Bosnia and Herzegovina Array

Udruzenje IPAK - Mladost gradi buducnost

National Network

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Address

1. Inženjerijske brigade bb, VIII/1
75000 Tuzla
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Telephone

+387 35 299 027

Fax

+387 35 299 028

E-Mail

ipak@ipak-mgb.ba

E-Mail (2)

pavlina@ipak-mgb.ba

Mobile Phone

+387 61 737 283

Mobile Phone (other)

+387 61 050 673

Website

http://www.ipak-mgb.ba

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Year of Establishment

2003

Fields of Activity

Youth and education

General Information

IPAK-Mladost gradi buducnost is a youth organisation with 10 years of experience in youth work, a dynamic team of young people and adults, who plan, initiate and realise projects for creating a better future for Bosnia-Herzegovina’s youth. We are an active member of the civil society in Bosnia Herzegovina. We successfully represent our interests on a local, regional and international level and in the European context.We work with young people with a multi-ethnic and multi-religious background. We organise informal education and apprentice programs, cultural events and spare-time activities, peace projects and volunteer ships, international youth seminars Fun and common experiences are equally important to us. Our projects are supported by the IPAK planning office in Tuzla. IPAK has 8 full-time employers and 17 part time workers. Also in IPAK basis we have 45 volunteers. We maintain two youth centres, one in Simin Han (Federation) and one in Krizevici (Republika Srpska) which are visited by marginalized youth at the age from 15-27 years. We offer various national and international activities: e.g. informal education, intercultural communication, ecological projects and cultural events. IPAK is implementing programs and projects in both Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entity (Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina & Republika Srpska). In that sense, international volunteers will have opportunity to work in urban and rural parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the frame of the program YOUTH we sent a volunteer in 2004 to Germany. Our partner organization/ host organization was Friedenskreis Halle. We organized in March 2007 in the frame of the action 1 a multilateral youth exchange in Krizevici (RN 2006-3145). Youth groups out of Germany, Lithuania, Serbia and Bosnia participated.

Mission and Objectives

IPAK offers an opportunity for Bosnia-Herzegovina’s youth to shape their own personal development, a platform for social participation and a wide range of projects for creating a better future. Main objectives are: 1. Local integration of young refugees or displaced persons who return with their families to Bosnia and Herzegovina. 2. Youth participation and empowerment 3. Personal development of young people by social and intercultural learning in inter-ethnic and inter-religious peer groups. IPAK organization works in the fields of: - Informal education - International youth exchanges - Vocational training.

Main Projects / Activities

Youth Programmes Youth Centre Simin Han The youth centre Simin Han offers leisure time activities and sports. There are various regular workshop that the young people may choose to attend: Foreign language (German and English) and information technology courses; music and dance workshops; handcraft workshops; journalists’ workshop; seminars with the following themes: civil society development & participation; non violent action; youth policy; ecology. Once a week a movie afternoon takes place. Youth Centre Križevići (Project “Youth builds a bright Future”) The youth centre Križevići offers social support and integration programmes to young returnees. In the integration programmes both etnic communities (Bosnian Muslems and Bosnian Serbs) are learning together how to live and work in a common community. The process is supported by a “Non violent action project”. Further on, international youth exchanges with German and Swiss partners widen the intercultural experience and reflexion. Youth Cooperative Križevići Next to the youth centre the youth cooperative Križevići is running. The cooperative offers vocational training courses in agriculture & product marketing; carpentry; and office communication with a stress on computer skills’ training. Local Projects Besides the regular activities and the already mentioned “Non violent action project” a long-term project is the establishment of a “Youth Net” in the surrounding rural communities, but also including the City of Zvornik. The “Youth Net” is intended to function as a youth council or youth parliament, later on. International Projects Besides the described youth exchanges IPAK takes part in the EU-Youth Programme as partner or applicant. There is a strong connection with the SALTO office in Slovenia. Further on, IPAK starts co-operating with the German-French Youth Cooperation. Co-operation Partner IPAK keeps close co-operation with various local and international partners, as well form NGO-sector, as well from public sector.

Contact (1) Full Name

Lahira Sejfija

Head of the organisation

Lahira Sejfija

Contact (2) Full Name

Pavlina Vujović

Udruzenje za internacionalni razvoj muzike, teatra i multimedije

National Network

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Address

Obala Kulina bana 24
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Telephone

0038761160337

Telephone (other)

0038762559862

E-Mail

info@mtm.ba

Website

http://mtm.ba/v2/

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Year of Establishment

2013

Fields of Activity

Arts

General Information

Udruzenje za internacionalni razvoj muzike, teatra i multimedije (Association for the development of music, theatre and multimedia) iMTM Sarajevo was established in Sarajevo for all forms of arts and training in the field of culture with the primary objective to develop education in the fields that do not exist in BiH. With three full time employees and 10 associates iMTM is one of the main actors in enriching Sarajevo's cultural scene producing concert, theatre musicals and various culture events. iMTM organisation consists of 3 members of the Steering board and Assembly. Based on collective references, most recently iMTM was given membership in the International Theatre Institute and UNESCO's Network for Higher Education in the Performing Arts and is the only representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to date. iMTM partnered with RSL Awards London and is their representative for internationally accredited music education in the fields of singing, music production, musical theatre, acting, music instruments (guitar, piano, bass guitar, drums, violin, ukulele), music theory and modern dance (jazz and street).

Mission and Objectives

iMTM's mission is to foster creativity, innovation, and excellence in the fields of music, theatre, and multimedia by providing education, resources, and a collaborative environment for artists, scholars, and students. It seeks to explore the intersection of these art forms, pushing the boundaries of traditional performance and storytelling through the use of technology and multimedia. Our goal is to provide young people with the practical knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in your chosen profession, and to encourage risk-taking and innovation in the creation of new works, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in music theatre and multimedia. iMTM provides a multi-qualification educational program in a professional environment, adequate to the individual needs of the participants; iMTM creates artistic and educational environment where performers can reach the highest possible standard and build a bridge to a successful career in musical theatre and multimedia; iMTM encourages participants to collaborate as a theatre group, through interaction in the team as well as with those already active in the profession and regularly provides opportunities for performances in a wide context both informally and formally; iMTM stimulates habits of self-awareness and self-criticism, which will prepare students for challenges in the profession and encourages students to interact with other performers and composers from the country and region;

Main Projects / Activities

iMTM aims to promote arts with special emphasis on the development of musical theatre. In this area, iMTM produced Grease (2013), Footloose (2014), Dirty Dancing (2015), Annie (2016-2019), and Flashdance (2017) as well as children's plays Mravko Travko (2018) in cooperation with the Sarajevo Youth Theater, National theatre Sarajevo and finally Gala concert Broadway-West End musicals of the 80ties, Cabare Nowadays, Mjuzikl za novi svijet, Kabare zenske price as well as No One but you in co-production with BKC Sarajevo and in HKD Ivana Brlić Mažuranić in Slavonski Brod, Croatia. The projects were seen by over 10,000 people and 98 students of the University of Sarajevo, 108 children were educated through them. iMTM cooperated with EUSR, U.S. Embassy in BiH and British Embassy in Sarajevo on several projects in the field of musical theatre in the past.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

iMTM Sarajevo can contribute significantly to the Network in Bosnia by fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the fields of music, theatre, and multimedia. To maximise its impact, iMTM can actively collaborate with local cultural organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions, as well as seek partnerships with international cultural networks and funding sources. Through these efforts, iMTM can become a hub of artistic and cultural activity that enriches the Network in Bosnia and contributes to the country's cultural identity and development. By offering educational programs and workshops, iMTM can also provide opportunities for local artists, performers, and students to develop their skills and knowledge in music, theatre, and multimedia. This contributes to the growth of the local artistic community. In addition it can facilitate cultural exchange with artists and institutions from other countries to promote Bosnia's cultural identity on a global scale. It can also provide opportunities for Bosnian artists to gain exposure and recognition abroad.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Being part of the Anna Lindh Foundation Network would provide access to a network of like-minded individuals and organisations working towards similar goals. This network can be a valuable resource for collaboration, sharing knowledge, and leveraging collective efforts therefor joining the ALF Network will demonstrate a commitment to fostering cooperation and mutual respect across borders. Joining the foundation allows individuals and organizations to contribute to advocacy efforts aimed at raising awareness about the importance of intercultural dialogue and civil society engagement. This can lead to projects encouraging collaboration between Bosnian artists and international artists or institutions to create unique and culturally rich productions. Joint projects can help cross-pollinate ideas and techniques, leading to innovative performances. Participation in the foundation's activities can lead to a deeper appreciation and understanding of the rich cultural diversity of the Mediterranean region and beyond. Finally joining Anna Lindh Foundation can enhance the reputation and impact of an individual or organisation in the fields of intercultural dialogue and civil society engagement.

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Contact (1) Full Name

Irma Mulic

Job Title

Performing arts department leader

Head of the organisation

Jasmin Ferovic

Contact (2) Full Name

Alma Ferovic Fazlic

Job Title (2)

Deputy chairman of the Steering Board

Udruzenje za razvoje medija i civilnog drustva - URMCD

National Network

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Address

Višnjik 1
Prizemlje
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Telephone

+38761604833

E-Mail

dedovicharis@gmail.com

E-Mail (2)

urmcd.sarajevo@gmail.com

Website

https://en.urmcd.org/

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Year of Establishment

2016

Fields of Activity

Arts
Democracy and community development
Media
Youth and education

General Information

Our organization is structured of the General Assembly, Board of 3 members and 1 full time employee and 5 to 15 part time employees in accordance to projects we are working on. Our budgetary resources vary from 40.000€ to 120.000€ depending on a projects we do in a year. E.g. this year our budget is 110.000€, and last year it was 50.000€, with sources of funding being different foundations such as EU funding, UN organizations and private foundations. The activities we do, also vary from subject to subject. Our two main activities are in the field of culture and media. We are operating the most influential satire website in BiH satro.info and satire TV show "Stručni štab" that is being distributed on a national TV broadcast. Also we work in political accountability and political literacy, where we campaign online for accountability and do the educational workshops in the field for literacy. Strategic partners we work with are Mreža aktivističkih promjena, Obojena klapa, Zaboravljena djeca rata, Radio Kameleon and Balkan Art Scene - BAS.

Mission and Objectives

Mission – To establish and uphold media platforms which will strengthen media freedom in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to support citizens participation, and media and civic education of young people in the country.

Main Projects / Activities

The activities and objectives of the Association, in accord to the Statute, are: - Improvement of any and all aspects of media and civil society - Helping the development and accessibility of internships for young media workers - Advocating for media freedom and freedom of information - Helping and supporting the education of youth - Organizing seminars, workshops, conferences and debates to foster networking and develop new skills in beneficiaries of various professions. - Developing and implementing projects focused on media, civil society and human rights and political literacy - Exchanging experiences and information with similar Associations and other non-government organizations in the country and abroad; - Publishing books, brochures, bulletins and other publications, as well as launching web-sites and radio shows in order to achieve the objectives of the Association.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Our contribution can lay in the strengths of our experience and very good relationship with media in BiH, since we operate within the media sector for more than 10 years. On the other hand, we also have a great relations with art scene of Sarajevo and BiH. This is due to our projects with film workers, street artists, conceptual artists and many others. We have a pretty big experience in production and logistics, since we have done the first "Gender in Media" conference in BiH, produced a TV show and organized the production of workshops and production of documentaries and movies with young screenwriters, actors, directors and editors. We would definitely be able to help with organization of all kinds of events and visibility of the network.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to join the ALF network because we think that there are many quality CSO's within the ALF. And our stance is that networking with the other organizations that work in the field of art and culture is one of the main strengths in developing the democratic society in BiH and Western Balkan region. Existing in the ALF framework is an opportunity to exchange good practices with all the members of the network as well as bigger outreach and interconnecting with other people who might not be in the foundation, but a close associates, friends and partners with the similar goals.

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Contact (1) Full Name

Haris Dedovic

Job Title

Executive Director

Head of the organisation

Haris Dedovic

Contact (2) Full Name

Mirza Salkovic

Job Title (2)

Board member

UG Obala Art Centar / Sarajevo Film Festival

National Network

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Telephone

+387(33)20 94 11

Telephone (other)

+387(33)26 33 80

Fax

+387(33)26 33 81

E-Mail

info-sff@sff.ba

E-Mail (2)

ivana.pekusic@sff.ba

E-Mail (3)

joja@sff.ba

Website

http://www.sff.ba

Organisation Type

Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation

Year of Establishment

1998

Fields of Activity

Arts

General Information

The Festival Platform Sarajevo Film Festival is an international film festival with a specialized focus on the region of Southeast Europe (Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey). High quality programming within 12 festival sections, a strong industry development segment (CineLink), an educational platform for young filmmakers (Sarajevo Talent Campus) and outstanding presence of the international film industry, film authors and media representatives alongside a paying audience of over 100.000, all confirm that Sarajevo Film Festival is the leading event of its kind in the region, recognised by both professionals and the wider audiences. Council of Ministers BiH - Ministry of Civil Affairs, Government of Federation of BiH - Ministry of Culture and Sport, Canton Sarajevo - Ministry of Culture and Sport, City of Sarajevo, Stari Grad Municipality, Centar Municipality, Novi Grad Municipality, Novo Sarajevo Municipality, HT - E R O N E T, Raiffeisen Bank d.d. BiH, ORBICO, DHL, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, OPA, Austrian Embassy, Council of Europe, French Embassy, Dutch Embassy and others financially support Sarajevo Film Festival. The budget of the 15th Sarajevo Film Festival is 2.610.000,00. Sarajevo Film Festival has 20 full-time employees, 15 regular associates and around 700 season workers on preparation and realization of SFF.

Mission and Objectives

Strategy and Values
Through careful festival profiling towards the region of South-Eastern Europe and segments Competition (Feature, Documentary and Short Film), CineLink Project Development and Co-Production Market, Sarajevo Talent Campus and adjoining Sarajevo City of Film project, the Festival aims to foster the creation of a modern cinema scene and successful audio-visual sector in the region. By setting up training, development and educational projects geared towards advancing quality and providing opportunity and access, the Sarajevo Film Festival acts as a potent catalyst for regional industry development. Regional cooperation, as a mean of maximization of potential but also of solidarity and identification of common goals, is at the heart of this endeavour. Further, as its activities are conducted within the context of an international film event, the Festival is able to not only draw wide attention to regional cinematography but also facilitate the creation of important networks and the opening of cooperation channels between the regional film professional and their international counterparts.

Main Projects / Activities

CineLink project is the backbone of the festival`s Industry Section. It is a development and financing platform for carefully selected regional features destined for European co-production.
In cooperation with the Berlin International Film Festival and the Berlinale Talent Campus, Sarajevo Talent Campus, the educational programme of the Festival, was launched in 2007, offering an intensive programme of lectures, workshops, discussion panels, and screenings for young directors, actors, producers, and screenwriters coming from South-Eastern Europe.
Sarajevo City of Film is a project created in 2008 as a natural extension of the goals defined by the Sarajevo Talent Campus, aiming to utilize experiences and knowledge gained at the Campus for practical application and creation of low-budget short films.

Contact (1) Full Name

Jovan Marjanović

Head of the organisation

Mirsad Purivatra

Contact (2) Full Name

Asja Makarević

University Sarajevo School of Science and Technology

National Network

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Address

Hrasnička cesta 3a
71210 Sarajevo
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Telephone

+38733975002

Telephone (other)

+38733975039

Fax

+38733975030

E-Mail

administration@ssst.edu.ba

E-Mail (2)

jasmina.bajramovic@ssst.edu.ba

E-Mail (3)

maja.savic@ssst.edu.ba

Website

https://www.ssst.edu.ba/

Organisation Type

Other

Year of Establishment

2004

Fields of Activity

Youth and education

General Information

The University Sarajevo School of Science and Technology (the University SSST) was opened in October 2004 in Sarajevo as the first private University in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dedicated to providing internationally competitive education, SSST established collaboration with the University of Buckingham (United Kingdom), and is today the only private University in BiH offering its graduates a dual degree. Through this collaboration, SSST is the only University in the region of South-Eastern Europe monitored by the UK's Quality Assurance Agency. University SSST employs internationally educated academic staff currently numbering 112 members. SSST along with its founding MET Foundation are offering a number of scholarships, with the possibility of extending the scholarship decision, subject to the candidate meeting of all the requirements stipulated by the SSST Scholarship Rules and Regulations, with more then 10 international partners and organizations providing full and partial scholarships. With more then 50 universities, research institutes and facilities acting as partners in projects as well as curricular activities, SSST boast a significant collaborative network engaged within various granting schemes, mainly European Union (Erasmus+ programs) and other similar opportunities.

Mission and Objectives

The main mission of the University SSST is to offer an internationally acclaimed, high-quality education on par with highest rated word universities. To fulfil its mandate for excellence, the University SSST has put together an internationally educated and ambitious Faculty, many of whose members come to us from the world's leading universities (MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Georgetown, and Imperial College). The Faculty is actively engaged in research projects within their fields, remaining at the forefront of their profession’s advances both in terms of research and innovative teaching methodology. Our University employs one professor for every four students – the highest ratio in the region and wider – while our system of academic advising ensures that professors and teaching assistants are available for daily consultations and are charged with individual monitoring of each student's academic progress. The University SSST curriculum, taught entirely in English language, seeks not only to transfer technical skills and academic knowledge but also to build confident and globally-minded graduates, prepared for the challenging international environment. SSST is one of the top regional universities, ranked #571-580 in QS World University Rankings 2019.

Main Projects / Activities

List of projects:
SSST 599856
Jean Monnet Network “Migration and Asylum Policies Systems” – MAPS
Jean Monnet September 2019-May 2022 (extended due to COVID-19) BEN 300.000,00 EUR https://mapsnetwork.eu/

SSST 598307
Enhancing and Validating Service-Related Competencies in Versatile Learning Environments in Western Balkan Universities – E-VIVA
CBHE
January 2019 – December 2021 BEN 57.995,00 EUR https://evivaproject.eu/

SSST 587516
Jean Monnet Network “Democratization and Reconciliation in the Western Balkans”
Jean Monnet
October 2017 – October 2020 BEN 34.600 EUR n/a

SSST 561485
Curriculum Development joint European Political Science MA (EuroPS)
CBHE
October 2015 -October 2017 BEN 85.181 EUR https://euro-ps.org/

SSST 101050180
Erasmus-EDU-2021-EMJM-Design
International Master in Virtual Reality Production - IMVRP February 2022 - COO 55.000 EUR TBD

SSST 101047782
ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH
European Public Health and Migrations - EUPHAM March 2022 - COO 14.000 EUR https://eupham.org/

SSST 101060145 –
HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-02 - 01 - Twinning Western Balkans Special
Equality Diversity and Inclusion for Research Enhancement in Bosnia Herzegovina - EDIRE
September 2022 - COO 333,250 EUR TBD

SSST 101055818 - CREA-CULT-2021-COOP - Life and environment of Women Leaders in Western Balkans History in Virtual Reality - SHELeadersVR 2022- BEN 19.821,31 EUR TBD

SSST HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-02 - EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOR RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT IN BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA – EDIRE
101060145 2022- COO 333,250.00 EUR -

SSST HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-ERA-01 - Building Gender Equality through gender budgeting for Institutional Transformation – BUDGET IT
101094391 2022- BEN 125,060.00 EUR -

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

With its policies of open dialogue and continuing academic exploration of existing public narratives, especially in the context of war-stricken Bosnia-Herzegovina that is still suffocating in post-war traumas and recurring nationalistic turmoil almost three decades post-war, the University SSST is deeply committed to empowering new voices, especially within its existing Political Science and International Relations Faculty, to engage and inspire change within its own micro communities and wider. This is why the University SSST is adamant in spearheading various research activates and projects concerning vulnerable groups (such as migrant and migration phenomena which has now reached a critical phase especially in the Western Balkans, but also now in Western Europe with the Russian-Ukrainian conflict) and reexamining national politics within the global context. We believe that activities already rooted in the University programs are mirroring the ALF's efforts on an international scale, as our students are not just active within the proposed project activities of our departments, but also develop social consciousness early on which enables them to be progressive and effective in creating positive change.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that membership to the ALF Network, besides participating in a wide-range, strong and cohesive network for enabling positive change in policymaking processes, would provide us with the opportunity to engage with similar organizations with research background, enhancing possibilities for a more substantial impact through project activities on a lager scale. The University SSST is also the initiator of the Mediterranean Forum, previously known as Dubrovnik Talks, an event created to provide a unique geopolitical and scientific platform addressing global economic, political and scientific issues in the context of Mediterranean area. This international conference has been involving various researchers in social, medical, natural, computer and other sciences since 2017, and has particularly been focused on migrant crisis in the region, with the aim of establishing potential policy solutions in a growing humanitarian crisis. We trust that our University's mission and vision are compatible with the overall purpose of the ALF Network, and we are looking forward to establishing mutually beneficial collaboration.

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Contact (1) Full Name

Jasmina Bajramović

Job Title

International Cooperation and Research Coordinator

Head of the organisation

Professor Vjekoslav Domljan, Rector

Contact (2) Full Name

Maja Savić Bojanić

Job Title (2)

Political Science and International Relations Faculty Dean

University Sarajevo School of Science and Technology

National Network

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Address

Hrasnička cesta 3a
71210 Sarajevo
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Telephone

+38733975002

Telephone (other)

+38733975039

Fax

+38733975030

E-Mail

administration@ssst.edu.ba

E-Mail (2)

jasmina.bajramovic@ssst.edu.ba

E-Mail (3)

maja.savic@ssst.edu.ba

Website

https://www.ssst.edu.ba/

Organisation Type

Other

Year of Establishment

2004

Fields of Activity

Youth and education

General Information

Mission and Objectives

Main Projects / Activities

SSST 587516
Jean Monnet Network “Democratization and Reconciliation in the Western Balkans”
Jean Monnet
October 2017 – October 2020 BEN 34.600 EUR n/a

SSST 561485
Curriculum Development joint European Political Science MA (EuroPS)
CBHE
October 2015 -October 2017 BEN 85.181 EUR https://euro-ps.org/

SSST 101050180
Erasmus-EDU-2021-EMJM-Design
International Master in Virtual Reality Production - IMVRP February 2022 - COO 55.000 EUR TBD

SSST 101047782
ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH
European Public Health and Migrations - EUPHAM March 2022 - COO 14.000 EUR https://eupham.org/

SSST 101055818 - CREA-CULT-2021-COOP - Life and environment of Women Leaders in Western Balkans History in Virtual Reality - SHELeadersVR 2022- BEN 19.821,31 EUR TBD

SSST HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-02 - EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOR RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT IN BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA – EDIRE
101060145 2022- COO 333,250.00 EUR -

SSST HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-ERA-01 - Building Gender Equality through gender budgeting for Institutional Transformation – BUDGET IT
101094391 2022- BEN 125,060.00 EUR -

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

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Contact (1) Full Name

Jasmina Bajramović

Job Title

International Cooperation and Research Coordinator

Head of the organisation

Professor Vjekoslav Domljan, Rector

Contact (2) Full Name

Maja Savić Bojanić

Job Title (2)

Political Science and International Relations Faculty Dean

Warm up 15. Bedem fest: Public Invitation for young bands from Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Warm up 15. Bedem fest: Public Invitation for young bands from Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina

The non-governmental organization Pro Futuro Nikšić, Montenegro, in cooperation with the Youth Resource Center (ORC) from Tuzla, is issuing a Public Call for young bands from Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate in the music program of the 15th Bedem Fest, which will be held from 22-24. August at the Fortress in Nikšić. The application deadline will last until June 1. In the specified period, young bands from Montenegro should send their applications to:

petarsundic@yahoo.com

and young bands from Bosnia and Herzegovina to:

orctuzla@bih.net.ba

The application should contain the name of the band, a short biography, a profile on social networks, a video if there is one and/or at least one recording.

"At the end of the 20-day deadline for applications, on June 2, we will publish the final list of applied bands. After that, we will use a special platform to let followers of social networks, followers of Bedem Fest, the Youth Resource Center and the Youth Network of Bosnia and Herzegovina choose to allow one band from Montenegro and one band from Bosnia and Herzegovina who have the most votes to participate in the 15th. Bedem fest. We provided travel expenses, accommodation and fees for the bands".

"Serving as a good example, Bedem fest wants to encourage and encourage other festivals in the region to create a bigger space for providing the opportunity for young unestablished bands to participate in the music program and accompanying contents of the festival, in order to promote their author's work in front of a wide audience, gain important experiences, met with their peers, used media publicity. We connect young people from Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bedem Fest, culture and cultural life with personal and social identity. The participation of young bands at the Bedem Fest will be an important experience for them, enabling them, along with the concert, to get to know other societies and social groups and to foster interculturality, understanding, appreciation and nurturing diversity together through cultural activities. The acquired reference will mean a lot in the development of further careers of young bands, points out Petar Šundić, project manager.

"The project "We can do it together" was financed at the first call of the Youth Cultural Fund of the Western Balkans, which is implemented by the Regional Office for Youth Cooperation (RYCO), with the support of the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The project aims to support the activism of young people and those who deal with young people in the field of culture and offer creative solutions for social and political issues in the Western Balkans, contributing to regional cooperation, intercultural dialogue, peace building and reconciliation. The project will contribute to the improvement of regional cooperation of cultural workers and enable innovative ways of implementing various cultural and artistic activities that would have a regional component and contribute to intercultural learning and dialogue, peace building and reconciliation".

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WATERranean, building an interculture of water in MED area

WATERranean was a project that set out to promote coexistence and mutual understanding across the Mediterranean region. In order to achieve these aims, the project organisers set out to build a shared vision of the common destiny of human societies...

Western Balkans Network

National Network

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Address

Franjevačka 78b
88000 Mostar
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Telephone

0038763315572

E-Mail

jaselez@gmail.com

E-Mail (2)

amina.colakovic@gmail.com

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Year of Establishment

2018

Fields of Activity

Democracy and community development
Heritage
Human rights
International/Cultural relations
Youth and education

General Information

- It is a young non-profit organization, currently led by 4 young volunteers, with an executive board structure. It is not member oriented, but has more than 100 beneficiaries in a year, professors and high school students. Main partners are HERMES (CRO) and Open Communication (SRB) - It is a young organization, founded last year, so the budget is not big - Sources of funding for last year were Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Anne Frank House - WEB is working on two projects, one is "Anne Frank - history for today" traveling exhibition and the other one is "Model International Criminal Court - Western Balkans". Both projects are dealing with a past, actively working on a process of reconciliation on the Balkans. - Main partners involved are Open Communication from Serbia and HERMES from Croatia.

Mission and Objectives

WEB seeks to pursue, on a national and regional level, the breaking the taboo of Yugoslav history, generating dialogue between the people, groups, and countries that stopped communicating constructively; bringing together and encouraging cooperation between different generations (primary schools, high schools and universities, professionals) as well as between disenfranchised interest groups (youth, women, professional associations, labor unions, social justice activists and minority groups).

Main Projects / Activities

Model International Criminal Court - Western Balkans (MICC WeB) is an adapted simulation of war crimes trials, where students take on the role of prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, the press. In an intense six-day program, they cover topics of human rights dilemmas, history, and identity de/construction, they interview contemporary witnesses from the wars in former Yugoslavia. The education culminates in the actual trial simulation, where well-known war crimes trials are re-enacted.
By tackling taboos prevalent in the region marked by recent turbulent past, MICC WeB seeks to open up the space for communication in order to digest the difficult history – and not let it hold hostage any longer the region’s young people’s present and future.
The main goal of ”Anne Frank – History for today” exhibition is to raise awareness and encourage discussion about the recent history of nationalism, exclusion, prejudice, discrimination in the region and promote debate and dialogue on our common past. The project also tended to promote critical thinking about historical events and their relevance for contemporary challenges, as well as to inspire an interdisciplinary, civic-education oriented history education.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can contribute with projects and workshops, in which the recent history, nationalist conflicts, divisive rhetoric, and extremist views are discussed through dialogue and debate, building long-lasting bridges, friendships and networks in the process. Since Bosnia and Herzegovina has so many problems and challenges in the present, our activities bring together disenfranchised interest groups (youth, women, educators, professional associations, labor unions, social justice activists and minority groups), providing an opportunity for exchange of experiences, and building their capacity for advocacy and problem solving in their communities.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Currently, we are connected with other organizations regionally, and we would like now to continue spreading our network internationally.

Contact (1) Full Name

Jasmin Elezović

Job Title

President

Head of the organisation

Jasmin Elezović

Contact (2) Full Name

Amina Čolaković

Job Title (2)

Project coordinator

XIX PitcWise Festival of women's art and activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina begins

CURE Foundation Sarajevo

XIX PitcWise Festival of women's art and activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina begins

Me, You, We – magnificent feminists. We can do it - start it - change it!

This year's festival will be held from September 12 to 15, at the BiH Historical Museum in Sarajevo.

Join us to celebrate the diversity, strength and achievements of women together!

The rich program includes exhibitions, creative workshops, lectures, panel discussions, book promotions, film screenings, performances, concerts and many surprises!

The entire program is available at https://fondacijacure.org/program-pitchwise-festivala/

This year's Festival was also supported by the UN Women office in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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