Action Projects
Action Projects are civic ventures led by Humanity in Action Fellows designed to drive change in their communities.
Action Projects are a core and required component of a Humanity in Action Fellowship. Each Action Project transforms Fellowship insights into tangible community impact and embodies three core tenets—facilitating dialogue, cultivating understanding, and inspiring action. They are implemented in communities across Europe, the United States, and beyond, addressing local challenges with global perspectives. The projects span diverse focus areas—from educational initiatives and artistic interventions to policy advocacy and community organizing—reflecting Fellows’ unique expertise and local needs. Humanity in Action equips Fellows with project development mentorship and networking opportunities through a dedicated support program. A completed Action Project is the entry point to the Humanity in Action Senior Fellows network.
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EDVACAY Project: The Forest of Forgotten Scents – Šuma zaboravljenih mirisa
“The Forest of Forgotten Scents” is a living memorial project that, through the act of planting trees, pays tribute to the victims of femicide in Bosnia and Herzegovina, transforming nature into a living monument.
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EDVACAY Project: U zdraviji mozak
The fellows designed and produced a series of short animated films explaining the key elements of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s educational and political structure. The project aimed to enhance political literacy among youth, encourage them to independently explore how the state functions, and help them recognize their own role in its development.
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EDVACAY Project: Kol’ko košta papir?
EDVACAY Fellows launched the project “Kol’ko košta papir?” (How Much Does a Piece of Paper Cost?) to highlight the unequal administrative fee charges for basic documents among students and unemployed individuals in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The initiative aimed to advocate for free document certification regardless of a person’s place of residence, recognizing that seemingly small administrative costs often create real barriers for young people pursuing education or employment.
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Engaging Youth in Community Science to Advance Environmental and Mental Health
Community science empowers youth as real scientists solving real problems: this research explored students’ global data inquiry experiences
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2025 NED Action Week: A Migrants’ Manual for BiH and the EU
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a key transit country for migrants heading toward the European Union, yet reliable information about rights and available services is limited. To address this gap, the Fellows created A Migrants’ Manual for BiH and the EU—a practical guide designed to help people on the move access essential resources and protect their rights.
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Family Building Frontiers
Family Building Frontiers is a public health participatory action project envisioning a more equitable future of fertility care.
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The Old Lie
The Od Lie is an online magazine committed to highlighting the harsh realities of war through the medium of poetry.
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Garden-Based Education for Underserved Youth
Piloted trauma-informed gardening workshops for foster youth to support mental health, environmental education, and climate engagement.
