Representatives of the Association Amica Educa participated in a two-day training titled “Health Profiles of Local Communities and Preparation of Project Ideas”, held in Banja Luka as part of the Healthy Communities programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The programme is supported by the Government of Switzerland and implemented by the Institute for Population and Development (IPD) in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Republika Srpska and the Federal Ministry of Health.
The training brought together representatives of civil society organizations, public institutions, and public health professionals with the aim of strengthening capacities for analysing the health needs of local communities and developing concrete project initiatives that contribute to improving the quality of life of citizens.
During the programme, participants attended expert presentations on the concept of healthy societies, the role of prevention centres, and the methodology for developing local community health profiles. Particular emphasis was placed on practical work, including analysing challenges within communities, identifying available resources, and defining priorities for future project interventions.
Participation in this event represents another step in strengthening Amica Educa’s capacities to develop initiatives that contribute to improving mental health, wellbeing, and community resilience.