Our projects connect sustainability, culture and international collaboration. Each one contributes to building stronger, more inclusive communities.
What Connects Our Projects
Although diverse in form, our projects share a common core: sustainability, creativity, international collaboration and social inclusion.
From cultural festivals and migration research to sustainable building and public art, each initiative contributes to building stronger, more connected and resilient communities.
KroNland Transflorium brings together an association based in Croatia and a foundation based in the Netherlands — creating a bridge between local action and international exchange.
Through our work, we connect people, ideas and places across Europe. Each project is a step towards a more sustainable, inclusive and collaborative future.
Our Projects & Impact
Our projects and activities
As a foundation, we share honest and positive stories about children or youth with disabilities and/or those with poor social integration.
Below you’ll find a selection of our projects and activities, but we do much more!
At the heart of all KroNland – Transflorium initiatives, the Transflorium project stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. This flagship project aims to revolutionize urban landscapes by integrating green architecture, sustainable energy solutions and biodiversity conservation into the core of urban planning. Our goal is to create self-sustaining communities that not only reduce environmental impact, but also improve the quality of urban life. The impact extends beyond environmental benefits, fostering community awareness and engaging in sustainable practices. Progress continues as we expand our reach to more cities with the goal of setting new standards for environmentally conscious development.
EU Projects
Projects supported by European programmes and international cooperation.
TRANSFLORIUM
Sisak / Petrinja, Croatia, 2023
A cross-sector project connecting education, culture
and sustainable development. The project focused on knowledge transfer from the Netherlands, exploring natural building, local production and new approaches to community development in Sisak region.
Co-financed by the Central State Office for Demography and Youth, the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Republic of Croatia, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Croatia
and Sisak-Moslavina County.
Partners: Vocational School Sisak, Industrial and Craft School Sisak, Da Vinci College Dordrecht and KroNland Foundation.
ABOUT GREEN – Green Working Skills
Croatia / Netherlands. 2023
Erasmus+I An international cooperation project focused on developing green skills, sustainability and education.
The project connected partners across Europe to explore new approaches to learning, sustainable practices and environmental awareness.
Together Strong
Erasmus+ | Adult Education Mobility
Netherlands, 2026
The Together Strong project focuses on empowering parents of children with developmental disabilities through education, international mobility, and the exchange of good practices.
As a partner organization, KroNland participated in activities in the Netherlands, where participants engaged in practical workshops, training sessions, and community-based learning approaches to develop new skills and strengthen mutual support.
The project contributes to building self-confidence, social competences, and a sense of community belonging, while promoting inclusive values and active participation at both local and European levels.
Featured project
1001 Views of Green Europe: Building communities through Art and Nature
A journey across Europe exploring sustainable living.
Through 1001 Views, we travel across Europe to discover eco communities, regenerative practices and innovative ways of living. Each place we visit represents one of the sustainability goals we actively develop through our work, from natural building and circular economy to community living and social inclusion. From every journey, we bring back knowledge, connections and inspiration, and transform them into real actions in Sisak, Croatia. This project connects storytelling, research and practice, building a bridge between countries, people and ideas for a more sustainable and resilient future.
Community & Artistic Projects
King’s Day – Embassy of the Netherlands
Croatia, 2025
KroNland was invited by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Croatia to present its work at the official King’s Day reception.
The event highlighted KroNland’s activities connecting Croatia
and the Netherlands through green economic development,
craft industries, sustainable agriculture and green tourism.
In collaboration with Amsterdam Street Art (ASA), artists created a live artwork titled “Roots of Renewal”, symbolising collaboration, recovery and shared values.
Cultural Industry
Croatia, 2023
A cross-border collaboration connecting Croatia and the Netherlands through art, community engagement and cultural exchange.
The project brought together artists and local communities
through murals, workshops and public space interventions
in collaboration with ASA Amsterdam Street Art.
Meeting G2 conference – Land of Emerging Optimism, in Sisak on September 28, 2023
Croatia, 2023
Dutch Experiences – Connecting with Nature
An international collaboration exploring the connection
between nature, sustainability and cultural exchange.
The project focused on sharing Dutch approaches to nature-based living, education and community development,
while connecting them with local initiatives in Croatia.
It contributed to knowledge exchange, international cooperation
and new perspectives on sustainable practices.
Days of Croatia in the Netherlands
Netherlands, 2023–2024
An international cultural festival connecting Croatian
and Dutch communities through art, music and heritage.
The project promoted the identity and cultural heritage
of Sisak-Moslavina County through concerts, exhibitions
and community events, strengthening international cooperation
and cultural exchange.
Co-financed by Sisak-Moslavina County and the Central State Office for Croats Abroad.
Yellow Dot Foundation
Croatia, 2024
The KroNland Foundation was awarded the Yellow Dot Foundation prize as the best donation project in Croatia for Transflorium.
The project received €2,500 in support from Wiener Insurance
to initiate the production of sustainable building materials
from recycled cardboard in Petrinja.
The initiative focuses on social inclusion by engaging people
with disabilities and individuals facing social exclusion
in the production process.
12 Peaks – Challenge Up
Croatia, 2025–2026
A project focused on promoting mental health and preventing mental disorders among children, young people and young adults.
Through educational workshops, volunteering activities and guided hiking experiences across Croatia, the project encourages healthy lifestyles, physical activity and connection with nature.
It promotes wellbeing, motivation and inner balance, highlighting the positive impact of nature on mental health and quality of life.
Parliament of the Republic of Croatia
Croatia, 2025
Our Sandra had the honor of presenting the work of the KroNland association in the Croatian Parliament, at the invitation of Marijana Petir, President of the Agriculture Committee.
The presentation focused on the Transflorium project,
which brings knowledge from the Netherlands to Croatia,
with the goal of developing sustainable building,
reviving local production and strengthening biodiversity
in the Sisak region.
Each project is a step towards a more connected and sustainable Europe
Let’s build something together
We are always open to new collaborations, partnerships and ideas across Europe.