Voice for Life is a non-profit, non-governmental, life-affirming crisis pregnancy and reproductive health association located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Started as a project in 2016 and established as an association in 2020, our aim is to serve the community through education and support during pregnancy, postpartum, and reproductive loss. Our team is made up of paid staff and dedicated volunteers whose goal is to serve our clients with compassion and care.
MISSION AND VISION
Our Mission…
is to empower women, men and families facing pregnancy and parenting decisions or reproductive loss through education and support.
Our Vision…
is a community where every life is valued, every parent is empowered, and every family - especially those facing pregnancy decisions or reproductive loss - has access to the education and support they need to grow in their parenting role.
CORE VALUES
Empowerment
We believe people should be empowered to make informed decisions about their pregnancy and reproductive health. We believe in hope, support, and transformation.
Purpose
We believe there is a God-given purpose to every life and that every life has value.
Education
We believe people are capable of making healthy reproductive health choices, and focus on education that is holistic, scientific, and accurate.
Non-Judgemental Care
We believe in providing care that is not based on ethnicity or religious background, but treats everyone with kindness. We show respect to our clients by not judging them based on past or future decisions.
Safety
We believe that individuals facing pregnancy decisions should have a safe place that will not profit from the choices made.
Integrity
We believe in operating with integrity in all that we do, providing honest, confidential, and legal care.
Love
We operate in love - for people, for life, and for our community. This love is what drives us to continue the work of Voice for Life.
Read our FAQ to learn more:
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“Life-affirming” means that we believe in protecting all human life, from fertilization to natural death. We aim to affirm the dignity and worth of every human being, regardless of age, race, gender, or any other identity.
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Voice for Life does not provide nor refer for abortions.
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Quite the opposite! At Voice for Life, we believe that every woman has the right to make an informed choice about her pregnancy. Those choices include parenting, adoption, and ending the pregnancy (abortion). We hope to provide education to women regarding abortion and abortion alternatives, while recognizing that the ultimate decision lies with the individual.
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Absolutely! We are not here to judge. In fact, you might find the information on our page Life after Abortion helpful. Regardless of your reproductive past, we are available for you.
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Voice for Life does not and never has received any governmental funding, either from BiH or abroad. Our funding comes from individual donors and organizations from around the world that believe in our mission and vision.
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We invite you to contact us using the contact form located here. While respectful dialogue is always welcome, hate speech will not be responded to.