# Social welfare spending and support in Croatia and Bosnia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-welfare-spending-and-support-in-croatia-and-bosnia > Updated: 2026-09-01T09:42:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Social welfare initiatives and spending have seen significant activity in the region. In Kreševo, the Croatian government has provided financial support for various social projects, including the ‘Together for a Healthier Home’ initiative, which has assisted over 40 vulnerable community members. This funding has also supported the reconstruction of the Napretak building and Red Cross operations. Concurrently, within Croatia, several cities are reporting substantial increases in social protection budgets. Đurđevac has seen a 428.37 percent increase in spending compared to 2024, highlighted by a nearly 9.73 million euro Center for the Elderly. Duga Resa has also reported a massive surge, with an 812.49 percent increase in 2025, dedicating 36.42 percent of its total budget to social protection, including housing for young people and care for the elderly and disabled. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Croatian cities increase social protection spending Croatian cities Đurđevac and Duga Resa are leading significant increases in social protection spending, with both cities allocating substantial portions of their budgets to welfare and elderly care. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatian-cities-increase-social-protection-spending ### 2026-08-31: Kreševo receives Croatian government support for social welfare projects Kreševo officials expressed gratitude to the Croatian government for funding social projects, including the 'Together for a Healthier Home' initiative which supports over 40 vulnerable residents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kreevo-receives-croatian-government-support-for-social-welfare-projects --- Cite as: Social welfare spending and support in Croatia and Bosnia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/social-welfare-spending-and-support-in-croatia-and-bosnia