Message for the End of the School Year: We Are Here, With You!
Today, classrooms across Bosnia and Herzegovina are closing, school desks are being put away, and lights are being turned off for another school year – 2024/2025. As children joyfully leave their schools, with backpacks lighter than ever, the days of summer, play, and carelessness sparkle in their eyes. And we, at Genesis Project, cannot help […]
Training of High School Professional Associates in Una-Sana Canton on the Secondary Prevention Program
Genesis Project continues its mission to improve the education system and child protection through the Secondary Prevention Program (SPP). Following successful training sessions held during 2020 and 2021, which included over 1,424 teachers and representatives of school professional services in USC (Una-Sana Canton) and 471 in HNC (Herzeg-Bosnia Canton), we are now continuing with professional […]
Gender-Based Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Silence that Threatens Lives
Sarajevo, 7.3.2025. Every month in 2024, one woman in Bosnia and Herzegovina lost her life due to gender-based violence. At the same time, SOS lines for reporting violence received over 17,000 calls in the last three years, showing how deeply rooted the problem is and how many women seek help in silence. While this issue […]
International Day of Education: An Investment in All Our Futures
Today, January 24th, we observe the International Day of Education, recognizing its crucial role in shaping the future of individuals and society. The United Nations General Assembly established this day to remind us that without quality and inclusive education, there can be no sustainable development or peace. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you […]
Memorandum of Cooperation Signed with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Una-Sana Canton
We have achieved a significant step in our mission to improve the mental health of children and youth! The Memorandum of Cooperation between Genesis Project and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Una-Sana Canton has been officially signed. This cooperation will enable the implementation of the “Mind Matters” project, which aims to […]
Mind Matters: Training of Professional Associates from Una-Sana Canton
Pedagogues, psychologists, social workers, defectologists, and speech therapists from 71 primary and secondary schools in the Una-Sana Canton will undergo training on psychological resilience and mental health awareness for students, teachers, and parents. Key Aspects of the Training The training, which will be held at four locations in the Una-Sana Canton, covers important topics related […]
Launch of the “Mind Matters” Project – Support for Youth Mental Health
The mental health of children and youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina is an increasingly crucial topic, especially following the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to recent research, almost a third of young people in Eastern Europe face issues such as anxiety and depression. These challenges are further compounded by stigma, a lack of […]
World Children’s Day: Empowering Children to Build the Future
“Mankind owes to the child the best it has to give.” Declaration of the Rights of the Child Every year, on November 20th, the world unites to observe World Children’s Day – an opportunity to renew our commitment to building a better world for children. For Genesis Project, this day holds special significance, as it […]
PRAGG Forum: A Platform for Dialogue in a Challenging Time
The PRAGG Forum titled “Advocacy in a Challenging Environment: Reshaping Strategy and Responding to Challenges” was held at Hotel Hills in Sarajevo. It was organized by the PRAGG Project and the Helvetas Regional Advocacy Network with the support of the Swiss Government. The PRAGG Forum aims to create a platform for dialogue and cooperation, bringing […]
The 3rd Joint UPSHIFT Workshop for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia Has Concluded
After two days of intensive work at the 3rd joint UPSHIFT workshop, the moment we all waited for finally arrived – the day of solution presentations and the announcement of the grant-winning teams. This time, we had the honor of spending time with incredibly energetic young people from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, who showed […]