History

Communication was maintained and expanded with the new 20 BH NGOs, the diaspora and friends from Catalonia, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Turkey, Italy and the USA who showed interest in the situation in the Association.
Two editions of the book "Don't shoot" were printed and according to the wishes of the founder of the Association and the author of the book, the late Jovan Divjak, the conditions were created for new revenues that will be directed to scholarships for children and youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Presentation of the book "Don't shoot!" by Jovan Divjak, on the first anniversary of his death in the Town Hall on April 8, 2022. with direct transmission on TVSA and through the Zoom platform (with translation).
Funds for 2,700 monthly scholarships for all user groups in the amount of 256,200 KM have been secured from donations, sponsorships and funds obtained from membership fees, economic and project activities.
In 2022, 17 years of work on overcoming PTSD with women from Visoko and Hadžić was concluded. The project "Evaluation of the PTSD Project" was implemented as the final result of the psychosocial rehabilitation project that was carried out for 17 years thanks to the financial support of CCFD from Paris.
The association supported primary school children of returnee families in the area of the Municipality of Srebrenica, but also in the City of Banja Luka and the City of Prijedor, in the amount of 14,330.69 KM (192 beneficiaries) through the purchase of textbooks, school supplies and tablets.
Initiative for allocation of Jovan Divjak Street in Bosanska Krupa and Sarajevo.
A mural with the image of Jovan Divjak on the "Children's House" in Novo Sarajevo.
The anniversary of the death of Jovan Divjak was marked in an appropriate way.
Presentation of the book "Don't shoot!" in Frankfurt and Dusseldorf in October and November 2022.
Established contacts with over 20 BH non-governmental organizations from abroad.
Opened "Education Factory" - HUB (inspiring work environment) for primary and secondary school students, members of vulnerable groups from the area of the Municipality of Novo Sarajevo, as well as scholarship holders of the Association, 21.11.2022. years.

2022.

The Association suffered a great loss on April 8, 2021, when the initiator of the idea, one of the founders and executive director of the Association - Jovan Divjak left us.
Organization of the funeral and commemoration of the executive director in cooperation with Vladimir Divjak, Dino Mustafić, Duška Jurišić, Arijana Saračević, Vildana Selimbegović, Danis Tanović, Minko Muftić, Muhammed Bojadža, Mehmed Agić and many other friends and scholars.
At the XX Assembly of the Association, a decision was made to change the name of the Association to "Education builds Bosnia and Herzegovina - Jovan Divjak". The administrative work related to the name change has been completed.
Communication was maintained and extended with the BH diaspora and friends from Catalonia, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Turkey, Italy and the USA who showed interest in the situation in the Association.
The association achieved everything planned for 2021 and returned with scholarship numbers before the COVID-19 epidemic.
In 2021, Calendars for 2022 "Safet Zec with children and young people" were produced, the sale of which involved working staff, scholars and volunteers, and 22 beneficiaries were given scholarships from the available income.
The city of Sarajevo declared us an association of special importance, and the Municipality of Novo Sarajevo an association of public interest. In 2021, the association received the Golden Plaque of the Municipality of Novo Sarajevo and the "Želimir Vidović Keli" award for humanity in sports.
During 2021, the building was reconstructed (concrete slab) and renovated (painting and changing the floors).
Participation in the working group of the program "Legal framework for philanthropy"; participation in activities involving the City of Sarajevo in the preparation of the candidacy for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games "Barcelona-Pyrenees-Sarajevo".
Work on the initiative to create a monument to the woman of Sarajevo.

2021.

Thanks to the seriousness and responsibility of the working staff, positive results were achieved in the work of the "Education Builds BiH" Association in the most difficult year since its formation due to the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020.
In the first half of 2020, we awarded scholarships to 302 children and young people, and in the second half to 277.
Thanks to the psychologist Edina Mahmutović and the employees of the Association Mersihi Turudija and Melina Dželović, the project "Supporting the activities of the Association "Education builds BiH" with a focus on overcoming post-traumatic consequences in children, young people and parents/guardians" was fully realized with women victims of war from Visoko and Hadžić (40 beneficiaries at 26 workshops), with young people from Sarajevo (10 beneficiaries at 12 workshops). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several online workshops were held for former beneficiaries of the project from Sarajevo.
Due to the pandemic, to our regret, we did not implement the Summer Vacation at Lake Boračko project, as well as the visits of many groups of children and young people, mostly from Italy, but also from other countries.
The "Safet Zec with Children and Young People" calendar project for 2021 was successfully implemented, the sale of which secured 30 one-year scholarships and funds for the functioning of the Association.
As part of "T.E.A.", the veterans' cooperative, work was done on harvesting raspberries, planting and picking blueberries, and the employees put a lot of effort into maintaining the cooperative.
Reproductions of Safet Zeca's artwork from the 2020 Calendar, printed as postcards. In view of the economic situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the executive director and the working staff have decided that the calendar for 2021 will not be printed, but work will be done on the "Safet Zec with children and young people" postcard project.
Changes were made to the Statute, accepted and certified by the Ministry of Justice of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2020.

The Executive Director and the working staff analyzed the implementation of the Work Plan in 2018, and the priority tasks for 2019 were determined, with a focus on celebrating the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Association - under the mantra of the Fourth Century of the Triumph of Philanthropy.
In January, during a visit to the City of Girona (Catalonia) with the mayor, Mr. Miquel Noquer I Planas, an agreement was reached on donating funds for the implementation of the PTSD program in 2019.
The regular distribution of scholarships was carried out in the first half of 2019 for the users of the Association in the amount of about 130,000 KM.
Members of the Association (6) participated in the implementation of the "Peace Education Campus" project in Milan, led by Don Giovanni Salatino.
In the first six months, the Association was visited by twenty groups of children, young people and the elderly from Italy, Denmark, and the Netherlands (over 300 people), and on that occasion they were told about the work of the Association and the current problems of education in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mirsad Čabaravdić donated KM 10,000 to the Association, which will be used for scholarships for 10 users of the Association in the 2019/2020 school year. year.
The project "Supporting the activities of the Association with the main focus on overcoming the post-traumatic consequences of children, young people and parents/guardians" continued with success, with women from Visoko and Hadžić, as well as with a group of young people participating in the project for the first time.
In the media, we marked the death anniversaries of prominent members of the Association, Mrs. Madžira Pavlović, Mr. Veljko Droca and Petar Skert.
The "Winter Sports - EYOF 2019" calendar was printed in 20,000 copies, and funds were allocated from the sale for scholarships for 23 young people, beneficiaries of the Association.

2019.

"Windmills" of the "Education builds Bosnia and Herzegovina" association, despite the frequent lack of wind in the sails, thanks to the successful work of the management system (Assembly, Management and Supervisory Board), staff and significant engagement of members, volunteers, business entities and individuals, domestic and foreign donors successfully completes the annual work plan.
In the course of nine months, 314 elementary school students, high school students and students of all categories (victims of war, disabled, talented, Roma national minority and those in social need) received scholarships worth 316,400 KM.
The project "Supporting the activities of the Association "Education Builds BiH" with a focus on overcoming post-traumatic consequences in children, young people and parents/guardians" was fully implemented in the city of Sarajevo, the Municipality of Visoko and, since September, the Municipality of Hadžići.
The number of educational projects in which 65 users took part increased, and the implementers were volunteers of the Association.
A summer vacation was organized in cooperation with the Neretva Konjic scout detachment for members of the Association, "Oases" (Sarajevo), Drina (Fojnica), users from Visoko, Skelano, Križević, Orahovac and Vareš.
In 2018, 15 users of the Association participated in international projects for young people in France, Italy and Germany, acquiring and expanding knowledge about history, culture, art, social life of European countries and affirming the Association as a non-governmental organization that strives to provide children and young people with opportunities to be educated on the foundations of the modern European education system.
A wall calendar for 2018 has been printed with motifs of good behavior in society - from the doorstep, through behavior on the street, at work and elsewhere. The "Etiquette" calendar was printed in 25,000 copies, and from the total income from the sold calendars, funds were allocated for scholarships for 23 young people, beneficiaries of the Association. The fact that the number of calendar purchases has decreased compared to previous years does not discourage the working staff. We build windmills, not walls!! Thank you to everyone who showed empathy towards children and young people who are users of various services of the Association.
At the annual Assembly of the Association held on June 23, 2018. year, the members of the Assembly adopted the Statute of the Association, which foresees the management-executive structure: the assembly and the executive director, without the administrative and supervisory board. Each member, each according to their determination, contributed to the successful and socially recognizable work of the Association.
The board of directors supported the formation of the Veterans' Cooperative "T.E.A" for the "Malinjak Girona" project, which is making great efforts to make this project come to life.

2018.

324 children and young people were awarded scholarships with a total value of 304,030 KM. Of this number, the information about 12 years of scholarships for children of the Roma national minority is significant, as it is also important that 77 Roma beneficiaries from the school year 2016/17. continued education in 2017/18. year.
The project "Overcoming post-traumatic consequences through psychosocial rehabilitation, recreation and education" was successfully implemented with the Association's beneficiaries (mothers/guardians from Sarajevo and Visoko and young people - scholarship recipients), with a monetary value of 47,640 KM. In 2017, 40 mothers and 20-25 young people participated in the project.
The project "Let's be humanists - the differences are in our heads" was implemented for two groups of Roma in Kakanj and Visoko in the value of 5,618 KM.
05. The XVI Assembly of the Association was held, where reports on the work of the Association in the previous period and financial reports were adopted. The members of the Assembly accepted the previous Annual Work Plan of the Association.
The calendar for 2017 "National costumes in Bosnia and Herzegovina" was printed in 25,000 copies and the sale generated income for 29 one-year scholarships. The number of sold calendars decreased by 15% compared to the previous year, which is a warning.
For the third year, the "Perspective" project has been successfully implemented in cooperation with Mebius Film and with the financial support of the American NED.
In 2017, the Association also participated in the Diplomatic Winter Bazaar, and as one of the supported organizations, we received a donation of 15,000 KM.
The agreement between the Association and Megamix doo on the scholarship of 20 beneficiaries in the 2017/2018 school year has been concluded. year
During the year, the Association visited over 15 associations of children, young people and the elderly from Italy, Belgium, Germany, and members of the Association participated in international exchange (International Peace Summer School, France; Vacances Europe Jeunesse, France), and the working staff visited associations and schools in Switzerland and Italy.
Unfortunately, even in 2017, the long-standing problem of volunteer work and participation in the mandatory sale of calendars remains.
Due to the increased volume of tasks in the Association from September 1, 2017. Ms. Melina Dželović, a long-time scholarship holder and completed master's degree in psychology, is employed.

2017.

343 pupils and students were awarded scholarships worth 339,290 KM.
Eight-day summer vacation at Lake Boračka for 105 children and young people from the Association, Institute "Drin" Fojnica, Association "Oaza" Sarajevo, the Red Cross of the municipality of Novo Sarajevo, the Roma Association "Budi mi prijatil" Visoko, Choisy Le Roi France, the Ferial Association Sarajevo , groups of young people from Prijedor and members of the "Neretva" Konjic Scout Detachment
The project "Overcoming post-traumatic syndrome through psychosocial rehabilitation, recreation and education for children, young people and parents/guardians" was implemented with high quality for mothers and children of war victims from Sarajevo and Visoko.
The implementation of the "Malinjak" project has begun, with the intention of providing employment to unemployed mothers and children. Unfortunately, the response of volunteers for this project is small.
25,000 copies of the "Old Crafts in Bosnia and Herzegovina" calendar for 2016 were printed, and the income for 36 one-year scholarships was generated. Unfortunately, a large number of companies - earlier customers did not respond to the invitation to buy this year.
Through individual donations from Chicago, Zurich, Bosanska Dubica, Sweden, Australia, Japan and Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Association received about twenty scholarships for the 2016/2017 academic year. year.
For this year, a calendar called "Old Crafts in Bosnia and Herzegovina" was printed in 25,000 copies. The sale secured 36 scholarships.
The highlight of the twenty-two years of existence and activities of the Association, its members, administrative bodies and staff is the recognition of the City of Sarajevo - the Sixth of April award, which obliges us to continue to persevere in the realization of the mission Children of War Victims - our permanent concern.
The association was visited by: Ibrahim Hadžibajrić, mayor of Stari Grad municipality; Muharem Šabić, Muharem Fišo, Elvir Kazazović, Mujo Fišo, ministers in the Sarajevo Canton Government; Ali Riza Akbas, general manager of Turkish Ziratbank BH d.d. and Andrej Krawczyk, Ambassador of Poland to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković, Prime Minister and Amela Dautbašić, Minister in the Government of Sarajevo Canton, Milan Dunović, Vice President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The twelfth agreement on scholarships for students of the Roma minority in the 2016/17 school year was concluded with the Open Society Fund of Bosnia and Herzegovina. year and held a round table with Roma scholarship holders "I study to become a useful member of society".
The stability of the Association is contributed by long-term donors and friends, such as: Open Society BiH Fund, Fund-Project Pavao Jusuf Urban-Ibruljević, UG Union of veterans JOB DF PIO, CCFD-Terre solidaire (Paris, France), Emmaus–Grenoble (France), Bud Import-Vendomatik, Grafičar promet and many others listed in the attachment, as well as the new: Cities of Barcelona and Girona, and regular and occasional members of the Association. Four members of the Association participated in the "Summer School of Peace" project, Poland.
The XV Assembly of the Association was held, reporting and planning documents were adopted and personnel changes were made in the bodies of the Assembly.
The Association was visited by a delegation from Barcelona: Raul Romeva i Ruida, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Catalonia, Manel Vila, honorary citizen of Sarajevo and Pere Vila i Fulcara, president of the province of Girona in Catalonia .
An agreement was concluded with the BiH Lottery on the purchase of the Association's calendar and the provision of funds for 20 scholarships per year.

2016.

Last year's scholarship level was maintained with an average of 370 scholarship recipients worth 363,920 KM.
On April 6, at the proposal of the Association "Education builds BiH", Manuel Vila - philanthropist and humanist, employee of the Barcelona City Assembly, promoter of the District City to City Foundation and a great friend of the Association, became the recipient of the Honorary Citizen of Sarajevo award.
Summer vacation at Lake Boračka with 120 participants took place from July 8 to 16, 2015. This time, the users of the Association "Oaza", Institute "Drin" Fojnica, Red Cross Novo Sarajevo, Primary School Mejdan Vareš, ORI "Budi mi prijatelj" Visoko, Association "Mala Sirena" Zavidovići and Scout Detachment "Neretva" Konjic were also on vacation this time. Unfortunately, the scholarship holders of the Association do not show sufficient interest in summer vacations at Lake Boračko.
We participated in the implementation of projects of other organizations: the International School of Peace in Germany, with 6 participants, and at the "Falaise a la Page" Festival in France, with three participants.
During the year, the planned activities of the project "Overcoming PTSD through psychosocial rehabilitation and education" were realized, thanks to the ten-year support of the CCFD (Comite catholique contra la Faim et pour le Development (France).
Workshops were realized in Lake Boračko, Igman, Vlašić and Zenica , while one part was realized in the premises of the Association, and visits to the theater and cinema were organized.
We participated in the renovation of sports halls and toilets in the municipalities of Srednje and Olovo and donated sports equipment to these schools.
The Calendar 2015 project - "Good Behavior - Etiquette" provided 42 scholarships to user groups, and 25,000 copies were printed.
It is a sad fact that for scholarship in 2015/2016. 527 candidates were registered, and the Association has funds for 370 scholarships.
The stability and sustainability of the Association are contributed by constant donors and friends such as: Comite catholique contre la Faim et pour developpment (France), Emmaus, Sassenage (France), Open Society BiH Fund, Catholic Relief Services and others, such as 353 memberships in the Association, and information in the media, especially "Oslobođenja" and TVSA.
During the year, the association was visited by 12 groups of high school students and students from Italy, France, Belgium, US cadets, Corrado Altran, John Moore, veterans from Poland, ministers of the Sarajevo Canton Government: Muharem Fišo, Elvir Kazazvović and Muharem Šabić, Fatima Spahović, Julie Biro , Florent Schaeffer, Brigitte Schaller-Shoepf, Tobias Buchler, Edina Rešidović, Branka Pavlović, International School "Pravnik".
Realized the City to City project worth EUR 40,000 for scholarships for user groups and the renovation of the Primary School in Olovo.

2015.

The staff worked on the implementation of the XX Anniversary Program: created a TV spot, the Association's festive song, a billboard on the Association's building, badges, diplomas, jubilee awards, flags, and on the creation of the XX Anniversary Almanac in the atmosphere of children and young people.
As part of the implementation of the project "Overcoming post-traumatic consequences through psychosocial rehabilitation, recreation and education for children/youth and parents/guardians", workshops were held in Igman, Vlašić and Maglaj.
Mr. Stjepan Mesić, former president of the Republic of Croatia, visited the association and expressed his congratulations for all that the association has done over the past twenty years.
At the suggestion of the Association, Tilman Zulch was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Sarajevo on April 6, 2014. years.
The digital magazine PC Školarac III, authored by Mira Pandur, has been completed.
To the Executive Director 17.03.2014. in Barcelona, the "Peacebuilder 2013" award was presented by the International Peace Institute, Barcelona.
Seven groups of pupils, students and teachers from Denmark, Italy, Germany, Norway and Merhamet Germany visited the Association.
Smajo Vilić donated 5,000 KM to the Association to mark the 20th anniversary.
The most significant success is the survival of the Association and the realization of the monthly and annual work plans of both the Board of Directors and the executive body, i.e. the staff: Mersiha Turudij and Edin Bećarević, two contract employees (Mehmed Agić and Jovan Divjak) and Emina Pavica.
The 20th anniversary of the Association (1994-2014) was marked very successfully: XIII regular assembly, ceremonial academy and concert of the Sarajevo Philharmonic on the occasion of 20 years of existence and activity of the Association.
41,000 KM was set aside for the implementation of the 20th anniversary celebration and the printing of the 2014 Association Monograph and promotional material, which is part of the legacy of the late Pavo Jusuf Urban - Ibruljević.
Guests from abroad, donors, partners and friends participated in the festivities: Slavica Talbot (England), Rasema Bašić (Switzerland), Enes Penez (Austria), Hajrudin Isović (Germany), Jean Francois Musin (Belgium), Helmut Bauer (France). , Michel Pelletier (France), Gerard & Francoise Cardonne (France), "Crisalida" Association (Spain), Manel Vila (Spain), Jordi Rodri (Spain), Florence La Bruyere (France).
We fully implemented the project "Overcoming post-traumatic syndrome through psychosocial support, education and creative development" with 30 children and their parents from Sarajevo and Visoko in Sarajevo, Igman, Vlašić, Mostar, Borački Jezera, Maglaj and Goražde for a total duration of approx. 250 hours.
In cooperation with the scout detachment "Neretva" Konjic, they realized the project "Summer 2014" in which children and young people from our Association, "Zavoda "Drin" Fojnica, Association "Oaza" Sarajevo, Roma Association "Budi mi prijatelj" Visoko participated, activist Red Cross Novo Sarajevo and Scout Detachment "Zvijezda" Vareš.
At the ceremonial academy, numerous recognitions were awarded to deserving members, donors, sponsors, partners and friends, which had a positive effect.
The association achieved a budget in the amount of 1,100,000 KM, of which about 400,000 KM was set aside for scholarships for children victims of war, disabled children, children of the Roma national minority, talented children and children in social need. By the way, in the previous 20 years, 5,705 children and young people were awarded scholarships, for which 5,110,685 KM were invested.
The association published the Autobiography of academician prof. Dr. Vlatko Doleček, who donated 200 copies of the book "From Pedestrian Pupil to Academician" for scholarships for orphan students.
On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the Association, a 2014 calendar entitled "Twenty Years in the Service of Children and Youth" was printed in 28,000 copies, the sale of which 45 scholarships were provided for children and young people.

2014.

The Association made Proposals for awarding the name of the street named after Pavao Urbana-Jusuf Ibruljević, the April 6 Award of the City of Sarajevo to Edin Džeka and renewed the candidacy of Tilman Zulch for honorary citizen of the City of Sarajevo and the Initiative for awarding the Sarajevo Canton Plaque to Redžad Čatić, the president of the Association's Board of Directors.
Representatives of the Association visited Damir Marjanović, Minister of Education of Sarajevo Canton, Emir Hrenovica, Minister of Economy of Sarajevo Canton and the Municipality of Novi Grad, attended the Ceremonial Session of the Municipality of Visoko, and at the invitation of the Rijeka Council of National Minorities, 3 members of the Association stayed in Croatia.
The calendar for 2013 called "Bridges and Rivers of BiH" was printed in 30,000 copies, and 50 scholarships were provided by the sale.
Representatives of the Association participated in the presentation of the books "Bosnian Book of the Dead" by Mirsad Tokača and "Childhood in the War" by Jasminko Halilović.
A contract was concluded between the Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Association on support for the Roma national minority through the equipping of the primary school in Visoko, as well as the procurement of textbooks and school supplies for Roma students.
The association donated computers and books for the school library to Vareš Primary School.
At the invitation of Ski Club Alpina Scand Sarajevo 84 (Sweden), 2 members of the Association stayed in Norway: Representatives of the Association paid a working visit to Teram (Italy); Participated in the commemoration of the World Roma Day organized by the OSCE; at the invitation of the "Heritage House" they stayed in Saint Romain (France); in Olovo participated in a conference on the inclusion of people with disabilities...
The ninth grant between the Open Society Fund and the Association was concluded.
A contract was concluded between Belmin Biberović and the Association on the assignment of copyright for the work "Map of Sarajevo 1992-1995-City Under The Siege", by the prematurely deceased author B. B.
A contract was concluded between the Embassy of the Netherlands and the Association on support for the Roma national minority through the purchase of sports equipment.
A documentary film about the Association "Sarajevo my Love" was shown on TV Al Jazeera Balkans.
USAID donated a Toyota motor vehicle to the Association.
238 participants spent the winter in Sweden and the summer in France and on Lake Boračko.
Association for students of the First Elementary School "3. Mart" in Konjic distributed school supplies and sports equipment.
Jovan Divjak, executive director, gave a lecture during his working visit to Stockholm.
20 volunteers of the Association participated in the Diplomatic Winter Bazaar, the organizer allocated 5,000 KM to the Association.
On the occasion of significant events in 2013, the Association awarded 18 awards and written recognitions.

2013.

As part of the psychosocial rehabilitation project, the theatrical performance "What we did" was realized in the Chamber Theater, the "Pavao Urban - Jusuf Ibruljević" Fund was presented to the public; organized by the Association, the books "Expecting Truth and Justice" by Jovan Divjak and "Steps" by Arnela Kordić were presented.
Representatives of the Association participated in the 6th Diaspora Congress, Pula, Croatia.
At the invitation of Kemal Baysak, honorary consul of BiH, 2 members of the Association stayed in Turkey.
Representatives of the Association attended the celebration of 10 years of work and existence of the FBiH Employers' Association and on that occasion received a donor's check worth 10,000 KM.
20 volunteers of the Association participated in the organization of the Diplomatic Winter Bazaar.
Jovan Divjak, executive director, visited BH Club Chicago, USA by invitation.
From the funds of the "Mara foundation" project, the Association distributed 154 sets of school supplies and technical equipment to the regional schools of Berić, Bogušići and Sadba in Goražde.
From the donation of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, sports equipment and school supplies were distributed to Roma users; from the donation of NK Željezničar, sets of school supplies were distributed to elementary school students in Sarajevo; in Olovo and Visoko students were given accessories and sports equipment.
In the organization of the Fondazione Alexander Langer, the non-governmental organization Tenda per la pace e i diriti and the Main Board of the World Federation of the BiH Diaspora, 3 members of the Association stayed in Italy, while 5 scholarship holders participated in the "Days of Sarajevo in Belgrade" Festival.
Concluded donor agreements between the Association and the Open Society Fund of Bosnia and Herzegovina on scholarships for 100 high school students of the Roma national minority and the City of Sarajevo on scholarships for 80 students.
The scholarship program was supported by Svetozar Pudarić, vice president of the Federation with a contract for 4 annual scholarships.
An agreement was concluded with the Safege Foundation on scholarships and summer holidays for user groups.
In June, a round table was held with scholars from the Roma national minority: "My motivations for education", and later a press conference.
Sanela Jenkins and Edin Džeko visited the association.
The US Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina donated a Ford Focus passenger vehicle.
Elementary school in Vitez (two schools under one roof) the Association distributed 50 sets of sports equipment to students of both nationalities, and the executive director of the Association financially supported the holding of the indoor soccer tournament.
The association participated in the conference of the organization "Humanity in Action", the filming of a documentary film produced by Al Jazeera World
253 participants stayed in Grenoble (France) and on Lake Boračka. In addition to members of the Association, children and young people from the citizens' association "Youth Roma initiative be my friend" in Visoko, the Institute for the Care of Mentally Disabled Persons Bakovići, the Institute for the Care of Mentally Disabled Persons "Drina" participated in the summer vacation at Lake Boračko.
Organized by the association La Viva, 5 scholarship holders of the association stayed in France at musical concerts of choirs from the Balkans and France.
In 2012, a calendar called "Librarians of BiH" was printed in 33,000 copies, the sale of which provided 70 scholarships.

2012.

The Board of Directors performed an analysis of the work in 2010, and the staff prepared the Priority Tasks for 2011.
The association continued the established cooperation with VITA Media doo on the membership of FBiH pharmacies, which secured significant funds for the implementation of the program.
Jovan Divjak, executive director of the Association, was detained in Vienna on a diffuse warrant issued by the Republic of Serbia.
Concluded donor agreements between the Association and the World Bank Office on support for summer vacations of Association members in cooperation with the Mozaik Foundation, the Open Society BiH Fund on the seventh consecutive scholarship project for 101 high school students of the Roma national minority, with the City Administration of the City of Sarajevo on the scholarship of 80 students, with Association Emmaus, Sassenage (France) approved funds for 17 scholarships and for 15 beneficiaries of the Comite Catholique contra la Faim et pour Development (France).
The round table "My motivations for schooling" was held in June with scholars from the Roma national minority.
The Municipality of Novi Grad awarded the Silver Plaque "Safet Hadžić" to the Association.
The Association was also awarded the Plaque of the "Neretva" Konjic Scout Squad, the Certificate of Appreciation of the Association for Sustainable Return of Podrinje, the Certificate of Appreciation of the Oaza Association and the Certificate of Appreciation of UG Sedef.
275 participants spent the winter in Sweden and the summer in France and on Lake Boračko.
The association started the implementation of the "Stories of a City" project, in cooperation with Sanda Hubman, a volunteer from Germany.
Elementary school students in Goražde were given school supplies from a donation collected by activists school supplies were distributed from a donation collected by activists Sarajevo Quilters and Kemal Jeleček (Sweden).
Raiffeisen bank add donated KM 7,500 to the Association and NLB Banka dd organized a donor dinner for the benefit of the Association.
The year 2011 was the most successful in the 18 years of the Association's existence and work.
Particularly significant funds were allocated to the Association from the legacy of Pave Urban-Jusuf Ibruljević for a five-year scholarship for 35 beneficiaries.
The calendar for 2011 under the name "Fauna BiH" was printed in 30,000 copies, and by selling them, scholarships were provided for 40 children and young people.

2011.

The calendar entitled "Medicinal herbs of BiH" was printed in 25,000 copies, the sale of which provided scholarships for 55 children and young people.
In order to increase information literacy, the association implemented the project "Total" (France) with 10 scholars from the Roma national minority.
The Association was visited by Meliha Alić, Minister of Education and Science of the Federation of BiH, Alija Behmen, Mayor of the City of Sarajevo and Jure Franko, winner of the silver medal at the XIV Olympic Games in 1984 in Sarajevo with representatives of the BiH Ski Association.
A humanitarian concert was held in Hadžići I in Switzerland.
A contract was concluded with the City of Sarajevo on scholarship for 50 students, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the procurement of equipment for the Roma national minority, and the non-governmental organization "Total" (France) on the procurement of school supplies.
The Comite Catholique contra la Faim et pour Development (France) approved funds for a psychosocial rehabilitation project, and the Emmaus Association, Sassenage (France) approved funds for a summer vacation project at Lake Boračko.
A contract was concluded between the International Management Group and the Association on support of program goals.
A round table "With education for the future" was held.
257 participants spent the winter in Sweden and Kladno and summer in Croatia, France, Italy and Lake Boračko.
The Municipality of Novo Sarajevo, on the occasion of the Municipality Day on May 16, awarded the Association a Plaque for exceptional contribution in the field of social protection and education.
5 members of the Association participated in the "Days of Sarajevo in Belgrade" Festival; with the support of the Sarajevo Children's Association, the theater performance "Blue Rabbit" was organized.
In order to obtain funds for the Association's program, an exhibition of paintings "All my sky" by Melissa Selesković - Kapić was realized.
The association was informed about the will of Pavao Urban - Jusuf Ibruljević, the son of an officer of the Austro-Hungarian army, the special ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Austria, in which he bequeathed part of his property for the education of children and young people. In this regard, the Association, for the purpose of providing scholarships to user groups in the period 2011-2015. year, formed the "Pavao Urban - Jusuf Ibruljević" Fund.

2010.

At the 11th session of the Management Board, the orientation plan and the program plan and the program for marking the 10th Assembly of the Association and the 15th anniversary of the Association under the motto: "Fifteen years in the service of children 1994-2009" were discussed and adopted.
The association is involved in the project "Roads of Friendship: from Sarajevo to Sarajevo". The organizer is Riccardo Muti, whose orchestra toured Sarajevo in 1997. Part of the income from the tickets is intended for scholarships for the users of the Association.
In the first six months, the Association successfully implemented the project "Learning about human rights" in partnership with the Institute for Special Education and Child Education "Mjedenica", from a grant from the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Executive Director visited the Mayor of Sarajevo, Mr. Alija Behmen, and on that occasion the City accepted the patronage of the Association and the "Monograph 1994-2009" for fifteen years.
The calendar for 2009 entitled "Young people want to Europe" was printed in 28,000 copies, and the sales provided funds for scholarships for 70 children.
Frank Levasseur, an OSCE official, presented the photo-monograph book "Goodbye Bosnia, I'm Going to Sarajevo" to the Association (three language versions), so the photo-monograph was presented in the House of Armed Forces and sales began, which should provide at least 40 scholarships.
In the seventh year of implementation of the project "Overcoming post-traumatic consequences through psychosocial rehabilitation and creative development", supported by the French organization CCFD, more than 15 parents and their children of war victims are participating, a qualitative leap has been made. The participants stayed in Kladnje, Vlašić, visited the bridge in Konjic, Počitelj...
The City Council of the City of Sarajevo donated 30,000 KM for scholarships for 30 students.
An agreement was signed with the company Wolf Thess on a donation worth EUR 150,000, which will be used for scholarships for 70 children until 2011/12.
During July, August and September, construction works were carried out to expand the spatial capacity of the Association by 70m2.
Winter and summer vacations were organized in Poland, Italy, France, Spain, Sweden, Kladno and on Lake Borac with 284 participants.
Jovan Divjak, executive director of the Association, signed the Cooperation Agreement between the Sarajevo Canton Government and civil society organizations for the establishment of an institutional mechanism for the improvement of dialogue and partnership cooperation.
The book "Songs about birds, flowers and trees" by Atif Kujundžić was presented, with the intention that the proceeds from the sale will be a contribution to the Association.

2009.

The association implemented several projects this year, the most important of which are: "Overcoming post-traumatic syndrome through psychosocial assistance, education and creative development", "Learning about human rights", "With education for the future", Calendar - 2008, "Mine, yours, our BiH" and Calendar - 2009 "Young people want to Europe".
Thanks to the French organization Emmaus, Grenoble also this year distributed aid in the form of 200 packages of school supplies and 120 packages of clothing to members of the Association and citizens of poor material conditions.
We donated furniture to the Institutions "Pazarić" and "Drin", Fojnica, the Roma community in Visoko and vulnerable residents.
In 2008, 18,000 copies of calendars with children's drawings were printed, and from the generated income funds were provided for scholarships for 47 children of war victims, talented and disabled children.
In July 2008, we organized a summer vacation at Boračko Lake for 124 members of the Association, 79 members of NGOs that take care of the social aspects of the users, and 85 scouts from Belgium and Spain.
Ten children spent their summer in the Republic of Croatia.
From the publishing and artistic activities, the most important are the printing and sale of the books "In the world of children's justice" by Velimir Milošević and the photo monograph "Goodbye Bosnia, I'm going to Sarajevo" by Frank Levasseur.
The association organized an exhibition of paintings by Slobodan Boba Perišić, and the proceeds were intended for scholarships.
The staff visited foreign non-governmental organizations in Italy, Germany, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and France, as well as many non-governmental organizations and government institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2008.

The calendar for 2007, entitled "Education, Youth and Technology", was printed in 20,000 copies and generated income for 54 annual scholarships.
Summer vacations were organized for 265 users and members of the Association, 89 members of non-governmental organizations and institutions from Bosnia and Herzegovina that take care of the social aspects of users and 26 participants from Belgium, which is 144 participants more than in 2006.
Visits with 44 participants were organized to the Center "Gaudeamus" Bratislava, Slovakia.
A one-day trip to Dubrovnik was organized with 40 participants.
Furniture was donated to the Institute "Drin", Fojnica and the Institute "Pazarić".
We accepted a donation of a Mitsubishi all-terrain vehicle from the OSCE.
In cooperation with the Municipality of Stari Grad, the Association participated in the action of cleaning the Bentbaša - Kozija ćuprija promenade in April.
We have established cooperation with the Association "Nutrivita" regarding the promotion of healthy nutrition.

2007.

On June 17, 2006, the 9th session of the Assembly of the Association was held in the hall of the Municipality of Stari Grad.
The calendar for 2006 was printed in 18,000 copies under the title "Education, youth and sport" - the income for 54 annual scholarships was generated.
Two pamphlets about the Association were produced, a letter-leaflet was printed for a donation to the Association and distributed through BH Post in 490,000 copies.
We sent more than 2,000 letters of invitation for the auction of paintings and the purchase of calendars, and for the VIII Assembly of the Association.
We technically processed and delivered or sent 18,000 copies of application forms to the addresses of members of the Association.
We organized the printing and sale of a book of poetry and we organized the sale of paintings.
Members of the Association participated in 17 international and local seminars, conferences, and round tables.
We accepted 10 groups from abroad - partners of the Association, among others: Emmaus, Grenoble, France; Mir Sada, Lyon – France; Ecoliers du Monde, Brussels, Belgium; Pour que vive Sarajevo, Albertville, France; La Rotllana, Spain and CCFD, France.
We visited and presented our mission in partner organizations in Italy, France, Belgium and Spain.
In the premises of the Association, discussions were held with over 300 citizens, journalists and friends of the Association on matters of material assistance and the work of the Association.
Significant help in the work of the Association is provided by 10-15 scholarship holders who, with over 7,000 hours of voluntary work, raised the efficiency of the staff to a higher level.

2006.

The calendar for the year 2005 was printed in 20,000 copies under the title "Education, youth and nature" and its sale provided income for 42 annual scholarships.
The work plan of the Management Board was fully implemented
The work of the Association in the reporting period was entirely in accordance with the mission "Children of war victims - our permanent concern".
The working staff consisted of one employee in the permanent position of technical secretary, three employees in casual positions, an executive director, a financial accountant, a housekeeper and 58 members of the Association in the function of project management.
Scholarships were distributed, psychosocial and educational workshops were held, membership fees were collected, summer vacations were organized...
The website of the Association has been updated
In the reporting period, the Association significantly intensified program and project activities with the aim of collecting funds for scholarships, education, summer vacations and securing educational and other needs for all user groups.
From donations, through educational institutions, we contributed to better material and technical equipment of schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina and citizens' associations, and through institutions that take care of socially vulnerable categories, we helped other users to overcome unfavorable personal and family economic and social situations in the short term.

2005.

10 years of work of the Association "Education Builds BiH" were marked, during which more than 700 children and young victims of war were awarded scholarships.
The project "Philanthropy for the Future" was implemented, which aimed to develop a culture of philanthropy among citizens.
With the financial support of USAID and the technical assistance of UMCOR Bosnia, through membership, photo and painting auctions and other activities, significant funds for scholarships were provided.
Organized summer holidays for 210 children and young people in Croatia, Germany and Bosnia Herzegovina.
Our users also participated in the project "12. relay of peace and friendship" within which they visited 5 European countries.
In order to collect financial resources for scholarships, Ibrica Jusić held a donor concert.
Pop artists of Tuzla Canton also supported the scholarship of our users by holding a donor concert.
The project "Psychosocial and creative workshops for children, young people and parents/guardians" was successfully implemented with the financial support of the Catholic Committee against Hunger and for Development from France.
The eighth Assembly was held in two parts. In the first, working part, the Assembly made a decision to initiate the procedure for adoption of the statute, and adopted work reports. In the second part, the Ceremonial Academy dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the existence and work of the Association was held.
The calendar entitled "We love Bosnia and Herzegovina" was printed in 18,000 copies, and its sale generated income for 57 annual scholarships.

2004.

The activities in this year were in the function of achieving the mission and program tasks of the Association.
The management board based its work on the Statute, the Association's work program for the period 2002-2004. and the Board's Work Plan for 2003.
A concrete contribution of the members was achieved through the sale of calendars and cooperation with foreign organizations: "Swiss help for peace in Bosnia", Switzerland; “Emmaus”, France; "Sea Star", Croatia; "Agnes B", France; then the local "BH women's initiative", Sarajevo; Detachment of Scouts "Neretva", Mostar; Union of Boy Scouts of Sarajevo Canton and representatives of the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Government of Sarajevo Canton and the City of Sarajevo.
The staff has completed more than 250 tasks since June.
This year, 199 pupils and students received scholarships: 121 students, 45 high school students and 34 elementary school students.
203 children participated in the summer vacation in Switzerland, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The association realized three humanitarian concerts, the proceeds of which provided funds for 21 scholarships. The donor concert of world-renowned opera singer Jose van Damme, held on May 2, was an exceptional artistic event supported by: the Ministry of Science, Culture and Sports of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina; The Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Sarajevo Canton, Nova Bank Sarajevo, "UPI Bank" Sarajevo, Univerzal Bank Sarajevo, Komerc Bank Sarajevo, Gospodarska Bank Sarajevo, BIHAMK Sarajevo, "Bosnia Bank International" Sarajevo and the Embassy of Belgium in Vienna.
UNITIC Sarajevo provided the hall for the concerts of the Sarajevo String Quartet and violinist Jovan Kolundžija free of charge.We started activities from the project "Psychosocial and creative workshops for children, young people and parents/guardians" on March 1, 2003. years.
The calendar for 2003 was printed in 12,000 copies under the title "We believe in BiH".
The media followed the work of the Association continuously.
We moved into the premises owned by the Association at 4 Dobojska Street on 12/29/2003. years.

2003.

In the school year 2002/2003. 116 students, 52 high school students and 23 elementary school students received scholarships.
School supplies and sports equipment in the value of 75,000 KM were provided with the collected donations.
The calendar for the year 2003 was printed in 12,000 copies, and their sales provided 24 annual scholarships.
At the seventh session of the assembly, the Decision on the registration of the Association at the level of Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the Statute was adopted, among other things.
Nediljko Bilić was elected chairman of the Assembly, while Mehmed Agić, Redžad Ćatić, Fejsal Hrustanović, Almir Hodžić, Veljko Droca, Ibrahim Koluder and Silvana Marić were elected as members of the Board of Directors. The following were elected to the Supervisory Board: Jagoda Bejtić, Milomir-Mile Plakalović and Mirsada Bilalić.
This year, 59 children and young people stayed in Croatia, France and on Lake Boračko.
Our users were participants in the International Peace and Friendship Relay.

2002.

During the year, the Management Board held five sessions, often on the edge of a quorum. Therefore, among the active members, in order to be efficient in performing the management role, the prevailing opinion was to propose to the Assembly of the Association to reduce the number of Board members from 15 to 7.
In November, the association moved to the "International Center for Children and Youth in Novo Sarajevo" building, due to significantly lower rent and more favorable working conditions.
In the school year 2001/2002. 215 scholarship holders were awarded scholarships: 81 students, 98 high school students and 36 elementary school students.
As part of the summer vacation project, 132 children with 10 companions stayed in Croatia, France, Spain, Canada, Boračko Lake and Bugojno. The estimated value of invested donor funds for the summer vacation was about 54,800 KM.
From the donations, school supplies, sports equipment and other material needs in the value of about 85,000 KM were distributed.
The association helped the work of primary schools: "Hasan Kikić" Sarajevo, "Solun" Olovo, "Čengić Vila" Sarajevo and "Hrasno" Sarajevo with donations, teaching aids, school supplies and computers.
In cooperation with the German Heinrich Boll Foundation, 14 students received scholarships and 14,000 KM was provided for the organization of round tables and seminars.
In cooperation with the Austrian organization "Hilfswerk" Austria, the Association organized an IT course for officials and returnees in the Municipality of Ilijaš.
Through the USAID - ORT project, cooperation was achieved with 18 non-governmental organizations from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The city of Sarajevo, the municipalities of Centar and Stari Grad supported scholarship projects and publishing activities. The Municipality of Novo Sarajevo significantly contributed to the financial stability of the Association by lowering the price of the rented workspace.
Cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of Sarajevo Canton continued.
The book of poems "Toliko rasta" by Mirzeta Memišević, scholarship holder of the Association, was printed and promoted.
At the end of the year, 589 members were registered.

2001.

The work program of the Association consists of 20 tasks through which permanent scholarship projects, procurement of school supplies and sports equipment, as well as summer vacations for children of war victims will be implemented.
Within the framework of the USAID project "Democratic Network Program", the internal organization was adapted according to international standards of organization and operation of non-governmental organizations. This project also defines the mission of the Children of War Victims Association - our permanent care.
The Sixth Session of the Assembly of the Association was also held.
In addition to the Work Report from the previous year, the Work Program, the Income and Expenditure Plan for the year 2000, the Assembly also adopted a decision on amendments to the Association's Statute. The most significant changes relate to the strengthening of the management role of the Board of Directors and the establishment of the position of executive director instead of the previous position of president.
At the first constitutive session of the Board of Directors, Ibrahim Koluder was elected as president and Mehmed Agić as vice president. Jovan Divjak was elected as the executive director of the Association.
At the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year. In 2016, the Association awarded scholarships to 216 beneficiaries, namely 70 students, 110 high school students and 36 elementary school students. The scholarships were made possible by: Organization "Siročići Bosne", Luxembourg; "BH Insurance", Sarajevo; Hotel "Saraj", Sarajevo; djl "Lovački dom", Jablanica; BIHAMK, Sarajevo; SUBNOAR BiH, Sarajevo; Citizens Association "Women to Women", Sarajevo; SFOR unit, Sarajevo; "Bahaie", France; Music Academy Sarajevo; Office of the European Union Sarajevo; Khan family, England; Glynis Watkins, England; Richard P. Curie, USA; Markus Troendle, Switzerland; Sandor Tenze, Italy; Alexandra Godffrey, England; William Hunt, USA; Mubina Isović, Luxembourg; Adem Karup, Germany; Patrick Traumann, USA; Srđan Dizdarević; Nora Petrić; Vera Jovanović; Faruk Hujić; Slavko Šantić; Adem Jež; Jasna Sakovic; Lejla Omeragić; Senada Kahriman; Edina Rešidović; Melita Sultanović; Senka Nožica; the Koluder family and the Koristović family, Sarajevo.
Summer holidays for 123 children and young people were organized in Croatia, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy and in our homeland. The costs of these trips were estimated at 56,9000 KM.
From the Masters per Bosnia donation from Spain, 250 sets of school supplies and 280 bags with school supplies, received from the Greek SFOR battalion, were distributed.
From the sale of the calendar, 60 beneficiaries were awarded scholarships in the amount of 101,000 KM.

2000.

On January 27, 1999, the Ministry of Justice of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina submitted one copy of the Statute of the Association certified in accordance with Article 11, paragraph 3 of the Rulebook on the Forms and Method of Keeping the Register of Citizens' Maintenance (Official Gazette of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina).
In less than five years of existence, the professional service had at its disposal appropriate premises, office furniture and office equipment worth a total of 19,000 KM.
At the end of 1999, the Association had 193 scholarship recipients, of which: 82 students, 85 high school students and 26 elementary school students.
Funds for 34 scholarships were provided from our own funds, mostly through the sale of calendars for the year 2000, so that in the school year 1999/2000. a total of 227 pupils and students received scholarships.The functional costs of the Association were financially supported by: Mr. and Mrs. Khan from England, Libralije Galrec, Center for Social Work of Sarajevo Canton, Patrik R. Marina from Germany, USAID, JP PTT Saobračaja BiH, Psychorehabilitation Project from Denmark, Sarajevo Canton, City of Sarajevo and Municipality of Centar Sarajevo.
65 children stayed on summer holidays across Europe.
On Saturday, September 25, 1999, a formal session of the Assembly of the Association was held, attended by 212 members and 136 representatives of foreign embassies, donors, partner organizations, bodies of the Federation of BiH, Sarajevo Canton, international organizations...
The calendar of the Association for the year 2000 was promoted.
As part of the celebration of the 5th anniversary, an exhibition of paintings by Nada Dimić and Milan Jakšić from Pančevo was organized. From the 22 paintings sold, an income of 7,000 KM was generated for scholarships.
At the end of the year, the Association had 546 members, which is 36 more than in 1998.

1999.

During this year, funds were provided for 212 annual scholarships, namely for 106 students, 76 high school students and 30 elementary school students.
By selling the calendar for 1998, the Foundation secured 41 scholarships.
8,000 children from the entire Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina were helped with donations of school supplies, sports equipment and various goods worth 546,490 KM.
The donors who made this possible are the Embassy of the Republic of France in Sarajevo, La Benevolentcija, "Love in Action" USA, "Solidarite" France, ISC Sarajevo, Radio Libertas Denmark, "Samaritan Purse" USA, "Brits Aid For" England, Maruf Mrzić from of the Netherlands and Caritas Sarajevo.
150 children spent their summer holidays in France, Luxembourg, Austria and on Lake Boračko, with the help of the Foundation's donors.
At the end of 1998, the Foundation "Education Builds BiH" had 510 members, which is an increase from the previous year.
The fifth Assembly was held in the Sarajevo Police House with the presence of 258 members and guests. The Assembly adopted a decision on amendments to the Statute of the Foundation, by which the name of the Foundation is changed to: Citizens' Association Education builds BiH.
The assembly elected Jovan Divjak as president of the Association, Nediljko Bilić and Namik Silajdžić as vice-presidents, and Veljko Droca as general secretary.
The founding session of the Association's board of directors was held in November of this year, where Muhamed Abadžić was elected president, and Petar Skert was elected deputy president.

1998.

On January 3, the Foundation's Board of Directors adopted the Foundation's Work Program for 1997. The program defines the most important activities of the Foundation.
Functional relations have been established with the ministries of labor, social policy, refugees and displaced persons in all cantons in order to undertake measures and joint activities to provide assistance to the children of war victims.
In the long term, the issue of space for the work of the service was resolved, office equipment was purchased and the inclusion in the Internet system was realized.
From the financial resources of the Open Society BiH Fund in the amount of 6,500 DEM, the prospectus of the Foundation was printed in Bosnian, English, French and German.
3,000 calendars were printed for 1998, the sale of which is planned to raise funds for 15 annual scholarships.
Scholarships were awarded to 62 students, 153 high school students and 8 elementary school students, that is, 220 students.
About 5,000 children are covered by various forms of assistance.
The foundation, from various donations, helped: "Bjelave" Children's Home, "Jekovac" Preschool, Association of the Blind Sarajevo, Association of Paraplegics Sarajevo and others. Sarajevo distributed school furniture to elementary schools "Hamdija Kreševljaković", "Čengić Vila I" and "Mak Dizdar".
At the third Sarajevo Film Festival, as a co-organizer, the Foundation distributed prizes in school supplies and sports equipment for 30 children.
During the year, the Foundation made more than 100 contacts with international organizations, institutions and individuals from: the USA, Germany, Austria, Norway, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy and with the embassies of foreign countries in Sarajevo.
On September 27, 1997, the fourth assembly of the Foundation adopted the report on the work between sessions and assessed the one-year activity as successful.
The proposal of the Management Board of the Association on the amount of the membership fee in 1998 was adopted in the amount of 30 DEM.The Rules of Conduct for the Foundation scholarship holders were adopted.
In the assembly materials, it is recorded that the Foundation has 424 members, mostly from Sarajevo.

1997.

The year 1996 was very significant.
17.1.1996 The High Court in Sarajevo issued a decision on amendments to the Statute of the Foundation, according to which the name of the Foundation, Education Builds Bosnia and Herzegovina, is changed in the register to the Association of Citizens, Education Builds Bosnia and Herzegovina.
26/02/1996 In 2008, the first scholarships were awarded to three students and three high school students, and already in April, 5 more students received scholarships. By the end of the 1996/97 school year a total of 38 children of war victims received scholarships.
In the first half of this year, a new sign of the Association was adopted, the Foundation rented space at Kaptol Street 18 in Sarajevo, projects were created to provide scholarships for functional needs and summer holidays for children of war victims.
1.8.1996 a project was created to provide sports equipment for 1,500 high school students.
7.9. The Third Session of the Assembly of the Foundation was held in the House of the RBiH Army.
A subsidiary of the Foundation was established in Goražde, and activities were expanded in Maglaj, Olov, Tuzla, Kladnje and Jablanica.
Donors Ruth Miksche and Henry Tham from 1svedska, P. P. "Zeba", Sarajevo and "Unis" Sarajevo, supported the project of technical equipment of the Foundation.
The daily newspapers: "Oslobođenje", "Večernje novine" and "Dnevni Avaz", then NTV "Hayat" and Studio 99″ devoted more importance to the work of the Foundation than in the earlier period.
The project of financing the functional activities of the Foundation for five months in 1996 was supported by IBHI Sarajevo with 10,625 DEM.
For the summer vacation, food items worth around DEM 30,000 were provided through donations
Veljko Droca, Edin Bećarević, Mirsada Poturković and Miomir-Mile Plakalović were awarded for their contribution to the work of the Foundation by decision of the Assembly.

1996.

For the year 1995, activities on the development and offering of projects for the provision of school and school supplies, sports equipment and student scholarships were determined. organization of the event with appropriate cultural and entertainment program and distribution of gifts: preparation and printing of the Foundation's calendar; the printing and distribution of postcards and the organization of cooperation with humanitarian organizations that deal with the care of children of deceased parents.
Husein Kurtagić was elected as the general secretary
A protocol on cooperation between the two humanitarian organizations "S.O.S." was signed and Foundations (cooperation, however, was short-lived and was terminated in mid-July).
In the period January-March, the association "Sprofondo" from Italy bought 5,000 postcards with motifs of wartime Sarajevo, 500 were taken over by the Egyptian battalion of UNPROFOR, and the remaining number was distributed during the promotion of the catalog "My Sarajevo", by the boy Damir - Dada Dragulj.
A contract was concluded with Birotehnik Energoinvest for the printing of 30,000 postcards and 150 books of the "My Sarajevo" catalog.
From the donation of the "Sprofondo" association, a total of DM 15,000 was distributed to 150 child victims of the war.
In this period, the Foundation helped 43 residents of the Institute for Special Education and Upbringing "Mjedenica" in Sarajevo, 11 children of war victims in the Skender Vakuf Municipality and 146 children from the Jajce Municipality with appropriate donations.
Preparations have been made for holding the Assembly of the Foundation.
The sale of 46,000 postcards was agreed with JP PTT Saobračaja BiH.
As part of concrete material aid, 100 children of war victims from Centar and Novo Sarajevo municipalities were given sets of school supplies.
The second session of the Assembly of the Education Builds BiH Foundation was held on June 24, 1995 in the building of the Government of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The report mentions continuous cooperation with the Secretariat for Health and Social Protection of the City of Sarajevo and occasional cooperation with the organizations: "Naša djeca", "Pearls", "Blessed Builders of Peace", "Ikre", SOS "Kinderdorf"... and that they supported the Foundation materially numerous donors, among which stand out: BH Bank, NIP "Oslobođenje", GIK "OKO", "Birotehnika - Energoinvest", "Fotooptik" Sarajevo, "TPK "Šahinpašić", Caritas and Merhamet.
By the end of the year, a contract was concluded with JP PPT Saobračaja BiH on the sale of postcards for an unlimited period of time, that is, until the entire quantity is sold.
At the end of the year, at the meeting of the Secretariat of the Foundation, the Criteria and priorities for awarding scholarships were adopted.

1995.

The idea of founding a non-governmental organization that will morally and materially support the education of children victims of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995, as well as disabled and talented children, came to a group of citizens of Sarajevo and the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first half of 1994.
In June 1994, 33 citizens met in Sarajevo to agree on the form of organization, the name of the organization, the reasons and objectives of the establishment, the way of working and its first president.
At the meeting, it was concluded that the Foundation "Education Builds Bosnia and Herzegovina" will be formed, which will take care of the education and professional training of children of war victims and highly talented children in an organized and professional manner through scholarships in primary, secondary and higher education, for the purchase of teaching literature and resources. for educational institutions.
It was unanimously concluded that Jovan Divjak, Brigadier General of the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina, should be proposed as the first president of the Foundation. The proposal was adopted.
An initial strategy and plan of activities was made.
Lawyer Namik Silajdžić prepared the Statute and graphic designer Mirza Pepić created the emblem of the Foundation.
Tvrtko Nevjestic and Hašim Salčinović were elected vice presidents.
Srđan Obradović was elected as general secretary, and Muriz Hašimović, Branka Pavlović and Mladen Davidović were elected to the Supervisory Board of the Foundation.
The following were elected as members of the Management Board: Dragoljub Stojanov, Mehmed Drino, Muhamed Cico, Enes Šipraga, Mirsad Delimustafić, Zlatko Lagumdžija, Mustafa Beganović, Petar Skert, Gertruda Munitić, Vladimir Bilić, Muhamed Abadžić, Salko Hasanefendić, Hamdija Tutić, Hasan Muratović, Izet Muhamedagić, Zijad Kafedžić, Namik Silajdžić, Nediljko Bilić, Franjo Topić and Aleksandar Kalman.

1994.

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