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The ACAP Foundation is establishing an endowment to help cover operating costs while furthering its mission of promoting education, careers, and community. To support this initiative, the Foundation is partnering with ACAP members who are distinguished investment professionals. The endowment aims to create a sustainable source of income for the Foundation’s programs. To determine the […]

ACAP, in collaboration with STEMI, is proud to support the transformation of STEM education in Croatia through our partnership with three schools. The “School of the Future” project empowers elementary and high school students with advanced educational programs in robotics, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality. ACAP’s donation funded these innovative programs at I. Gymnasium Osijek,

The Association of Croatian American Professionals is excited to announce the launch of its pilot Career Mentorship Program. Designed specifically for professionals aspiring to excel in their corporate careers, this initiative provides a comprehensive platform for structured growth and development. Participants will be paired with mentors who align with their specific career stages, ranging from

The Association of Croatian American Professionals Foundation (ACAP) will once again sponsor the Domovina Birthright Program. This one-of-a-kind summer school offers young adults of Croatian descent, aged 18 to 30, a unique opportunity to delve into their Croatian heritage, explore the country’s beauty, and forge lasting connections with fellow Croatian peers. Organized by the Croatian

We are excited to announce the election of our third president, who is notably the first female to hold this esteemed position. Congratulations Maria Sentić! “I am honored to lead the Association of Croatian American Professionals. Having been a part of the organization since its beginnings, I am enthusiastic about directing our initiatives this year,

ACAP has elected its new Board of Directors, effective January 2024. ACAP continues to strengthen ties between the USA and Croatia by bringing together leading experts from the Croatian and US business communities. The ACAP Board of Directors consists of 18 successful leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and doctors from various sectors – education, finance, healthcare, ICT,

ACAP’s three-day annual conference #ACAP2023: Connecting the Doers organized in Zagreb, Croatia, concluded on a high note, gathering 524 participants and over 120 speakers. The conference was formally inaugurated by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Andrej Plenković. Meanwhile, 4th President of the Republic of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar Kitarović engaged in a captivating Fireside chat with Mato Njavro, ZSEM Dean,

November 18, 2023 The ACAP leadership team gathered in Washington, DC, at the Croatian Embassy for the annual strategic planning day. They were joined for a fireside chat during lunch by Ghida Damirji, the owner of Museum of Illusions (MoI), DC, and Mislav Tolusic, Chief Investment Officer of DC-based Marlinspike Venture Fund. Kreso Marusic, New

ACAP Foundation Donates over $33,000 to foster Croatia’s Educational and Career Development Landscape: Announces Scholarships, Partnerships and Mentorships Over the past two years, the American Croatian Association of Professionals (ACAP) has forged several educational alliances in Croatia, manifesting its commitment to academic excellence and collaborative growth. A cornerstone of these partnerships has been mentorship. Since

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck Croatia, several Croatian associations from around the world came together to contribute to relief efforts. Others joined, leading to the creation of the “ONE CROATIA” initiative, which today includes more than 30 Croatian associations from Australia, Canada, Chile, Germany, Japan, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, the United

ACAP Foundation has partnered with the Croatian affiliate of the Center for Missing and Exploited Children in Osijek, Croatia, to provide support services for Ukrainian refugees. The Center was among the first organizations in Croatia to help with needed resources. To date, it has served 1632 refugees, of which 479 are currently located in Osijek, including 207

Croatian Cleveland Community has donated an ultrasound device to the Service for Gynecology and Obstetrics to the General Hospital “Dr. Ivo Pedišić” in Sisak. Croatian diaspora and their families in Cleveland, a city in the State of Ohio, have fundraised 610.000 kunas (approx. $100 000) to buy highly needed devices to check the health status

Many prominent Croatian musicians united to record the song “Ruke pomoći” as extended artist support to help areas affected by the recent earthquake in Banovina.  The initiative is part of the One Croatia Earthquake Relief initiative fundraiser. — Lyrics and Music: Pavao Akrap (bend Festivo) Arrangement: Damir (Dado-Deva) Marušić, Leo Škaro Engineering & Mastering: Damir (Dado-Deva Marušić), Tomislav Pehar, Mauro Širol Produced

The show “Globalna Hrvatska” is a show on HTV that gives the latest news from Croatia and about Croatia in Spanish, German, and English. They connect the homeland and the emigrant of Croatia and inform the international public and Croats living abroad. The topic of the latest episode was the joint efforts of 28 organizations

Prim. Dr. Boris Vrga is the Chief of Pulmonology at General Hospital Petrinja. He performed the first post-earthquake bronchoscopy on a patient in an outdoor container on February 24, 2021. General Hospital Petrinja urgently needs a new x-ray machine, the current one is 30 years old.Below you can see the devastating power of the earthquakes

Jimmy Choo in partnership with the Canadian-Croatian Chamber of Commerce invites you to support the Global Croatia Earthquake Relief Fund. Visit any North America Jimmy Choo boutique, shop by phone or by virtual appointment from Friday, January 15th to Friday, January 22nd, 2021, and 10% of event sales will be donated to the Global Croatia Earthquake Relief Fund.