Some statistics within the Republika Srpska*:

• 53% of Women are unemployed.
• 45% of companies report a shortage for people with expertise and skill required by a job.
• 81% of job hires are through contacts and acquaintances.
• People in Banja Luka (the administrative capital of Srpska) with an average salary can afford 45% less when purchasing goods and services compared to UK residents (Local Purchasing Power).**

The Problem:

With low wages (average monthly salary of €580***) and high unemployment rate, young people are priced out of access to higher education with University fees costing €4000+ over four years. If young people do not receive a scholarship, it is unlikely they can attend and study - which is a requirement for the majority of employers and perpetuates the challenges above.

We believe:

• everyone has a right to education.
• Software and Technology are a global marketplace filled with opportunity which can be accessed anywhere in the world.
• an education within Software Engineering can fasttrack you and open doors to a sustainable future.
• Srpska Tech should be run as a lean charity. 100% of donations made fund opportunities in the region, which today are University scholarships.

What we do:

Partnering with existing structures and institutions, we target the simplest steps possible with the highest probable outcomes for sustainable futures that can be owed by individuals.

Srpska Tech creates opportunities for young people to start a career in technology by providing University scholarships to those who would not otherwise get the chance.

<sup>Citations
* Statistics from Public Institution Employment Service of the Republika Srpska, funded by the European Commission
** numbeo cost of living ranking
*** Republic Institute of Statistics of the Republic of Srpska</sup>