YOUTH ON FIRE: Fostering of Improving the Regional Environmental system by using local fire management

Project Summary: The project is implemented by the Association “C.E.Z.A.R.” (www.ug-cezar.com), empowering youth, communities, and local fire organizations to prevent and manage wildfires. By combining traditional knowledge with modern techniques, it builds practical skills, strengthens local networks, and promotes safer, more resilient landscapes. This project established a foundation for future initiatives by creating a model for engaging youth and integrating traditional knowledge into landscape fire management.
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Implementer: Association “C.E.Z.A.R.”, Srbac

Overall Goal and Project Results: The project in Srbac Municipality, Lijevce Polje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, successfully engaged local youth and communities in landscape fire management by combining traditional and modern practices. Youth and community members gained practical skills, leadership experience, and a deeper understanding of fire prevention techniques. Traditional knowledge was preserved and integrated with modern methods, while strengthened community networks ensured ongoing collaboration. These efforts improved landscape health, promoted biodiversity, reduced wildfire risks, and enhanced local livelihoods, creating a resilient and sustainable approach to fire management.

Scope and Beneficiaries: The project engages youth, communities, and fire organizations in landscape fire management. Youth gained practical skills by combining traditional and modern techniques, while communities learn strategies to protect homes, agriculture, and livestock. Fire organizations shared expertise and collaborated with locals to strengthen overall fire management. Through education, hands-on experience, and community cooperation, the project built local capacity, enhanced safety, and promoted sustainable fire management.

Activities: The project’s main activities included initial planning meetings with local partners, such as the Firefighting Association, to develop a detailed roadmap for trainings and awareness campaigns. Between March and June 2025, over 250 students from Srbac and nearby villages attended fire awareness seminars and advanced hands-on training with firefighting tools. A youth-led digital campaign produced monthly videos and educational posters on fire causes and prevention, shared across Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms. The project also organized community events, including live demonstrations and volunteer activities on World Firefighting Day at Srbac High School, promoting fire safety and active local participation.

Duration: 02.12.2024 – 02.01.2026

Budget: CHF 25.000

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