ABOUT NAHLA
Center for Education and Research “Nahla” is a nongovernment, nonprofit organization founded in 2000 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Nahla implements projects and activities at the local level, in the field of adult education and social research, with a special focus on empowering women of all ages through education, networking, counseling and business support, faith and spirituality, health promotion and sports and recreation.
OUR VISION
An educated and empowered woman who changes the world.
OUR MISSION
Empowering women through education and creation of stimulating environment for their personal development and competent participation in social processes.
OUR GOALS
To educate women in order to improve their personal and social life, spiritual development and reach economic empowerment.
To encourage women to build their personality and know their rights in order to increase their social status and potentials.
To raise awareness about role of religion in civil society and the importance of establishing dialogue between citizens, NGOs, religious communities and government institutions.
To research, theoretically and empirically, issues important for women, their rights, social engagement, religion and identity in contemporary civil society.
OUR VALUES
OPENNESS
We appreciate diversity and freedom of choice of every individual, building a culture of accepting the diversity. We open doors and provide opportunities, always ready to see things from a different perception and perspective. We are proud to have such an abundance of diversity in age, gender, language, religion, worldview, social-wise and nation-wise, which make up for a unique spectrum of our members and beneficiaries.
COOPERATION
We advocate cooperation and dialogue in all aspects of our work. We believe that an active exchange of ideas and knowledge is a guaranty for an equitable and balanced development of society. We are dedicated to creating partnerships with different actors in society, trying to always act as a bridge for connecting and bringing opinion together on important issues.
SUPPORT
To support a woman on her path to self-realization and to give her wings in moments when she doesn’t dare to step forward is a task we tirelessly work on every day. We help women achieve their human rights and gain equal chances in society. We support the family and promote its values in the spirit of developing partnership and mutual respect.
EDUCATION
We believe that making knowledge accessible is one of the biggest civilizational values and key missions of human existence. Nahla pay special attention to giving opportunities to women of all ages and social classes in building competencies in accordance to the demands of our time, in order for them to be able to change themselves and change the world.
EMPOWERMENT
Empowering women in all significant aspects of their lives is our long-term commitment and a value which is woven into all of our activities. We want each woman to leave Nahla feeling empowered and aware of her value and potential, encouraged to take responsibility and make a positive change in her environment.
EXCELLENCE
For us, excellence is our constant striving to be better at what we do and to answer to high expectations of our users, partners and the community as a whole by being responsible, dedicated, professional and eager to establish the best practices in the fields we work in.
INSPIRATION
In our educational centers we create a stimulating environment which inspires women to share experiences, engage in new perspectives and use own potential in order to find motivation within themselves in order to change the environment and bring the joy of life in everyday life.