Natasa: “The people here adore her. That is special, because since the war most people in Bosnia-Herzegovina tend to be less open. You can see that Suhreta knows the history and that she shares “the heritage”. This is why our people accept her and are receptive to the knowledge she is sharing with them.”
The fact that Suhreta was educated in the Netherlands works in her favour, according to Natasa. She has a clear understanding of the world markets and a “Western” way of working. Women in Bosnia often do no see how important that is. Furthermore, Suhreta does not bear the burden that is placed on a large number of highly educated women. Because, unlike Suhreta, they still have to fight for a good position in the trade and industry in our changing society and prove themselves to be smart and successful women.”
Natasa has plenty of experience with the building of non-profit
organizations in her country and thinks that the IOM project is a
cut above the other programmes. “I could see from the beginning
that the IOM is seriously involved in the projects. It is a
wonderful initiative for people who had to leave the country
because of the war and who can now contribute to the
reconstruction. Bosnia-Herzegovina needs young people like Suhreta
who have both the knowledge of the market and understand the
history of our country.”
