Anna Lindh Foundation

Association Makerspace Garage

National Network

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Address

Sjeverni logor bb

Country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

City

Mostar

Telephone

062010930

E-Mail

info@garazalab.com

Year of Establishment

2022

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Contact Person1

Anida Cmanjcanin

Job Title 1

Project Manager

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Youth and education

General Information

Makerspace Garage is a non-profit, non-governmental innovation organization with a community of makers passionate about positive social and environmental impact. Garaža is a community-based space where creative entrepreneurs, artists, makers, teachers, and students come together to learn and work. We want to help students, children & young people, creative souls, entrepreneurs, and everyone else, to get their start and realize their ideas.​

Mission and Objectives

Our mission is to provide students, industry, SMEs/entrepreneurs, artists, and makers with a safe, well-equipped, and knowledgeable environment in which they can explore how traditional, contemporary, and modern processes of making can support new designs or advanced existing, with imagination, creativity, and ingenuity.

Main Projects / Activities

STEAM educational projects, rapid prototyping, STEM recycling, etc.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

By leveraging our expertise in 3D printing, digital fabrication, and sustainable practices to organize workshops and training programs for young people. This will empower the next generation with essential skills and innovative thinking. We can also facilitate community projects focused on environmental sustainability, such as creating urban furniture from recycled materials, which can serve as models for other organizations within the network. Through collaborative events, webinars, and conferences, we can share our insights and experiences in digital innovation and grassroots project management, helping to build a collective knowledge base and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. By participating in the foundation’s policy influence initiatives, we can provide grassroots perspectives and advocate for policies that support innovation, education, and sustainability. Our involvement can help shape policies that benefit the broader network and society. We can help bridge connections between various stakeholders, including educational institutions, local governments, and other non-profits, creating partnerships and fostering dialogue to enhance the network’s collective impact and facilitate cross-sector collaborations.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to expand our impact on youth empowerment and address local challenges and advocate for supportive policies that foster innovation and sustainability.