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

See exactly where your donation is going At Charity for Balkan Children (Chicago-based, Balkan-hearted), we believe every donor deserves a clear, measurable view of how their gift makes an impact. Our current project has one clear goal: Raise $21,000 to completely renew the furniture at the Radmila Nedić Kindergarten in Berane, Montenegro. Here’s how your donation will be used: New chairs and tables for safe, sturdy learning. New beds for naptime, giving children the com