Obrazovni Centar ZA Demokratiju I Ljudska Prava Civitas

Obrazovni Centar ZA Demokratiju I Ljudska Prava Civitas is a non-profit organization based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, registered in SAM.gov since February 2013, with registration valid through April 2025. The organization focuses on civic education, democratic development, and human rights, primarily operating within the educational sector. While limited publicly available background information exists, the organization's name translates to "Educational Center for Democracy and Human Rights Civitas," which reflects its core mission of promoting democratic values and civic engagement through educational initiatives.

The organization has consistently received federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, specifically under the AEECA/ESF PD Programs (CFDA 19.900). These grants have supported comprehensive civic education programs across Bosnia and Herzegovina, targeting various educational levels from kindergarten through university. Specific project deliverables have included developing in-school civic education curricula, providing 5,250 high-quality civics education textbooks to underserved students, establishing a digital democracy teaching and learning resource center, and offering interactive learning materials and practical assignments for educators and students. The grants have focused on enhancing students' and teachers' civic competencies, strengthening democratic institutions, and building capacities for democratic and inclusive learning communities. Each grant has been strategically designed to advance democratic values, improve educational quality, and support civil society development in the region, with award amounts ranging from unspecified to $612,140 and performance periods typically spanning one to two years.