What Your Donations Made Possible 17 children’s tables, 102 children’s chairs, 102 children’s beds at Radmila Nedic Kindergarten in Berane, Montenegro

On Sunday, March 8th, I had the pleasure of attending the Women Who Rise – International Women’s Day brunch at Ambar Chicago, where I represented the Charity for Balkan Children. The event brought together inspiring Balkan women entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders who are building businesses and strengthening the Balkan community here in Chicago. It was a beautiful celebration of women, culture, and connection. A Celebration of Balkan Women and Community The brunch

Last year, I had a conversation that stayed with me long after it ended. A 14-year-old boy from Bijelo Polje told me he wants to become a hairdresser. Not because it is his passion. Not because he dreams of it. But because, in his world, it is one of the most successful and stable jobs he can imagine. When Dreams Are Shaped by Environment What struck me wasn’t his answer — it was what stood behind it. This is a boy who speaks three languages fluently: Serbian, German, and Eng