The Educational Toolkit Moj Dom: memories in the aftermath of the Yugoslav wars results from the work of different organisations and institutions from Austria, Croatia, Italy, Germany, and Slovenia. Developed within the European project Moj Dom, it was created starting from interviews taken in 2023 and 2024 with people from former Yugoslavia, including economic migrants, second generations, refugees, and people who migrated because of the Yugoslav wars, as well as with time witnesses who worked in hospitality, refugee centres, non-governmental organisations, and city committees.
The methods developed from the interviews can be used in formal and non-formal education. They are intended for high school students (14 – 19 years old), but considering the complexity of the historical context, they can also be used with different age groups.
The Edu-kit includes the following sections:
- an introduction to the project Moj Dom and the organisations and institutions involved in the project
- a historical overview to frame chronologically the context of the wars in former Yugoslavia
- the workshops
- a bibliography with books, movies, and music for further research on the topic
- the conclusions, with an invitation to send your feedback when organising the workshops.
The partners created this Edu-kit because they believe that dealing with and understanding the wars of the 1990s in former Yugoslavia is not merely an academic exercise for today’s youth and students. It is a necessary step towards understanding complex historical, social, and political processes, fostering inclusive identities, and ensuring that young people better understand the importance of peace and living together. By learning from past conflicts and engaging in comprehensive memory work, young people can build a future where diversity is celebrated and mutual understanding prevails.
The Edu-kit is downloadable in English, Croatian, German, Italian and Slovenian.
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