EDVACAY Fellowship

When: December 2021 to September 2022
Where: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Who’s eligible: Bosnia and Herzegovina university students

Participants

• Ali Musić from Sarajevo, International Burch University, International Relations and European Studies
• Asiya Mahmutćehajić from Stolac, University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Political Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy
• Davor Džakula from Novi Sad (Serbia), ERMA – European Regional Master’s Programme in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe, University of Sarajevo
• Ivana Janko from Žepče, University of Mostar, Faculty of Law, Criminalistics and Safety Management
• Neven Rokvić from Sarajevo, International Burch University, International Relations and European Studies
• Jelena Dubravac from Čelinac, University of Banja Luka Faculty of Law
• Ines Dedić from Bugojno, University of Vitez, Faculty of Law
• Altijana Đulančić from Sarajevo, University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Law
• Šejla Halilbegović from Sarajevo, University of Sarajevo, School of Economics and Business, Department for Management
• Almedina Mehić from Banovići, University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Political Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy
• Anastasija Ćorović from Banja Luka, University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Medicine, Department for Developmental Disorders
• Ajna Mujagić from Bugojno, University of Vitez, Faculty of Informational Technology, Department for Software Engineering
• Jelena Kerezović from Banja Luka, University of Banja Luka, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Psychology
• Haris Šehović from Sarajevo, International Burch University, International Relations and European Studies
• Ismihana Čizmeđić from Travnik, University of Sarajevo, School of Economics and Business, Department for Management

Individual Research

During the period from December 2021 to March 2022, the participants worked on policy briefs and info-graphics which consisted of the following parts: an introduction followed by the description and focus of their research, three comparative examples from other communities or countries that have implemented a successful solution of the analyzed problem, and finally a conclusion with recommendations for solving the problem. Based on the provided guidelines, the participants chose research topics which delineate a wide spectrum of their interests. The research topics are as follows:

• Šejla Halilebgović – “Mental Health of Young People During the Covid-19 Pandemic – Solving the
  Problem” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Ajna Mujagić – “Are You Safe? – Increasing Women’s Safety in the Public Space” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Asiya Mahmutčehajić -“Introduction of Obligatory Sex Education in BiH” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Neven Rokvić – “Introduction of the Electronic Public Administration System in BiH” – POLICY
  BRIEF
• Ismihana Čizmedžić – “Cyberbullying – Increasing the Safety of Children and Young People
  Online” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Haris Šehović – “How Much Does it Cost to be a Woman in BiH” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Altijana Đulančić – “Strategy to Increase the Safety of Children in Traffic” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Jelena Dubravac – “Who Drives Safer – Women or Men?” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Almedina Mehić – “Tax Reduction on Menstrual Supplies” – POLICY BRIEF
• Ali Musić – “Is Your Child Addicted to Their Phone?” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Ivana Janko – “Improving the Position of Young Doctors of Science in the BiH Education System” –
  POLICY BRIEF
• Ines Dedić – “Are Stray Dogs an Issue?” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Anastasija Ćorović – “An Alternative to Small Hydropower Stations” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Jelena Kerezović – “Stress Causes in Students of the University in Banja Luka” – INFOGRAPHIC
• Davor Džakula – “Silent Killers in Sarajevo Canton – Negative Impact of Air Pollution on the
  Environment and Young People” – INFOGRAPHIC

Group Civic Campaigns

• Diplomacy of Lights (Ali Musić, Altijana Đulančić, Haris Šehović, and Neven Rokvić) – project aims to celebrate and to raise awareness about the past 30 years of diplomatic and bilateral relations of BiH with various democratic countries and organizations. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• Mirotraganje – In Pursuit of Peace (Almedina Mehić, Anastasija Ćorović, Jelena Dubravac, and Jelena Kerezović) – a scavenger hunt event with maps, puzzles and hints for young participants in two local communities, Banja Luka and Brčko, with the goal to provide the participants with knowledge, interesting historical facts and “signs of reconciliation” in their cities. GO TO THE CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• Kalendar uspjeha (Asiya Mahmutćehajić, Davor Džakula, Ismihana Čimedžić, and Šejla Halilbegović) – project aims to promote 12 “outstanding young people” from across BiH who are not necessarily famous and who have not yet made great achievements, but who are outstanding in their motivations and perseverance in their respective fields, and who have achieved extraordinary things despite the different kinds of “obstacles” they are facing within their lives. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• Dani prijateljstva (Ajna Mujagić, Ines Dedić, and Ivana Janko) – The UN General Assembly proclaimed the International Day of Friendship in 2011 with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE

When: December 2020 to September 2021
Where: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Who’s eligible: Bosnia and Herzegovina university students

Participants

• Emar Đonlić from Tuzla, International University of Sarajevo (Genetics and Bioengineering)
• Aleksandra Đukić from Bijeljina, University of Tuzla Faculty of Philosophy (Journalism)
• Merjema Srna from Sarajevo, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (Department of Energy, Process Engineering and Environmental Engineering)
• Kristina Gadže from Ljubuški, University of Mostar Faculty of Philosophy (Journalism and Informatics)
• Faris Mrako from Zenica, University of Zenica Faculty of Philosophy (Cultural Studies)
• Milica Čikić from Gradiška, University of Banja Luka Faculty of Political Sciences (Social Work)
• Mateo Todosijević from Sarajevo, University of Travnik Faculty of Education (Kinesiology)
• Aiša Avdić from Tešanj, International University of Sarajevo Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (Architecture)
• Harun Talić from Sanski Most, Sarajevo School of Economics and Business (Financial Management/Marketing Management)
• Edin Zorić from Zenica, International Burch University (Digital Communications and Public Relations)
• Tarik Čardaković from Sarajevo, International Burch University (International Relations and European Studies)
• Lejla Dautbašić from Sarajevo, International Burch University (International Relations and European Studies)
• Ševala Huzejrović from Sanski Most, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Dentistry with Clinics
• Din Hodžić from Sarajevo, International Burch University (Financial Management/Marketing Management)
• Hana Halilbegović from Sarajevo, Sarajevo School of Economics and Business (Management)

Individual Research

During the period from December 2020 to March 2021, the participants worked on policy briefs which consisted of the following parts: an introduction followed by the description and focus of their research, three comparative examples from other communities or countries that have implemented a successful solution of the analyzed problem, and finally a conclusion with recommendations for solving the problem. Based on the provided guidelines, the participants chose research topics which delineate a wide spectrum of their interests. The research topics are as follows:

• Regulation of Hate Speech in Federation of BiH, Aleksandra Đukić
• The Impact of Street Art on Human Rights Raising Awareness, Din Hodžić
• Affirmation of Female Athletes in BiH Diplomacy with a Focus on the Promotion
  of Human Rights, Lejla Dautbašić
• Visas for Digital Nomads in BiH, Edin Zorić
• The Issue of Excessive Food Disposal in the Sarajevo Centar Municipality, Merjema Srna
• Introducing Measures to Reduce the Number of Drivers under the Influence of
  Alcohol in order to Increase Traffic Safety, Merjema Srna
• Gender Equality in the Political Life of BiH, Aiša Avdić
• Solving the Issue of Violence Against Women, Faris Mrako
• Efficiency of Education and Support for Caretakers and Children in Children’s
  Homes, Hana Halilbegović
• The Problem of Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Public Transport, Emar Đonlić
• Conversion of Waste into Biofuels, Mateo Todosijević
• Misinformation and Fake News on the Internet, Harun Talić
• Introduction of Obligatory Sex Education, Ševala Huzejrović
• Tackling the Issue of Youth Unemployment in BiH, Tarik Čardaković
• The Process of Reconciliation in a Post-conflict Society Through Art, Kristina Gadže

Group Civic Campaigns

• Break the Cage (Merjema Srna, Hana Halilbegović, Kristina Gadže and Emar Đonlić) –  bringing the divided Bosnian society together in a fun and artistic way through a coloring book depicting three main ethnic groups of Bosnia and Herzegovina as birds living together peacefully. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• Pozitivnije (Aiša Avdić, Aleksandra Đukić, Milica Čikić and Ševala Huzejrović) – (eng. On the Bright Side) – exploring positive stories and promoting interpersonal relations in a time of
  the pandemic, raising awareness of the importance of maintaining good communication, and reducing the level of isolation through online interactive socialization. GO TO THE CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• Ekotok (Lejla Dautbašić, Tarik Čardaković, Faris Mrako and Mateo Todosijević) – (eng. Eco-flow)
  – project initiative developed and implemented by a young group of enthusiasts passionate about ecology through the concept of Eco Mainstreaming. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
  
• Solidarivanje* (Din Hodžić, Harun Talić and Edin Zorić) –
  * a coined term made from “solidarnost” (solidarity) and “darivanje” (giving/donating) – the project is about honoring the essential workers who risked their lives in the times of the
  coronavirus pandemic in BiH through promotional materials like artistic posters, which will be displayed in the busiest places in Sarajevo. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE

When: December 2019 to September 2020
Where: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Who’s eligible: First- and second-year Bosnia and Herzegovina university students

Participants

• Riad Arslanović from Sarajevo, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Political Sciences (International Relations and Diplomacy)
• Lamija Čelik from Sarajevo, University of Sarajevo School of Business and Economics (Management and information technologies)
• Mersiha Čomor from Mostar, Herzegovina University (International Relations and Diplomacy)
• Vanna Ćurin from Sarajevo, International Burch University (International Relations and European Studies)
• Anes Hodžić from Tešanj, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Political Sciences (International Relations and Diplomacy)
• Nikola Kandić from Bileća, University of East Sarajevo Faculty of Law
• Elma Kodro from Mostar, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology (Political Science and International Relations)
• Erma Kurtović from Brčko, Sarajevo School of Science and Technology (Political Science and International Relations)
• Nedim Mandžuka from Bugojno, “Džemal Bijedić” University in Mostar, Faculty of Economy (Management)
• Lejla Mašić from Brčko, University of Tuzla Faculty of Law
• Amir Musić from Srebrenik, University of Tuzla
  Faculty of Mining Geology and Civil Engineering (Safety and Health)
• Emina Obradović from Stolac, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Political Sciences (Sociology)
• Hana Sarajlić from Zenica, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Philosophy (Psychology)
• Emir Velić from Sarajevo, International Burch University (International Relations and European Studies)
• Ilma Zahirović from Zavidovići, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Law

Individual Research

During the period from December 2019 to March 2020, the participants worked on policy briefs which consisted of the following parts: an introduction followed by the description and focus of their research, three comparative examples from other communities or countries that have implemented a successful solution of the analyzed problem, and finally a conclusion with recommendations for solving the problem. Based on the provided guidelines, the participants chose research topics which delineate a wide spectrum of their interests. The research topics are as follows:

• Making Primary and Secondary Schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina digitized, Elma Kodro
  
• Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Emina Obradović
• Proposal of the Law against Physical Punishment of Children in their Families in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Erma Kurtović
• Applying artistic Techniques and Skills in working with Children and Young People on Topics of dealing with the Past, Nikola Kandić
• Inclusion of Children with Autism in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Riad Arslanović
• Teaching Assistants for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Sarajevo Canton, Emir Velić
• Mechanisms of Support for Transgender Children in the Education System, Hana Sarajlić
  
• Discrimination against Women in the IT sector, Lamija Čelik
  
• Modification of the Curriculum for Civic Education in high schools of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Mersiha Čomor
  
• Methods for Protection of Journalists from Physical Violence in Sarajevo Canton, Nedim Mandžuka
• Motivating Citizens to Stop Supporting Corruption and to Report It, Amir Musić
  
• Traveling Libraries, Anes Hodžić
• Tackling Polluted Air in Sarajevo, Ilma Zahirović
• Lack of Theater Activities among Young People in Brčko District, Lejla Mašić
  
• De-Plasticization of the Environment through the Use of Legal Regulations, Vanna Ćurin
  

Group Civic Campaigns

• Escape the Bureaucracy (Anes Hodžić, Elma Kodro, Emina Obradović and Erma Kurtović) – educating youth of Bosnia and Herzegovina on its political system through an Escape Room game based concept. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• Just Another Day (Emir Velić, Hana Sarajlić and Vanna Ćurin) – a short film used as a tool for raising awareness of the stigmatized groups’ life circumstances through the context of comparing self-isolation imposed by COVID-19 pandemic and isolation as the a product of social stigma. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• ‘Let’s Cook Together’ Festival (Riad Arslanović, Lejla Mašić, Amir Musić and Ilma Zahirović) – community building initiative aimed at bringing people on the move-migrants closer to Bosnian citizens through cooking and traditional food tasting event. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• Mask Out? (Nikola Kandić, Lamija Čelik, Nedim Mandžuka and Mersiha Čomor) – raising awareness of domestic violence against women by creating a mural and using the universality of art as a tool to convey messages of support to victims. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE

• When: December 2018 to September 2019
• Where: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Who’s eligible: First- and second-year Bosnia and Herzegovina university students

Participants

• Minja Čulić from Mrkonjić Grad, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Political Sciences (International Relations and Diplomacy)
• Tajra Hadžić from Sarajevo, International Burch University, Sarajevo (International Relations and European Studies)
• Aida Kauković from Bosanska Krupa, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Transport and Communications (Department for Road Traffic)
• Hata Kujraković from Sarajevo, International Burch University, Sarajevo (International Relations and European Studies)
• Tarik Veispahić from Zenica, Faculty of Civil Engineering at University of Sarajevo
• Emir Zukić from Sarajevo, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Political Sciences (International Relations and Diplomacy)
• Selma Rajkić from Zenica, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Law
• Nusejba Hadžić from Hadžići, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Philosophy (Arabic language and Literature)
• Ajla Keško from Zenica, International Burch University, Sarajevo (International Relations and European Studies)
• Haris Osmanović from Tuzla, University of Tuzla Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation (Behavioral disorders)
• Marko Mutić from Banja Luka, Faculty of Architecture and Civic Engineering at University of Banja Luka
• Nejra Lilić from Srebrenica, International Burch University, Sarajevo (International Relations and European Studies)
• Danijel Rajić from Fojnica, University of Sarajevo Faculty of Political Sciences (International Relations and Diplomacy)
• Selma Čatibušić from Tuzla, University of Tuzla Faculty of Law
• Eldar Avdibašić*– expelled from the program for non-compliance

Individual Research

During the period from December 2018 to March 2019, the participants worked on policy briefs which consisted of the following parts: an introduction followed by the description and focus of their research, three comparative examples from other communities or countries that have implemented a successful solution of the analyzed problem, and finally a conclusion with recommendations for solving the problem. Based on the provided guidelines, the participants chose research topics which delineate a wide spectrum of their interests. The research topics are as follows:

• Inclusion of Roma children in schools, Selma Čatibušić
• Reintegration and successful employment of prisoners after serving a sentence, Haris Osmanović
• Comparative examples of legislation related to the suppression of abuse in the workplace (mobbing), Hata Kujraković
• Education of children with disabilities in Canton Sarajevo, Ajla Keško
• Inclusion of older people in the community, Emir Zukić
• Youth Activism, Aida Kauković
• Improper disposal of waste in Kakanj, Tarik Veispahić
• Harmful plant species as a risk to environmental health, Nusejba Hadžić
  
• Civic Initiatives, Marko Mutić
• Excessive food disposal problem, Selma Rajkić
• Electronic Voting, Nejra Lilić
• Restoration of the museum of ZAVNOBIH in Mrkonjić Grad, Minja Čulić
• Employment of young people with disabilities, Tajra Hadžić
• Homeless persons issue, Danijel Rajić

Group Civic Campaigns

• BiH in Motion (Ajla Keško, Hata Kujraković and Tajra Hadžić) – a short film about the journey to selected destinations throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, showing its natural beauty through the use of sign language, promoting inclusion and equality in the growing tourism industry in BiH. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• Hate Speech in Sports Fields (Danijel Rajić, Tarik Veispahić and Marko Mutić) – a twenty-minute long documentary film with interviews of fans and club representatives, demonstrating how politics, ethnicity and religion easily find their way into different types of sports. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• Heroes from the Shadow (Emir Zukić, Minja Čulić, Selma Čatibušić and Haris Osmanović) – a book of 14 personal stories gathered by interviewing the actors themselves, “selected” by their good deeds, advocacy for the community, and impact they made on other persons lives. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE
• Talk to Me (Nejra Lilić, Aida Kauković, Selma Rajkić and Nusejba Hadžić) – a traveling interactive exhibition of photographs aimed to show and compare the lives of children refugees from Middle East currently residing in BiH to lives of children refugees from BiH escaping the 90’s war. GO TO CIVIC CAMPAIGN PAGE

Participants

Participants

Participants

Individual Research

• WHEN: November 2013 to July 2014
• WHERE: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• WHO’S ELIGIBLE: First- and second-year BiH university students

Participants

• Aldin Vrskic, second year student, Faculty of Economics, University of Zenica, from Zenica
• Ammar Lidjan, first year student, Faculty of Economics, University of Bihac, from Bihac
• Arnela Zecevic, second year student, Faculty of Law, University of Bihac, from Bosanski      Petrovac
• Arnes Zabic, second year student, Faculty of Economics, University of Tuzla, from Lukavac
• Berina Verlasevic, first year student, American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina, from Sarajevo
• Djordje Ostic, second year student, Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering,  University of Banja Luka, from Banja Luka
• Eldin Begic, first year student, Islamic Faculty of Education, University of Bihac, from Bihac
• Jasmina Karahasanovic, first year student, Faculty of Health Studies, European University Brcko District, from Brcko
• Lana Beciragic, second year student, Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo, from Sarajevo
• Mahir Sijamija, third year student, Faculty of Political Science, University of Sarajevo, from Donji Vakuf
• Matea Jevric, second year student, Faculty of Humanities, “Dzemal Bijedic” University of Mostar, from Mostar
• Milos Macura, first year student, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Banja Luka, from Prijedor
• Nina Dosenovic, second year student, School of Economics and Business, University of Sarajevo, from Sarajevo
• Sanel Tufekcic, first year student, Faculty of Humanities, “Dzemal Bijedic” University of Mostar, from Livno
• Srdjan Pavic, first year student, Faculty of Law, University of Banja Luka, from Novi Grad

Individual Research

Participants

Individual Research