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Look who made it into the LADIES IN Magazine!
"I AM PROUD" Magazine Article TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR SCHOLARS We are thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you! Recently,...
Mar 12, 2024


The American Foundation "Jericho" grants scholarships to students from all over Bosnia & Herzegovina
During the spring seminar, Joanna Shields, Executive Director, Kellie Simmons, member of the Foundation's Board, Mirela Popaja-Hadžić,...
Apr 16, 2022

Symphony as one of the Impact Stars in Central Europe: People-powered technology as a cornerstone of
Since its founding in 2007, Symphony has stayed on the path of growth in multiple spheres - from people, clients, to communities. We went...
Dec 23, 2021

How Jericho Foundation is Empowering the Next Generation of Youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina
PODCAST: Balkan Bred Based out of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jericho Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to empowering the youth in BIH...
Oct 8, 2020


The Jericho Foundation helps Teens and Orphans from BiH get Internships
The Jericho Foundation is doing its part to make its mark on the world and change the lives of young people half a world today. The...
Nov 2, 2018

Jericho Foundation works to give Bosnian students big opportunities in West Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- The Jericho Foundation is doing its part to make its mark on the world and change the lives of young people half a...
Nov 1, 2018

The Mission Behind the Jericho Foundation
Article written by eightWest staff.
Oct 31, 2018


West Michigan group helps rebuild lives of war-torn children
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WOOD) – There is a West Michigan Group that’s helping to rebuild the lives of war-torn children in Bosnia and...
Nov 10, 2016


Kalamazoo-based Jericho Foundation funds education to develop leaders in post-war Bosnia
Joanna Shields, founder of Jericho Foundation which helps Bosnian children, watches Elvedin Mesanovic, one of Shield’s former orphans who...
Nov 24, 2013

Kalamazoo-based Jericho Foundation funds education to develop leaders in post-war Bosnia
KALAMAZOO, MI -- In 1995, in the midst of the Bosnian War, two women met over coffee in a refugee camp in Zenica, Bosnia. One of the...
Nov 4, 2013


My Experiences in America
Written by Fatima Kacapor “I’m from Bosnia, take me to America …” – lyrics from Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv I’m Fatima Kacapor, and I’m...
Aug 2, 2013
A promise not to forget leads local woman to form relief group
KALAMAZOO -- In September 1993, Collette Webster, of Sunfield, was serving as a volunteer medic in Mostar, Bosnia, when a...
Jun 25, 2008
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