Darko SAMARDZIJA
Mechanical Engineer
An innovative engineer and a professor who turns his, and his students' ideas, into reality. Have you ever thought about a machine powered solely by the sun? Probably not. Well, you don't have to because Darko thinks about it almost everyday, just ask his wife. Not only does he think about it, he is working hard at making that idea possible. Get inspired by watching Darko talk about his work with students and their amazing achievements in mechanics, that will certainly benefit all of us.
Ivan JAKOBOVIC
Innovator
Ivan is an owner of several awards, a master of innovation and a well-known Croatian inventor. Besides trying to make our lives easier, his daily routine involves driving agricultural machines which use water as fuel. He claims that, by doing so, his savings come up to 80%.
He believes that water, which we all are made of, is something that can either save you or kill you. Water is, always was and always will be a great part of our lives and it is up to all of us to treat it as such.
Nediljka BUKLIJAS
Projects Officer
When our Neda, an ethusiastic teacher, found herself in the middle of an economic crisis in Croatia, she didn't decide to go with the flow like the majority of the fish in the Adriatic sea. On the contrary, she took over the helm. And you know what happens when you dare to be courageous? Life happens. She found that, by being proactive and open to new experiences, there was actually an abundance of opportunities in front of her. Through various workshops and organizations, she acquired the skills and knowledge which she used to become an educator and a coach for young people. What drove her was fighting for justice and the greater good.
Neda is a positive mind, infatuated with life, whose heart is thrilled by people. Listen to her speech and see why they call her an eternal optimist with a big heart.
Silvana VRDOLJAK
Hagiotherapist and theologist
Hagiotherapist and theologist who has the ability to touch your inner essence. A woman with significant experience in healing various disorders, especially those that stem from dealing with addictions. She has dedicated her life to sharing the word of optimism and helping vulnerable young people see their true value and the beauty that is life.
Silvio STILINOVIC
Video Journalist
Silvio is a Croatian video journalist, actor, theater director and an adventure seeker. During his career, he has proven that there are various ways of acting – professional acting on stage, as well as in film, and acting for your own well-being. Theatre is his life and helping young adults and people with disabilities, both mental and physical, overcome their fears while getting to know themselves better by experiencing something new through acting, is his passion.