The document analyzes philanthropic responses in the Western Balkans to the COVID-19 crisis, detailing donation categories and values. Equipment and supplies for medical needs are the primary focus, with regional variations in giving patterns across countries like Serbia and Bosnia. Overall, donations total over 15 million euros, with significant contributions from the business sector and citizens.

1. 45.7%Equipment
38.4%
Supplies and
consumables
5.9%
Humanitarian
support
10.1%
Other
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42.9%Equipment
41,3%
Supplies and
consumables
8,0%
Humanitarian
support
7,8%
Other
43.6%Supplies and
consumables
36.0%
Equipment
7.0%
Humanitarian
support
13.4%
Other
54.8%Supplies and
consumables
20.4%
Equipment
18.5%
Humanitarian
support
6.2%
Other
48.6%Supplies and
consumables
37.8%
Humanitarian
support
9.5%
Equipment
4.1%
Other
43.5%Supplies and
consumables
29.4%
Humanitarian
support
11.2%
Equipment
15.9%
Other
80.8%Supplies and
consumables
13.6%
Equipment
0.0%
Humanitarian
support
5.6%
Other
Serbia
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Montenegro
Kosovo
Albania
North
Macedonia
Croatia
COVID-19 has changed the way our communities
work overnight. From the beginning of the crisis
until May 12, we analyzed data on
philanthropic instances in Western Balkans. This is
how citizens, companies, and nonprofits respond
in solidarity to the crisis.
73.0%
6.2%
11.3%
0.0%
9.5%
Business sector
Mass giving (citizens)
Individuals
Private foundations
Others
5,370,748 EURvalue of
donations
44.0%
40.1%
14.2%
0.8%
1.0%
Business sector
Mass giving (citizens)
Individuals
Private foundations
Others
1,732,461 EURvalue of
donations
2,535,204 EUR85.0%
1.9%
1.5%
0.0%
11.6%
Business sector
Mass giving (citizens)
Individuals
Private foundations
Others
value of
donations
836,750 EUR13.0%
71.9%
15.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Business sector
Mass giving (citizens)
Individuals
Private foundations
Others
value of
donations
33.1%
10.5%
15.1%
1.0%
40.2%
Business sector
Mass giving (citizens)
Individuals
Private foundations
Others
9,290,363 EURvalue of
donations
7,921,878 EUR52.9%
16.7%
3.7%
0.9%
25.8%
Business sector
Mass giving (citizens)
Individuals
Private foundations
Others
value of
donations
Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
mostly give for the purchase of
medical equipment. Albania, Croatia,
Kosovo, Montenegro, and North
Macedonia donate primarily for the
purchase of consumables,
such as masks and gloves.
VALUE OF DONATIONS
USE OF DONATIONS
3.004
value of
donations
67.6%
3.7%
9.2%
7.5%
11.8%
Business sector
Mass giving (citizens)
Individuals
Private foundations
Others
15,220,845 EUR
PHILANTHROPY’S
RESPONSE TO COVID-19
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