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„Colaboratio Balkanica: A Journey of Connection“ in Sarajevo

In the magical atmosphere of Tershouse in Sarajevo, on December 9th, 2023 at 11 a.m. , an unforgettable gathering titled; "Collaboratio Balkanica: A Journey of Connection"; took place. This event brought together enthusiastic individuals to celebrate the successful completion of the Collaboratio Balkanica 2.0 project and introduce the Toolkit, a unique outcome of this inspiring journey.

The event commenced with warm words of welcome from Nikola Burić, one of the project coordinators, and Lea Meister, a representative of Movetia - the Swiss Agency for Mobility and Youth. Their welcoming words set the tone for a day filled with inspiration. Following that, representatives of the i-diaspora in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dalida Karabdić and Aldin Vrškić, presented the activities of the diaspora for the period from 2020 to 2023, shedding light on key initiatives aimed at strengthening connections between Bosnian Herzegovinian diaspora in Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Subsequently, Katalin Hausel and Nikola Burić enthusiastically presented the Toolkit, showcasing essential resources and tools that will serve as the foundation for the successful continuation of the project. The goal of this Toolkit is to provide a real insight into what it takes for young people to come together, think, and act collectively, exploring what works and what doesn't in terms of inclusion, empowerment, and positive impact within society. In the second part of the event, participants of the Collaboratio Balkanica 2.0 project, Nikola Paunović from Serbia and Milan Krković from Montenegro, passionately shared their experiences, offering a profound insight into what they learned during the project. With enthusiasm, they described how these invaluable experiences were successfully implemented in their communities, creating positive changes and strengthening connections among people. Toward the end of the event, Aldin Vrškić presented planned activities for the upcoming year 2024 and the continuation of the project Collaboratio
Balkanica 3.0 emphasizing that building trust is one of the key objectives in the actions of the i-diaspora.

In conclusion, participants had the opportunity to unwind with a cup of coffee, enjoying an informal atmosphere and exchanging experiences through relaxed discussions.