What Rotary District 1913 does

Rotary District 1913 is a regional administrative district of Rotary International covering all of Croatia, headquartered in Zagreb and founded in 2010 following Croatia's independence. It coordinates more than 60 Rotary, Rotaract (ages 18-30), and Interact (ages 12-18) clubs across cities including Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Šibenik, Varaždin, and Karlovac. The district operates on a volunteer-only basis with no paid employees, delivering humanitarian service in six Rotary focus areas: peace, disease prevention, clean water, maternal/child health, education, and the environment. Core programs include youth exchange, the Polio eradication initiative, and Rotary Alumni/Rotex networks.

Funding flows through membership dues remitted to Rotary International, project-restricted Global Grants from The Rotary Foundation (e.g., $469,896 USD across six projects in 2016-17), and club-level fundraising such as charity concerts and donor evenings. In 2016-17 the district raised $101,003 USD in Annual Fund donations at $80 USD per capita, with 778 of district members donating. Major initiatives include the $1.1M HRK 'Krug prijateljstva' neurosurgery equipment project at KBC Split (partnered with RC Heerenveen, Netherlands), a 100,000 EUR school equipment Global Grant in Glina, and equipment donations to Specijalna bolnica Gornja Bistra. Cross-border activity is institutionalized through the Inter Country Committee linking 11+ countries and a Rotary Friendship Exchange with Districts 3481/3522 (Taiwan).

Revenue model is donation- and grant-driven with no commercial products; the district has no proprietary technology, no API, and no AI/ML capabilities. Governance is led by an annually elected District Governor (Tomislav Paškvalin in 2025/2026, Petar Gregurić in 2026/2027) and the Governor-elect/DGND pipeline extends through 2028-29. The 2025/2026 Rotary year marked the district's 15th anniversary, celebrated at Plitvička Jezera.

Name

Rotary District 1913

Legal name

Rotary 1913 Croatia

Website

https://rotary.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rotary District 1913 is a volunteer-run regional district of Rotary International covering all of Croatia, coordinating 60+ Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs that deliver humanitarian projects, youth exchange, and community service funded by donations and The Rotary Foundation Global Grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Community Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Humanitarian services
• Volunteer community service
• Youth leadership programs
• Rotary club network
• Foundation grant programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Rotary clubs and their members pay dues to Rotary International and the district to support organizational operations and charitable initiatives.
2. The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Grants: The district receives Global Grant funding from The Rotary Foundation for humanitarian projects. In 2016-17, 6 Global Grant projects totaling 469,896 USD were approved. Annual Fund donations reached 101,003 USD with 80 USD per capita.
3. Club Donations and Fundraising: Individual Rotary clubs conduct fundraising activities including donor evenings, charity events, auctions, and direct donations to support local humanitarian causes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rotary District 1913 is the Croatian regional district of Rotary International, coordinating a nationwide network of 60+ volunteer Rotary clubs, Rotaract clubs (ages 18-30), and Interact clubs (ages 12-18). The district channels Rotary Foundation Global Grants, membership dues, and local fundraising into humanitarian projects (medical equipment donations, educational support, support for vulnerable populations), youth exchange and leadership programs, and global initiatives such as Polio eradication. It does not sell commercial products or services; its offerings are community-service programs delivered by volunteer Rotarians.

Product overview

Rotary District 1913 is a regional administrative unit of Rotary International in Croatia, organizing and supporting a network of local Rotary clubs, Rotaract clubs, and Interact clubs. The district coordinates humanitarian projects, youth exchange programs, and community service initiatives. Core offerings include local Rotary clubs for community service, Rotaract (young adults 18-30), Interact (students 12-18), Youth Exchange programs, and Global Grants from The Rotary Foundation. The district also supports Polio eradication efforts and various charitable initiatives across Croatia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rotary Clubs (District 1913) Local community-based Rotary clubs that organize humanitarian projects, community service initiatives, and fellowship activities across Croatia. The district encompasses numerous clubs in Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Dubrovnik, Zadar, and other cities, serving as the core service delivery mechanism for the district's humanitarian mission.
• Rotaract
• Interact
• Rotary Youth Exchange
• Rotary Alumni Network
• Rotex
• Humanitarian Service Projects
• Polio Eradication Initiative
• Rotary Foundation Global Grants Program
• UNESCO-IHE Water Engineering Scholarship Program Rotary International partnership providing 16 scholarships worth 25,000 EUR each for postgraduate studies in water engineering and environmental protection at UNESCO-IHE in the Netherlands.
• Rotary Fellowships
• Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) Program Reciprocal international district exchange visits, exemplified by the 2024-2025 exchange between District 1913 (Croatia) and Districts 3481 and 3522 (Taiwan), fostering cultural understanding and international relationships among Rotarians.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 Global Grant projects totaling 469,896 USD approved for 2016-17
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rotary InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Rotary District 1913 is part of Rotary International, a global network of over 1.7 million members in more than 200 countries. The district receives guidance, resources, and Global Grant funding through this partnership.
• District 3481 and District 3522 (Taiwan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Reciprocal exchange visit between Croatian and Taiwanese Rotary districts as part of RFE (Rotary Friendship Exchange) program, with Taiwanese delegation visiting Croatia in 2024 and return visit in 2025.
• Rotary Club Golders Green (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International partner in Global Grant scholarship project for Antun Sablek to study at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
• Rotary Club Lake Forest Park (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International partner in Global Grant scholarship project alongside RC Zagreb Sesvete and RC Zagreb Metropolitan.
• Inter Country Committee (ICC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ICC enables cooperation with Rotary districts in 11 countries: Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia, Israel, Romania, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine, Montenegro, and Austria. Steps being taken to open cooperation with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia.
• Rotary Club Heerenveen (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017International partner in 'Krug prijateljstva' (Circle of Friendship) project worth 1,136,356 HRK for neurosurgery equipment at KBC Split, alongside RC Solin, RC Split, and RC Kaštela.
• The Rotary Foundation (TRF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016The Rotary Foundation provides Global Grant funding for humanitarian projects. District 1913 received 469,896 USD across 6 projects in 2016-17. Annual Fund donations of 101,003 USD were contributed.
• UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Rotary International partnership provides 16 scholarships worth 25,000 EUR each for postgraduate studies in water engineering and environmental protection at UNESCO-IHE in the Netherlands.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kiwanis International: Global federated service-club organization with district structures, local club fundraising, and youth programs (e.g., K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club) closely mirroring Rotary's Rotaract/Interact/Youth Exchange pipeline.
• Lions Clubs International: Largest global service-club peer to Rotary, structured as a federation of local volunteer clubs doing community service, fundraising, and humanitarian projects. Directly comparable member-club, district-level governance, and humanitarian project model.
• Red Cross Croatia (Hrvatski Crveni križ): National humanitarian organization operating in Croatia with a similar volunteer-driven, community-service mission across health, social welfare, and disaster response. Directly comparable geographic and beneficiary footprint to District 1913.
• Caritas Croatia (Caritas Hrvatske): Croatian Catholic charitable network providing community social services, humanitarian aid, and volunteer-driven fundraising. Comparable mission, geographic scope, and reliance on volunteer member contributions.

Broad incumbents

• Rotary International: Global parent organization of all Rotary districts, including District 1913. Provides the constitutional framework, branding, The Rotary Foundation, and access to a 1.7M+ member network across 200+ countries that District 1913 operates within.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity Croatia: National affiliate of the global Habitat for Humanity network, operating in Croatia with volunteer-led local builds, donor fundraising, and community development projects. Overlaps on volunteer mobilization and project-based grant administration.
• Soroptimist International of Europe: Global volunteer service organization for women with national and local club structures, fundraising, and humanitarian project focus. Comparable club-district federation model and youth-pipeline orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rotary
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RotaryInternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/rotaryzagrebdora
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rotary-district-1913-croatia
• Instagraminstagram.com/rotaryinternational

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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