Author: Sladjan Tomic One of the worst election turnouts in the elections held on Sunday speaks of the apathy of our society. Faced with numerous problems, citizens are apparently increasingly resorting to criticism without action, even going to the polls. However, there are no results from empty words without action. The activist from Janja, Elvir Ibrisimovic, professor […]
Author: Nermina Zulic At the beginning of June, a small but extremely persistent team of young people from Bihac, gathered in the “Spectrum” Extreme Sports Club, gifted the citizens another place for recreation at the beginning of June. It is a Flamingo loophole indoor climbing hall, 160 square meters in area, with 200 square meters of climbing[…]
Author: Natasa Tomic The Women’s Association “Venera” from Kotor Varos has 50 members, of which 25 are active. The association was founded in 2018, with the aim of preserving tradition, folk customs and heritage of the Kotor Varos Municipality and to work on the networking of women. With their work, they want to economically empower women who[…]
“For a good neighborhood” from Srebrenica In Srebrenica, one can feel the full weight of the war and the post-war transitional Bosnian society. The consequences of destruction and devastation are difficult to see. The genocide of Bosniaks in the UN safe zone of Srebrenica committed by Serbian forces in July 1995, the most terrible court-confirmed crime in[…]
Countless civic initiatives and organizations across the country are doing outstanding things and collectively creating an inspiring movement that ignites the local power. Citizens who, through their actions, build peace and better living conditions for everyone, give hope, and initiate important changes in their communities. Their action at the micro level is therefore more important, because they[…]
Author: Sladjan Tomic The local community of Dubravica in Zavidovici is a true example of what local community councils should do – serve the local community. Dozens of children who spend their free time in the premises of the Municipal Health Center Dubravice testify that it is not just telling stories, but concrete things. Until a few[…]
Filip Simunovic from the Rama Rowing Center in Bosnia and Herzegovina stayed because of his love for rowing When in the area where there are still two schools under one roof and a huge tourism potential in nature like on the world destination covers that is systematically stagnating, a young person decides to stay and change things,[…]
Gradina as a source of inspiration and existence Tesanj is one of the municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina that has the epithet of an economic miracle. In the municipality, which despite its specific location, away from the main roads, achieves extremely good economic and export results. Almost all industries are represented, and there are few unemployed among[…]
The “United Women” Foundation was established in 1996 and is one of the most well-known organizations dealing with issues of gender-based violence in the Republika Srpska. Through their actions, they improved the legislative framework related to issues of gender-based violence, provided support to women survivors of violence, and raised society’s awareness of this problem. Although their first[…]