The War Childhood Museum is pleased to announce the launch of the project CREATIVITY FOR PEACE: Peace Education in Primary and Secondary Schools. The project aims to empower students and teachers across Bosnia and Herzegovina through educational workshops based on creative methods for exploring peace and building a shared understanding of the past. Through this project, teachers will undergo specialized training and workshops that will enable them to take an active role as peacebuilders in their schools and communities.
In the first phase of the project, selected secondary school teachers from over 20 municipalities will have the opportunity to acquire new pedagogical skills, which will help them integrate peace education into their curricula. Additionally, a selected group of students will also participate in workshops and develop skills that they can share with their peers, contributing to creating positive changes in their communities.
Participants’ Experiences from Previous Projects
For years, the Museum has successfully collaborated with schools and teaching staff in Sarajevo and across the country. Read some of the impressions from participants in our educational workshops in the field of peace education.
A teacher from JU O.Š. “Bijelo Polje” Potoci, Mostar, emphasized: “Peace education is crucial for our region and our children. By visiting the War Childhood Museum, students have understood that every child from a war-affected area carries the same traumas and shares the same desire – for peace.”
A teacher from Secondary School of Hospitality and Tourism, Sarajevo, noted: “I’ve been collaborating with the Museum for two years, and I am very pleased with the knowledge of the educators, the environment, and the workshops they offer.”
“It was truly a pleasure to participate in your workshop. All praise for the organization, the venue, the educators, their approach, the readiness to accommodate, understanding of the previous narratives the students encountered, the ability to react appropriately to some unexpected situations (…) a rarely seen phenomenal combination of professionalism, dedication, and enthusiasm,” said a high school teacher from Belgrade.
Open Call for Applications
We invite all interested secondary school teachers from Bosnia and Herzegovina to apply for participation in this important project. In the open call, you can find all the details about the training and workshops and how you can become part of this initiative. This is an opportunity to contribute to building a culture of peace and reconciliation in your community. The application deadline is 31 October 2024. Participation in the project is free and all the travel and accommodation costs are covered.
More information and the application form can be found on our website.
The project CREATIVITY FOR PEACE is being implemented in cooperation with the Center for Educational Initiatives Step by Step, with the support of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund (PBF).
