- Dignity and individual autonomy, including freedom of choice and independence of persons - Non-discrimination and non-violence - Participation and inclusion in society - Respect and protection of human rights and respect for diversity - Equal opportunities - Accessibility - Equality between men and women - Interdependence and indivisibility of all human rights - Team work - Professionalism and ethics in work - Partnership and cross-sectoral cooperation

The vision of SDDH is to develop a society in which people suffering from MD and NMB will realize the right to live independently and equalize opportunities for life in the community.

The mission of SDDH is to provide support to people suffering from MD and NMB of all age groups through the development of social services aimed at preventing the progression of the disease, inclusive education, employment and inclusion in all aspects of life in the Republic of Croatia.

The Association of Dystrophists of Croatia was founded 40 years ago, after several people suffering from muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases decided to join together. The first socio-humanitarian organization aimed to improve the availability of health care and improve rehabilitation, education, professional and social rehabilitation. The first years of work were not easy, but they faced the fact that living with a neuromuscular disease was a big struggle in Croatia. The alliance developed and successfully cooperated with other organizations and societies. Today, the Federation of Dystrophy Associations of Croatia is led by president Marica Mirić and vice-presidents Tomislav Goll and Davor Komar, and members: Zlatko Franjić, Mirjana Janžek, Gordana Jurčević, Goran Razum and Luka.