Bosnia and Herzegovina allocates 8 million KM for disability employment

The Fund for Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities has approved over 8 million KM to support employment, job preservation, and independent activities in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The decision, made by the Fund's Governing Board in Sarajevo, covers 567 applications across five distinct program categories.

The funding is distributed as follows:

• LOT I: 100 applications supported to preserve existing employment in companies and sheltered workshops. • LOT II: 72 applications approved to develop production, technical, and business capacities of companies and workshops. • LOT III: 33 users supported for professional rehabilitation and skill acquisition. • LOT IV: 348 applications approved to support individuals performing registered independent activities.

These funds aim to strengthen economic independence and improve market integration for persons with disabilities.