Sulejman Abazović

Sulejman Abazović, a young activist in Bosnia and Herzegovina is leading efforts to bridge divides and foster unity among youth in his community of Gornji Vakuf-Uskoplje. Abazović works through USAID’s PRO-Future project to promote dialogue and reconciliation among Bosniak and Croat residents who are still deeply impacted by the ethnically divided war that ended in 1995. The project has engaged more than 100,000 citizens in 60 targeted municipalities.

With the support of his peers, Abazović has completed many successful projects focused on fostering inter-ethnic dialogue and friendship while promoting the concept that the youth play a vital role in healing and building community.