SANCHILD is a compound word which means “a dreaming child”.

San = is a common word in many Slavic languages meaning “dream”, it stands for our wish as a dream to implement our vision to bring hope and positive changes through our actions.

Child = is an English word that represents open-mindedness, symbolizing the inner potential, innocence, and creativity of a childlike mindset. With proper care, we believe everyone, regardless of age, can contribute positively to society.

“SANCHILD” expresses our belief that every human being is entitled to live in a world where their dreams become reality, where their dignity is respected, and where they can find harmony and well-being. Our mission is to empower people to unleash their inner potential to bring peace and harmony in themselves and the world.

WHO WE ARE

A non-profit, non-governmental, neutral and a fully transparent organization, driven by inclusion, support, equality, compassion and empathy.

WE ARE NOT

A political or religious movement and do not want to be politically appropriated or associated with any religion.

“We all have the seeds of basic goodness within us, We only have to nourish them”

– Pema Chodron

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to positively transform societies, inspire and contribute to a culture of sustainable peace and harmonious living.

This is achieved through our human-centric programs and our four focus pillars: education, well-being, personal and socio-economic development, and environmental sustainability.

OUR WORK

Historically, people in the Western Balkans lived together peacefully, despite cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The prolonged civil war of the 1990s deeply affected communities, leaving lasting trauma of ethnic cleansing, rape, torture and division.

As a result, our work initially focused on the Balkan region, where many young people continue to live with the self-perpetuating cycle of post-war terror, enduring trans-generational trauma and fear of differences. Over the years, SANCHILD has expanded its activities beyond Bosnia and Herzegovina, implementing initiatives across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, Switzerland, and France, while remaining committed to its core mission of building more peaceful, inclusive, and resilient communities.

Today, while remaining deeply connected to our origins, our vision has evolved and SANCHILD is entering a new phase of development. Our ambition is to expand our impact, creating programs & collaborations that foster healing, education, and sustainable peace on an international scale.

Our goal is to provide communities with transformational tools in an environment that promotes sustainable peace and inclusion. This will ultimately encourage human beings to reach harmony in themselves and in their communities.

Our approach is human-centric and permeates our entire work. This means promoting inclusion, diversity, equality, compassion, empathy and love for human beings and nature.

Our Projects fall within 4 pillars:

✓ Education

✓ Well-being

✓ Social and economic development

✓ Sustainable environment

SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Our main focus is positive and measurable development of societies. We foster inclusive and sustainable development by empowering individuals with the skills, tools, and opportunities to actively contribute to their communities. Through our programs, we promote green entrepreneurship, innovation, and community-driven initiatives that support long-term economic resilience.

Through the Harmony Project, SANCHILD has supported the implementation of 47 Ripple Projects across 32 cities, reaching over 1,100 direct beneficiaries and nearly 50,000 indirect beneficiaries.

Education

We consider education as a key driver of sustainable peace and long-term societal transformation. Our programs promote critical thinking, dialogue, interpersonal trust, intercultural understanding and prevent conflicts. Education is essential for the success of all 17 of the UN Sustainable goals (SDGs).

Through our SANCHILD Scholars initiative, we support young individuals who demonstrate strong commitment to community engagement and positive change. To date, we have supported students in Namibia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Netherlands at graduate and postgraduate levels, contributing to the emergence of a new generation of socially responsible leaders.

WELL-BEING

Through our holistic approach, we support individuals in trauma-healing, empowerment, inner-peace and compassionate connection with the world around us. We believe that we have three homes: our mind, our bodies and Earth, and continuous nourishment of all brings harmony, peace and stability.

Through the Mental Health Matters Ripple Project, SANCHILD delivered 9 workshops in 4 locations, reaching around 100 high school students and over 40 teachers and school staff members.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Taking care of the environment is one of the keys for prosperity. We aim to develop programs that promote a green economy and a mindful understanding of our responsibility to care for nature.

Our first SANCHILD project, FLOW (For Love of Water), launched in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013, engaged young people in environmental clean-up initiatives while promoting awareness of the connection between nature, community, and social responsibility.

OUR VALUES

Our driving force is the belief in a harmonious world.
We dedicate ourselves to human well-being, operating through our values:

Passion

We are passionate individuals who are fueled by a shared belief in the innate capacity of each person to drive positive change.

Inclusion & Diversity

We foster safe and welcoming spaces where diversity, dialogue, and open-mindedness strengthen our projects and communities.

Empathy

We cultivate an environment of listening, sharing, and mutual support to empower each other in our continuous development.

Respect

We believe that respect is the foundation of healthy relationships. It guides collaboration, and conflict resolution with honesty & integrity.

Creativity

We encourage fresh perspectives and connect diverse ideas, disciplines and ways of thinking to create meaningful change.

Innovation

We turn innovative ideas into impactful social and technical solutions that support people, communities, and the environment.

Entrepreneurship

We pursue excellence by harnessing available resources to drive socio-economic initiatives that support the prosperity of humanity.

Environment

We believe sustainable human flourishing can only be achieved through the steadfast protection of nature and the environment.

We are committed to making a positive impact in society by contributing to the UN SDGs.

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