From March 10 to 12, 2026, a training for new facilitators of the Strong Families Programme was held in Mostar. The training brought together 22 professionals from the Center for Social Work Mostar, the SPES Center for Children, Youth and Families Mostar, and the Center for Social Work Čitluk, who had the opportunity to become thoroughly acquainted with the programme and acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for its successful implementation. The family is the first environment in which a child learns behavioral patterns, adopts values, and develops ways of

Training for new implementers of the Strong Families Programme was held in Sarajevo from 9 to 11 February 2026. The training brought together 20 professionals from various institutions working with children and families. Participants had the opportunity to become thoroughly familiar with the programme and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for its successful implementation. The professionals participating in the training came from: Zenica – the Catholic School Centre “Saint Paul” and the NADA Citizens’ Association; Kiseljak – “Ivan Goran Kovačić” Secondary School; Kakanj – the Majlis of the

Due to increased interest from families, we are forming an additional group in Sarajevo to participate in the Strong Families program. We invite families who wish to improve their parenting skills and support the healthy development of their children to register for participation in the Strong Families program. The program is designed to support parents in managing everyday stress and strengthening family relationships. Through professionally guided activities, parents/guardians and children will have the opportunity to develop skills that contribute to better communication and understanding within the family. The program is

We invite families who wish to improve their parenting skills and contribute to the healthy development of their children to apply for participation in the Strong Families program. The program is designed to support parents in managing everyday stress and strengthening family relationships. Through professionally guided activities, parents/guardians and children will have the opportunity to develop skills that foster better communication and understanding within the family. The program is intended for families with elementary school-aged children, and multiple children from the same family may participate. More information about the program

The International Day of Families, observed worldwide each year on May 15, is an opportunity to reflect on the crucial role that families play in the development of individuals and society as a whole. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of stable, functional, and connected families, as well as to encourage society to support families facing various challenges. The family is the first and most important community where we learn values, develop emotional bonds, and build a sense of security and belonging. In a time when families

On May 8, 2025, in Sarajevo, the Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE held a conference titled Prevention in the Family Environment – A Path Toward a Healthier Bosnian-Herzegovinian Society. The goal of the conference was to present the results of the implementation of the evidence-based prevention program Strong Families, which the Association NARKO-NE has been implementing in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2020 in cooperation with partner organizations. Another aim was to bring together professionals from various institutions and organizations working with families in order to exchange experiences, discuss challenges and