EMMAUS-INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WORKING CAMP
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About the project
EMMAUS-INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WORKING CAMP
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Humanitarian organization International Forum of Solidarity – Emmaus (IFS-EMMAUS) was founded at the beginning of 1999 in Gračanica- Bosnia and Herzegovina with the aim of providing assistance to all vulnerable groups in society who need help. It is registered as local, non-governmental and non-profit organization that operates on the whole territory of B&H.
During its long-term work and existence in B&H and wider region, IFS-Emmaus has implemented various projects providing assistance to thousands of beneficiaries including refugees, displaced persons, victims of human trafficking (VoTs), old and helpless people, homeless, individuals with minor mental disabilities, the young population dealing with heavy problems and youth at risk.
Today, with a network of offices in Doboj Istok, Sarajevo, Srebrenica and Zvornik and with 222 employees and 50 active volunteers it represents one of the leading NGOs in B&H. In October 2008, IFS-EMMAUS was awarded with the ISO 9001:2000 Certificate which only verifies the quality of services being provided to its beneficiaries in B&H. Furthermore, IFS-EMMAUS is also a member of the international organization- Emmaus International which operates on four continents.
Following its main objectives IFS-Emmaus, in cooperation with donors, implemented the following projects:
- Reception Center „Duje“
- Accommodation of children in ECCS – Franco Bettoli;
- Daily Center for children and youth Srebrenica;
- Daily Center for children and youth Zvornik;
- Soup kitchen Doboj (350 users);
- Scholarships for over 1300 orphans;
- Assistance to Victims of Human Trafficking (VoTs);
- A Comprehensive Approach to Solving the Problem of Child Pornography in B&H;
- Drug Abuse Prevention;
- Reducing Risk Factors for Youth in Local Rural Communities- HIV/AIDS Prevention;
- Homeless Football Team of BiH;
- Sustainable Economy and Production- basis for self-sustainability;
- Youth Camps and Voluntarism Expansion;
- Projects that are supporting sustainable return;
- Food for students in schools and assistance to returnees in Srebernica;
- And a various number of other short-term and one-time assistance.
💼 What the programme involves
Association “HO International forum of solidarity-EMMAUS” started organizing youth working camps back in 2006. Following the program scope of the Emmaus International Network in accordance to which youth camps are being organized around the world, IFS-EMMAUS as the only Emmaus International group member based in a non-EU state, in 2006 proposed to introduce youth camps in BiH, as youth events that will be consistently organized to promote tolerance, joint living and equality of all in a post-war country such as BiH. Having the above in mind, Srebrenica was chosen as a place to start at.
Since then, the camp is held regularly every year, and the interest of young people to participate is growing year by year. The camps gather a large number of young people and volunteers from BiH and Europe, who contribute to the development and improvement of the living conditions of the population in the area of Srebrenica. This project was created with the aim of helping minority returnees and other socially excluded population and at the same time the project helps marginalized young people from rural and ethnically divided areas, teaching them to reconciliation, equality, opportunities and the importance of joint action, creating preconditions for their future social inclusion and action.
Working activities of the Camp includes renovation of schools and roads, renovating houses, water supply and distribution networks, providing help to population that is in need, rehabilitation of city parks, restoration of cultural sites and monuments, cleaning rivers and lakes, etc. In addition to working activities through various educational, entertainment and sports activities, the Camp is focused on acquiring knowledge of peace reconciliation and peacebuilding processes. Through these activities, tolerance and dialogue are promoted as a basic tool for the development and preservation of peace and strengthening the active participation of young people in the community.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The organizer, Association "HO International Forum of Solidarity - Emmaus" bears the costs of food and accommodation. Within the European Center for the civil service in Potocari, volunteers will be accommodated in bungalows. Each of the 5 bungalows has two floors and on each floor, two rooms and one shared bathroom. In the Center there is a restaurant with professional chefs, and during the camp, three meals are provided for participants every day. If there is a need for a special diet (vegetarian, vegan, allergies, etc.) participants should note that in the application, so that special menu could be prepared for them.
In general, the Srebrenica area is covered by almost all mobile networks of Bosnia and Herzegovina but we recommend that you check with your service provider about network coverage. There are also public phones (high tariffs) and internet cafes in Srebrenica. Camp participants will have an open WIFI.
🎒 Leisure activities
Considering that it is a working camp, and that after a hard day of work relaxation is needed, therefore, for leisure activities appropriate place is built inside the camp (coffee bar), where in addition to already prepared activities volunteers can realize their ideas for example short presentations, evening entertainment etc. In the same area it is possible to buy refreshments at very low prices.
⚠️ Requirements
Depending on the activity, you should always predict the works that could be "dirty". Be sure to bring a pair of working gloves and appropriate footwear, also the part of the activities will be carried out and in areas overgrown with weeds that require clothing with long sleeves and trouser legs. You should also bring the things that will protect you from the sun and rain.
ℹ️ Additional information
A volunteer at the camp will have free food and accommodation, but the transportation to the camp and back pays alone, due to the larger number of volunteers and various locations. Organizers of the camp are all the time at your disposal for any questions and help with the transportation. Also, volunteer bears the costs of the visa (if necessary), and some embassies for this purpose are issuing free visas.
Local money is convertible mark (BAM). Possibility of paying by card in the Srebrenica area is very small, as well as coverage with ATM machines. The most practical is to bring between 100 and 200 BAM. Think of some purse in order to constantly have your papers and your money with you. A safe room in the camp allows you to leave all valuable items there. For participants outside BiH, you need to exchange your money in to the local currency (1 € = 1.95 BAM).
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
WC EMMAUS 2020
10/07/2020 → 24/07/2020
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
0.00
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Potočari, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM / KM)
Exchange rate
1 BAM = 0.513513 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:45 (12/11/2026)
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