Holdina and Energopetrol donated 10,000 KM to SOS Children’s Villages in BiH

Continuation of support for children without parental care 

(Sarajevo, December 20, 2024) – Holdina doo and Energopetrol dd donated 10,000.00 KM to the SOS Children’s Villages organization in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The valuable donation is another step in these companies’ efforts to support children without parental care, helping them in their mission of growing up safely in an environment full of love, support, and opportunities for a successful life.

On this occasion, Slavko Sić, President of the Management Board and Director of Holdina doo and Energopetrol dd, visited SOS Children’s Villages in BiH to learn about the organization’s new activities and plans. The visit was an opportunity to confirm the successful cooperation so far, which contributes to the stable development and strengthening of the system of support for children in SOS Children’s Villages in BiH.

“Long-term cooperation with this organization has grown into a great friendship, through which we provide children without parental care with support, a safer and happier childhood. I am pleased that this year, with the donation we have received, we are also contributing to the work of SOS Children’s Villages in BiH and better living conditions for children without parental care,” said Slavko Sić, President of the Board and Director of Holdina doo Sarajevo and Energopetrol dd Sarajevo.

The signing ceremony was attended by the National Director of SOS Children’s Villages in BiH, Malik Garibija, and the Director of Fundraising and Communications, Dženita Subasic. Garibija stated on the occasion:

“We are proud of partnerships that are renewed year after year, as is the case with the companies Holdina and Energopetrol. This cooperation is key to our mission, because continuous and stable partners ensure that children staying in SOS Children’s Villages have a secure footing. This is crucial for their development. Friendships like this ensure that this footing is strong and stable, which gives them hope and security for the future.”

Holdina doo and Energopetrol dd have been providing strong support to this organization for several years, which confirms their commitment to socially responsible projects and assistance to the most vulnerable categories of the community. These companies remain committed to supporting the local community, with a special focus on ensuring better living conditions for children and their future generations.

The SOS Children’s Villages organization in BiH has been caring for children and young people without parental care for three decades, and through Family Strengthening Programs it works to prevent the separation of children from their families of origin. Through youth projects, the organization also empowers young people in social need and young people from the community through education and preparation for the labor market. More information about ways to support the organization’s work can be found on the website  www.sos-ds.ba .

Source: sos-ds.ba