The NGO Retrovizor was founded in 2024 in Zagreb. The name of the association was chosen as a symbol that embodies the idea that brought us together. A rear-view mirror is an object that allows us to look backwards, but it is also an object that allows us to follow other vehicles in motion. The dual function of the rear-view mirror reflects two thematic areas in our scope. On the one hand, we focus on processes and events in the 20th century that influenced the formation of contemporary Croatian and European society, as well as the representation of the past in the culture of memory. On the other hand, we analyse contemporary Croatian society in a comparative perspective, that is, in a broader regional and European context.
topics of interest:
- civic education
- contemporary history
- culture of remembrance
- political culture
- media
- culture and arts
- sustainable development and sustainable tourism
our goals:
- strengthening the reflection on the causes and consequences of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes in the modern history of Europe
- strengthening the dialogue on contemporary challenges, especially in preserving and strengthening the constitutional-legal order and democratic political culture
- strengthening of medial and visual literacy
- encouraging creativity in education
- encouraging lifelong learning and education of young people and adults
- strengthening non-institutional education in the development of democratic culture and the protection and promotion of human rights
- strengthening of international cooperation and mobility in education
- promoting tolerance, social inclusion and intercultural dialogue
- encouraging social engagement and active citizenship
Our activities:
- organisation and implementation of work-shops, study-trips, congresses, seminars, summer-schools und other activities in the frame of civic and academic education.
- education for active participation in the development of democratic culture
- archival activity: collection of books, magazines, photographs and other materials
- publication of scientific and professional publications, in accordance with special regulations
- activities in the scope of audio-visual and digital production