In the latest The Peacemakers Podcast Randall Butler interviews Tihomir Kukolja about his growing up in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Tihomir describes the shocking rise of ethnic nationalism after the death of Yugoslavia’s long time leader, Josip Broz Tito and the resulting devastating wars in the 1990s. He also tells the story of the founding of the ROM – Renewing Our Minds leadership development and reconciliation project in the immediate aftermath and its transformative work for the past 19 years with young leaders in the polarized Balkan region. Time 81 min.
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About Tihomir Kukolja
Tihomir Kukolja, born in Pozega, Croatia. Studied, lived and worked in Yugoslavia, Croatia, United Kingdom, Australia and the US. Educated in theology, communications, and radio journalism. Worked as a church pastor, media professional, radio producer and presenter, journalist, religious liberty activist, and reconciliation and leadership development activist. Lives in Houston TX, USA. Until recently served as the Executive Director, Forum for Leadership and Reconciliation (Forum), and Director of Renewing Our Minds (ROM) initiative. Loves photography, blogging and social media.
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