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Leadership Transition at UWC Mostar

UWC Mostar announces that the Head of UWC Mostar, Ms Sonia Rawat, is stepping down from her position as the Head of College on January 31st, 2025 due to health challenges.

During her tenure at UWC Mostar, Ms Rawat has been a driving force in advancing the college’s mission of “Building bridges between people and cultures through inspiring, quality education.”

Her leadership, vision, and dedication have left an indelible mark on our community, and we are deeply grateful for her contributions.

As we bid farewell to Ms Rawat as our Head, we are delighted to welcome Mr Hendrik Flier who will officially assume the position as the Head of UWC Mostar on February 1st, 2025.

Mr Flier brings extensive expertise in education leadership and a strong commitment to fostering intercultural understanding and we are confident that he will build on the strong foundations of our community and continue to lead UWC Mostar towards a bright and impactful future.

“It brings me great joy to pass on the leadership of the college to Hendrik, as I am confident, he is the ideal leader for this crucial moment. Under his guidance, I am certain that UWC Mostar will achieve new milestones and remain steadfast in

fulfilling its Mission.”

We extend our heartfelt thank you to Ms Rawat for inspiring us with her passion for education, fostering a community of connection, and shaping the lives of so many students.

Her legacy will remain a part of UWC Mostar’s story and we wish her good health and all the best in her future endeavours. ... See MoreSee Less

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Dear Sonia, it is distressing that your health is such that you need to stand down, and good that Hendrik, as your designated successor, is able to step into the breach. Your leadership will be sorely missed throughout UWC.

Sonia, you have achieved so much and you’ll be missed even more!

Dear Sonia, sorry to hear that you are stepping down because of health reasons. I am glad that in Hendrik you found a good succesor. I wish you all the best and thank you for everything you have done for the UWC movement.

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🌟 Thank You for Joining Our Open Day in Sarajevo🌟

We had a full house and were thrilled to see so much interest and excitement about UWC Mostar. Your support and engagement mean the world to us!

Special thank you for the warm welcome to our wonderful hosts American Corner Sarajevo ❤️

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Host family program 2025

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Official Announcement: Leadership Transition at UWC Mostar

UWC Mostar announces that the Head of UWC Mostar, Ms Sonia Rawat, is stepping down from her position as the Head of College on January 31st, 2025 due to health challenges

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Entering the Mostar Gimnazija in 2006, our school building was still partly in ruin from a war that had ended only a decade before. Now, after more than twenty years of peace, UWC Mostar stands as a bright model for post-conflict education and reconciliation. Though national divisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina persist — we are still the only school in the country where Bosniak, Croat, and Serb youth live and go to school together — the college has affirmatively grounded itself in our community. And with nearly 200 students from 72 countries, staff from 10 countries, and with 1098 alumni all around the world, the global family of UWC Mostar grows year by year.

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