 | Since initiating activities in Bosnia-Herzegovina in 1993 in response to the civil war, IOCC has undertaken a variety of programs including emergency relief, agriculture recovery, civil society development and support of the microcredit sector.
IOCC offers loans of between $100 – $20,000 to members of economically vulnerable households through the services of a local Bosnian organization.
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Approximately 4,400 loans worth nearly $8 million have been disbursed to underprivileged and poor clients working in agriculture, services, trade, and small-scale production. Approximately 14,000 family members have benefitted from the microcredit program.
Through its partnership with the local Bosnian development agency ACED, IOCC shipped a container of 6,000 baby kits and 6,087 school kits in 2008. More than 70 elementary schools in Bosnia benefitted from the shipment.
Programs Prior to 2008:
Civil Society
Developed the professionalism and organizational capacity of local organizations to respond to local needs, influence public policy and take active part in the decisions that affect their communities. More than 570 organizational leaders attended IOCC–sponsored training seminars, developing the skills to improve their organizations. Over 200 grants were awarded to a variety of groups, including civic groups, women’s and returnees’ associations, farmers’ organizations, associations for the disabled, and youth associations.
Microcredit
IOCC offered loans of about $100 – $9,000 to members of economically vulnerable households.
Agriculture
Developed and revitalized the sector to help ensure the return of displaced persons and increased food security and income generation. Achievements include approximately 4,300 beneficiaries served directly through: 631 items of agricultural machinery distributed; 314 greenhouses installed; 1,578 sets of seeds and fertilizers distributed; 288 pregnant heifers distributed; 77 farm structures repaired; 83 fruit orchards established; 57 training seminars and workshops conducted for farmer associations and cooperatives.
Bosnia stories from the archives
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