OKC Abrasevic

OKC Abrasevic is a youth cultural centre established in 2003. The the focus of the NGO are on youth empowerment and education, the development of the cultural scene and programs and independent journalism. The centre participated to numerous European, regional and local initiatives and projects in human rights, arts, media and democracy. The organization has two media outlets, abrasmedia.info, a local portal focused on global and regional topics and produces 6h or radio and podcast programs weekly.

The centre has much experience in the country and region in the field of media and cultural exchange and cooperation. We are members of many networks, and we collaborate with numerous media. We are members of the Next You regional radio network, members and founders of Kooperativa, a regional platform for the cooperation of cultural centres.

For the last 20 years in continuity, our centre has been providing support and space to various youth, cultural and activist initiatives. We hosted numerous new programs and events that brought different trends to our region. We have received multiple awards, like an award for most active organization, which was awarded by Radio Free Europe, and Social Impact Award, which Impact Hub Vienna awarded. We also provide training and practice to young journalists, producing relevant content. We are also one of the founders and members of the Youth Council of the city of Mostar.