ABOUT FOOTBALL ZAJEDNO

Uniting Hearts, Scoring Goals for Change

Welcome to Football Zajedno, where the beautiful game of football transcends borders, brings diverse communities together, and champions the values of unity, diversity, and inclusion. Football Zajedno, which translates to “football together,” is not just a project; it’s a movement dedicated to harnessing the power of football to drive positive social change.

Our Mission

At Football Zajedno, we believe in the transformative power of football. Our mission is clear – to promote social inclusion, diversity, and human rights through the universal language of the game. We aim to break down barriers, foster reconciliation, and empower individuals and cross-community work to embrace the principles of fairness and respect both on and off the field.

Our Story

Football Zajedno is a collaborative project initiated by the Football Associations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia. It is coordinated by the Austrian fairplay Initiative at the Vienna Institute for International Dialogue and Cooperation (VIDC), and it has been making a significant impact since its inception in 2016.

Recognized as a “truly unique collaboration” by UEFA, Football Zajedno has garnered praise for its innovative and creative initiatives that shine a light on intercultural dialogue, social inclusion, and cross-community work. We are dedicated to advocating for equal opportunities, bridging divides, and bringing diverse communities that were once divided together on equal playing fields.

Our Approach

Our approach is rooted in a strategic methodology that interconnects all our activities. We address critical social topics, including human rights, peace and reconciliation, and diversity and inclusion, in a way that fosters understanding, unity, and cross-community work. Each activity contributes to a broader narrative of change, creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond the football pitch.

Join Our Journey

Football Zajedno invites you to join our journey of change, inclusivity, and cross-community work. Whether you’re a coach seeking to promote fair play, a player aspiring to make a difference, a fan looking to support inclusive initiatives, or a community leader ready to embrace unity and cross-community work, there’s a place for you to join our project.

Together, we are breaking barriers, promoting understanding, and scoring goals for change. Together, we are building a more inclusive and united football community where diverse communities can come together, play, learn, and grow as one.

Join us, and be part of a transformative movement that uses football to create a brighter future for all.

CONTACT US

VIDC – fairplay

David Hudelist – project management
Markus Pinter – accounting & administration
Moellwaldplatz 5/3, 1040 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43-1-713 35 94 ext. 72 or 93
Fax: +43-1-713 35 94-73
E-mail: hudelist@vidc.org | pinter@vidc.org

Igrajmo zajedno inicijativa (iZi)

Benjamin Dragolj & Mirna Hrapović
– project management
Husrefa Redžića 17, 71000 Sarajevo
E-mail: benjamin@izi.ba | mirna@izi.ba

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