Physical Health Bosnia and Herzegovina Project #44427

Mobile Team for Children with Cancer

by Association Heart for the Kids with Cancer

Project Report | Apr 7, 2025
Extending compassion and support across borders

By Edin Sehic | Project Leader

Zepce

Overwiev

Between January and April 2025, the Mobile Team continued its dedicated mission of supporting children with cancer and their families across Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond. With a strong focus on emotional, logistical, and social support, we reached numerous families in need, ensuring they felt seen, heard, and cared for during some of the most difficult moments in their lives.

Key activities in this reporting period

Social support visits in Zepce and Mostar - We visited the Kesic family in Zepce and the Tuka family in Mostar to provide essential social and psychological support. These visits served to strengthen the families' connection with available services and to remind them they are not alone on this journey.

Emotional support in Kakanj - Our team visited a grieving family in Kakanj, offering heartfelt emotional support and compassionate presence during a period of mourning. Supporting families through grief remains a vital part of our mission.
Cross-border medical transport from Torino - After completing treatment in Italy, we successfully arranged transport for the Mahmutovic family (child Merjem) from Torino back to Bosnia and Herzegovina, ensuring a safe and comfortable return home for the family.
Hospital support and collaboration in Ljubljana - The Mobile Team travelled to Ljubljana, Slovenia, to visit two families currently receiving treatment abroad, the Bišcevic and Jašarevic families. In addition to offering moral support, we held productive meetings with medical staff to strengthen cooperation and ensure optimal care coordination.
Ramadan care package deliveries in Sarajevo - In the spirit of community and compassion during Ramadan, we delivered Ramadan packages to eight families in Sarajevo, including the families Mirvic, Kasapovic, Redzovic, Šatara, Panjeta, Kasapovic ulesma, Gagula, and Muratspahic. This small gesture brought warmth and relief to homes facing both health and financial struggles.

Our impact in this quarter

Through these activities, the Mobile Team has:

Ensured continuity of support across borders, particularly for families seeking treatment abroad
Provided targeted emotional and social interventions for families dealing with illness and grief
Strengthened partnerships with international medical professionals to improve future coordination
Celebrated the values of solidarity and empathy through culturally significant support during Ramadan

Looking ahead

In the coming months, the Mobile Team plans to:

Expand its collaboration with regional hospitals
Increase field visits in underserved rural areas
Continue building psychosocial programs for young survivors and families in mourning

We are deeply thankful to our GlobalGiving donors and supporters, whose generosity empowers us to respond with care, empathy, and professionalism wherever we are needed most. Together, we are building a network of strength, healing, and hope.

Mostar

Torino

Ramadan 2025

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Dec 9, 2024
Strengthening Support Networks

By Edin Sehic | Project Leader

The Mobile Team has continued its mission to provide comprehensive support to families of children with cancer across Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the past four months, we have successfully conducted a series of activities to address medical, emotional, and logistical needs. Below is a summary of our key activities during this reporting period.

1. Delivery of Medical Equipment in Visoko
The Mobile Team facilitated the delivery of essential medical equipment to a hospital in Visoko. This initiative has improved the hospital’s ability to provide healhtcare for users, ensuring greater comfort and support during treatment.

2. Visit to the Muminovic Family
A visit was organised to the Muminovic family to provide emotional support and assistance in addressing their immediate challenges. The team offered guidance on medical and social support services, fostering a sense of solidarity and reassurance.

3. Procurement of Medicines from Croatia and Serbia
To address shortages in local availability, the Mobile Team successfully procured necessary medicines from neighbouring countries, Croatia and Serbia. This effort ensured that families had access to the required medications without delays, preventing interruptions in treatment.

4. Youth Empowerment Weekend with Workshops
A weekend event focused on empowering young cancer survivors was organized, featuring interactive workshops and activities. These sessions aimed to build self-confidence, develop skills, and create a supportive community among youth overcoming similar challenges.

5. Support for the Grieving Zahirovic Family
The Mobile Team provided comprehensive assistance to the Zahirovic family during a difficult time, helping with funeral arrangements and offering emotional support. This compassionate intervention highlights our commitment to supporting families through every phase of their journey.

6. Regional Convention in Macedonia: Participation of MladiCe
The Mobile Team facilitated the participation of MladiCe, a group of young cancer survivors, in a regional convention held in Macedonia. This event provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange, networking, and advocacy for better cancer care and survivor support across the region.

These activities have significantly contributed to:

Enhancing access to essential medical and logistical support.
Strengthening emotional and psychosocial well-being among families and survivors.
Promoting regional collaboration and empowerment of young cancer survivors.
Demonstrating solidarity and care during times of profound loss and grief.

The Mobile Team remains dedicated to expanding its reach and impact. Upcoming initiatives include:

Organizing additional workshops for youth empowerment.
Enhancing cross-border collaboration for the procurement of medical supplies.
Conducting awareness campaigns to strengthen community support systems.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors and partners, whose unwavering support makes these activities possible. Together, we continue to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and their families.

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Aug 12, 2024
Summer 2024 Report

By Edin Sehic | Project Leader

Wig delivery

Overview

This report provides an update on the activities of our Mobile Team for Children with Cancer in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the last quarter. We have continued our commitment to supporting children and families affected by cancer through various services and initiatives.

Key Activities and Services Provided:

Psychosocial Visits and Evaluations

Our team conducted psychosocial visits across Bosnia and Herzegovina, reaching family members in Srebrenik, Brcko, Mostar, Zenica, Sarajevo, and Tuzla. These visits aimed to assess the children's and their families' psychological well-being, providing necessary emotional support.

Medical Support

The Mobile Team provided medical equipment and devices including UV lamps and vein locators for the Clinics in Tuzla. We also supported medical transport for pediatric cancer patients traveling abroad for intensive hospital treatment.

Medical Wigs

The team took measurements for medical wigs for children undergoing cancer treatment, helping to restore their confidence during a challenging time.

Humanitarian Events

Our Mobile Team is included in organizing the Golden Circle Humanitarian Race in Visoko. The event will includ workshops for children, bringing smiles and joy to their faces as they participate in activities designed to empower and uplift them.

Partnerships and Collaborations

We strengthened our collaboration with the UKC Tuzla by opening a Parent house in Tuzla for kids with cancer, focusing on supporting families during intensive hospital treatment.

We are deeply grateful for your continued support, which has enabled us to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families affected by cancer. Your contributions are essential to our work, and we are honored to have you as part of our community. As we move forward in 2024, we remain committed to our mission and look forward to continuing this important work together.

We wish you a healthy and prosperous year!

2. Parents House Tuzla

Links:

Opening of the parents house Tuzla

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