Introducing youth officers – Marija Jozić: The role of youth officer in local government is a great pleasure and a great responsibility!

Youth officers provide support and assistance to youth organizations and young people to overcome everyday challenges in their work and be strong actors for the development of the communities in which they operate. The Institute for Youth Development KULT particularly emphasizes the improvement of the position and promotion of the role of youth officers, with the aim […]

Introducing the youth officers: Nina Tirić – Support and cooperation with young people in the Sarajevo Canton is important

Nina Tirić was born in Sarajevo, where she completed primary and secondary school, and then received her master’s degree in sociology from the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Sarajevo. Since 2021, she has been employed at the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Youth of the Sarajevo Canton. Nina believes that her formal education was very important[…]

Steps to improve the position of young people in Velika Kladuša

The Institute for Youth Development KULT has re-established cooperation with the Municipality of Velika Kladuša after an eight-year break. Jasmin Bešić, the Institute’s General Director, met with the new Mayor of the Municipality, Boris Horvat, to discuss priorities for youth in this community. The meeting resulted in an agreement on important steps that will improve the position[…]

Demographic collapse or solutions?

Demographic challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina represent a key obstacle to the country’s long-term development. Negative natural growth and mass emigration of young and working-age population threaten future economic and social stability. Each of the administrative levels – the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republika Srpska and the Brčko District – is working on adopting and[…]

In a healthy society, healthy young people

Youth are the foundation of every society, but also one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to social challenges and health. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, where young people face numerous obstacles, special attention must be paid to creating policies that support their development and ensure a healthy and safe life. Social care for youth and[…]