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Our Story

EmpoweringFuture Generations

We are the BH Futures Foundation, founded in 2015 with a clear goal: to empower the youth of Bosnia and Herzegovina through leadership, education, and technology.

Our Story

BuildingaBetterFutureforBosniaandHerzegovina

Together, we are shaping a generation of changemakers ready to transform our country.

The Beginning

AVisionThatStartedin2015

At the heart of our mission lies a deep commitment to shaping a brighter future for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since its inception, the BH Futures Foundation has been dedicated to fostering positive change in our nation. Our journey began with a simple yet powerful aspiration: to unite 10,000 dedicated changemakers by 2030, all driven by a common goal, the relentless pursuit of a better quality of life for our people.

We envision a transformed Bosnia and Herzegovina: a nation poised for prosperity and ready to confront the complex challenges of the 21st century. To turn this vision into reality, we focus on empowering emerging STEM leaders through three vital pillars: Education, Technology, and Leadership.

The Impact

10,000 changemakers by 2030.

A community united by the pursuit of a better quality of life for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Our Mission

By empowering the youth through education, technology and leadership, we shape the next generation of changemakers.

Our Vision

We aim to transform Bosnia and Herzegovina into a prosperous nation that can respond to the challenges of the 21st century.

What Drives Us

Our Core Values

These principles guide everything we do and shape how we serve our scholars.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

We embrace initiative, creativity, and innovation to create meaningful opportunities and positive change.

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously learning, improving, and raising our standards.

Integrity

We act with honesty, responsibility, and integrity in all our decisions and relationships.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity, recognizing the strength that different perspectives and experiences bring.

Community Service

We serve our community and work to create opportunities that improve lives across Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Milestones

Today,we'rebuildingfutures.

2015

Founded

BH Futures Foundation established with a bold vision

2017

First Cohort

50 scholars began their transformative journey

2019

Global Reach

Launched the Global Exchange Program

2021

500+ Scholars

Half a thousand lives changed forever

2023

15 Countries

Our impact spans continents

2024

Innovation Lab

Pioneering the future of education

The People

Leadership Team

Passionate individuals dedicated to our scholars' success.

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Edhem (Eddie) Čustović

Co-Founder

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Nihad Ferhatović

Chair of the Board

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Samir Mahmić

Executive Director

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Haris Lizde

Partnership Manager @ mih GmbH; Fablab

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Martina Egedušević

Impact Fellow @ University of Exeter

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Željka Hassler

Senior Product Design Manager, Fleetio

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Namik Hrle

IBM Fellow Emeritus

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Miralem Salihović

Product & Technology Leader

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Dragana Marinković

Senior Product Manager @ Amazon Staff & Lead Volunteers

Join Our Mission

Whether through donations, mentorship, or partnerships, you can help us create opportunities for the next generation of leaders.