During May 2026, the scholarship recipients of the Hastor Foundation carried out a number of important volunteering activities across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through humanitarian, educational, health-related, cultural, and community projects, they showed that young people can carry positive change in their local communities. Each activity was an opportunity to gain new knowledge, develop life skills, and strengthen the values on which the Hastor Foundation is based – education, humanity, solidarity, responsibility, and active citizenship.
In Fojnica, an activity was carried out, under the guidance of mentor Adis Akšamović, and in cooperation with the Red Cross of Fojnica. The scholarship holders learned the basics of first aid and, through practical exercises, learned how to react properly in emergency situations. Special focus was placed on helping injured people, stopping bleeding, immobilizing injuries, and responding in cases of unconsciousness. This activity contributed to the development of humanity, responsibility, and young people’s readiness to help others when help is needed the most.
In Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje, mentors Amna Halilović and Hatidža Omeragić organized an educational visit to cultural and historical sites. The scholarship holders visited the Clock Tower and the Partisan Memorial Cemetery, where they had the opportunity to learn about the rich history of their area. Through discussions about cultural heritage, anti-fascist tradition, and the importance of preserving national monuments, they developed awareness of the importance of protecting cultural heritage and the active role of young people in its preservation. The activity ended with an interactive quiz and a discussion about the city’s tourism potential.
In Sarajevo, the Hastor Foundation scholarship recipients, led by mentors Amel Asani, Amar Imamović, and Nejra Ćatić, carried out a project called “Stop Peer Violence.” Through workshops, educational content, group discussions, and creative activities, students learned about different forms of peer violence, its consequences, and ways to prevent it. Posters, educational leaflets, and messages of support were created to promote the values of tolerance, friendship, and non-violent communication. This activity showed how much young people can contribute to creating a safer and healthier environment for their peers.
In Perin Han near Zenica, under the mentorship of scholarship recipient Sumeja Stabančić, an activity called “Prevention Saves Lives” was carried out. The focus of the activity was on elderly people, who were provided with basic preventive health services. Through measuring blood pressure, blood sugar levels, body temperature, and oxygen saturation, support was provided to elderly citizens, and attention was drawn to the importance of regular health check-ups. This activity had a special humanitarian value because it helped participants develop empathy, a sense of responsibility, and care for older members of the community.
In the settlement of Lišnja near Prnjavor, mentors Nevena Božić and Nedeljka Dragojević organized a visit to the Vučijak Stud Farm. This activity combined education, socializing, and spending time in nature. Students had the opportunity to learn about horses, their care, and the importance of animal protection. Watching horse training and spending time in a natural environment contributed to the development of empathy, responsibility, and awareness of the importance of preserving the natural heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In Banovići, an educational visit to the Museum of Mining and Railways was organized under the mentorship of Belmin Pleščić, Emina Hašarić, and Amel Selimović. The scholarship holders learned about the history of mining, the development of railway transport, and the importance of mines for the development of the local community. Special attention was given to introducing students to volunteer work actions and the construction of the Brčko-Banovići railway, which further emphasized the importance of collective work, solidarity, and social development throughout history.
All of these activities represent only a part of the valuable work and effort that our scholarship recipients invest for the common good, confirming that educated, responsible, and socially engaged young people are one of the most important forces for the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through volunteering, they showed that real change begins with the individual and that significant results can be achieved through joint effort in the fields of education, humanitarian work, preservation of cultural heritage, health promotion, and community development.
Through its mentoring and scholarship program, the Hastor Foundation continuously invests in the development of young people, giving them the opportunity to become leaders of positive change through education and volunteering. The activities carried out during this month are proof that the Hastor Foundation scholarship recipients invest not only in their own education but also in the development of their local communities, promoting the values of solidarity, humanity, knowledge, and social responsibility that leave a long-term positive impact on society.
