Overview

ID: Bosnia - 2206, “Building Bridges”
Location: Bosnia & Herzegovina
Project Length: 7 Days

ABOUT the community PARTNER

This Assignment takes place in a rural region that has suffered ethnic cleansing and genocide, and has now become a beacon of peace building in Bosnia. The Community Partner’s founder who was in one of the concentration camps himself during the Bosnian civil war and perhaps other victims of the war itself.

The 1990s war claimed more than 100,000 lives in Bosnia. Prijedor, where the community partner is rooted, witnessed the formation of the first concentration camps on European soil since WWII. The divisions have persisted to this day resulting in young people growing up, living and studying in often segregated schools. The stagnant economy and dangerously high unemployment rate – especially among young people – only serve to engrain existing divisions in the community still riven by mistrust more than two decades after the war.

assignment DETAILS

This Assignment takes place in the village of Kevljani in north west Bosnia. It is a rural region with beautiful mountains and hiking trails.

There are two key projects to look at. Firstly, the design and build of the Peace Centre building, designed by Bosnian-British architect Vernes who was inspired by the community partner to return to Bosnia. The other is Project on peace-building.

The Associate will be visiting various sites and monuments associated with the genocide and have the opportunity to meet and document individuals who wish to share their stories.

Impact GOALS

The Community Partners has 3 specific aims for the use of this story:

• To end ethnic segregation of young people.

• To provide safe spaces for young people.

• To address the lack of opportunities for young people.

Desirable

  • Open to being part of our Mentorship Program where the Associate will have the opportunity to mentor someone from the community in photography in exchange for assistance during the Assignment.

assignment costs

$2,797.00 USD

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