happy and holy words, the children in the town of Borovo Selo, Croatia heard a group of people...

Fixed government funding for buying necessities leaves small room for the purchase of quality products.

Abandonment, death, incapacity, poverty, or disability – it doesn’t matter why a child ended up in an orphanage. What matters is that...

In a decade, today's kindergartners will be entering adulthood and preparing for their careers. In 10 years, the children of today will...

'Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.' This little quote encapsulates the...

The situation of children in the Balkans region during post-war period has become a major human rights issue.

Children often land up in orphanages due to numerous reasons, varying from one location to the other. While families of some struggle to...

Serbian children in Kosovo and Metohija are at the receiving end of constant violence. Several instances in recent times have made children