VegOdluka’24 program is the most successful so far
Exactly two months have passed since the end of the VegDecision, and we are only now becoming aware of the importance of this program for the growth of veganism in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Given that most people set New Year’s resolutions, it turns out that many people start veganism right in January!
For the fourth year in a row, we have organized the VegOdluk program. Since 2020, we have managed to inspire and support people throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina to try veganism during the month of January, but also after.
The program proved to be the most successful this year, as the total number of participants increased compared to last year. We are proud that this year VegOdluka experienced an even greater increase, more than 150 people signed up and participated in the program, and tried being vegan for 31 days.
Hundreds of people have participated in the program so far, and we believe that this number will reach a thousand in two or three years!
The screening of the film “DOMINION,” Q&A session, and discussion in Tuzla
Our organization organizes 22.03.2024. in the Tuzla Culture Center, in the premises of OZO (Organizacija za djecu i mlade “Osmijeh za Osmijeh” – Organization for Children and Youth “Smile for Smile”) screening of the documentary film “Dominion”. After the screening, there will be a question and answer session (Q&A session) and a discussion, where you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the documentary and discuss its topics.
LOVE IS… UNIVERSAL! Every heart loves equally!
On Valentine’s Day, our organization launched a campaign under the symbolic name “LOVE”. The campaign dawned on February 14, 2024. in five BiH cities – Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Mostar and Zenica. At a total of 21 locations, you could see billboards with the slogan “LOVE IS… UNIVERSAL! Every heart loves equally!”. Although we often associate love with human relationships, the truth is that the language of love extends beyond our species.
COOKING WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN “LITTLE SCHOOL OF HEALTHY TASTES”: Healthy snacks should be an important part of children’s diet
On Monday, 05.02.2024. year, in the restaurant Bistro Zdravo, we held a culinary workshop for a small group of children aged 6 to 11 under the name “Small School of Healthy Tastes”. Our educator Ena Tešić, master of nutrition and owner of the “Veggae” Nutritional Counseling Center, made healthy snacks with the children. This is the second workshop that our association has organized for our youngest fellow citizens, as well as for their parents.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS: Become part of the VivaBiH activist group
Our organization is looking for hard-working MEMBERS who, through the work of our activist group, want to give their voice to those who do not have one.
Are you concerned about the way animals are treated, primarily because of their diet, and do you feel helpless?
Do you want to stand up for the rights of all animals?
Are you proactive and don’t wait for things to happen to you, but take matters into your own hands?
If the answer to all three questions is YES, then we are looking for you!
VivaBiH invites you to contribute to the development of activism for animal rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Learning, Cooking, and Fun Socializing with Ena
As part of our VegOdluka program, we organized joint online and live gatherings where we had the opportunity to socialize, exchange impressions from the program, learn about nutrition, and cook together. On Saturday, January 20, 2024. year, we held the event “Socializing with Ena” in the premises of Bistra Zdrav, where our Ena Tešić, Master of Nutrition and owner of the Nutritional Counseling Center “Veggae”, held a lecture and culinary workshop.
WHO ARE WE EATING?: Behind Your Meal Lies a Living Individual
Our campaign titled “WHO ARE WE EATING?” (KOGA LI JEDEMO?) appeared in five cities – Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Tuzla, Mostar, and Zenica.
From December 20, 2023, to January 3, 2024, at a total of 26 locations, you could see billboards and citylights with the slogan “Koga li jedemo? Razmislite prije nego što uzmete viljušku!” (Who are we eating? Think before you pick up your fork!). Additionally, the campaign was featured on 70 displays across 14 vehicles in Sarajevo.
THE SECOND VIVABIH FEST WAS HELD – SAY YES TO VEGANISM
Our association successfully organized its second vegan festival, “VivaBiH Fest,” on November 4th and 5th, 2023, at the Holiday Hotel in Sarajevo under the slogan “Say Yes to Veganism.”
CULINARY WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN “SWEET LITTLE CLASSROOM”: Preference should be given to healthy sweets and desserts
On Friday, 01.12.2023. in the restaurant Bistro Zdravo, we held a culinary workshop for a small group of children aged 6 to 11 called “Slatka mala ucionica”. This is the first workshop that our association has organized for our youngest fellow citizens, as well as for their parents. WHY WAS IT IMPORTANT FOR US TO ORGANIZE THIS WORKSHOP? Children very quickly begin to feed themselves and choose foods according to their own needs. Just then, it is necessary to gradually educate them about proper eating habits and food selection. Sweets and sugar are a big problem, and in childhood they are almost unavoidable. Did you know that children and adolescents consume three and a half times more sugar than the recommended intake limit! Given that sugar is a big problem for children’s health, we decided to devote our first culinary workshop to making healthy desserts and sweets!
New year, new VegOdluka
We are approaching the end of 2023. Has this year fulfilled your expectations or are you still following bad habits such as unhealthy food?
December is the time for making famous New Year’s resolutions. This year too, our organization will be there by your side to help you realize your decision when it comes to a healthier, compassionate and sustainable diet, so we hereby invite you to make your VegOdluka and to try to be vegan for a month.
VegOdluka is our project that has been implemented for three years so far, and it takes place during the month of January. This plan includes suggestions for three meals each day, along with nutritional values.