Bosnia-Herzegovina

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More than a decade ago, Yugoslavia broke apart amid violence and bloodshed. One of the former republics is now the young nation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, which remains in many ways a country divided among its Croat, Serb and Bosniak (or Bosnian Muslim) citizens. With a weak economy, ineffective governmental institutions, and over 12,000 people still displaced from their prewar homes, this new nation is struggling to establish a sound foundation.

During the siege of Sarajevo (1992–1996), Catholic Relief Services in Bosnia-Herzegovina began providing food and clothing to the population. Building on these efforts, our work has grown from meeting immediate physical needs to working with local partners on long-term resettlement for displaced people and refugees, raising awareness about the dangers of human trafficking, and encouraging adults and young people to take part in their communities and local government.

Currently, CRS Bosnia-Herzegovina has a staff of 36 people under the management of Country Representative Matthew Davis. The main office is located in Sarajevo, with a field office in Mostar.