DAYTON, Ohio ( WDTN ) — A group of students and teachers arrived in Dayton Friday evening all the way from Bosnia-Herzegovina.
They are part of a cohort that’s been running for six years, made possible through a cooperative agreement between the city of Dayton and the Sarajevo embassy. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and provides a culturally immersive experience for those involved.
Each year, 18 students and three teachers visit the Dayton region. This year, the guests come from Livno, Brčko District and Zenica.
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“They can explore ideals of democracy, civic engagement, conflict intervention and management, entrepreneurism, volunteerism, all while learning alongside Dayton-region peers,” said Miranda Brooks, stateside project manager for the Bosnia Youth Leadership Program…