Wave teams were planning to slow down our program during the summer… but it’s impossible!

Wave teams in different countries were working hard to make “the slowest” possible program over the summer break (August and the beginning of September). However, after we checked our “slowed” schedules, we realized that Wave will have programs in 7 countries; will work with around 200 participants in different programs; teams from two new countries will come to Wave Center in Tuzla to learn about Wave programs, so that they can organize it in their countries; Wave team members will be active in other projects; Wave team will visit several countries to present Wave program; orphanage team will continue to work with kids in orphanage and Wave humanitarian program will continue to collect gifts for Africa, Pakistan and the kids in orphanage. We hope that all Wave team members will enjoy their “slow” summer. 

Wave Open Program Tour

This summer Wave Open Program with prof. Meic Pearse took place in several countries in the Balkans. Prof. Meic Pearse got his doctorate on Oxford University and now teaches in Hougton College, NY where he leads honors program “East Meets West”. His most famous book is “Why the rest hates the West” and it was presented in front of the US president and the senate. During the Open Program Tour dr. Pearse held lectures on various topics (education, politics and reconciliation) which led to long lasting discussions and new ideas. We are already planning the next tour with a different speaker this fall. 

Wave impact crossing borders

Big part of Wave orphanage team from Bosnia visited Wave team in Subotica, Serbia where we had an amazing time together! Team members from Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia were brainstorming together how to make positive changes in our communities together. Lectures, discussions, meetings, various visits were only part of the program in Subotica. Tuzla orphanage team came back refreshed and with new ideas how to continue making Tuzla a better place starting with serving in the orphanage. On Tuesday we already started with new projects in the orphanage. 

Wave teams together

Through Wave, people from different countries can work together and make good things for those who are in need! Team (big part of team) for service in orphanage in Tuzla is going to Subotica to visit Wave team there. This trip is great chance for sharing experiences, making friendships and learning from each other. This is a small step in making our countries better places. With help of God we’ll do much more. 

Wave serves in orphanage!

After several months of leadership training, preparing volunteers and waiting for permit from the local government, as of today Wave Projects starts with serving in orphanage in Tuzla, Bosnia. Wave participants, volunteers and team members are starting to serve those that are in the greatest need. Our volunteers are helping children from orphanage with studying for school, creative workshops, sport activities, etc. 

Irish Team visiting Tuzla, Bosnia

From 20^th of April to 26^th of April dr. Scott Boldt and part of his team, Jenna and Peter Martin, visited Wave program in Tuzla, Bosnia. They participated in Wave program for one week and everyone is wishing that they stayed for at least two weeks! Our team members, participants and local church had a great time with team from Ireland!

Open Program in Tuzla, Bosnia

On 23^rd of April Wave Projects organized an Open program with guest speaker dr. Scott Boldt. He held a lecture “Think outside the box: transform the conflict”. Although it was a humid day and although we had a week with lots of different programs, the church building was full of participants and team members attending the lecture. Dr. Boldt talked about heated topic of how to transform conflicts on both personal and social levels. Everyone was challenged to view conflict as an opportunity rather than a problem. It was excellent topic that led to great discussions after the lecture. 

IRISH NIGHT – Open house day in Wave Center, Bosnia

Last weekend Wave projects organized Irish Night with our guests from Ireland. We had the biggest number of Wave participants on Open House Day so far! Team members from Bosnia, Ireland and Wave participants had a great time while our guests were teaching us how to speak in Irish, how to prepare Irish coffee and pancakes. It was an excellent night with presentation of Irish dance and with lots of fun! Everyone asked when we’ll organize it again! 

Trip to Pecs, Hungary

Wave teams from Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia recently went to visit to Pecs, Hungary. We were invited by the local church to a meeting where we discussed organizing of the Wave project July 2011. This will be the first Wave project in Hungary and we are excited to help with organizing project of serving local communities through local church. At the moment we are working on preparations for the project and we look forward to another visit to Pecs in May.