
On Friday, May 23rd, BRAVO had the pleasure of welcoming 24 students in International Relations and International Development from the University of Birmingham to our office in Sarajevo. The visit offered an opportunity for the students to gain deeper insight into the mission and work of BRAVO as a leading NGO in the region.

The project aims to empower youth workers by equipping them with the tools and methods necessary to guide young people in developing transnational cooperation skills, sharing know-how, and building sustainable networks.

We are pleased to announce the list of selected participants who will represent BRAVO in the Training Course “The Adaptation and Rehabilitation of Migrants to Social Life” II, taking place from June 22th to June 28th, 2025, in Istanbul, Türkiye. This project is hosted by the SETA Foundation and supported by BRAVO as the sending organization.
- Selection Results for Training Course “The Adaptation and Rehabilitation of Migrants to Social Life” II
- Open Call for Youth Training “CINEBALK”
- Testimonials of Youth Exchange “Speak-Up”
- Open Call for LTT 1 – FutureCraft: Empowering Visionaries for Tomorrow’s Dynamic Landscape
- Open Call for Youth Exchange “EcoLeaders” in Loutraki, Greece

Testimonial of Youth Exchange “Mindful Moments”
“I can confidently say that BRAVO’s projects change lives. I worked on strengthening European interculturalism, upgraded my professional skills and checked another destination off my travel bucket list. Now it’s your turn to make the world wonder.”

Fast Forward Dissemination and Overview Activity – Local Event in Vitez
The local event held on the 10th of May 2025 in Vitez, Bosnia and Herzegovina, featured a dedicated dissemination and overview activity focused on the Fast Forward project. This activity served as an important platform for presenting the objectives, relevance and outcomes of the Fast Forward initiative to local youth and stakeholders.

Selection Results for Mobility of Youth Workers “Beyond Boundaries”
We are excited to announce the selected participants for the Mobility of Youth Workers: “Breaking Boundaries : PART II” which will take place from May 23rd to May 29th, 2025, in Ganløse, Denmark. The project aims to combat youth radicalization in the Balkans by addressing its root causes through youth work practices.

Youth4Values – Local workshop in Bugojno
As part of the Youth4Values project, a local workshop was held in Bugojno to support young people and promote important values like solidarity, respect for differences and active participation in the community. The workshop gathered young people who took part in fun and interactive activities, group work and discussions.

Young People Connect with Local NGOs in Vitez through the Nurture Project
As part of the inspiring Nurture – Nurturing the world can be a job project, a dynamic networking event between young people and local NGOs was held in Vitez, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The event brought together motivated youth and passionate representatives of civil society organizations, creating a space for connection, learning, and opportunity.

Open Call for Youth Exchange “The Creative and Cultural Youth Exchange” in Graz, Austria
The Creative and Cultural Youth Exchange, is designed to engage and empower young people through active participation in art, music, and sustainability-focused experiences. Through interactive workshops, collaborative projects, and hands-on experiences, participants will explore music, singing, street and urban art, recycling, and zero-waste cooking in an inspiring setting in the Graz mountains.

Online check-in Meeting of “XXIAdults” Project
The latest online meeting of the XXI ADULTS Erasmus+ project, held on May 6th, 2025, marked another important step forward. With representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain, Greece, Poland, and Portugal, the consortium came together to review progress, align on upcoming tasks, and reinforce its commitment to building a more digitally inclusive educational future for adults.

Testimonial of Youth Exchange “CLICK GREEN”
“Reflecting on my time in Sweden, as part of the Erasmus+ youth exchange on developing technologies and their impact on the environment, I can’t help but feel deeply enriched by the experience. The exchange brought together young people from various cultures, each contributing unique perspectives on the topic.”

“COOPERATION” Project – Training of Trainers in Kopaonik, Serbia
As partners on the „Cooperation“ project BRAVO played a role in the realization of the 32. Ski Festival held in Kopaonik from March 19th to March 23rd 2025. This event was a combination of physical activity, games and workshops that include both areas of socialization, sense of belonging, emotional intelligence, but also raising awareness of ecology with the emphasis of course on snow sports.

Advancing the GENDERWISE Project: Progress Meeting Highlights
On April 24th, partners of the GENDERWISE project gathered online to review the progress of ongoing activities and set the course for the next stages of the project. Representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Portugal, Greece, Finland, and Ukraine came together to discuss research challenges, dissemination strategies, and project management updates, further strengthening collaboration toward promoting gender equality in sports.

Testimonial of Training Course “Decoding Cultures”
“The project focused on intercultural dialogue and active youth participation, and I feel incredibly lucky to have been part of it. Throughout the workshops, team activities, and discussions, I gained valuable knowledge about different cultures, teamwork, and communication skills.”

“Fast Forward” Project – Final Meeting
Following the successful Final Conference of the “Fast Forward” project, BRAVO and our project partners gathered once more on 23rd of April 2025, for a final project meeting in Prishtine. This dedicated session served as an important opportunity for partners to reflect on the project’s impact, share experiences, and discuss the future beyond Fast Forward.

Open Call for Mobility of YouthWorkers: Breaking Boundaries – PART II
The second phase of the project, taking place in Denmark from May 23rd to 29th , 2025, will focus on combating youth radicalization in the Balkans. It aims to address the root causes of extremism through youth work practices, exploring effective strategies to prevent radicalization and promote social inclusion.

Selection Results for Youth Exchange “Emotions Music Art”
We are excited to announce the selected participants for the Youth Exchange “Emotions Music Art,” which will take place from June 16th to June 23rd, 2025, in Alfaro, Spain. This project, hosted by Consejo de la Juventud Comarcal de Calahorra in collaboration with the sending organization BRAVO and Fondacija Poduzetnika u BiH, aims to connect young people through the power of music, creativity, and emotional expression.

“Fast Forward” Project – Final Conference in Kosovo
BRAVO, as a proud partner of the Fast Forward project, which seeks to accelerate climate action and sustainable development across the Western Balkans through education, capacity-building, and youth engagement, took part in the Final Conference of the Fast Forward project.

Youth4Values – Local activity on decision making processes at UNSA
On March 13th, 2025, a dynamic local activity was organized at the University of Sarajevo (UNSA) within the framework of the Youth4Values project. The workshop, titled Decision-Making Simulation, gathered young participants who had the opportunity to actively engage in decision-making processes through an interactive and educational simulation.

Open Call for Training Course “The Adaptation and Rehabilitation of Migrants to Social Life” in Istanbul, Türkiye
BRAVO, in cooperation with “Fondacija Poduzetnika u BiH” is announcing an open call for the Erasmus+ YE “EMA” in Alfaro, Spain. EMA youth exchange is a unique opportunity for
young people passionate about creativity to come together, explore their emotions and turn them into artistic expression through team building, self-reflection and learning by doing.

Youth4Values – Online workshop on Democracy and Youth Participation
On March 13th, 2025, an online workshop was organized as part of the Youth4Values project, bringing together young participants to learn more about democratic values, the development of the European Union, and opportunities through the Erasmus+ program.

Testimonial of Training Course “Theatre Meets Education”
“Throughout the workshops, I learned a lot about improvisation and how to be more confident and relaxed in using my body while performing. It helped me step out of my comfort zone and embrace creative expression more freely.”

DevelopMENS – Monthly Meeting Report
As part of the project key deliverables, partners are currently collaborating on the development of a academic article that synthesizes findings from field research and theoretical analysis. The article represents both a scientific output and a strategic tool for informing future educational practices and policy recommendations.

Testimonials of Youth Exchange “Art Myths Culture”
“The project “Art Myths Culture” taught all of the participants new things about each culture and it made us connect individually on a deeper level. We found similarities between countries and taught each other about the differences. I have been inspired by so many amazing people, with different stories from various backgrounds.”