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Volunteering represents the core of the project and one of the key values fostered by Philanthropy. By involving young people from different countries, the project promotes solidarity, knowledge exchange, and the development of a humanitarian spirit. At the same time, the development of fundraising activities enables more sustainable project financing and greater accessibility of assistance to those who need it most.

The Humanas Network was established in 2004 at the initiative of the Red Cross of Serbia, with the aim of connecting together foundations and civil society organizations working to protect the human rights of older persons and improve their position in society. Since its establishment, Philanthropy has been actively involved in the Network’s work, which has been recognized as a relevant partner by public policy stakeholders.

As part of the three-year project “Humanitarian Volunteering for Solidarity Activities” under the European Solidarity Corps program, which began in early 2024, Philanthropy the Foundation of the Serbian Orthodox Church is engaging international volunteers to contribute to the foundation’s ongoing humanitarian efforts.

Philanthropy, is actively implementing the Back on Track project in Kraljevo, as part of a broader international initiative carried out across 10 Danube Region countries in cooperation with 13 partner organizations. The project is aimed at supporting young people from rural areas who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET category).

The project, titled "Social Protection and Poverty Reduction for Vulnerable People in Moldova and Serbia," aims to enhance the well-being of the elderly through home care, education, health and psychosocial support, with a particular focus on rural populations.

Back on Track: Empowering Rural NEETs in the Danube Region

Philanthropy continues to provide the support and education to people living with HIV/AIDS in cooperation with the German organiation Brot fur die Welt and with the financial support of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ). Project "Strengthening psychosocial support and legal counseling services for people living with HIV/AIDS" started on 1 August 2024 and it will last until 31 July 2027.  In this coming period, in cooperation with partner organisations that are active in the field of protecting the rights of PLHIV, volunteers, state institutions and experts in the fields of medicine, law, social work and education, Philanthropy will conduct a set of educational trainings for: beneficiaries, students, social workers, and teachers. The main component of the project is volunteer visits to hospitalized beneficiaries at the University Clinical Center, Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases in Belgrade and assistance in addressing social and legal challenges.

Philanthropy implemented the project "Improvement of the Health and Social Situation of Vulnerable Groups in Serbia" from November 2023 to August 2024. The project was carried out in four municipalities: Lučani, Ruma, the city of Kragujevac and Kraljevo, with the support of the organization Brot für die Welt, funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care, and Consumer Protection. The project provided Home Assistance services and volunteer support to meet the various needs of the most vulnerable older persons in rural areas. During the project, 24 medical check-ups were organized in remote rural areas, which included examinations by general practitioners, psychiatrists, ophthalmologists, and dentists. For semi-mobile and immobile older persons, 25 home medical visits were provided.

At the beginning of 2024, Philanthropy started the implementation of a three-year project within the European Solidarity Corps program supported by the European Union. This project is implemented in a consortium with seven organisations from Serbia, the European Union, and Africa. As part of partnership cooperation, Philanthropy, as a certified organization for work with volunteers, will host three volunteers from abroad. During the implementation of the project, humanitarian volunteerism for solidarity activities will activate 24 volunteers within the consortium to provide support in countries certified as host countries. At the end of April, the kick-off meeting of the project partners was held in Novi Pazar: ADRA Czechia, ADRA Slovakia, ADRA Zambia, ADRA Serbia, Association of Pioneers of Uganda, Ecumenical Humanitarian Organisation, Merhamet Sandžak, and Philanthropy.

The Project Fostering the (re)Integration of NEETs in Rural Areas into Education, Training and Labor Market by Increasing Their Basic Skills, Resilience and Virtual Mobility - Back on Track will be implemented in the period from January 2024 to June 2026. 14 partners from 10 countries participate in the project, and Serbia is one of the pilot countries where innovative solutions will be tested. The main focus of this project is the integration of the NEET category (young people who are not employed, not in the process of education or training) into the education and/or work system, as well as raising awareness of the opportunities for young people who fall into this category. The key aspect of the project is to reach out to the mentioned category, to motivate and effectively integrate inactive young people, who are marginalised and not engaged. The project also aims to look at the characteristics of NEETs, to establish sustainable and effective methods of engagement, facilitating their social and educational integration, providing targeted and personalized support to achieve their aspirations and improve their skills, and at the same time mental well-being.  On 12 February 2024, Philanthropy participated in the Opening Conference in Vienna. Project partners exchanged information, statistics and experiences from their countries.