Ongoing AfterSchool Tutoring for 70 orphans in BIH

BOSANA FOUNDATION 

After School Program Report

July 2024 Report

Dear Supporters,

We are delighted to present our quarterly report for the period from April to July 2024. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the notable accomplishments and activities within our After School programs in Zenica, Tuzla, Sarajevo, and Mostar. Our mission to provide quality education and support to children and young people without parental care continues to thrive, thanks to your unwavering support.

Goals and Achievements: Our primary goals are to enhance the educational experience of children and young people without parental care, promote physical and mental well-being, and foster creativity and critical thinking skills. This quarter, we achieved significant milestones by organizing educational workshops, health programs, art therapy sessions, and special events like SpringFest. These activities not only helped in the academic growth of children but also contributed to their overall development and happiness.

Quarterly Report: April to July 2024

Tuzla – After School Program

SpringFest was a major event that brought together around 50 children of all ages. Our team of volunteers, including Bosana scholars and medical students from BoHeMSA and Student Council MEDICUS, along with a certified First Aid instructor and a doctor, ensured the event's success.

• Activities: Spoon races, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, promoting outdoor fun and physical activity.
• Health Program: Included discussions with a doctor, first aid demonstrations, BMI calculations, and medical evaluations. Data collected on children's health was shared with the center's staff.
• Art Therapy: An engaging clay workshop that allowed children to express their creativity.

Reproductive Health Lecture in March: Focused on high school students, this interactive session allowed young people to ask questions anonymously and receive answers from medical students, making the information more relatable and engaging.

Sarajevo – After School Program

From January to March 2024, visits to the Children’s Home were suspended due to a measles outbreak in the Canton of Sarajevo. Despite this challenge, our commitment to supporting the children never wavered. In March, we launched an art section with the help of a student artist volunteer, bringing creativity and joy to the children.

• Instructional Classes: Volunteers resumed educational courses, including piano lessons where children learned new compositions.
• Outreach: We extended our services to small family homes and foster families, ensuring all children received assistance with their studies.
• Art Exhibition: In June, children showcased their artwork in an exhibition, a culmination of months of creative workshops.

Mostar – After School Program

Our dedicated volunteers, including Bosana scholarship recipients Elvir, Amina, and Saud, continued to lead instructional classes for children until July. We look forward to welcoming new volunteers in September to further our mission of supporting youth education.

Zenica - After School Program

We organized a variety of educational activities at the Public Institution "Dom porodica" in Zenica. Instructional sessions were held twice a week, with about 50 children divided into primary and high school groups. The After School program was implemented smoothly, and children are now equipped with new knowledge and skills that will benefit their future education and careers.

• Subjects Covered: Mathematics, computer science, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian language, English, physics, and chemistry.
• Specialized Education: Workshops in robotics, programming, and STEM, including hands-on experiences with 3D printers, Arduino, and Micro Bit tools.
• Individual Tutoring: Extra help provided outside regular sessions, tailored to children's specific needs.

Our After School Programs in Zenica, Tuzla, Sarajevo, and Mostar have made significant progress in providing valuable educational experiences. We are proud of the progress and impact of these activities and look forward to continuing our mission to empower children and youth without parental care in our community. Thank you for your continued support.

Links:

• Web page - After School Program, Bosana Foundation