Study Trips

Photograph: Cllrs Rebecca Shatwell and Ann Schofield with the Mothers of Srebrenica in 2018

Our study trips are an opportunity to take part in a unique learning experience about the Bosnian genocide, history, and culture. Participants will be challenged to think critically about the genocide and its contemporary relevance to us here in the UK today.

We usually run one week-long study trip per year but are planning to do more from 2023 onwards due to an influx of requests. During the study trip we visit relevant historical sites, meet and speak with survivors of the Bosnian genocide and we also invite you to learn about the programmes and initiatives that are currently in place in Bosnia that aim to deal with this difficult past.

The trips are self-funded and BGET organise all travel, accommodation and activities. We like to keep the group numbers relatively small so that we can maintain a more intimate experience. Detailed itineraries are provided upon confirmation of place on the study trip.

Participants will have the opportunity to attend workshops before and after the study trip.

Please get in touch if you would like more information or have any questions.

Study Trip Reflections

Gavin Wort

“We were given time to walk quietly around the cemetery with its seemingly countless uniform headstones. At one point, the imam, Raza Rahman, asked whether I’d like to pray with him. I agreed readily. We each in turn shared a prayer in which we remembered the deceased and those who continue to mourn them.”

Steven Smith

“What I found was indeed a beautiful land of mountains, rivers and forests, and rich culture and history on every corner. Signs of a vibrant, multi-ethnic and multi-religious society were everywhere. But sadly, also signs of conflict and wounds yet to heal.”

Imam Raza Rahman

“Among all that has happened, what really had resonated with me was our visit to the Mothers of Srebrenica. Their resilience, strength and hope for justice overawed me in terms of their patience through suffering and sorrow.”

Ann Schofield

"I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to visit Bosnia and for all I heard, saw and learned. I hope we can make the purpose of all our efforts for peace and reconciliation in the UK and across the world that of the Mothers of Srebrenica and others we met in Bosnia who are doing everything to liberate the future from the horrific debt of the past and so make the world a better place."