ABOUT US

Creating a Resilient Future for Local Communities

Rooted in community, growing for the future

About Us

Our Foundation operates with the goal of creating positive change in the communities of Vareš, Kakanj, and Breza through education, environmental protection, and the improvement of public health. We believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Originally established by Adriatic Metals plc, we now operate as an independent organization. Our approach is based on collaboration, knowledge, and a long-term commitment to sustainable development.
The Adriatic Foundation is a non-political, non-governmental, and non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in local communities. The highest decision-making and governing body of the Foundation is the Board of Trustees, composed of members from the communities of Vareš, Kakanj, and Breza.
To ensure objectivity and independence in the Foundation’s work, the identities of the Board members remain anonymous to the public.

Rooted in community, growing for the future

About Us

Our Foundation operates with the goal of creating positive change in the communities of Vareš, Kakanj, and Breza through education, environmental protection, and the improvement of public health. We believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Originally established by Adriatic Metals plc, we now operate as an independent organization. Our approach is based on collaboration, knowledge, and a long-term commitment to sustainable development.
The Adriatic Foundation is a non-political, non-governmental, and non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in local communities. The highest decision-making and governing body of the Foundation is the Board of Directors, composed of members from the communities of Vareš, Kakanj, and Breza.
To ensure objectivity and independence in the Foundation’s work, the identities of the Board members remain anonymous to the public.

A Vision for Lasting Change

We are committed to a future where the communities of Vareš, Kakanj, and Breza thrive on their own terms. By expanding our partnerships and adapting our programs to evolving needs, we aim to deepen our impact and establish a model of sustainable, community-centered development. Our vision is to create a legacy of resilience, opportunity, and shared value that will benefit these communities for generations to come.

Empowering growth, integrity, and positive impact for all.

Mission and Vision

Our mission is to empower individuals and communities through education, environmental preservation and healthcare support. Through strategic initiatives and partnerships, we work to build a healthier, and more sustainable society – today and for generations to come.

Our Team

Arnela Babić
Director of the Adriatic Foundation

Vision requires courage, and true change demands dedication, patience, and belief in people. These are the very values embodied by Arnela Babić, Director of the Adriatic Foundation.

Arnela leads the team with a clear conviction that knowledge, health, and nature must be preserved, nurtured, and passed on. Her leadership goes beyond management – it is a daily commitment to creating spaces where communities can grow, breathe healthier, and learn more freely.

She brings strategic clarity as well as deep human warmth to everything she does. Her strength lies not in words, but in actions: in projects that reach the most vulnerable groups, in initiatives that enrich our environment, and in partnerships that endure because they are built on trust.

Guided by the belief that every change begins with the individual, Arnela works tirelessly to ensure that the Adriatic Foundation remains a place where visions don’t stay dreams – but become plans, and plans become a tangible, sustainable reality.

Aida Hasković
Projects and Operations Coordinator

At the heart of every well-designed project is a person who knows how to listen to the needs of the community, connect people, and turn ideas into real change. In our team, that person is Aida Hasković.

As the Program and Project Coordinator of the Adriatic Foundation, Aida skillfully weaves together the three core threads of our work – education, health, and environmental protection. With precision and an ability to see the bigger picture, she ensures that the Foundation’s projects go beyond theory and are visibly implemented on the ground – in education, local communities, and the environment.

Her strength lies in the ability to turn plans into movement and challenges into opportunities. Whether she’s developing educational programs for youth, designing environmental initiatives, or coordinating efforts to improve health and well-being – Aida does it with dedication, warmth, and a vision for a better tomorrow.