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In January, we conducted a peace education training for 31 teachers from across the country, hosted students, civil society activists, and government officials from multiple countries, and launched a new call for external educators. Read more about our activities this month:

Educational Programs and Visits 

Last month, groups from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Japan, the UAE, and Italy took part in our educational programs.

Additionally, as part of their visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, representatives of NGOs from Syria, who provide support to victims of war, visited the Museum. The visit was organized in collaboration with the CEI NAHLA organization from Sarajevo.

Among the visitors were lawyers, activists, psychologists, and psychotherapists who work with war victims and address issues of missing persons and transitional justice. The purpose of the visit to our country was to learn about Bosnia and Herzegovina’s experiences and best practices in providing assistance during the post-war period.

We also welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georg Diwald, who has been serving in this role since last year. Ambassador Diwald visited the museum to learn more about its work and to explore potential opportunities for collaboration. 

Training Session for Teachers

As part of the Creativity for Peace segment of the PEACESTORY project, we organized a training session in Sarajevo to enhance teachers’ competencies in peace education.

The workshop brought together 31 participants from schools and municipalities across Bosnia and Herzegovina, equipping them with innovative tools for peacebuilding.

Explore the photo gallery and read more here.

Conferences

Jasminko Halilović, Founder and Director-General of the War Childhood Museum, spoke at the Arts and Culture for a Socially Impactful Europe conference, hosted by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon.

The event gathered leaders from the arts, philanthropy, and policy sectors to discuss building a stronger and more connected European arts ecosystem. Jasminko was joined by Alison Tickell, founder of Julie’s Bicycle, in the opening keynote conversation, where they examined the role of arts and cultural institutions in tackling pressing societal challenges, including the climate crisis and the erosion of democracy.

Marking International Day of Education

On January 24, we marked the International Day of Education by showcasing stories from our collection that show the importance of education during wartime. Education is a human right, yet for millions of children in conflict zones, this right is often disrupted or denied. Despite these challenges, education in war—both formal and informal—often becomes a lifeline. Read some of the stories here.

Internship at the War Childhood Museum

The War Childhood Museum offers internship opportunities for students worldwide, allowing them to engage with memory work and archives. Carolin Gerdes, a 26-year-old master’s student in Peace and Conflict Studies at Philips Universität Marburg in Germany shared her experience in this interview.

Media Mentions

The War Childhood Museum is regularly featured in both Bosnian and international media. Here, you can find a selection of articles covering the Museum from the past month.

Join Our Team

We’re growing! This month, we opened a call for additional external educators to join our pool. Read the call (in Bosnian) and make sure to apply or share with friends who fit the description. 

Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming events and initiatives!