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Amira Fočić is a proud owner of the “Amira” sewing studio in Živinice. She’s been providing professional sewing services to her many clients since September 2019. Mr. Jasmin Bešić, Chief of Party of USAID/PPMG visited Amira and saw the potential of this small but successful business to continue to flourish.
The state of emergency in FBiH brought on even more problems for persons with developmental disabilities. They often depend on others for their well-being and health, but the state neglected to support them through these special circumstances. The shortage of medications used to keep epilepsy under control has persisted for almost 50 days now. The medications in question are Diazepam clisma (5 and 10 mg) and Clonazepam (0.2 and 2 mg).
USAID’s Marginalized Populations Support Activity, in cooperation with nine local self-government units in BiH formed a Fund for Supporting Businesses Owned by Marginalized Women. The total amount available in the Fund is approximately 420,000 BAM, provided in equal amounts by the USAID and local communities.
Against the bleak background of abandoned villages and neglected agriculture, people who dare to be different shine even brighter. These are people who recognized the importance of domestic, organic produce. Mirela Dedić is a young woman from Dubrave Gornje near Živinice, who proves that it’s still possible to make a living in agriculture and turn a hobby and family farm into a full-fledged business.
Children with developmental disabilities in BiH do not receive adequate care even under normal circumstances, and the state of emergency declared in response to the coronavirus pandemic marginalized them further. Organizations and alliances on the front lines of the fight for the rights of families of children with disabilities are now facing even bigger obstacles in their work. Still, there are some bright spots like the Service Center for supporting families of children with developmental disabilities “Dajte nam šansu” from Sarajevo.