#1110: Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina
| The Abrasevic Youth Cultural Center believes that positive change is possible in post-war Mostar and offers programs and resources to promote social change, develop civil society and a cultural scene in the city and region. Website: http://www.okcabrasevic.org/ | |
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OKC Abrasevic
is a youth cultural center which started in 2003 as a response to the need for
an active and safe space in post-war Mostar.
It offers youth a place for creative expression, cultural education, and
open-minded social discussion. Abrasevic
currently consists of a café; an Info Center for HIV/AIDS education; Abart, which uses art to address the
issue of divided cities; and AbrasMEDIA,
our in-house media center. AbrasMEDIA includes a news web portal (www.abrasmedia.info) and video
production activities (available on the Youtube AbrasMedia channel). Each of these projects offers programs and
resources to promote social change as well as develop civil society and a vibrant
cultural scene in the city and region. Regular activities include cultural
events (films, concerts, exhibitions, and performances), festivals, and
forums. International Volunteers are welcome and are expected to find their
own place in the Abrasevic community as they become more familiar with the
center. Requirements: Good communication
and interpersonal skills, willingness to learn the local language, general
computer skills, high level of autonomy/independence, flexibility,
adaptability, patience, ability to work under stress as well as to enjoy
relaxed social atmosphere. Other useful
skills: Education and/or experience in the fields of finance/accounting,
management, computer technology, cultural activities, fundraising, video,
radio, journalism, graphic design, IT/web maintenance. |
