The Foundation Education in Action was established to contribute to educational reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the promotion of contemporary teaching and learning methods and the professional development of teaching staff.

By establishing UWC Mostar, the Foundation managed to demonstrate a convincing example of a progressive educational model practically. Since it opened its door to the first cohort of students, UWC Mostar has demonstrated that it is possible to have inspiring, quality, inclusive education for all students, regardless of their background, even in a society as complex as Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Through numerous activities and programs of the Foundation's Center for Professional Development of Teachers (CPDT) from 2006-2018, it managed to present such contemporary teaching and learning methods to a wider audience, particularly the best practices from the International Baccalaureate Program.

The CPDT established a national reputation, offering seminars and workshops for over 1500 high school teachers at no personal cost to them. The goal of these activities was to increase the capacity of BiH educators to become agents of change – teachers exposed directly to international practices and practitioners, and to the identifiable features of the IB (guidelines on objective external assessment, academic program innovation, study methods including the writing of research essays, a strong focus on laboratory work in natural sciences and the teaching of a second language and literature within an international context). The Foundation Education in Action was established to contribute to educational reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the promotion of contemporary teaching and learning methods and the professional development of teaching staff.

By establishing UWC Mostar, the Foundation managed to demonstrate a convincing example of a progressive educational model practically. Since it opened its door to the first cohort of students, UWC Mostar has demonstrated that it is possible to have inspiring, quality, inclusive education for all students, regardless of their background, even in a society as complex as Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Through numerous activities and programs of the Foundation's Center for Professional Development of Teachers (CPDT) from 2006-2018, it managed to present such contemporary teaching and learning methods to a wider audience, particularly the best practices from the International Baccalaureate Program.

The CPDT established a national reputation, offering seminars and workshops for over 1500 high school teachers at no personal cost to them. The goal of these activities was to increase the capacity of BiH educators to become agents of change – teachers exposed directly to international practices and practitioners, and to the identifiable features of the IB (guidelines on objective external assessment, academic program innovation, study methods including the writing of research essays, a strong focus on laboratory work in natural sciences and the teaching of a second language and literature within an international context).

The Centre for Professional Development of Teachers in BiH has so far implemented 24 workshops, 6 study visits to Slovenia, and 3 conferences for more than 1500 participants. In 2010 the Centre for the Professional Development of Teachers in BiH published the brochure “Guide for High-School Teachers of Chemistry, Physics and Biology”.

The mission of UWC Mostar defines the role of the College and includes the possibility of organizing teacher training and active involvement in education reform in BiH. 

“Building bridges between people and cultures through inspiring, quality education.

UWC Mostar offers a practical demonstration of education that unites, inspires, and engages students and the wider community to strive for a peaceful and sustainable future through active local partnerships. UWC Mostar aims to develop educational practices relevant to post-conflict and transitional societies”.

To achieve its mission, UWC Mostar relies on academic, CAS, and outreach activities.