Youth work in Bosnia and Herzegovina represents an important segment of support for young people, but it is still not formally recognized as a profession at the national level. Although many organizations apply youth work through non-formal education, the lack of a unified definition and legal framework hinders its development. 

Organizations such as the PRONI Centre for Youth Development and the Institute for Youth Development KULT play a key role in promoting youth work, focusing on topics such as peace building, social inclusion, and youth activism. Through projects supported by the European Union and the United Nations, youth work contributes to improving the position of young people in society, but the lack of national policy and funding limits its impact. 

This chapter provides an overview of the historical development, governance, support, quality, research, and current debates on youth work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, emphasizing the need for its formal recognition and improvement.