The work of peace building organisations varies widely throughout BiH. Omladinska Organizacija Svitac provides an example of the power of nontraditional peace building efforts; successfully bringing youth of all ethnicities together through the arts. The work of peacebuilding organizations varies widely throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina. Omladinska Organizacija Svitac, based in Brčko District, provides an example of the power of nontraditional peacebuilding efforts; successfully bringing youth of all ethnicities together through the arts. To an outsider, trying to gain an objective understanding of the history and current political climate of the Western Balkans is a challenging task. The varying narratives and perspectives make it difficult to decipher a clear account of the conflicts from recent history, as well as the political and cultural developments since the end of the violence. Post-conflict and peacebuilding organizations in this region vary widely in their approach to addressing the complex issues that have arisen after the conflicts of the 1990s. However, there is some contention with the term ‘peacebuilding,’ rooted in its vagueness and abstract nature. It is important to look at individual organizations and their working environments as well as how they approach nurturing ‘peace’ to gain a greater insight into what peacebuilding looks like in day-to-day practice. Broad terms such as ‘peace’ and ‘conflict’ are open to interpretation and definitions of both vary between individuals and groups. However, if we agree that peace is more than the absence of conflict, it bodes the question: What creates sustainable, functional and inclusive societies in a post-conflict setting? Whilst high-level, international peace agreements, such as the Dayton Accords in the case of Bosnia and Herzegovina, may be the first step in creating stability, the elements of sustainability and tolerance undoubtedly need to originate from a local source, supported by the commitment of the community. Brčko District provides a unique context within which we can examine peacebuilding efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). It holds a special status of operating on a self-governing basis and functions as the only officially recognized multi-ethnic community in BiH. This has resulted in an environment completely different from others in the country; Republika Srpska possesses a majority Serb population while the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is mostly Bosniak and Croat. Brčko has a more diverse demographic with greater institutional integration (e.g. mixed schools). This level of integration tasks peacebuilders with fostering a truly intercultural community, rather than a community that is multicultural and cooperative, yet still segregated. Facing the challenges that arise due to the diversity of the Brčko district is the focus of Omladinska Organizacija Svitac, a multi-ethnic youth arts and education organization based in Omladinski Center situated in the heart of Brčko. The organization’s aim is to provide a neutral space where youth from all backgrounds can work together in a creative environment. It facilitates daily workshops in the arts, languages, music, and sports and regularly hosts events such as future shorts film festivals, intercultural evenings and dialogue events on issues such as anti-racism and anti-fascism. A recent addition to the work of Svitac is the opening of a research branch, with its first pilot study entitled ‘A study of tolerance.’ The study aims to assess both the levels of tolerance of Svitac participants and to what extent the organization plays a role in shaping attitudes towards cultural diversity. At the core of Svitac’s work is the belief that creative and artistic expression in a neutral space can play a key role in dismantling intergroup tensions. The potential of the arts to further the peacebuilding process is a factor that has been widely acknowledged and appreciated. Art has a unique duality in its ability to bring people together while also providing an outlet for those who have experienced trauma. This idea is highlighted by Michael Shank and Lisa Schirch in an article discussing strategic arts-based peacebuilding: “Since the peacebuilding field requires tools that are as diverse and complicated as the human spirit, the arts emerge as a logical ally.”[1] Svitac displays various elements of neutrality by both having its working space as a local community center and adopting a non-partisan position. Whether it is the geographical location of peace negotiations or the neutrality of mediators, this concept of neutrality is common practice in the literature and professional practice of peacebuilding.