FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Address
Prusačka 1Country
City
SarajevoStreet address 2
71000 SarajevoMobile Phone
+38763835198Telephone
+38763835198E-Mail (2)
azra@creativetogether.orgWebsite
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2024Contact Person1
Ferida AbdagićJob Title 1
President of the AssociationContact Person 2
Azra MehmedovicJob Title 2
Lead of Digital Communication & Youth ProgramsOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Arts, Democracy and community development, Environment/Sustainable development, Heritage, Human rights, International/Cultural relations, Research, Youth and educationGeneral Information
KREDO was founded in May 2024 by Ferida Abdagić, following an extensive and distinguished career spanning over two decades in creative project management, strategic communications, and cultural production across both the public and private sectors. Joining forces with visionary co-founders Jasmina and Amina, she established KREDO out of a deep-seated desire to harness the transformative power of shared creativity and build a safe haven for those creating a better world. Conceived as a collaborative hub, the association bridges differences to reflect our collective reality, serving as a platform where artists, dreamers, and innovators unite to transform consciousness and preserve cultural heritage.
In its formative years, KREDO focused heavily on establishing a robust creative ecosystem and cultivating strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations, including Kuma International, Studio Teatar, Pop Rock Škola Sarajevo, and Mreža Mira. Operating as an agile creative engine, KREDO actively supports and elevates the initiatives of these partner networks while simultaneously developing and implementing its own original, impactful projects. Through this dual approach, KREDO continuously demonstrates that artistic expression is a vital tool for fostering civil dialogue, and proving that we are all part of one interconnected, unbreakable circle. Furthermore, the Creative Network functions as an inexhaustible pool of experts, ensuring the flawless realization of every creative project.
Mission and Objectives
The core mission of KREDO is to harness the power of creative tools to advance human rights, empower marginalized groups, and drive positive transformation in society. Through active collaboration with cultural and educational institutions, the association can innovate public policies while promoting media and digital literacy. KREDO strives to serve also as a platform for economic empowerment, opening new pathways for Bosnian creative production on domestic and international markets and building global networks within the creative industries. Deeply rooted in its context, KREDO researches and applies creativity as a means of healing war-related trauma in Bosnia and Herzegovina, utilizing artistic expression to foster civil dialogue and democratic values. To achieve these goals, the association will produce publishing and multimedia content, while organizing workshops, exhibitions, concerts, festivals, and cultural events.
Main Projects / Activities
KREDO actively operates through a dual approach: executing key collaborative initiatives with strategic partners while simultaneously leading its own flagship cultural productions. As an agile creative engine, the association successfully organized the cultural event "Poetry for the Future" in partnership with Kuma International, presenting a new generation of young writers who address past narratives through highly innovative and fresh literary perspectives. In collaboration with Studio Teatar, KREDO co-implemented the "Summer Nights of Studio Teatar" festival, while for Pop Rock Škola Sarajevo, the team delivered a complete visual identity overhaul, website development, and a targeted PR campaign featuring a regional music star. Alongside hosting peace-building initiatives such as the international "Concert for Peace" with performing artists from Italy, KREDO’s ultimate milestone over the past two years remains the full-scale production of the feature-length documentary film "The Pledge from the Bronze Age" (Zakletva iz bronzanog doba). Managing every stage from field research and production to post-production and marketing, the organization takes immense pride in presenting the film's official premiere at the prestigious Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) 2026.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
KREDO can contribute to the ALF Network in Bosnia and Herzegovina in several impactful ways:
Agile Creative Hub & Pool of Experts: We offer a strong network of seasoned professionals in creative project management, strategic communications, multimedia production, and digital advocacy. We can support other local ALF members with expertise in visual identity, PR campaigns, and cultural event management.
Interdisciplinary Bridge Building: Through our diverse fields of activity (culture, youth empowerment, human rights, and trauma healing), we can act as a catalyst for cross-sectoral initiatives, bringing together grassroots NGOs, artists, researchers, and public institutions across BiH.
Youth & Digital Engagement: With specialized leadership in digital communications and youth programming, we are well-positioned to design and facilitate modern workshops, digital literacy campaigns, and creative platforms that amplify the voices of the younger generation.
Promotion of Dialogue & Peacebuilding: Building on our track record, such as producing high-profile cultural initiatives like Poetry for the Future and the documentary The Pledge from the Bronze Age, we offer tested methodology for using art and storytelling to address past narratives, foster dialogue, and process war-related trauma in a constructive, healing way.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We wish to join the Anna Lindh Foundation Network for the following key reasons:
Euro-Mediterranean Collaboration: KREDO strongly believes that creativity knows no borders. Joining ALF allows us to scale our local initiatives, connect with Euro-Med partners, and co-create international projects that build bridges across cultures, languages, and shared histories.
International Visibility for Bosnian Creative Production: One of our core objectives is to open new pathways for domestic creative expression on global markets. ALF offers a powerful platform to showcase Bosnian art, cinema, and peacebuilding methodologies to a wider Mediterranean audience.
Knowledge Exchange & Peer Learning: We seek to learn from the rich experiences of other network members, particularly in the areas of sustainable development, cultural diplomacy, and innovative public policy reform, while sharing our own unique expertise in creative trauma healing and interdisciplinary art projects.
Strengthening Civil Society Partnerships: Being part of ALF directly aligns with our philosophy that "we are all part of one interconnected circle." It enables us to form long-term strategic alliances, exchange best practices, and contribute collectively to democratic values, human rights, and intercultural dialogue.
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