In June 2020, the Association of Citizens “Eco Network” in cooperation with the Municipality of Lukavac and Sports and Fishing Association “Smuđ” from Lukavac, began implementing the project “Inventory, analysis and monitoring of the diversity of ichthyofauna and ornithofauna of Lake Modrac”, funded by the Fund for the protection of the environment of the Federation of BiH. […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected women around the world – a staggering 87% of women business owners say they have been affected by the negative impacts. High representation in the sectors hardest hit by the economic crisis, a pronounced digital divide between the sexes in an increasingly virtual world and growing pressures of responsibility for caring[…]
The coronavirus pandemic has led to an increase in the number of people in need in Tuzla Canton, which is why the Imaret Soup Kitchen receives requests for new users every day. The Imaret Soup Kitchen in Tuzla is an integral part of Merhamet and is the largest institution of its kind in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The[…]
The short documentary film “Why does mom always cry?” made by Karmen Obrdalj from Mostar was awarded at the YOUKI International Media Festival in Wels, Austria. In a short statement, the jury wrote that they were delighted and thrilled with the young director. “We were thrilled by this young cinematic voice and we continue to follow with[…]
At a time when we face a shortage of jobs in the labor market every day, when the unemployment rate is rising and there are no tendencies that something will change on this issue, it is very important for each individual to think about what he/she can do. Some have already decided to leave the country and[…]
On November 18 (Wednesday), the LocalWorks virtually visited the Association Ruku na srce. We talked with Azra and Nusejba, two volunteers for the Association. During its ten years of existence, Ruku na srce gathered and inspired over 500 volunteers to make other people and children throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina happy. Humanitarian action “No child without New Year’s[…]
Movember or “November without shaving” is marked by men not shaving their beards or growing mustaches in November in order to raise awareness about the growing number of cancer patients. But did you know that there are women who celebrate Movember as well? These are Tuzla activists who started the “Švare” brand. Their story began in 2009,[…]
In mid-November, 2020, LocalWorks virtually visited Novo Goražde and Višegrad. We talked with an inspiring young activist, Marija Đurđević, who lives in Novo Goražde, and is studying in Višegrad. We talked about youth activism and opportunities for young people in these two local communities. Additionally, we also discussed the topics that are important for local communities in[…]
Within the project “Youth as a force for change in their local community” the Youth Festival in Prnjavor opens on Sunday Within the project “Youth as a force for change in their local community”, the Youth Festival in Prnjavor starts with the first activities on November 20, 2020. The ceremonial opening of the Festival is on Sunday,[…]