Kriterion Sarajevo
YUA supports the founding of the first art house cinema of the Bosnian capital Sarajevo. The name of the project is Kriterion Sarajevo and is inspired by Kriterion in Amsterdam. This cinema is over 60 years succesfully runned by students for more than 60 years. YUA has worked hard to round up a network of students and young people in Sarajevo, who work together on the founding of Kriterion Sarajevo.
YUA-BKB Academy
Inspired by the BKB Academy in Amsterdam, YUA and BKB (Booij, Klusman and Van Bruggen) started an international academy for young talented people, with Sarajevo as a homebase. Trainingweekends are organised 5 times a year. The trainings contain interactive workshops and examples of topics are: political campaining, presentation skills, networking, fundraising and European politics.
Job Cohen
Burgemeester van Amsterdam
"As the mayor of Amsterdam, I value this breeding place for active citizenship and support its constant contribution to the innovation of the city’s civil society."
Bill Carter
auteur van het boek When Fools Rush In
"Art house Kriterion Sarajevo is a wonderful initiative that enriches one of the most inspiring cities of the world."
Nedzad Bekovic
filmmaker, o.a. Totally Personal
“Sarajevo heeft geen enkele plaats waar jongeren zich op hun eigen manier bezig kunnen houden met cultuur, ik hoop dat Sarajevo een plaats als Kriterion krijgt”