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Creating Sustainable Income for Women in Eastern Bosnia

This project harnesses the collective purchasing power of women’s associations in eastern Bosnia thereby giving families who have returned to their pre-war homes the ability to acquire baby chicks and chicken food at reduced prices. The overall objectives of the project are to strengthen local community organizations, empower women, promote cross-cultural reconciliation, and support sustainable return. Learn More »

Supporting Income-generating Activities at Community Organizations

This project helps community organizations establish income-generating activities that provide jobs for their members and produce funds for their projects. The objectives of this project are to reduce organizations' dependency on grant funds and build relationships that help people and organizations pool and leverage local resources. Learn More »

Building Human and Social Capital through Community Service

Rather than using a traditional model of direct aid (i.e. simply giving equipment to community organizations), we give people the opportunity to earn equipment and material for their organizations by working with us on community service projects. This approach results in a strong sense of ownership, a spirit of self-reliance, and a feeling of accomplishment and genuine partnership. Learn More »

STARnet – a Self-sustaining Student-run Computer Center

In 2003, a group of students participated in our community service projects and earned equipment for their own income-generating computer center. Today, their student organization is purchasing their third generation of computers with their own funds, employing students, generating funds for their projects helping students with special needs, and contributing their services to BILD projects. Learn More »