The Sevdah Foundation is an association of music professionals and creators dedicated to preserving and nurturing the Bosnian folk music tradition of Sevdalinka. Young people, determination, knowledge, and enthusiasm are the main resources and the driving forces at the center of their work.
The Roma language and education play a crucial role in preserving Roma culture and identity. However, given the insufficient support and integration within today's educational system, the Roma language is increasingly less spoken and is nearing extinction within Roma communities, which are considered the largest minority in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Post-Conflict Research Center (PCRC) and Balkan Diskurs invite young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate in the third edition of Peace Festival in Vitez from February 22 to 26, 2024.
At all levels of the education system in Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is very little space for young people to voice their concerns in any way about the issues that interest and affect them. The University of Sarajevo Faculty of Political Sciences is providing opportunities for young people to make their voices heard and thereby encourage positive changes in Bosnian society.
Gaining people’s trust is a challenging task, but once achieved, it should be utilized in the most positive way possible. This is how influencer Mirza Mustafagić begins his story, which is well-known to the public in Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond. He is an advocate for young people and all those who express and stand by their opinions - a rare and valuable quality today that should be encouraged. Mirza is the force behind the “You Can Be That Person Too” campaign, supporting the Oncology Department of the University Clinical Center (UCC) in Tuzla.