CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: YOUTH ACADEMY “STATE OF PEACE”

The European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the Post-Conflict Research Center is organizing the 'State of Peace' Youth Academy between 7 and 9 August in the city of Vitez, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

With an overarching goal of actively engaging Western Balkans youth in the process of reconciliation, the 'State of Peace' Youth Academy will bring together 50 young people from across the Western Balkans (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia) to Vitez, BiH to engage in a set of activities, field visits, concerts, film screenings, and workshops.

The conference follows last years 'State of Peace' Youth Academy and is focused on building understanding, tolerance and connections between local and regional youth and learning how to cherish and celebrate the cultural, social, and religious differences in the Balkan region and wider Europe. Official working languages are Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian/Montenegrin. All participation costs (travel, accommodation, meals, and materials) are covered by the organizers.

CRITERIA TO APPLY:

- Citizen or resident of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, or Montenegro

- Between 18 - 30 years of age

- Desire to learn more about the Western Balkan's peacebuilding process

- No previous experience is required; we welcome applications from youth of all different backgrounds and stages of life

HOW TO APPLY

Selected participants are expected to fully attend the program. If you are interested in participating, fill out the form you can find here and send it to [email protected]. The deadline for applying is 23.59 hrs on 18 July 2024.

For any questions, contact [email protected].

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