A multi-cultural school in Bosnia and Herzegovina brings out the best in children

Many schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina still reflect the ethnic tensions that triggered the 43-month siege of Sarajevo in the mid-1990s. During that time, schools were destroyed and classes were held in basements and shelters. Today, some Bosnian schools house ‘two schools under one roof,’ with separate curricula for different ethnic groups.

Džemaludin Cauševic Primary School is exceptional as a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural institution open to all students.The school, which was rebuilt with support from UNICEF, its partners and the Danish Government after the war in the region ended, has adopted a new model of inclusive child-centred education known as child-friendly schools.

A multi-cultural school in Bosnia and Herzegovina brings out the best in children from UNICEF: Back on Track on Vimeo.