UZ MARSHALL PLAN ZA HRVATSKU-PROJEKT NADE ZA DIJASPORU I MLADE

Uz Marshall plan za Hrvatsku-projekt nade za dijasporu i mlade!

Tekst:Josip Josef Mayer

Neka hrvatska ruža ostane simbol snage i stvaralačke energije, koja nas potiče na rad, mir i napredak. Naša zajednička misija je graditi budućnost mira, ne samo u Hrvatskoj, nego i na Balkanu te šire, u svijetu.

Mladi žele mir, ne rat. To smo jasno vidjeli tijekom Hrvatskog obrambenog rata, kada je najveća želja bila očuvanje doma i budućnosti. Danas, u mirnodopskim vremenima, njihovi snovi ostaju isti – siguran i dostojanstven život. No, često se o Balkanu govori kao o regiji s ljudima nesklonima suradnji i napretku. Takva percepcija može se promijeniti stvaranjem modernih inicijativa poput onih koje potiče gospodin Zdenko Štriga s projektom Marshall plan za Hrvatsku i dijasporu.

Ovaj projekt uključuje gradnju pametnih kuća znanja, koje bi povezivale Hrvatsku s dijasporom, ali i sa susjednim zemljama. Takvi centri mogli bi biti temelji napretka za cijelu regiju, čineći mlade ljude nositeljima pozitivnih promjena.

Pokojni predsjednik Franjo Tuđman prepoznao je ključnu ulogu dijaspore u obnovi i razvoju Hrvatske. Njegova vizija pomirenja trebala bi biti nadahnuće za današnje generacije, kako u Hrvatskoj tako i u susjednim zemljama, jer jedino suradnjom možemo prevladati podjele i graditi zajedničku budućnost.

Važno je podsjetiti svijet da je bivša Jugoslavija, unatoč svim svojim manama, bila prva multinacionalna država u Europi nakon Drugog svjetskog rata. Činilo ju je šest nacija – Hrvati, Srbi, Slovenci, Makedonci, Albanci i drugi – koje su se povezivale na svoj način. No, nasilje i ratovi 1990-ih pokazali su koliko su mir i dijalog krhki, a mladi na obje strane pretrpjeli su neizmjerne gubitke.

Danas, u svjetlu sukoba poput onog u Ukrajini, moramo se još snažnije zalagati za mir i budućnost. Naša djeca zaslužuju svijet bez rata, svijet u kojem će imati priliku za obrazovanje, rad i dostojanstven život. To je vizija Marshall plana za Hrvatsku i dijasporu – projekt koji povezuje ljude, nadilazi granice i daje mladima razlog za ostanak i povratak u domovinu.

Svi zajedno, dijaspora i domovina, možemo stvoriti temelje za kvalitetniju budućnost – u Hrvatskoj i diljem svijeta.

   Udruga Marshall plan Hrvatska, budućnost uz dijasporu,

WITH THE MARSHALL PLAN FOR CROATIA – A PROJECT OF HOPE FOR THE DIASPORA AND YOUTH

Let the Croatian rose remain a symbol of strength and creative energy, inspiring us toward work, peace, and progress. Our shared mission is to build a future of peace, not only in Croatia but also in the Balkans and beyond.

Young people desire peace, not war. This was evident during the Croatian Homeland War when the greatest wish was to preserve homes and secure a future. Today, in times of peace, their dreams remain the same—a safe and dignified life. Yet, the Balkans are often portrayed as a region where cooperation and progress are elusive. This perception can be changed through modern initiatives like the ones championed by Mr. Zdenko Štriga with the Marshall Plan for Croatia and its diaspora.

This project envisions the construction of "smart houses of knowledge" that would connect Croatia with its diaspora as well as with neighboring countries. Such centers could serve as foundations for regional progress, empowering young people to become drivers of positive change.

The late President Franjo Tuđman recognized the crucial role of the diaspora in rebuilding and developing Croatia. His vision of reconciliation should inspire today's generations, both in Croatia and its neighboring countries. Only through cooperation can we overcome divisions and build a shared future.

It is important to remind the world that former Yugoslavia, despite its flaws, was the first multinational state in Europe after World War II. It comprised six nations—Croats, Serbs, Slovenes, Macedonians, Albanians, and others—connected in their unique ways. However, the violence and wars of the 1990s revealed how fragile peace and dialogue can be, with young people on all sides suffering immeasurable losses.

Today, in light of conflicts like the one in Ukraine, we must advocate even more strongly for peace and the future. Our children deserve a world without war, one where they have opportunities for education, work, and a dignified life. This is the vision of the Marshall Plan for Croatia and its diaspora—a project that connects people, transcends borders, and gives young people a reason to stay and return to their homeland.

Together, as the diaspora and the homeland, we can lay the foundations for a brighter future—in Croatia and across the world.

  Udruga Marshall plan Hrvatska, budućnost uz dijasporu,