The Older Brother, Older Sister program once again brings together young volunteers who want to be a source of support, encouragement, and a positive role model for children at risk, aged 6 to 14. Through mentoring relationships, socializing, and shared activities, the program aims to empower children, enhance their social skills, and contribute to their healthy development, while at the same time strengthening the competencies of young mentors. Dance as the First Step in Building a Relationship The first group activity of the 2025/2026 cycle was held on Sunday, 30

From October 11 to 12, 2025, the Addiction Prevention Competence Centre organized an introductory training for new volunteers in the Older Brother, Older Sister program. The training brought together a group of 17 young people who selflessly decided to offer friendship and attention to children at risk. During the two-day training, volunteers were introduced to the basic principles of mentoring relationships, the importance of emotional support and trust-building, and ways in which simple shared activities—such as conversations, walks, games, or help with schoolwork—can help them become a positive figure in

A training session was successfully held in Sarajevo from September 16 to 19, 2025, as part of the project Preventeen – Prevention of Addiction in the Leisure Time of Youth. The training was attended by representatives of organizations and associations working with children and young people in their leisure time. All participants had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of addiction prevention and health promotion in the context of youth work. Over four days of intensive workshops and lectures, various topics were addressed ranging from evidence-based prevention, international standards, and

Become part of the change – be an “older brother” or “older sister” to one child! The Addiction Prevention Competence Centre is announcing a call for young people aged 20 to 30 to volunteer in the Older Brother, Older Sister programme – a unique mentoring programme that changes the lives of children, as well as the volunteers themselves! Older Brother, Older Sister is a long-standing mentoring programme that connects volunteers with children at risk, aged 6–14, with the aim of providing:• emotional support,• friendship and a positive role model,• opportunities

Call for Volunteers! If you are a high school student from Goražde, Livno, Mostar, Tuzla, Sarajevo, or Zenica, we have a great opportunity for you!Join the Preventeen project and spend your free time in an interesting, fun, and meaningful way – meet peers from other cities, learn new skills, and do something good for your community. What’s waiting for you? What are the participation criteria? Costs? No worries! Transportation, accommodation, food, and materials – everything is covered by the Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE. Travel expenses to and from Sarajevo