bosanski jezik english language
innovation; deinstitutionalisation and prevention of institutionalisation; transformation of specialised institutions; centres for development of inclusive practices; innovation; deinstitutionalisation and prevention of institutionalisation; transformation of specialised institutions; centres for development of inclusive practices;
potentials and not disabilities potentials and not disabilities

The Strategy is based on the social model and the human rights model, and focuses on:

  • Potentials
  • Needs
  • Interests
  • Culture

The Strategy equitably develops support to:

  • Children/students with disabilities,
  • Their parents,
  • Their family members,
  • Educational institutions,
  • Non-governmental organisations,
  • All other stakeholders in the domain of inclusive education.
developing awareness; removing barriers; building capacities;

„Approximately 10% of BiH population has some form of disability in terms of their physical, sensory, developmental, mental or intellectual functioning. Prejudice, stigma, lack of information and lack of availability prevent some parents from including their children in the education system. This justifies the need for adoption of this strategy and a systematic approach to development of inclusive practices to improve the system for early detection and support to children with l disabilities.” – Zlatan Muratović, minister of education and science of Tuzla Canton.

„I am proud of the opportunity to support the ministries of education in the Tuzla Canton and Canton Sarajevo in developing these multi-year strategies. I thank them for demonstrating political will to launch this important process and for the participatory approach applied in the development of this new policy.“ – Andrea Žeravčić, director North-West Balkans, Save the Children.

rationale for creation of these strategies
the role of save the children in the implementation of inclusion in BIH
Project results

Sets of measures introduced by this Strategy

Development of a comprehensive support system for children/students with disabilities in education. Find out more

Improving the quality of work of teachers and improving expert capacities in educational institutions. Find out more

Development of support services for the families of children/students with disabilities. Find out more

Strengthening the role of non-governmental organisations in the inclusion development process. Find out more

Reallocation of existing budgets and use of project financing to build and develop an inclusive education system for children/students with disabilities. Find out more