🌟 Exciting news! This week, high school students are getting an exclusive first look at We Grew Up in War, the game we are developing in collaboration with Charles Games. 🎮 The game is based on our collection and shows stories from the lives of children growing up in conflict zones across Bosnia, Syria, and Ukraine. Set for release on mobile and PC in early 2026, We Grew Up in War gives an insight into real-life war childhood experiences to players around the world. Stay tuned for more updates! 🔥 #WeGrewUpInWar
About us
Based on the crowd-sourced book War Childhood and founded on the principles of social entrepreneurship, the independent, youth-led War Childhood Museum has garnered recognition as the world’s only museum focused exclusively on childhoods that have been affected by war. Through its unique platform, the WCM is able to tackle trauma on an individual level for participants and visitors – ultimately contributing to better understanding for society on the whole. Its first permanent exhibition opened in January 2017, seven years after the project’s inception, in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Having proven successful in providing Bosnians of all ages with a rare opportunity to confront the traumas of their recent past without reinforcing ethnic boundaries, the WCM has expanded its activities abroad. Currently, WCM operates in Lebanon, Ukraine, and the United States – becoming an international platform that gives voice to current and former war children. Its quick growth aggregated a lot of attention and facilitated collaboration between WCM and some of the world’s leading universities. WCM has had the privilege of presenting at the largest peace-building, youth, and museum conferences. Its efforts have received media coverage from New York City to Tokyo. The 2018 Council of Europe Museum Prize – one of the most prestigious awards in the museum industry – has been awarded to the War Childhood Museum as part of the European Museum of the Year Awards.
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- Industry
- Museums
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- peace, peacebuilding, children, childhood, museums, child rights, education, exhibition, and research
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Logavina 32
Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 71000, BA
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New York City, US
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Updates
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🕊️ European Parliamentarians Visit the War Childhood Museum Yesterday, Members of the European Parliament visited the War Childhood Museum while in Sarajevo for the 5th EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee meeting. They toured the Museum’s permanent exhibition, gaining firsthand insight into the experiences of children affected by war. During their visit, they spoke with Amina K., Director of the War Childhood Museum in Bosnia and Herzegovina, about the importance of the Museum's work locally and the global relevance of its mission. The discussion underscored the critical need for international awareness and support in addressing the long-term impacts of conflict on children. Follow us to stay updated on the Museum's initiatives and collaborations!
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🎀 PINK@WORK: Standing Together in the Fight Against Breast Cancer 🎀 Today, the War Childhood Museum is proud to take part in the PINK@WORK campaign as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 📢 Early detection and timely action are crucial, as they greatly increase the chances of successful treatment. Our team is wearing pink today to show our support and raise awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection. 🩷 Join us in spreading this vital message by sharing this post and helping raise awareness about the fight against breast cancer. #PINKatWork #BreastCancerAwareness
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🌟Last week, the War Childhood Museum hosted a symposium titled “Educational Activities in the Museum: New Approaches and Perspectives,” bringing together experts and educators from across Bosnia-Herzegovina and the region. 🌍 Over two days, participants explored innovative, inclusive educational practices, focusing on creating accessible museum spaces for everyone - especially individuals with disabilities. The symposium gathered professionals from renowned institutions such as the Balkan Museum Network, Narodni muzej Kikinda, Historijski muzej Bosne i Hercegovine, among others. 💡 This event reaffirmed our commitment to inclusivity in education and our role as a resource for educators and the wider community. We thank the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Youth of Sarajevo Canton for their support in organizing the symposium. Find more info at the link: 🔗https://lnkd.in/dGaqPz-x #InclusiveEducation #MuseumPedagogy #WarChildhoodMuseum
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We are happy to share the successful completion of the project "Transforming Lives Through Creativity in Ukraine," which the War Childhood Museum Ukraine completed in collaboration with the Peace of Mind Foundation.
🌍 Empowering Resilience Through Art 🎨 PoM and War Childhood Museum are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our project in Ukraine, where 357 children participated in workshops designed to provide safe spaces for healing and self-expression. In this collaboration, we created environments where children could explore their feelings and experiences, fostering resilience amidst the challenges they face. The project utilized diverse approaches, including art therapy, creative writing, movement classes, and even career-oriented workshops for teens. Through our experiences with various methods and engagement with different age groups, we have gained valuable insights that will inform our future programming and offerings. The feedback we received highlighted the impact of these activities, with children expressing eagerness to participate in future events. Both parents and children provided overwhelmingly positive feedback about the workshops. One parent remarked: "Such meetings distract both children and adults from the difficult present. Thank you for organizing such interesting, entertaining, and informative events." Stories like that of an 8-year-old boy, who found the courage to share his experiences after attending our workshop, reinforce our commitment to creating safe and trusting environments for children. Looking ahead, the War Childhood Museum is excited to incorporate the insights gained from this project into the development of its permanent space in Ukraine. The goal is to continue providing supportive platforms that empower children, nurture their creativity, and facilitate healing. #ArtTherapy #PartnershipForImpact #SafeSpaces
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📢 The start of the project CREATIVITY FOR PEACE: Peace Education in Primary and Secondary Schools 🌍 The War Childhood Museum is pleased to announce the start of the project CREATIVITY FOR PEACE, which will empower teachers and students across BiH through creative workshops and training for peacebuilding. 🕊️ 📚 Teachers from over 20 municipalities will gain new pedagogical skills and tools for peace education, while students will have the opportunity to learn and pass on their knowledge to their peers. 👫 📅 The application deadline is October 31, 2024. Apply now and be part of positive change! More information here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dicd4Zir The project is being implemented in cooperation with COI Step by Step, with the support of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH).
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✨ Last week, on October 9th and 10th, Ajnura Akbaš, our Research Coordinator, presented our work at the International Seminar "Places of Memory and Tourism." This event, co-organized by the Gernika Peace Museum Foundation 🕊️ and the EUROM - European Observatory on Memories, explored the connection between memory and tourism. In its second edition, the seminar featured presentations, roundtables, and debates on this important topic.🗣️ As part of the panel on “Practical Examples of Memorial/Heritage Sites and Their Relation to Tourism,” WCM shared its transnational approach to memory work, contributing to a dialogue on how we can preserve and honor the past while engaging with the present. 🌍🕰️ Special thanks to Iratxe Momoitio Astorkia, Director of Gernika Peace Museum, for chairing the insightful panel discussion. 🙏 #WarChildhoodMuseum #PlacesOfMemory #GernikaPeaceMuseum
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📢 Our Director-General Jasminko Halilovic spoke at the Nuremberg Forum 2024 The forum, organized by the International Nuremberg Principles Academy, gathered leading experts to discuss ways to protect children’s rights in armed conflict. During the opening panel, Halilović shared insights alongside specialists in trauma and child rights protection, emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard children in war zones. ➡️ Read more about the event and our contributions at the link: #WarChildhoodMuseum #NurembergForum2024
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We are so proud to officially announce our upcoming game We Grew Up in War! This narrative adventure explores the stories of children growing up during armed conflicts in Bosnia, Syria, and Ukraine. We are creating the game in collaboration with the War Childhood Museum in Sarajevo. We Grew Up in War is set to launch in early 2026 on mobile platforms and computers. ✨ Check out the newest and first official teaser below! 🌈 You can already add it to your wishlist on Steam: https://lnkd.in/e_B_QT2P
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"Speaking Out" Pop-Up Exhibition at the Estonian National Museum 🌍 The War Childhood Museum’s Speaking Out pop-up exhibition, co-created with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, was recently showcased at the Estonian National Museum during the ICOM ICEE Momentum Conference, from September 29 to November 3. ✨ The exhibition features body mapping artwork created by the survivors, offering a deeply personal insight into their experiences. 💜 We are honored to have had the opportunity to share their stories and amplify their voices with an international audience. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who visited and supported the exhibition! ICOM ICEE - International Committee for Exhibition Exchange International Coalition of Sites of Conscience Estonian National Museum
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