Tech for Humanity:
Supporting Flood Relief Efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Online IT Event, 15 Oct 2024
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Charity IT Conference to Aid Victims of Flash Floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In response to the recent devastating flash floods and landslides that have hit Bosnia and Herzegovina, the IT community is coming together to make a difference. The word leading IT Experts are participating in “Tech for Humanity,” a charity IT one-day online designed to raise funds and support for those affected by this tragedy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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The conference will bring together technology professionals, thought leaders, and industry enthusiasts for a day of knowledge sharing and giving back. All proceeds from the event will go to the Bosnian charity organization ‘pomozi.ba‘, helping to provide shelter, food, and essential supplies to the victims of the flood.
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"Supporting flood relief efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina is not just about helping a community in need—it's about standing in solidarity with those whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by a natural disaster. These communities face immediate challenges like securing shelter, clean water, and medical care, but also long-term recovery to rebuild homes, schools, and businesses. By offering our support, we empower them to recover and rebuild stronger, ensuring that hope and resilience flourish amidst adversity."
– Dan Holme
Flood relief in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a critical opportunity for us to take meaningful action in the face of environmental challenges that affect entire communities. Beyond the immediate need for essentials like food, water, and shelter, these efforts contribute to long-term recovery, helping people rebuild their homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. This is about more than responding to a disaster—it's about fostering resilience and ensuring that communities have the support they need to adapt and thrive in the future. Our collective efforts can drive real, lasting change
– Maarten Eekels
During good times we come together as a community to share our knowledge, enable others, have fun, build connections, and feel a sense of belonging. It's during bad times, such as the people of Bosnia and Herzegowina are experiencing right now with the floods, that we harvest the strength of our community and rally around them. We care for them, remember them, make them feel less alone. We help to sustain and comfort them, now that it really is needed. Every act of community, regardless how little, might just be the reason why a person can keep going and build resilience. We are all worth it - let our community show what it really is about!
– Antje Lamartine
Supporting flood relief efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina isn’t just a call for assistance—it's a responsibility we all share, especially for those of us who call this region home. These floods have upended lives, destroyed homes, and shaken our communities to the core. But in times of hardship, we’ve always shown resilience. Now, more than ever, we must come together to provide immediate aid and long-term support. By uniting our resources and voices, we can help rebuild not just infrastructure, but the spirit and strength of our people. Every effort counts.
– Omar Kudovic