Šejla Pepić: Roma and Egyptian population in Montenegro was more supported by international organizations than the state
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought numerous challenges to the already shaky economies and poor health systems of the Western Balkan countries. From the first diseased and ordered measures to prevent the spread of the virus, authorities confusion was evident. This was also felt by the Roma population, as one of the most marginalized group, whose […]
New CARE case study capturing COVID 19 response on Young Men Initiative Project Released
The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 has had a major influence on one of the CAREs longest project implemented in the Balkans – Young Men Initiative (YMI). The YMI targets youth in order to build their knowledge and attitudes concerning gender equality and healthy lifestyles, and to reduce all types of violence in school and community […]
CARE helped 54,384 marginalized persons in BiH during the Corona virus pandemic with the financial support of the Czech Republic government
The Czech Republic is one of the first European countries to come to the aid of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Corona virus pandemic. In addition to long development programs, the Czech Republic government has decided to provide intervention funds for the most vulnerable groups most affected by the pandemic in each country, within the project „Innovative approach to COVID 19 […]
Sumka Bučan about Lipa camp: „What we see around is 1000 people freezing in a location that has no conditions to shelter people“
Sumka Bučan about Lipa camp: „What we see around is 1000 people freezing in a location that has no conditions to shelter people“ Information about the Lipa camp in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where more than 1300 migrants live without adequate tents, food, and clothing in the winter, has reached the world media, which wrote about […]
CARE: Life-threatening situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina – “Migrants are left with sandals in the snow”
After the closure of the temporary refugee camp in Lipa (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 1,300 people are still left without any shelter, heating and protection from heavy snowfall and decreasing temperatures. CARE International urges local and European authorities to step up their efforts to provide proper shelter to hundreds of migrants stranded in Lipa as well […]
Corona Crisis: Survival Kit for Men under pressure
2020-03, MenCare Switzerland It is our profession to support and accompany men. We know from experience that crisis situations increase the risk of losing control and becoming violent. With this survival kit, we want to help you stay calm during the Corona crisis.