The project, whose total value is higher than 600,000 KM, is realized thanks to the donation of the European Union in the amount of 500,000 KM, while the remaining funds are secured through the United Nations Peace Fund.
The Chief of Municipality of Bosanski Petrovac Mahmut Jukić pointed out the importance of this project for citizens of the municipality, but also for users from neighboring local communities.
-This is an important day for Bosnian Petrovac and for all users of the Center for Social Work, which is 4,000 in total. I thank the European Union, the Fund for Peace Construction at the UN and all project implementers. Bosnian Petrovac Municipality, with the insurance of land and the necessary documentation, also participated with 50,000 KM. Through projects’ We can “Strengthen Trust and Cohesion in BiH community” successfully adapted and reconstructed the space of the Youth Center, providing young people for socializing, learning and development – Jukić said.
Ingrid MacDonald, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in BiH, emphasized the importance of this project in the context of social cohesion and the future development of the community.
-The Bossian Petrovac waited for ten years on the construction of the facility of the Center for Social Work, which will now use not only local citizens, but also users from neighboring municipalities. This project brings together a broader community that is ready to look into the future, work at peace and prosperity. It is especially important that we also open the Youth Center, because young people need space where to meet, learn from each other and work to build a better future – said MacDonald.
Adebayo Babajide, Deputy Chief of the Delegation of the European Union in BiH, pointed out the symbolism of the project in the context of community and solidarity.
– Opening of these two centers The testimony is the spirit of communion and solidarity that permeates the ‘we can better’ project. When it was 2021. The Miru and Unity Monument was built here, the foundations for the further development of this area, and today’s evidence is that together we can build a better future – said Babajid.
The project was implemented by UNDP and IOM, and its implementation is an important step in strengthening the social infrastructure and the creation of an inclusive environment in Bosanski Petrovac, the donors pointed out.
(Vijesti.ba / Fena)
