PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The raising of awareness about topics dealing with disabled
people
This project has gathered about 42 non-governmental organizations
(from Mostar, Banja Luka, Sarajevo and Tuzla) that have had the
opportunity to address government officials during the four round
tables that we have organized in their cities. Additionally, they
have had the opportunity to introduce the wider public to the
problems with which disabled persons are daily faced with in our
country, as well as to the basic human rights of which these people
are deprived.
Hoping that we will bring this topic closer to officials of all
governmental institutions, as well as to the citizens of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, we have produced two video stories: No Limits and Our
Stories. We have promoted these stories using public promotions, TV
stations, DVD distributions etc. We have also organized four round
tables during which there was a connection established between the
chairpersons of the associations for disabled people and government
officials.
No Limits
This reportage has as its goal the promotion of sports and other
activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through which disabled
persons can rebuild their lives and find a remedy for their
traumatic experiences. The story is being told by the people and
associations from Mostar, Banja Luka, Sarajevo and Tuzla. Also,
issues that have to be dealt with by the government in order to
provide basic social justice for these people are depicted.
The opportunities that disabled persons have are represented by the
world champions in sitting volleyball – the Bosnian representation.
Its members talk about their victories, about whom and what helps
them on their way to success, as well as the problems they have to
face.
Besides covering successful disabled people, the associations of
Mostar, Banja Luka, Sarajevo and Tuzla have met during the round
tables held in every of these mentioned cities. As a result, they
have agreed on points which deal with the changes that are
necessary in our society, and which should serve as a reminder to
government officials.
Our Stories
Our Stories are stories of five people who differ in background,
place of residence, interests and religion. All of them are living
with missing limbs but they have a positive spirit and say that
during their recovery they received the most help from their
families, non-governmental organizations and the activities that
they successfully practice. Bobana, Ermin, Safet, Miodrag and
Ibrahim; they all share their stories.
This project was supported by NCDO and the Peace Flame
Foundation.