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International Women's Day in Chicago: Supporting Balkan Children Through CommunityInternational Women's Day in Chicago: Supporting Balkan Children Through Community
Community · May 8, 2026

International Women's Day in Chicago: Supporting Balkan Children Through Community

Representing Charity for Balkan Children at the Women Who Rise International Women's Day brunch at Ambar Chicago.

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The Size of a Dream Depends on What a Child Can SeeThe Size of a Dream Depends on What a Child Can See
Stories · May 7, 2026

The Size of a Dream Depends on What a Child Can See

2nd Bake Sale at Little Legends Playground in Chicago Was a Sweet Success2nd Bake Sale at Little Legends Playground in Chicago Was a Sweet Success
Events · April 14, 2026

2nd Bake Sale at Little Legends Playground in Chicago Was a Sweet Success

Parenting Metamorphosis: How Healing Ourselves Can Change the Future for Balkan ChildrenParenting Metamorphosis: How Healing Ourselves Can Change the Future for Balkan Children
Community · April 13, 2026

Parenting Metamorphosis: How Healing Ourselves Can Change the Future for Balkan Children

Bake Sale at Little Legends Playground in ChicagoBake Sale at Little Legends Playground in Chicago
Events · January 30, 2026

Bake Sale at Little Legends Playground in Chicago

Charity for Balkan Children Announces Partnership with Lucky Hunter to Support Children-Focused Projects in the BalkansCharity for Balkan Children Announces Partnership with Lucky Hunter to Support Children-Focused Projects in the Balkans
News · January 24, 2026

Charity for Balkan Children Announces Partnership with Lucky Hunter to Support Children-Focused Projects in the Balkans

From Chicago to the Balkans: How Your Donation Is Building a Safer Future for Balkan ChildrenFrom Chicago to the Balkans: How Your Donation Is Building a Safer Future for Balkan Children
Projects news · November 10, 2025

From Chicago to the Balkans: How Your Donation Is Building a Safer Future for Balkan Children

Are the Balkans the real Montessori 2025?Are the Balkans the real Montessori 2025?
Parenting · September 28, 2025

Are the Balkans the real Montessori 2025?

Meet Jelena Mitić Pantić – A Champion for ChangeMeet Jelena Mitić Pantić – A Champion for Change
Interviews · September 17, 2025

Meet Jelena Mitić Pantić – A Champion for Change

Should Children Use iPads/Tablets?Should Children Use iPads/Tablets?
Parenting · September 17, 2025

Should Children Use iPads/Tablets?

Why It's Important to Not Show Children's Faces on Social Media to Keep Them SafeWhy It's Important to Not Show Children's Faces on Social Media to Keep Them Safe
Parenting · September 17, 2025

Why It's Important to Not Show Children's Faces on Social Media to Keep Them Safe

Celebrating Balkan Heritage: How My Background Shaped My BookCelebrating Balkan Heritage: How My Background Shaped My Book
The Balkan Voyage · September 16, 2025

Celebrating Balkan Heritage: How My Background Shaped My Book

How to Help Chicago Charity Donations Flourish with Balkan ChildrenHow to Help Chicago Charity Donations Flourish with Balkan Children
Get involved · September 16, 2025

How to Help Chicago Charity Donations Flourish with Balkan Children

What Age Should Your Child Have Access to Social Media?What Age Should Your Child Have Access to Social Media?
Parenting · September 16, 2025

What Age Should Your Child Have Access to Social Media?

✨ A Journey Through Storytelling: How One Book is Connecting Children Across Cultures✨ A Journey Through Storytelling: How One Book is Connecting Children Across Cultures
The Balkan Voyage · September 15, 2025

✨ A Journey Through Storytelling: How One Book is Connecting Children Across Cultures

Digital Detox for Kids: Why Balkan Playgrounds Are the Answer in 2025Digital Detox for Kids: Why Balkan Playgrounds Are the Answer in 2025
Parenting · September 15, 2025

Digital Detox for Kids: Why Balkan Playgrounds Are the Answer in 2025

Interview with Director Milka Boričić: Empowering Education for All at JU OŠ Vuk KaradžićInterview with Director Milka Boričić: Empowering Education for All at JU OŠ Vuk Karadžić
Interviews · September 15, 2025

Interview with Director Milka Boričić: Empowering Education for All at JU OŠ Vuk Karadžić

Jefimija Children's Home in Kruševac Empowering Our YouthJefimija Children's Home in Kruševac Empowering Our Youth
Visits · February 10, 2023

Jefimija Children's Home in Kruševac Empowering Our Youth

The daycare in Vranje is making the world a better placeThe daycare in Vranje is making the world a better place
Visits · February 2, 2023

The daycare in Vranje is making the world a better place

Is Meeting Children's Basic Needs Enough?Is Meeting Children's Basic Needs Enough?
Stories · January 31, 2023

Is Meeting Children's Basic Needs Enough?

Essential Cleaning Tasks to Teach Your KidsEssential Cleaning Tasks to Teach Your Kids
Parenting · January 9, 2023

Essential Cleaning Tasks to Teach Your Kids

How has COVID-19 affected children?How has COVID-19 affected children?
Stories · September 23, 2021

How has COVID-19 affected children?

Why is it harder for kids to get adopted when they are not babies?Why is it harder for kids to get adopted when they are not babies?
Stories · September 20, 2021

Why is it harder for kids to get adopted when they are not babies?

Children need peace, love, And stability to blossom into happy adultsChildren need peace, love, And stability to blossom into happy adults
Stories · May 21, 2021

Children need peace, love, And stability to blossom into happy adults

Invest in our children. It is a sure-shot way to secure the future of the world.Invest in our children. It is a sure-shot way to secure the future of the world.
Stories · March 1, 2021

Invest in our children. It is a sure-shot way to secure the future of the world.

Lack of individual attention can impact all facets of lifeLack of individual attention can impact all facets of life
Stories · March 1, 2021

Lack of individual attention can impact all facets of life

Pay it forward! Make giving a part of your life.Pay it forward! Make giving a part of your life.
Get involved · February 26, 2021

Pay it forward! Make giving a part of your life.

Eye to eye facts and figures on the life of children in western balkansEye to eye facts and figures on the life of children in western balkans
Stories · February 3, 2021

Eye to eye facts and figures on the life of children in western balkans

Deserted children of Bosnia & HerzegovinaDeserted children of Bosnia & Herzegovina
Stories · February 1, 2021

Deserted children of Bosnia & Herzegovina

Do orphanages really need to be the first resort?Do orphanages really need to be the first resort?
Stories · February 1, 2021

Do orphanages really need to be the first resort?

Life of kids in CroatiaLife of kids in Croatia
Stories · February 1, 2021

Life of kids in Croatia

Look into the life of abandoned souls, into children in orphanagesLook into the life of abandoned souls, into children in orphanages
Stories · February 1, 2021

Look into the life of abandoned souls, into children in orphanages

Children in Kosovo and MetohijaChildren in Kosovo and Metohija
Stories · January 25, 2021

Children in Kosovo and Metohija

Why is it important to help kids in early age?Why is it important to help kids in early age?
Stories · January 25, 2021

Why is it important to help kids in early age?