What kind of philanthropy did you participate in?

Vucinic I work with disabled children using physical therapy. It is my job, and it reflects my love towards disabled children and their families.

How long have you been  involved in this work?

Vucinic: I have worked with disabled children for over 20 years.

Where do you work?

Vucinic: I work in our general hospital, which is called Dr.Josip Benčević, in Slavonski Brod, in Croatia. I work in the children’s department.

Do you work anywhere else?

Vucinic: I do voluntary work at an association for stimulating the healthy development of children and youth in my town.

What is the best thing about your job?

Vucinic: I very much enjoy learning about the experiences experts from around the world who work with disabled children. I lean a lot from exchanging information on this subject.

What is the hardest part of your work?

Vucinic: The hardest of my volunteer work is finding sponsors who wish to support the work of a nonprofit organization devoted to helping disabled children. It’s hard to find funding for children with special needs. It is a tragedy because disabled children and their families deserve and need our help.

What would you say to someone else who is thinking of getting involved with some kind of philanthropy?

Vucinic: Everybody must open their own heart for others.

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