Bosnia and Herzegovina

Overview of Independent and Community Gardens

WHERE:  Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Europe Program of The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) currently manages the Community Gardens Project (CGP), from its office located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.


Therapeutic Gardening, including participants with Special Needs


Gardeners with post-war syndrome, mental disabilities, and former soldiers recover from their traumas by participating in the community gardening project.

 


Participants in Central Garden Benefit from Greenhouse

greenhouse
Photo: Davorin
Brdanovic

Find out about the success of our greenhouse.

 

 


Garden Project Expands to Children's Home

Orphans benefit from the gardening experience.

 


Garden Participants Awarded Diplomas at Annual Harvest Party

Garden participant
receives award
Photo: Davorin
Brdanovic

Every fall, gardeners join together to celebrate their hard work.

 

 


The Community Gardening Project Supports Organic Production

organic produce
Photo: Davorin
Brdanovic

Organic farming methods are both cost effective and safe for the environment.