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Since the beginning of July, the Philanthropy Charitable Foundation of the Serbian Orthodox Church has launched the humanitarian SMS number 3838, enabling citizens to support those in greatest need through a simple text message. By sending an SMS to 3838 and selecting the appropriate message content, donors can support one of the Foundation's four humanitarian programs.

Volunteer experience of an international participant engaged through the European Solidarity Corps, highlighting the professional and personal learning opportunities gained through involvement in humanitarian and fundraising activities. It reflects on the value of intercultural exchange, community engagement, and the development of new skills and perspectives while living and volunteering in Serbia.

International volunteer from Turkey is participating in the European Solidarity Corps programme with Philanthropy in Serbia. Through his involvement in humanitarian and community-based activities, Sina has gained valuable professional and personal experience while contributing to solidarity, intercultural learning, and positive social change.

“Back on Track” is in its final implementation stage and supports the integration of rural NEETs in the Danube Region through mentoring, skills development, and cross-border cooperation. The project shows positive results in improving youth motivation, employability, and social inclusion.

A Capacity Building Training on Cash Assistance was successfully conducted within the “Humanitarian Voluntarism for Solidarity Activities” project, strengthening participants’ knowledge of humanitarian cash assistance approaches and practices. The training brought together participants to explore key principles, share experiences, and enhance their capacities to provide effective support to vulnerable populations.

Philanthropy continues to advance its three-year initiative under the European Solidarity Corps programme, supported by the European Union. This project, which brings together seven organizations from Serbia, the European Union, and Africa, actively promotes volunteering, fosters intercultural collaboration, and strengthens solidarity across diverse communities.

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).