article / თებერვალი 8, 2024
Comfort in a Cup of Coffee
Safi, whose education was interrupted in Afghanistan wants to become a doctor and help women and children, and she was joyous to hear of the opportunity to practice her spoken English and learn a bit of the local language while having coffee with locals. Language classes and community meetings are a part of the World Vision BiH programme providing mental health and psychosocial support to migrants and refugees in BiH, and build empathy and solidary among refugee and local population. These activities are supported through the regional GIZ project “Social participation of people on the move and local population in host regions of the Western Balkans”.
article / თებერვალი 16, 2024
Faith based action against gender-based violence
Gender-based violence and femicide are on the increase in BiH. World Vision is taking innovative approach, uniting with religious communities and leaders to address the problem at its roots. our research shows that boys and girls hold rigid views and adhere to prescribed gender roles. with this action, we aim to change harmful societal norms.
article / თებერვალი 8, 2024
Football is life
A young refugee tries to find a safe heaven and protection in the countries of the European Union. His harrowing journey to safety takes years. On the move, he stays in refugee camps. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, World Vision and GIZ offer activities that rekindle hope for refugees. Near Sarajevo, this young man starts playing footbal in the local club.
publication / მარტი 8, 2022
Empowered Women – Empowered Children: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Gender inequality is recognized as one of the most powerful drivers of children’s vulnerability in all contexts.
publication / თებერვალი 13, 2024
World Vision BiH Country Brief 2023
World Vision has been working in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) since 1994, first providing relief to a war-torn country and then working on community development. For three decades, we provided sustainable livelihoods to the disadvantaged and needy, improved quality of education, and empowered families and communities to seek access to their rights. Child protection and participation are at the core of our work on all levels.
publication / თებერვალი 29, 2024
Price Shocks: Economic gains masking a growing hunger and malnutrition crisis
World Vision's annual price survey analyses global food prices over the past three years. This Price Shocks report is a continuation of our 2021 and 2022 studies with findings showing a slight dip in the highest costs of living for some while others remain at previously marked crisis levels. This year's findings continue to underscore the uneven recovery from the socioeconomic shocks from COVID-19, inflation, and extreme weather and indicates a disparity of food prices, both in the current cost of the basket of 10 common food items and in the year-on-year comparisons. We provide insight into the year-on-year changes and share recommendations on mitigation for various audiences.
video / ივლისი 12, 2022
Connecting the dots - Joining forces for enhanced child rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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publication / მაისი 8, 2023
World Vision BiH Country Brief 2022
World Vision has been working in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) since 1994, first providing relief to a war-torn country and then working on community development.
Child protection and participation are at the core of our work on all levels. We engage with children and parents and we collaborate with service providers and decision-makers to improve child welfare systems and advocate for system-level decisions that have the best interest of the child in mind.
Being a responsive organisation, we also tackle the risk of natural and man-made disasters.
We have offices in Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Zenica, and Goražde, with the capability of deploying staff, goods and services throughout the country and when necessary to the region.
To learn more about us and get a quantitative insight in our work in 2022 download the short publication.